Stephan Berwick

'Stephan Berwick' (qv) is an emerging 13th generation Chen Taijiquan expert, widely recognized as a pioneer of Mainland China martial arts. An original disciple of Grandmaster Ren Guangyi and student of top Chen family grandmasters, Berwick completed primary research in Taijiquan's birthplace, Chenjiagou and was one of the first two Americans, with action-film star Donnie Yen, to train at the Sha'anxi Athletic Technical Institute in China under Grandmasters Zhao Changjun and Bai Wenxiang.Berwick was originally a student of Grandmaster Bow Sim Mark and went on to become one of the first Western martial arts performers in Hong Kong action films under director Yuen Wo Ping and Yen. His foray into film making with the creation of the prize-nominated 'Final Weapon' is his film and music directorial debut.Since 1996, he has authored dozens of authoritative articles on all aspects of martial arts and is the co-author of Taijiquan: 38 Form & Applications, Practical Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Kids, and Taijiquan Hand & Sword. Berwick has been profiled in major martial arts publications including Inside Kung Fu, Kung Fu Tai Chi, and was the first Western Chen Taijiquan exponent profiled as a cover feature in a leading martial arts magazine, the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. Berwick's recent creation of the unique 'True Strength' body toughening regimen is drawn from his deep expertise in ancient Chinese warrior methods, as well as his mentoring of the physically challenged and defense professionals.::www.gettruestrength.com