Monthly Archives: December 2009

3rd stop, Taigu: Song Guanghua

Posted on December 28, 2009 by yosaku

The small town of Taigu in Shanxi province holds a special place in xingyiquan circles as the home of the founders of both Song and Che styles of xingyi. Even today, there are still many xingyi masters teaching in Taigu … Continue reading →

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2nd stop, Taiyuan: Cao Zhiqing

Posted on December 28, 2009 by yosaku

Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi province, is definitely not the China you see in the coffee table books. Shanxi is the centre of China’s coal-mining industry, and it shows. Anyone planning a long-term stay in Shanxi should first consider whether … Continue reading →

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