Pictured here is Chen Fa Ke. He was the master that introduced Chen Tai Chi to Beijing and created a large movement of Chen Tai Chi practitioners outside of Chen Village. He lived from 1887 to 1957, and he taught in Beijing for about 30 years. He was very well respected in the martial arts community, and had many challenges, in which he was successful.
Chen Zhao Kui was the second son of Chen Fa Ke. He lived from 1928 to 1981. He was one of the first exponents of Xin Jia, which his father created. Chen village did not receive the Xin Jia instruction until 1973, when Chen Zhao Kui returned from Beijing. By that time, people were already practicing and studying Xin Jia outside of Chen Village. That is why, although, most people think of Chen Village, when thinking of Chen Tai Chi... there were many other very skilled and dedicated practitioners OUTSIDE of Chen Village.
Chen Zhao Kui is pictured below.
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