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1929 Hangzhou Leitai Tournament

Posted on August 16, 2009 by yosaku

My recent translation of an article on Pei Xirong sparked my interest  in the 1929 Leitai tournament in Hangzhou, which seems to have been the largest bare-hand Leitai competition in recent history. The following translation draws on several sources, mainly … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Tao: Li Jingwu’s life in Taijiquan

Posted on June 4, 2009 by yosaku

I have been reading a book called ‘Hidden Tao [大道显隐]’ by one Mei Mosheng, which is a compilation of articles commemorating the life of the eminent taiji master Li Jingwu, who learnt Chen and Wu style taiji from some of … Continue reading →

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