Cheng Man-ch'ing or Zheng Manqing was a Chinese expert of tai chi, Chinese medicine, and the so-called three perfections: calligraphy, painting and poetry. He was born in Yongjia, Zhejiang Province, during the Qing dynasty. Cheng died March 26, 1975; his grave is near the city of Taipei in Taiwan.
Cheng Man-ch'ing practicing tai chi in 1922
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving meditation, with benefits to mental and physical health.
Yang Chengfu (c. 1931) in Single Whip posture of Yang-style tai chi solo form
Painting in Chenjiagou, illustrating taolu according to the Chen style of tai chi
A pair of jian with their scabbards
Wushu jian pair event at the 10th All China games