Hua Ying Wushu & Tai Chi Academy - Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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Don't Waste Time Looking Elsewhere. The Real Deal Here!

Sifu David Bao hails from China and is married to a local Malaysian. His dad came from China as he had a traditional medicine business and later returned back to China while David continued to live here. Apart from Taichi, he also teaches Wushu.

He teaches both the Chen and Yang style Taichi but what sets him apart from all the other teachers is that his masters can be traced back to the founding Chen and Yang families. He has certificates authenticating this and he has many pictures of him and the Chen and Yang family members together. He goes back yearly to China to train with his master who is close to 90 at the time of this writing.

We wanted to learn tai chi and came across David. All we knew about Taichi was what we’ve seen people do in the parks. To us uneducated in the art form, it may appear to be a choreographed dance that old people do to have some movement in their lives. Boy, were we wrong! He told us how Taichi, when done right, will get one’s chi flowing and at the end of the session, one would be sweating profusely.

Being new to this, it was hard to believe this. He then proceeded to demonstrate the power of the chi. He’s a little shorter and lighter than me and he asked me to lift him from the back, which I did very comfortably. He then asked for a moment to channel his Chi and then asked me to lift him again and this time around, I couldn’t move him because he was a lot heavier, almost like sticking to the ground. That was enough to convince us to start classes!

There are some moves where we’re required to thump our foot down and when we do it, it sounds very light but when Sifu David does it, it’s like someone taking a huge block and throwing it on the ground. He’s really able to demonstrate energy creation and energy transfer.

After 2+ years of doing the Chen Style Taichi, I can honestly say Sifu David is really the best there is. He is able to explain things clearly and the subtle tweaks to our moves make a big difference to the flow of our Chi. At the end of the class, we’re now sweating a lot because our Chi is flowing.

We took private classes which allowed up to a maximum of 5 people. It wasn’t cheap but well worth the money. I can see the marked difference in my energy levels and clearer mind. In this day and age where we’re so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, having a good Tai Chi master who can help us harness our Chi is so important.

If you want to learn the REAL Taichi from the master who can trace his masters and teachers back to the founders of the art in China (some 20+ generations earlier for Chen style Taichi), Sifu David is your best bet.

Nesamalar S.

I have been learning tai chi here for 6 months plus now and after a long lifes journey , I think I have finally found my space. Having had scoliosis since I was a teenager and only realising in later in life
And being an active person, the many exercises and routines that I had attempted.only put a strain on my condition. Since I started practising the tai chi warm up exercises and taichi here,
my posture has improved, stiffness in back which had been my faithful companion is practically not there any more, my balance is improving and even the way I walk, and move in everyday activity has changed.
Our Instructor,.LiYen has been amazing, meticulously ensuring that every movement is done right . I look.foreard to every session and would recommend this to everyone, young or old. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Hua Ying Tai Chi and Wushu academy!!

WJ C.

Chen-Style Tai Chi Lau Jia 33 Form and 74 Form

I had the privilege of having one-to-one Tai Chi classes with both David and Li Yen. They can conduct in English in replacement of or alongside Mandarin which was a bonus to me as a broken-Mandarin speaker. They take the time to explain and teach so much more than I had anticipated – from the story behind certain movements or forms, to breathing techniques and energy flow in the body, and the concept of mind over body.

Li Yen’s particular willingness to share her knowledge and experience in holistic health and incorporating it into Tai Chi practice makes the lessons more like a journey for self-improvement instead of simply a physical activity or a course to complete.

Highly recommended for both young and senior 🙂

Peter M.

Per my doctor's advice I joined Li Yen's Tai Chi class for beginners a month ago. It's amazing my lower back pain is already showing signs of improvement. I look forward to continuing my Tai Chi journey.

Lam Y. W.

Joined school in March 2018 to learn taichi and still learning as I really do enjoy going to class. My teacher Mr. David Bao is very experience in both taichi & wushu...always willing to teach and share his vast knowledge with us. Highly recommend to all who wants good health.

Salbiah A.

I started taking classes with Sifu David Bao sometime in 2014 I think. His classes for newbies begin at 0700. I suppose that is discipline 101. I have been studying several forms todate. It is an immersion. He teaches well in my opinion.

Luis P.

My kid is happy with the class and says teacher repeats every part of the movements many times in front of the class. We highly recommend it.

WP

Dedicated coach with passion to cultivate the kids wushu techniques. My girl enjoys the class 👍👍👍