[Martial Arts] Taiji North and South - Master Huang Guolong

Autor: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu

Fecha: 19-7-2025 Sábado, 6:33 PM

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[Martial Arts] Taiji North-South Connection — Master Huang Guolong
In my many years of martial arts life, there are not many people whom I truly respect from the bottom of my heart, and Master Huang Guolong is one of the very few. He is an elder brother on my martial arts path and a model representative of the spirit of "Taiji North-South Integration." Master Huang is not just a symbolic figure with titles; he has genuinely practiced every punch and every move, starting from Southern martial arts, breaking through the pathways of internal martial arts, integrating the North and South, and reaching a level that commands admiration today.
Master Huang Guolong was born in Hong Kong in 1954 and began learning Southern martial arts at a young age, showing a high level of understanding of martial arts even as a teenager. Unlike many practitioners who are limited to their own schools, he has always maintained an open attitude, embracing learning from various sources. Later, he delved into internal martial arts, first studying under Dr. Xu Huanguang, a renowned master of Wu-style Taiji, where he systematically learned Wu-style Taiji, push hands, free fighting, and internal cultivation. Subsequently, he studied various martial arts systems, including Huayu Xinyi Liuhe Bafa, Baguazhang, Wudang Sword, and Yiquan, gradually broadening his martial arts perspective and deepening his cultivation in the field of internal martial arts.
What commands my respect even more is his relentless pursuit of higher realms, never being satisfied with his existing achievements. In 2001, he traveled to the mainland to study under Master Wang Xian, one of the "Four Great Kings" of Chenjiagou and a national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Chen-style Taiji, specializing in Chen-style Taiji. In 2006, he studied under Professor Mao Mingchun at Shanxi University, learning techniques such as Shanxi Tuo Mula Bian and Xingyi Quan. His martial arts are not just about neat forms but also about the integration of internal and external, movement and stillness. It can be said that in today's Taiji community, Master Huang is a representative figure who truly connects the foundation of Southern styles with the essence of Northern internal martial arts.
And this is just one aspect of his cultivation journey. For decades, he has been dedicated to promoting the popularization and development of Taiji in Hong Kong and overseas. He currently serves as the Executive Supervisor of the Hong Kong Taiji Association, responsible for teaching Chen-style Taiji and sword instructor classes; he is also an advisor and chief judge of the Hong Kong Qigong Taiji Society; at the same time, he is the Director, Chief Coach, and Chief Judge of the Hong Kong Chinese Internal Martial Arts Association. In the Hong Kong Taiji community, Master Huang is not just a coach but also a core figure in setting standards, systems, and spirit. The students he has trained are spread all over the world, achieving excellent results in international competitions, making him a true mentor.
What makes me feel even closer is that Master Huang Guolong and I are also "brothers" on the Taiji path. He is the senior brother of my respected Master Lin Wenhui, and from this lineage, he can also be considered my Taiji senior. When I founded the "Australian International Qigong Taiji Academy," Master Huang readily accepted the invitation to serve as the honorary advisor of the academy. This is not only recognition of me personally but also support for my commitment to inheriting and promoting Taiji culture. He never positions himself as an "authority," yet he is always willing to lead by example, taking every step for the inheritance of Taiji.
His understated yet powerful presence left a deep impression on me. Once, during our conversation about the challenges and directions of promoting Taiji, he spoke calmly yet firmly: "The true power of Taiji does not lie in whether one can win a fight, but in whether it can be passed down through generations." It is this global perspective and emphasis on cultural roots that made me understand that Master Huang's achievements today are not just due to talent and hard work, but also a strength of vision.
Today, Master Huang Guolong remains active on the front lines of Taiji in Hong Kong, serving as a coach, judge, and promoter. His numerous Chinese and English Taiji teaching materials and instructional DVDs on Chen-style Taiji sword routines have already reached many Taiji enthusiasts worldwide. He is also one of the key figures in promoting Taiji events and cultural activities, making continuous contributions to the international dissemination of internal martial arts.
I firmly believe that a true master must not only possess skills and heritage but also have virtue and vision. Master Huang Guolong is a perfect example of the unity of "martial virtue" and "character." He is not only an elder brother on my Taiji path but also a quiet, profound, and gentle cornerstone of contemporary Taiji culture.
It is my fortune to walk and work alongside such a Taiji predecessor. In the future, I am also willing to join him in spreading the soul of Chinese Taiji further, illuminating the bodies and minds of more people.

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