Hong Junsheng, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Chinese martial artist
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Place of Birth: Henan, China
About Hong Junsheng
- Hong Junsheng (???), born in 1907,Henan Province (???), China, was a Chinese martial arts practitioner, teacher and author.
- Hong was the longest serving disciple for the Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan (?????) master Chen Fake (???, 1887–1957).
- Starting in 1930, Hong trained uninterrupted with Chen for fifteen years.
- In 1956, Hong moved to Jinan (??), Shandong Province (???).
- There, he practiced and researched the meaning of Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan.
- He expressed his own understanding of the ch'uan through his teachings and his writings.
- His theories and training principles are now known as the Practical Method for Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan (????????).
- Through the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, Hong maintained his dedication to the enrichment of his art.
- In the Era of Restructuring, Hong had trained a new generation of Chen Stylists and wrote several articles to illuminate the mysteries of Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan.
- As China opened up to the international community, Hong was rediscovered as an important linkage to this ancient Chinese martial arts tradition.
- T'ai chi enthusiasts from all over the world would come to train with this remarkable man.
- Fame and fortune did not change Hong.
- He remains steadfast to the ideals of the Tao.
- Near the end of his life, old and in ill health, he would still maintain his daily t'ai chi training schedule and looked forward to doing Push hands with his students.
- In 1996, aged 90 (according to the Chinese calendar), Hong died.
- Hong is survived by his family, his dedicated disciples and the lasting legacy of his Practical Method.
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