Meet Our Coaches
The coaching team
The coaching team at Seattle Genius Tai Chi Center consists of the descendants of Chen Style Tai Chi, each with years of dedicated practice and mastery. They uphold the principles of traditional Tai Chi while incorporating modern teaching methods to ensure students systematically grasp its essence. Each coach brings unique strengths, complementing one another to provide a well-rounded learning experience. Beyond technical instruction, they emphasize holistic development, nurturing both physical and mental well-being. Committed to promoting Tai Chi culture globally, they share its profound health benefits and wisdom, helping individuals experience its unique charm, enhance mind-body balance, and improve overall quality of life.
专注于陈氏太极拳的系统教学与推广，融合传统精髓与现代科学方法，教学风格专业严谨，注重因材施教。拳架精准规范、中正大气，劲力贯通。耐心细致地指导学员掌握太极精髓，提升身体协调性与内在平衡。
Han Mei, the head coach and co-founder of Seattle Genius Tai Chi Center , founder of Shenzhen Wu Tai Chi, the 12th generation descendant of Chen Style Tai Chi, and a direct disciple of Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai, known as one of the Chen’s Taichi “Four Kings”, She is a national-level coach with nearly 20 years of teaching experience.
Han Mei focuses on the systematic teaching and promotion of Chen Style Tai Chi, blending traditional essence with modern scientific methods. Her teaching style is professional and rigorous, emphasizing individualized instruction. Her form is precise and standard, embodying grace and power, with internal energy flowing seamlessly. She patiently and meticulously guides students to master the essence of Tai Chi, enhancing their physical coordination and inner balance.
Mei Zhou, TaiChi Essence Coach, has been practicing Chen-style Tai Chi for many years. She has delved deeply into the study of postures, internal strength, and whole-body force, and is highly proficient in Tai Chi theory. With extensive teaching experience, she excels at simplifying complex concepts and tailoring her instruction to the unique characteristics of each student. Her teaching emphasizes both physical forms and mental principles, helping students enhance their skills while achieving harmony and unity of mind and body.
Faye Hu, TaiChi Foundation Coach, is the 12th-generation inheritor of Chen-style Tai Chi. She trained under the Tai Chi Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai, known as one of Chen’s Taichi“Four Kings”, and possesses exceptional skills and extensive teaching experience.
Faye specializes in the foundational techniques and form breakdowns of Chen-style Tai Chi. Fluent in both Chinese and English, she excels at introducing adults and children to Tai Chi, emphasizing standardized and fluid movements. Her teaching helps students build interest and confidence while enhancing physical coordination.
Helen Huang, Tai Chi & Mindfulness Coach. She is the 12-generation inheritor of Chen-Style Tai Chi，trained under the Tai Chi grandmaster TianCai Zhu, one of the Four Kings of Chen-Style Tai Chi. Helen has extensive teaching experience in Tai Chi and meditation, with a focus on energy and mindfulness. Her Tai Chi teaching emphasizes developing lower body strength, and improving posture, balance, and subtle coordination. Through mindful breathing & movements, she helps students to circulate energy, to attain body-mind alignment, and to unlock natural healing power within themselves.
Seattle Tiancai Taiji Center | External Teaching Team
Tiancai Taiji Master Instructor Group
The Tiancai Taiji Master Instructor Group brings together a team of highly experienced instructors from the Tiancai Taiji Academy in Chenjiagou. They are not only deeply skilled and highly proficient in their art but also excel in adapting their unique teaching styles to suit each student’s needs, ensuring precise mastery of Taiji principles.
With a mission to promote Taiji culture, these master instructors spread the wisdom of Chen-style Taiji across the world, helping more people gain a profound understanding of its essence while enhancing their physical health, mental well-being, and overall coordination.
As an essential bridge for international Taiji cultural exchange, Seattle Tiancai Taiji Academy annually invites a distinguished member of the Master Instructor Group to Seattle, offering local students high-level intensive training and personalized guidance. Through the authentic transmission of Taiji, students not only refine their skills but also gain deeper insights into the philosophical wisdom and profound beauty of this ancient art.
The representative successor of National Intangible Heritage Taichi, Nine duan in Chinese martial arts ranking. The 19th generation descendent of the Chen family in Chenjiagou, the 11th generation successor of Taichi. One of Chen’s Taichi “Four Kings”, a World Outstanding Chinese Contribution Award winner. Dean of Taijiquan Institute, national senior martial arts instructor and level 1 referee.
Zhu Xiang Qian
One of the four sons of Taichi master Zhu Tiancai, the 20th generation grandson of the Chen family in Chenjiagou, and the 12th generation inheritor of Taichi. Sixth-duan in Chinese martial arts ranking, national class-II referee. He inherited his father’s legacy and continued to promote Taichi overseas for many years, with disciples all over East Asia.
Zhu Xiang Hua
One of the four sons of Taichi master Zhu Tiancai, the 20th-generation grandson of the Chen family in Chenjiagou, and the 12th-generation successor of Taichi. Seventh-duan in Chinese martial arts ranking, national class-I referee. Representative successor of Intangible Cultural Heritage (Chen Style Taichi). He has won numerous awards since he started practicing martial arts as a child. He inherited his father’s legacy and trained nearly a thousand Taichi students at home and abroad.
Wang Di Jiu
Disciple of Taichi master Zhu Tiancai. Sixth-duan in Chinese martial arts ranking, the 20th-generation successor of the Chen family in Chenjiagou, and the 12th-generation successor of Taichi. He has been engaged in Taichi cultural research for more than 20 years. His Taichi style is soft in form yet with lots of strength and power. His teaching style is simple and easy to understand, excelling at summarizing, and teaching with his own learning experience.
Sun Hao Yin
Disciple of Taichi master Zhu Tiancai. Sixth-duan in Chinese martial arts ranking, the 20th-generation successor of the Chen family in Chenjiagou, and the 12th-generation successor of Taichi. Under the guidance of his master’s words and deeds, he inherited the unique style of Master Zhu Tiancai. He has won many national Tachi and weaponry awards over the years. He also has a degree in traditional Chinese medicine, which complements his Taichi teaching. He has trained more than 100 students and led them to achieve excellent results in various national-level Taichi competitions.
Yu Chao Ya
Disciple of Taichi master Zhu Tiancai. Sixth-duan in Chinese martial arts ranking, the 20th-generation successor of the Chen family in Chenjiagou, and the 12th-generation successor of Taichi, national level referee. He has won many first places in Taichiquan and Taichi weaponry in national and international martial arts competitions.
Li Yan Bin
Disciple of Taichi master Zhu Tiancai. Seventh-duan in Chinese martial arts ranking, the 20th-generation successor of the Chen family in Chenjiagou, and the 12th-generation successor of Taichi. He is a national class-I referee who is proficient in martial arts theory and has superb fighting skills. He is also the runner-up in the National Games and the all-around champion in multiple National Taichi competitions. He has won multiple Taichiquan and Taichi weaponry championships in international and national martial arts competitions.
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