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 An older Chen Fake plays the "xin jia" form he introduced to the world | |
| Born | 1887 Chen Village, Henan, China |
| Died | 1957 (aged 69–70) |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Style | Wushu: Chen-style tai chi |
| Teacher(s) | Chen Yanxi |
| Rank | 9th gen. Grandmaster of Chen-style tai chi |
| Notable relatives | Chen Changxing, Chen Youben, Chen Qingping |
| Notable students | Tian Xiuchen, Hong Junsheng, Lei Muni, Li Jongyin, Li Jingwu, Xao Qingling, Feng Zhiqian, Chen Zhaokui |
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Chen Fake (Chinese: 陳發科; Wade–Giles: Ch'en Fa-k'e; 1887–1957), courtesy name Chen Fusheng (福生), was a Chinese martial artist who taught Chen-style tai chi.[1] He was born and raised in Chen Family Village (Chenjiagou, 陳家溝) in Henan province. In 1928, Chen Fake relocated to Beijing to teach his family's heritage, Chen-style tai chi. After successfully defeating numerous challengers, Chen garnered a following of students, including several renowned martial artists. As a martial artist rather than a scholar, Chen Fake did not leave behind a written record of his accomplishments. His life story was recounted and preserved by his sons and students, most notably Hong Junsheng. By the time of his death in 1957, Chen had firmly established the global practice of Chen-style tai chi, creating a martial arts tradition that continues to thrive.
- ^ Ren Guang Yi (2003). Taijiquan: Chen Taiji 38 Form and Applications. Tuttle Publishing. pp. 11–. ISBN 978-0-8048-3526-8.