Chen Fake

Chen Fake
陳發科
An older Chen Fake plays the "xin jia" form he introduced to the world
Born1887 (1887)
Chen Village, Henan, China
Died1957 (aged 69–70)
NationalityChinese
StyleWushu:
Chen-style tai chi
Teacher(s)Chen Yanxi
Rank9th gen. Grandmaster of
Chen-style tai chi
Notable relativesChen Changxing,
Chen Youben,
Chen Qingping
Notable studentsTian Xiuchen, Hong Junsheng, Lei Muni, Li Jongyin, Li Jingwu, Xao Qingling, Feng Zhiqian, Chen Zhaokui
Chen Fake
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén Fākē
Wade–GilesCh'en Fa-k'e

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.

  1. ^ Ren Guang Yi (2003). Taijiquan: Chen Taiji 38 Form and Applications. Tuttle Publishing. pp. 11–. ISBN 978-0-8048-3526-8.