Fu Sheng Yuan 1931 - 2017

Sifu Fu Sheng Yuan began his training at a very young age and following in his father's footsteps he began his training at the age of 9, under the watchful eye of his father, Fu Sheng Yuan also master the skills of Tai Chi. He had the added advantage of not only being born in a Wushu family, but was also a member of the Yang family. 

He has been a Tai Chi instructor and a sports coach at the Tonji University, Shanghai College of Economics, Shanghai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Ching-Wu Association. Master Fu has also been a referee on a number of occasions in International Martial Art Competitions.

Yang Cheng Fu's wish was for Fu Zhong Wen to pass on the family art of Tai Chi to the world, since that time he had worked tirelessly to promote Tai Chi in China. Due to restrictions on traveling out of china at that time, Fu Zhong Wen was unable to fulfill his master's wish of spreading Tai Chi to the rest of the world. In 1989 Fu Sheng Yuan and his family immigrated to Perth, Australia.

When Fu sheng Yuan and his family arrived in Perth they were welcomed by the ex Prime Minister Bob Hawke.  Since living in Perth he  has established the Fu Sheng Yuan Tai Chi Academy. 

Fu Sheng  Yuan has continued his father's legacy of spreading the art of Tai Chi to the world with Perth Australia as his central base. Fu Sheng Yuan is continually invited to teach all over the world. 

He was fortunate to see and learn from his father's kung fu brothers. Training with the experts has enriched his experience and understanding of the art immensely. 

Master Fu Sheng Yuan was the only person  outside China to be awarded by the Chinese Wushu Association with the Grading of 8th Dan (Silver Dragon Badge).

Master Fu Sheng Yuan was also awarded a certificate appointing him "China Wushu Rank System Liaison of Overseas Development Committee Member". This authorises Master Fu to organise and officiate in Wushu competitions and grading examinations internationally for the Chinese Wushu Association.

Master Fu was also honoured  by the Chinese Wushu Association with a life time achievement award for his contribution in promoting Tai Chi around the world . The association  presented him with a certificate and a Gold Cup acknowledging his hard work in traveling around the world teaching Tai Chi and promoting the Chinese Martial Arts Culture.

 Conclusion:

Sifu Fu Sheng Yuan stands as a shining example of a dedicated practitioner and educator in the world of Taichi. His lifelong commitment to the art, his innovative teaching methods, and his holistic philosophy have left an indelible mark on the practice of Taichi and continue to inspire generations of martial artists and enthusiasts alike.