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Master Kai Ying Tung
Academy of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Master Tung Kai Ying
Master Tung Kai Ying, a third generation T'ai Chi Ch'uan master, has been studying T'ai Chi Ch'uan since the age of eight,
in the Chinese traditional method of early childhood training.
Taught by his grandfather and his father, Master Tung quickly grasped the principles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, making rapid progress.
Because of his natural aptitude, Master Tung's grandfather gave him the name "Kai Ying."
Ying being his grandfather's name, and Kai meaning to succeed,
Kai Ying may be interpreted to mean "one who succeeds his grandfather in the T'ai Chi Ch'uan tradition."
More than sixty years ago Tung Kai Ying's grandfather first established the Tung Ying Chieh T'ai Chi Ch'uan Gymnasium in Hong Kong.
From there, branches of the Gymnasium were introduced throughout Southeast Asia.
Under the guidance of his grandfather, Kai Ying was dean and chief instructor in the Gymnasium.
In 1962, he was invited to teach in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore; later he taught in Bangkok.
Master Tung Kai Ying is held in great respect everywhere he has taught, due to his indefatigable earnestness in giving instruction.
His students throughout Asia number in the thousands.
At his best with the T'ai Chi sword, Master Tung has appeared at many festivals, demonstrating his unique posture and movements.
One sees him stepping now to the left, now to the right, forward and backward, his gleaming sword slicing the air with its razor edge.
While his stance is solid and strong, his movements are light and graceful.
Eyes flashing, precise steps dictate the flow of motion as his body turns in every direction.
The waving sword, twirling in his hands, seems at once like the patter of rain, the darting of a swallow, or again, like a drifting cloud.
Suddenly, it thrusts and strikes, swiftly and accurately, displaying a fascination and charm.
In 1969,
Master Tung Kai Ying went to Hawaii to assist his father Master Tung Hu Ling, in teaching T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
Subsequently, in 1971, Master Tung moved to Los Angeles where he established Kai Ying Tung's Academy of T'ai Chi Ch'uan,
where any willing and sincere student may receive instruction in this traditional Chinese martial art.
In China, Master Tung's birthplace, the Tung style of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is well known and has become popular throughout Asia
owing to the eminence of his grandfather.
Now, in accordance with his grandfather's wishes,
Master Tung expects to familiarize the Western world with the many benefits of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
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