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Welcome to the Taiping Institute, providing insight and resources for the study of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (Kung Fu/Wushu). We continue to try and support the knowledge, preservation and development of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and this site is one of the ways to help this aim. Thanks Kindly for your support !!
The new site has been re-organized for 2010 and note that all the previous content has been reviewed and updated. Most recently in the last few weeks we have updated the sections on Shaolin Quan, Bak Mei Quan (White Eyebrow Boxing), Ba Ji Quan, Yingmen Quan, and Hung Ga Kuen. Many of our friends have tuned into our Youtube Channel and now also kindly note that our new Facebook page is now online for you to join and recieve continual updates and interaction.
Some new areas have been added to help your journey such as
the Cultural Centre which covers introductory topics about China. Since we have had requests about Chinese Medicine given that many of our members are TCM practitioners that now is a new area which will gradually hold specific information including prescriptions in relation to martial arts. All articles that used to be part of each system are now accessible through a single articles and research section and this now includes both internal and external links so that articles of relevance are available through a single page, we value your contributions so please write to us here with your articles. For information about studying martial arts with us please visit the class schedule and contacts area. Kindly note that if the link is not active for articles, it is likely restricted to members only. If you would like access contact us.
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 + Tang Quan - In Nan Pi County, Hebei Province the style of Tang Quan is well known. It is a large and complex system that includes very versatile and effective techniques. Seldom practiced outside of the area as previous masters were selective in their descendants, the style is gradually making its mark in the Zhong Yuan Martial arts world.
In this article, we introduce Tang Quan including its history and development, contents and features as well as some videos. In addition we outline some of the secrets or principles of the style. We hope that you enjoy reading about this rare style and gain appreciation for the richness of Tradtional Chinese Martial Arts.
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 + Wu Jia Quan - Wu Family boxing was developed by Master Wu Bida (1751-1812), who was originally from Fujian and latter moved to Hunan Province. Characterized by its Liu Zhou (6 Elbows) and Ba Quan (8 Fists), the style emphasises hand techniques and on the gate theories and coupled with both bridge work common to many of the southern styles, whilst also applying the gentle leading and disbalancing methods of more softer or internal styles. The style also practices 18 Luohan Clear Power Skills as a Neigong (Internal Development) method. Through the last two centuries the style has become one of the most symbolic of those from Hunan Province in China. |
 + Hong Men, During the Qing dynasty a movement by the Ming loyalists against the Qing government resulted in the formation of the Tian Di Hui (Heaven and Earth Society). It became a key group of resistance and had supported many rebellious movements from its over 300 years of existence. The impact of the group on culutral traditions, martial arts and patriotic thought have impacted many until this day. In this article we will explore the society and its branches during those days and its descendants which inevitably became the Triads. |
+ Piguazhang, the uniqe art from Yan Shan and Nan Pi county in Hebei, its origin, contents and features are outlined. Since the Ming Dynasty, Piguaquan has been renowned for its hacking or chopping motions and extreme speed. Originally intended to suit fully armoured warriors with its open motions, the style has evolved into main branches: Nanpi Piguaquan made famous by Guo Changsheng and Yanshan Piguaquan as practiced by the Ma Family |
+ BaFanMen, the mother boxing - outline of the relationship of Xing Yi Quan, Eagle's Claw and Duan Da to Ba Fan Men (also known as Ba Fan Zi Quan and Ba Shan Fan)
+ An introduction to Chinese Martial Arts - this site is usually appreciated by advanced practitioners, in this article aimed at beginners and understanding the terminology used in chinese martial arts
+ Xingyi's Yuan Yang Tui , a set based on Chuojiao and taught by the famous Bu Xuekuan. The whole set is shown including video.
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"Wen Family Teaching Method" (Wen Jia Jiaoyu Shu) - In Chinese, key parts of this important Ming Dynasty classic which is a part of Chuojiao's heritage.
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+ Shaolin is the most known of Chinese martial arts - our introduction provides a concise outline of the history, contents and representatives styles of Shaolin.
+ Bak Mei Kuen (White Eyebrow) is the lethal system from Master Cheung Lai Chuen, here you will find insights into its history, development and the key branches of the style.
+ Hung Gar Kuen is one of the most famous martial arts in the world, made famous by Shaw Brothers and the Wong Feihong stories, This Southern Shaolin 5 Animals system has interesting origins yet formidable boxing skills. More information found here.
+ Ying Men Quan also known as Yue Jia Quan is one of the most powerful martial arts in Jiang Xi. Descended from the ancestors of General Yue Fei, learn about it here.
+ Bajiquan content has now been uploaded which includes information about its history, key branches, features and content.
+ History of Chuojiao reviewed based on latest research
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