Deep River Tai Chi
Ocala, FL

About Master William Ting

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Ting Kuo-Piao (William Ting) was the director of the Wu Ji Jing Gong Research Association of Shanghai, China and taught in the Mount Laurel, NJ area. Master Ting began studying martial arts when he was 14 years old. He had more than 40 years experience in T'ai Chi, and was a closed door student of the renowned grandmaster Lu Ji-Tang until grandmaster Lu passed away. Master Ting taught the Wu Ji Jing Gong form which is also known as Wu Ji T'ai Chi. The form is derived from the Chen style and incorporates elements of qigong, Bagua, Xingyi, as well as Wu and Yang style T'ai Chi. Wu Ji T'ai Chi emphasizes calmness and awareness. The form is performed throughout China, however, it is particularly characteristic of the Shanghai region. Wu Ji T'ai Chi remains almost unknown in the United States. 
 

The form was developed by Chen Ji-Shen, professor of martial arts at Nanjing University who was famous throughout China for his skills. During the 1940's, he modified the Chen style to incorporate elements from other martial arts in order to improve both the health and defensive aspects of T'ai Chi. The form is unique because, following mastery of the stationary aspects of the style, it can be combined with Bagua walking technique to create walking T'ai Chi. Lu Ji-Tang was an outstanding closed door student of Chen Ji-Shen. Grandmaster Lu Ji-Tang was one of the most recognized T'ai Chi masters in China. The foundation is dedicated to teaching the philosophy of Wu Ji Jing Gong. In addition, the association works with hospitals to research the effects of Wu Ji Jing Gong for enhancing health.

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Master William Ting passed away Monday, December 18th. To all of us who knew him, he was an incredible tai chi teacher, and more than that, an exceptionally caring and thoughtful human being.  He gave so much of himself and always tried to make everyone feel good.  He was also incredibly patient. He will be missed.

 

Here is a link to Master Tings’ obituary.

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In remembrance of Master Ting's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center, please call 215-898-0578 or email uphsgift@upenn.edu.