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Born in Wen County, Henan Province in 1950, Chen Zhenglei is a famous Taijiquan Master, the 19th successor of the Chen Style Taijiquan, and also the Head of the Henan Wushu Hall and a member of the China Wushu Association. He is the former President of the Chen Jia Gou Taijiquan School, Wen County, Henen Province.

Since 1958, Master Chen began to study Taijiquan and mastered the skills tricks, practice ways and theories comprehensively and systematically. From 1974 to 1986, he has won first place and also “excellence” awards several times in Henan and in the National Wushu Performances and Competitions. He has trained a lot of Taijiquan students and teachers and is often invited to give lectures in many countries. He is also an influential individual well known over the world. Furthermore, Chen has paid much attention to theoretic research and has published many books, including the Summary of Chen Style Taijiquan.

In addition, Master Chen is considered as one of the ten famous Wushu masters in the first series selecting activities of China’s Martial Artists.