About Us
Sifu Jim Liang owns his own retail business and is a director of Ji Hong Tai Chi (Toronto) Inc. which was founded in 1991. Since then, Sifu Jim has been teaching Tai Chi as the head instructor. Born and educated in China, Jim has been studying Tai Chi since 1980 with the founders of Ji Hong Tai Chi & Wushu College Master Hong-Yuan Luo and Master Jennifer Gu.
Sifu Jim teaching the new Generation (left) and performing Yang & Chen style Tai Chi
Sifu Jim has also been successfully competing in national and international tournaments:
1992: "US National Chinese Martial Arts Tournament" in Orlando, Florida, (2 Gold medals for Tai Chi Weapons and Chen Style Form). 2004: "5th Invitational Wushu Tournament" in Beijing, China, (two Gold medals, Chen style Tai Chi Sword; Yang style Tai Chi form.) 2005: "The 3rd International Taijiquan Exchange Competition of Jiaozuo, China, (Gold medal in Chen Style Tai Chi form..)In 2005, Jim was awarded the Class "B" Sanshou Judge Certificate by the International Wushu Federation in Beijing, China.
Sifu Jim wishes to let more people know about the benefits of Tai Chi practice, whether for health, as exercise, sport or martial art. For many years he has been leading performances and volunteering his time during competition events (2006 - Head Judge, Tai Chi Push Hands Competition at the 6th Pan American Wushu Championships; 2007 - Head Judge, Tai Chi Push Hands competition at the 2007 Canadian Taiji Championships).
Ji Hong Tai Chi Toronto was established in 1991 in Scarborough, Ontario, as a branch of Ji Hong Tai Chi Edmonton, and has since been successfully operating under Head Instructor Jian (Jim) Xiong Liang.
We are specialized in teaching Tai Chi for various goals, purposes, level of interests and ages. Our programs are designed to improve physical development, fitness, relaxation, and health. We teach Beginner, Traditional Tai Chi, Tai Chi Weapons, Push Hands, Tai Chi Gong, self-defense and internal training methods. Please check our Programs section for more details.
As a principal method of instruction we have been using "The Ji Hong Tai Chi System" with great success. This method not only incorporates a systematic, scientifically based approach to the principles of Tai Chi but also uses contemporary language and easy to comprehend concepts to facilitate learning Tai Chi. Our certified instructors are friendly and supportive with students' progress and enjoyment in mind.
Beginners may join all appropriate Tai Chi and Gong Classes at any time during a term. There are three terms during a year and the new teaching content is introduced during our Open Houses. For details of our currently offered classes please review our Class Schedule.
"源于傳統 優於傳統 追尋更高境界" (羅紅元大師)
"Rooted in Tradition, Better Than Tradition, To Reach The Highest State"
(TaiChi Master Hong-Yuan Luo)
Bio MASTER HONG-YUAN LUO Bio MASTER JENNIFER GU
Based on Grand Master Luo's research, Master Hong-Yuan Luo and his wife Master Jennifer Gu adopted the "Theory of Systematic Approach to Tai Chi" and "Scientific Training Methods of Tai Chi", and have been continuing to research and refine the Ji Hong Tai Chi System to make learning Tai Chi easier.
Both Masters began to study Tai Chi and other martial arts skills at a very early age from Master Luo's father, and graduated with honours from the Department of Physical Education at the University of Guangdong in China, with a major in martial arts and Qi Gong. Master Luo and Master Gu lectured and instructed at the South China Normal University. While travelling all over China they learned from many famous Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters.
Both Master Luo and Master Gu won gold medals at numerous Chinese national competitions in Tai Chi and other martial arts, the most prestigious being the International Tai Chi competition at Wuhan in 1984, where they took gold medals in the men's and women's traditional Tai Chi forms.
After immigrating to Canada Master Luo and Master Gu founded the Ji Hong Tai Chi & Wushu College in 1989 in Edmonton, Alberta. The name of the College was chosen in honour of the late Tai Chi Grand Master Ji Hong Luo. Click Link to the Head Office of Ji Hong Tai Chi & Wushu College.
The systematic approach to Tai Chi training has not only paid off for both Masters but also for their successive generations of their students. Ji Hong students have been competing at many local and international competitions in China, Southeast Asia and North America.
All Ji Hong schools use "The Ji Hong Tai Chi System" as a method of instruction and teaching Tai Chi. In addition to many articles and an earlier publication on Tai Chi theory, Master Luo and Master Gu published a Chinese and an English book titled "The Ji Hong Tai Chi System, Evolutionary Theory, Application, Methodology".
Ji Hong Tai Chi College provides instruction in the different styles of Tai Chi - Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu/Hao - as well as weapons, push hand, Qi Gong, and children's kung fu. The college emphasises physical development and fitness. All instructors are certified.
The natural and scientifically expounded Tai Chi principles allow for the achievment of integration not only in the martial arts but also in day-to-day, recreational, sports and high-performance activities that require balance, relaxation, and mind/body harmony. The 'Ji Hong Tai Chi System' is a versatile training method that brings results. Students who have been using our method have become healthy and strong, which not only enables them to deal with life's stress but also provides the foundation for high performance.
History of the Ji Hong Tai Chi System - Grand Master Ji Hong Luo
Owing his recovery from a terminal illness to the healing benefits of Tai Chi, Grand Master Ji Hong Luo dedicated more than 30 years to researching Tai Chi and to developing the foundation of a modern, systematic and scientific teaching method for Tai Chi, which he formulated in "Theory of Systematic Approach to Tai Chi" and "Scientific Training Methods of Tai Chi".
Lei Mu Ni teaching Chen style Taijiquan (1986)
....During his study of Taiji, Ji Hong Luo concluded that the level of quality in Taiji practice was declining from one generation to the other. Rather than developing their art, certain individuals within Taiji circles sought to be recognized as the true heir to Taiji. A backward, corrupt, closed and conceited heritage system, in combination with the lack of guidance from scientific theory, seriously stood in the way of Taiji moving to a higher level.....
Reminiscence of Grand Master Ji Hong Luo's Taiji Journey: The Light of Taiji
S T E D M A N C H E U N G
Stedman was born in Hong Kong, and raised and educated in Canada. He has been studying Tai Chi at Ji Hong Tai Chi under Sifu Jim Liang since 1993, and has been an Assistant Instructor since 1999.
Stedman enjoys practising Tai Chi as internal art and sharing his skills and Tai Chi's meditative and martial aspects with the school's students.
As an instructor, his experience allows him to help his students refine their techniques in Tai Chi. In addition to the Chen style and Yang style hand routines, Stedman focuses on both the Chen and Yang sword forms. Stedman enjoys to volunteering in Tai Chi demonstrations and national Tai Chi competitions.
G E O R G E F U N G
George was born and educated in Hong Kong and emigrated to Canada. He has been studying Tai Chi at Ji Hong Tai Chi under Sifu Jim Liang, Sifu Sam Liang and Master Hong-Yuan Luo since 1992 and has been an Assistant Instructor since 1997.
George practices and teaches Tai Chi with great passion. Since many years he has been volunteering at Tai Chi performances and as a judge at national Tai Chi competitions.