The Origin Of Taijiquan
A myth says that Tai Chi Chuan was created by Zhang Sanfeng (1270 A.D.) who was educated in the martial arts of Shaolin. One day on the Wudang Mountain, observing the battle of jaybird and snake comprehended the importance of calmness and softness.
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programme 2025 – 2026
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Instructors
Athens Taijiquan Association is under Dong Style Taijiquan Association
Master Alex Da De Dong
Master
Master Alex Dong is a fourth generation Taijiquan Master of the Dong (Tung) family. He started his formal training with his father, Grand Master Dong Zeng Chen, at the age of five in Hebei Province, the heart of martial arts in China.
Yiannis Zoumproulis
Master Instructor
Yiannis Zoumproulis was born in Athens and started training in Chinese martial arts in 1992. During his training, he has practiced Wudang Taijiquan, Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Yang style Taijiquan.
Vasilis Skalkeas
Senior Instructor
Vassilis has been practicing in Okinawa Karate and Kick Boxing from 1995 to 1997.
Nikoletta Serra
Certified Instructor
Nikoletta has been practicing
Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong since 2006, with Alex Dong’s system in Athens Tai Chi Chuan Association.
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WORKSHOP WITH MASTER Alex Dong 10 – 13 DECEMBER 2026 IN ATHENS – GREECE
THURSDAY 10/12/26 19:00 – 21:30 HAO and work on fajin energy 40€ FRIDAY 11/12/26 17:00 – 18:30 SLOW SET 1 st part 35€ 19:00 – 21:00 PUSH HANDS 40€. (Total[…]
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INTERNATIONAL 6 DAY TAI CHI CAMP WITH MASTER ALEX DONG 19-24 SEPTEMBER
From Friday 19th to Wednesday 24th September 2025 we will be having the great opportunity to work in a 6 day intensive camp with Master Alex Dong. The camp will start Friday[…]
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