History of WCTA – World Chen Xiaowang Taijiquan Association
WCTA was founded in 1994 by Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang with the participation of his disciple Jan Silberstorff. The goal of he Association is to spread Chen family’s Taijiquan (tai chi chuan) of Chenjiagou, and the teaching is transmitted as directed by the Grandmaster.
WCTA has a presence in 35 countries, uniting hundreds of teachers and instructors, and thousands of students. It is possible to learn Chen style Taijiquan (tai chi chuan) in one country or city, and during a trip or after moving keep practicing in another place, and to be sure that the content of what one learns is the same.
The quality and the faithfull transmission of the teachings are assured by the regular visits of Chen family masters, who travel constantly to teach seminars. At the same time, the technical improvement of the student is assured by the presence of a certified teacher of a higher level: this extends up to the Grandmaster himself, who is the leader of the Association. The Association is then a link between the affiliated students and the Chen family masters.
WCTA in Brazil
WCTA in Brazil is represented by three independent branches which function in harmony, but have: different technical directors, internal structure, education and certification programs. The branches of WCTA in Brazil do not have their presence limited geographically to the province which names they may bear.
WCTA-Br (CXWTABR: Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association Brazil) Bahia Branch
Bahia Branch of WCTA-Br (CXWTABR: Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association Brazil) was founded in 2006, through the formal permission of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, and functions under his mandate. The founders were Master Jan Silberstorff and Liana Netto, and the ceremony took place during the 4th Seminar of Master Jan Silberstorff in Salvador, Bahia.
WCTA-Br (CXWTABR: Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association Brazil)
WCTA-Br (CXWTABR: Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association Brazil) Bahia Branch had its name changed in 2010 to WCTA-Br (CXWTABR: Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association Brazil) to reflect its country-wide spreading.
WCTA-Br (CXWTABR: Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association Brazil) has a presence in these cities: Aracaju, Brasília, Campina Grande, Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Paulo, Uruguaiana, and Vitória da Conquista. To locate a certified teacher, please visit our teacher directory.
