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 Chris Marshall at the 2024 China-US Tai Chi Exchange, Hebei, China |
Chris Marshall is a Yang style Taijiquan expert based in Shoreline, Washington, United States. He is the founder and instructor of the Shoreline Tai Chi[1] school. A prominent figure in the international Tai Chi community, Chris has traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia to participate in and compete at a broad range of Tai Chi events. He has won multiple medals in both taolu (form) and tuishou (push hands) at international competitions.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Tai Chi lineage
[edit]Chris Marshall is a sixth-generation inheritor of Yang style Taijiquan with a lineage tracing back to the original founders of Yang Style Tai Chi:[13]
Chris Marshall ← Xie Bingcan ← Fu Zhongwen ← Yang Chengfu ← Yang Jianhou ← Yang Luchan
Chris Marshall ← Yang Jun ← Yang Zhenduo ← Yang Chengfu ← Yang Jianhou ← Yang Luchan
Chris also received instruction from other renowned Tai Chi masters such as Sam Tam and Fong Ha.[13]
Contributions to Tai Chi
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Chris has played a significant role in documenting the competitive and combat applications of Tai Chi Chuan through YouTube videos and essays.[14] Before his efforts, raw footage of Tai Chi competitions was scarce, with most available videos consisting of carefully edited showcases.[15][16][17] His footage has shed light on how Tai Chi is performed under real pressure, across different rulesets, with varying levels of speed and intensity.
Chris has written, compiled and published a broad selection of free educational resources for the Tai Chi community,[18] including a comprehensive online Tai Chi dictionary of essential terms and concepts. He teaches regular Tai Chi classes,[19] workshops and seminars near Seattle, alongside online coaching.
Chris also hosts open mat sessions, providing martial artists of all styles with an opportunity to practice techniques, drill, and spar freely, in a safe and minimally structured environment.[20] He supports worldwide community events as a judge,[12] promoter,[20] participant[5][4][3], and competitor.[11][10][9][8][7][6][12][2]
Chris is the chair of the Tai Chi Instructors Alliance, a continuing Professional Development group.
Interviews with Chris Marshall
[edit]| Date | Interviewer | Title |
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| March 19, 2024 | Daoist Arts Organization International | The Search for Real Tai Chi[21] |
| October 1, 2024 | Daoist Arts Organization International | Tai Chi Roundtable: Concepts and Controversies[22] |
| October 3, 2024 | Atomic Tai Chi | Built Different: The People of Taijiquan (Ep. 3) |
| November 10, 2024 | Walk on the Woo Side | Walk on the Woo Side (Ep. 9) |
| December 31, 2024 | Daoist Arts Organization International | Arnold Sports Festival, Push Hands, & More[15] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Shoreline Tai Chi - Authentic Tai Chi Chuan in Seattle". Shoreline Tai Chi. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ a b Douyin (2024-10-25). "Tai Chi Rhythm. Handan Feelings. Paying tribute to the capital of idioms with Tai Chi brushes, the opening ceremony of the 15th China Handan International Tai Chi Sports Conference was a complete success in the ancient city of Guangfu". Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ a b "河北邯郸：国内外高手齐聚"太极之乡"比太极". www.hebtv.com. Archived from the original on 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b "太极拳进校园：一场跨越国界的文化交流_河北正定中学". www.zhengzhong.cn. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b "河北正定中学举办"太极文化周"暨2024"中美武氏太极拳道"校园交流会". he.people.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b United States Kuo Shu Federation (2024). "2024 U.S International Kuo Shu Championship Tournament Official Results" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b International Chinese Martial Arts Championship (2023). "Results from 2023: Tai Chi Hand Forms". International Chinese Martial Arts Championship. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b International Chinese Martial Arts Championship (2022). "Results from 2022: Tai Chi Hand Forms". International Chinese Martial Arts Championship. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b World Star Chinese Martial Arts Competition (2022). "Division Results and GC Winners 2022". kungfucompetition.com. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b International Chinese Martial Arts Championship (2021). "Results from 2021: Tai Chi Hand Forms". International Chinese Martial Arts Championship. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b International Chinese Martial Arts Championship (2021). "Results from 2021: Push Hands". International Chinese Martial Arts Championship. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b c "Tournament and Competition Record". Shoreline Tai Chi. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ a b "About the Instructor". Shoreline Tai Chi. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Lessons from our Tai Chi Newsletter". Shoreline Tai Chi. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ a b Daoist Arts Organization International (2024-12-31). "DAOI Talks (62): Arnold Sports Festival, Push Hands w/ Chis Marshall, Mike Graves & Frank Kyle 🇺🇸 – DAOI". Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ Eaton, Jason (2024-10-03). Built Different: The People of Taijiquan - 03 Chris Marshall and Jeff Turner (Podcast). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ Shackleton, Paul (2024-11-10). Walk on the Woo Side Episode 9: Chris Marshall. Retrieved 2025-03-06 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Tai Chi Student Resources". Shoreline Tai Chi. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ^ "Classes at Shoreline Tai Chi (Seattle and Mountlake Terrace)". Shoreline Tai Chi. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ^ a b "Upcoming Events". Shoreline Tai Chi. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ^ Daoist Arts Organization International (2024-03-19). "DAOI Talks (33): The Search for Real Tai Chi w/ Chris Marshall – DAOI". Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ Daoist Arts Organization International (2024-10-01). "DAOI Talks (54): Tai Chi Roundtable (1) w/ Ken Gullette 🇺🇸, Chris Marshall 🇺🇸 & Ronnie Yee 🇨🇦 – DAOI". Retrieved 2025-06-15.