The Living Tradition of Chen Style Tai Chi
Tai Chi Lineage & Global Cooperation
Maria van Bruggen, founder of Yulong TCM, is a recognized disciple of Master Kim Wu and an authorized teacher of True Chen Style Tai Chi.
Her training under Master Kim in Yangshuo has shaped not only her Tai Chi form but her philosophy of healing — emphasizing softness over strength, flow over force, and awareness over effort.
The collaboration between Yulong TCM and Traditional Tai Chi Yangshuo ensures that the same authentic teaching of Chen Style Tai Chi is shared consistently across the world — in Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Each instructor listed here is personally trained within this lineage, maintaining both the physical form and inner cultivation of Master Kim’s teachings.
The Chen Style Philosophy
Tai Chi in the Chen tradition is not just movement — it is meditation in motion.
Through spiral energy (Chan Si Jin), mindful breathing, and coordinated intent, practitioners cultivate both strength and stillness.
This inner balance aligns body and mind, allowing energy (Qi) to flow freely through the meridians — the foundation of both martial ability and healing potential.
At Yulong TCM, this approach merges naturally with Traditional Chinese Medicine, forming a holistic path of wellness and awareness.
One Tradition, Many Hands
Our Shared Mission
Each school follows the same training principles, emphasizing clarity, internal awareness, and precise energy control.
Through this cooperation, students worldwide can study Tai Chi in the same spirit — maintaining the heart of the art wherever they are.
Authorized Chen Style Teachers
Connected Schools Worldwide
Below is a growing list of verified schools and instructors within this lineage.
Each entry links directly to their page or website.
(You can easily add new schools here in the same format as new disciples join the teaching network.)
- Traditional Tai Chi Yangshuo – Master Kim Wu (China) Visit Website
- Yulong TCM – Maria van Bruggen (Netherlands) Visit Website
- [Add New School Here] – [Name of Disciple or Teacher] Visit Website