AboutNJTCA

International Tai Chi Association

New Jersey Tai Chi Association

About International Tai Chi Association and New Jersey Tai Chi Association:

The New Jersey Tai Chi Association (NJTCA) - 新澤西太極協會 is under the International Tai Chi Association (ITCA) - 國際太極協會 and registered federally and with the state of New Jersey. It is comprised of the Bergen Tai Chi Group. The Association often participates in demonstrations at many locations such as schools, senior centers, churches, temples, and community centers. The Association's purpose is to develop Tai Chi Kung Fu and help people through Tai Chi exercises for better health. The Association can also help members join Tai Chi competitions in China or Taiwan. In addition, certificates can be issued to members who have met the specified qualifications once they have passed testing.

The Association consists of a strong master’s team including international coaches and judges of Tai Chi Chuan. In addition, members of the Association have competed and received the bronze medal at the 2008 World Cup Tai Chi Championship and placed 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th at the World Games 2009. The Association can provide Tai Chi masters for public or private classes.

The NJTCA welcomes individuals or groups who are interested in Tai Chi Kung Fu to join us..

About Membership Disclaimer:

1. Member must willingly volunteer his/her time to the community through promoting Tai Chi.

2. Member must also actively practice Tai Chi and strive for better technique, flow, and overall form.

3. The expiration date for membership is one year after the original date of issuance or renewal.

4. People whose memberships have expired for 2 years or more must re-apply for membership to be reinstated.

5. Members will have special advanced-registration opportunities and receive discounts to all New Jersey Tai Chi Association (NJTCA) activities. The New Jersey Tai Chi Association welcomes individuals or groups who are interested in Tai Chi Kung Fu to join us.

6. Membership points are given for members when they participate in performances. The number of points one receives depend on the performance and these points can be used towards NJTCA-sponsored activities. Each point can be redeemed as $1.00 before membership expiration. (No cash value)

7. Membership points and Membership expiration are only valid with authorized signature.

For more information about NJTCA membership, please contact us.

About Master Tai-Hsiang (Ted) Peng - 彭泰祥:

Master Ted Peng began practicing Tai Chi Chuan, Wushu and Qi Gong at a young age with grand master Shao-Jiu Sun - 孫韶九 and grand master Feng-Yuan Xu - 徐逢元.He has continued to learn Yang Style and Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, Sword, Fan, Stick, Shao Lin Chuan and Tae Kwon Do. He is a certified National Coach of Taiwan, as well as a certified International Tai Chi Chuan coach and judge. In addition, he has achieved the 9th level of Martial Arts and 7th level of Tai Chi Chuan.

Master Peng has been teaching for over 14 years in the US. He has taught over two thousand students at several locations such as schools, recreation centers, community centers, senior centers, summer camp and YMCA. He currently teaches in various locations around the New Jersey and New York metro area.

Tai Chi Chuan 7th level - National Tai Chi Chuan Association R.O.C.

Tai Chi Martial Arts 9th level - International Tai Chi Federation

National Coach - Republic of China Sports Federation

International Coach of Tai Chi Chuan

International Judge of Tai Chi Chuan

President of New Jersey Tai Chi Association

2008 Tai Chi Chuan World Championship Judge

2009 World Games Tai Chi Chuan Competition Judge

2011 International Chinese Martial Arts Championship Worldwide Circuit Judge

2012 International Chinese Martial Arts Championship Worldwide Circuit Judge

2014 Tai Chi Chuan World Championship Judge