Yang Changjiang
London,City of London
Summary
A highly skilled and passionate master of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong with over 35 years of training experience and 25+ years of teaching and therapeutic practice. Founder of UK Shaolin Culture Ltd., dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese martial arts, holistic health, and cultural exchange across the UK. Specializes in adapting ancient practices to modern lifestyles, particularly in improving balance, coordination, blood circulation, and stress-related symptoms.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
39
39
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Founder & Chief Instructor
UK Shaolin Culture Ltd.
London
01.2005 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: Dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese martial arts, holistic health, and cultural exchange across the UK. Website: www.shaolinculture.co.uk
- Established and developed a premier martial arts academy offering classes, workshops, and therapeutic services
- Organized cultural demonstrations at prestigious institutions including Eton College, Oxford University, Cambridge University, and UCL
- Designed customized programs for clients with mobility challenges, chronic pain, or work-related conditions (e.g., neck/shoulder tension)
- Led annual Chinese New Year celebration events in the UK to promote Sino-British cultural exchange
- Dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese martial arts, holistic health, and cultural exchange across the UK. Website: www.shaolinculture.co.uk
Shaolin Kung Fu & Tai Chi Instructor
01.1996 - 07.2025
- Taught over 2,000 students across the UK, China, and Europe since 2002
- Served as guest instructor at London Shaolin Kung Fu Centre (2002), adapting curricula for Western learners
- Conducted seminars on martial arts philosophy, breathing techniques, and injury prevention
Education
Traditional Shaolin Training - forms, weapons, Qigong, Chan philosophy, and Tui Na
01.1987 - 01.1996
Advanced Tai Chi & Qigong Studies - therapeutic applications for chronic conditions
01.1996 - 07.2025
Skills
- Shaolin Kung Fu
- Chen-style Tai Chi
- Qigong
- Meditation
- Traditional Chinese medicine principles
- Therapeutic massage
- Tui Na
- Corporate wellness programs
- Posture correction
- Stress relief
- Cross-cultural education
- Public speaking
- Custom workshop design
- Martial arts instruction
- Cultural event organisation
- Cross-cultural communication
Websites
Languages
Mandarin
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Additional:
Provided free online instruction throughout the COVID-19 pandemic for two years
Has developed a comprehensive system for:
• Parkinson's disease support
• Boosting immunity
• Enhancing balance and coordination • Increasing nervous system sensitivity • Improving overall reaction speed • Strengthening muscle elasticity and movement speed
Certification
- Certified Kung Fu Instructor
- Invited speaker at health conferences on "Martial Arts for Modern Health"
Timeline
Founder & Chief Instructor
UK Shaolin Culture Ltd.
01.2005 - 07.2025
Shaolin Kung Fu & Tai Chi Instructor
01.1996 - 07.2025
Advanced Tai Chi & Qigong Studies - therapeutic applications for chronic conditions
01.1996 - 07.2025
Traditional Shaolin Training - forms, weapons, Qigong, Chan philosophy, and Tui Na
01.1987 - 01.1996
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