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Stanford University Medical Taiji 8-Movements Video – Featuring Master Shudong Li and Students Ethan Zhu and Michelle Ahi

Exploring Analogies in Taiji Forms and Tensegrity Structures.

(Journal of Taiji Science – JTS)

From September 17 to 21, 2025, the First International Taijiquan Science Conference was grandly held in Jiaozuo, Henan Province, China. As the first global academic conference following Taijiquan’s inclusion in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the event gathered renowned experts, scholars, and Taijiquan masters from around the world at the birthplace of Taijiquan to explore its scientific development and international promotion.

Exploring a New Era of Holistic Health: The 2026 Harvard International Conference on Taiji and Qigong — A New Opportunity to Bring Traditional Chinese Wellness Wisdom to the World

Video Demonstration Contributors:
Medical Tai Chi Course Founder: Master Shudong Li
Course Professor: Huijun Z. Ring
Dr. Zhan Ping,
Tai Chi Athletes: Ethan Zhu, and Michelle Ahi
On October 31, 2024, the 15-day China-US Youth Wushu Elite (Shaolin) Training Camp successfully concluded at the Epo Wushu School in Dengfeng, Henan Province. The event was jointly organized by the Chinese Wushu Association and the United States of American Wushu-Kungfu Federation. Through participation in the International Shaolin Martial Arts Festival and the training camp.

—The competition organizing committee will collaborate with international health and wellness expert, Professor Hu Xiaofei, a doctoral advisor at Beijing Sport University, to incorporate his advocated Daoyin health-preserving exercises into the competition events, further promoting the deep integration of Wushu competitions with public health lifestyles.

At the invitation of Yunnan Minzu University, Master Shudong Li visited the university from November 1 to 3 and conducted academic lectures. During his visit, Master Li was warmly welcomed by university leaders, including President Ruan Chaoqi, Deputy President Liu Qingjiang, Vice President Yin Shitang, Vice President Shao Weiqing, as well as Dean Wang Xiaoxue and Dean Yang Xiangquan…

—Course Director: Professor Hui-Jun Zhou, Guest Speaker: Master Shudong Li, Demonstration by Ethan Zhu, Assisted by Dr. Zhan Ping.

At the invitation of Professor Beverley Kane from the Stanford University School of Medicine, Master Shudong Li led a special session of Stanford’s Medical Tai Chi course on October 9 in Roble Hall, which was met with…

Since its inception in 2010, the 17th Golden State International Wushu Championships has been dedicated to promoting and developing Wushu culture worldwide. It has now become one of the most influential international Wushu competitions. The event encompasses various categories, including…

2023 Golden State International Wushu Championships Competition Results
Master Li Shudong was invited to teach Tai Chi Chuan to the Stanford Executive Program (SEP).
2023 Taiji & Qigong as Whole Person Health Conference was a complete success
Exploring the Scientific Development Path of Taiji and Health Qigong - Successful Conclusion of the 2023 Silicon Valley Health Forum

The 2023 Golden State International Wushu Championship and the USAWKF National Kung Fu Team Trials have achieved complete success!

On September 3, 2023, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California, a grand and globally acclaimed Wushu event concluded successfully. The ‘2023 Golden State International Wushu Championship and the USAWKF National Kung Fu…

Recent Updates

2023 Golden State International Wushu Championships Medal Design Released!

The 2023 Golden State International Wushu Championships and USA National Kung Fu Team Trials recently unveiled the medal design for this…

2023 Taiji & Qigong Conference for Whole-Person Health

Host: Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham Women’s Hospital Format: Presentations…

The 2nd International Taiji Science Forum and World Intangible Cultural Heritage Taiji Masters Exhibition

This event was hosted by the “World Taiji Science Federation” and is a large-scale international Taiji Science forum organized by Inner…

Master Shudong Li -Stanford University Medical Taiji course will be open to the public.

On the afternoon of October 12th, at the New Guinea Sculpture Garden of the Stanford University, Master Shudong Li and freshman of Stanford Judy Liu,…

The largest international Wushu competition in the United States ended successfully!

The WTSF 2022 Golden State International Wushu Championships and USAWKF National Kung Fu Team Trials ended successfully at 11:00 p.m….

2022 WTSF Golden State International Championships Welcome Banquet

The welcome banquet for the 2022 WTSF Golden State International Wushu Championships & USAWKF National Kungfu Team Trials was held…

2022 Golden State International Wushu Championships & USAWKF Kungfu Team Trials News

The 2022 Golden State International Wushu Championships & USAWKF Kungfu Team Trials, hosted by World Taiji Science Federation (WTSF)…

Press Conference on the publication of “Journal of Taiji Science”, and the 2nd International Taiji Science Forum & World Taiji Masters Exhibition

At 6:00 p.m. July 9th, the press conference on the publication and distribution of the Journal of Taiji…

World Taiji Science Federation, Harvard Medical School, and Hokkaido University in Japan, participate in the Traditional Sports and Wellness Forum, hosted by Beijing Sports

On June 26, 2022 (PST), at the invitation of Beijing Sports University, Dr. Peter M. Wayne and Dr. Gloria Yeh of Harvard…

Talking about Taiji Dr. Shudong Li ‘s ” lecture on International Yoga Day and China-India People-to-People Exchange Forum in 2022″

On June 21, on the occasion of the eighth International Yoga Day, the 2022 International Yoga Day and China-India People-to-People Exchange s…

First “International Taiji Science Forum and World Intangible Cultural Heritage Taiji Masters Exhibition

This event was hosted by the “Taiji Science Federation” and is a large-scale international forum co-hosted by the “University of Illinois-Champagne”, “Hangzhou Normal Unive…

First “International Taiji Science Forum and World Intangible Cultural Heritage Taiji Masters Exhibition

Forum and Taiji Masters exhibition video playback ,….

The press conference of the “First International Taiji Science Online Forum and World Taiji Intangible Cultural Heritage Online Masters Exhibition” was successfully held online.

On the morning of Sep 18th (Beijing time), 2021, the press conference of …

2021 International Taiji Kungfu Online tournament “Online Wushu Popularity Award” Result.

Among the top 30 athletes ranked in online voting, the competition organizing committee selected the following participating athletes who win the ” Online Wushu Popularity Award”…

Total 953 athletes from 22 countries and 62 teams signed up the 2021 International Taiji Kungfu online Tournament.

International Wushu Teams including the United States, China, Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Algeria, Bermuda, New Zealand, Ecuador, …

Taijiquan Inscribed in 2020 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

On December 17, 2020, it was announced that Taijiquan has been included in The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)….

The 4th International Integrative Medicine Conference and Silicon Valley Chinese Medicine and Wellness Innovation and Venture Forum successfully concluded

From Dec 7th to 8th, 2019 the “Fourth International Integrative Medicine Conference and Silicon Valley…

Author's Introduction

Introduction to the Authors of the article “Unraveling the Mystery Surrounding the Origins of Taijiquan by New Historical Materials in Tang Village, China”

T. Julian Chu’s Introduction

Leader of the Washington D.C. Cheng Man-Ching style Taijiquan enthusiasts’ group and Taiji martial arts research scholar.  He has been teaching Cheng Man-Ching style Taijiquan…

Leader of the Washington D.C. Cheng Man-Ching style Taijiquan enthusiasts’ group and Taiji martial arts research scholar. He has been teaching Cheng Man-Ching style Taijiquan, traditional Yang-style Taiji sword, saber, spear, and pushing hands for over 40 years. He served as the National Program Manager with the U.S. Army Engineering before retirement. He has been teaching Taijiquan, and regularly organizing Taijiquan seminars and routine push hands activities. Moreover, he has published over 50 scientific and engineering articles including many Taijiquan articles being featured in the Taijiquan Journal of Taiwan, as well as Journals of Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Taiji Science, Martial Arts Anthropology, and other magazines in U.S. and Europe.

Li Deyin’s Introduction

Mr. Li Deyin is a retired professor from Renmin University of China in Beijing.  He comes from a martial arts family and is skilled in Shaolinquan, Xingyiquan, Taijiquan,…

Mr. Li Deyin is a retired professor from Renmin University of China in Beijing. He comes from a martial arts family and is skilled in Shaolinquan, Xingyiquan, Taijiquan, Baguazhang, and Wudang Sword. He served as a professor and director of the Sports Department at Renmin University of China, as well as a member of the Academic Committee of the university. He has been honored with the ninth-level rank in Chinese martial arts, recognized as one of the top one hundred martial artists in China, and has also served as an international martial arts referee. He was named the most influential figure in martial arts in the past thirty years by the magazine “Chinese Martial Arts.” After retirement, he is still actively engaged in the promotion of Taijiquan.

Li Libing’s Introduction

Mr. Li Libing is a native of Tang Village, Bo’ai County, Henan Province, China and comes from a family with a background in both literature and martial arts.”  He is known for his…

Mr. Li Libing is a native of Tang Village, Bo’ai County, Henan Province, China and comes from a family with a background in both literature and martial arts.”  He is known for his discovery of Li Family Genealogy and Tang Village’s martial arts manuals.  He held various positions including school district principal, member of the township party committee organization, secretary of the township disciplinary committee, deputy secretary of the provincial farm disciplinary committee, secretary of a state-owned enterprise in the city, and member of the county political consultative conference.  After retirement, he served as a council member and vice president of the China Ming History Li Yan Research Association.  He also held the position of level-one coach for societal sports, martial arts, and Taijiquan in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province.  He was a council member of the Jiaozuo City Taijiquan Research Association and served as the executive vice chairman and honorary chairman of the Bo’ai County Martial Arts Association.

Wei Meizhi’s Introduction

Mr. Wei Meizhi is a scholar specializing in historical and martial arts culture research in Bo’ai County, Henan Province, China.  He is a member of the Henan Writers Association and …

Mr. Wei Meizhi is a scholar specializing in historical and martial arts culture research in Bo’ai County, Henan Province, China. He is a member of the Henan Writers Association and the Henan Calligraphers Association. He held positions as the head of the County Finance Bureau and the Office Supervisor of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and was engaged in cultural promotion and news reporting. After retirement, he frequently contributed articles on communication, news, and prose to local newspapers and published historical and martial arts articles in dozens of magazines. He has also published five books, including “Thousand-Year Temple, Yuexiashan Temple, and Chinese Internal Martial Arts.”

An intriguing and latest research on the historical investigation of Taijiquan - published in the Journal of Taiji Science(JTS).

On July 9, 2023, an article titled “Unraveling the Mystery Surrounding the Origins of Taijiquan by New Historical Materials in Tang Village, China” was published in the “Journal of Taiji Science” (太极科学期刊).

The results of the 14th Pan American Wushu Championships and the 1st Pan American Wushu Open Tournament, along with the competition program book, have been released.

On September 2, 2024, the 14th Pan-American Wushu Championships and the 1st Pan-American Wushu Open successfully concluded at the Santa Clara International Convention Center in Silicon Valley, USA. The results…

The “Third Taiji Science Forum and World Taiji Intangible Cultural Heritage Masters Exhibition,”

Jointly organized by the World Taiji Science Federation and Henan Polytechnic University, concluded successfully last weekend.

IWUF Vice President Walt MISSINGHAM and Dr. Shudong Li Presenting awards to the gold, silver, and bronze medalists of the 16th World Wushu Championships Taiji Sword competition.

On November 18th at 5:50 AM Beijing time, in the just-concluded 16th World Wushu Championships Women’s Tai Chi Sword competition, Dai Dandan from the Chinese team won the championship with a score of 9.826, while Malaysia’s Sy Xuan Sydney secured second place with a score of 9.776. IWUF Vice President Walt MISSINGHAM and WTSF executive president, Vice President of USAWKF Dr. Shudong Li Presenting awards to the gold, silver, and bronze medalists of the 16th World Wushu Championships Taiji Sword competition.
Dai Dandan from the Chinese team won the 16th World Wushu championship Taiji Sword Championship with a score of 9.826
IWUF Vice President Walt MISSINGHAM and Dr. Shudong Li Presenting awards to the gold, silver, and bronze medalists of the 16th World Wushu Championships Taiji Sword competition.