William Chi-Cheng Chen
Since the 1950s, there have been countless published articles here and abroad about my involvement in Tai Chi Chuan. The following represents a partial listing of awards, honors and articles of recognition in different publications (books, magazines and newspapers) by noted individuals and organizations.
June 17, 1967 "Oriental World of Self-Defense" at Town Hall by Aaron Banks / Award of appreciation for participation and support.
Feb. 4th 1968 "East Coast vs. West Coast" Karate Championship by Aaron Banks / Award of appreciation for participation and support.
July 1968 "Orient vs. America" Open Karate Championship Tournament by Aaron Banks at N.Y. Hilton / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
Oct. 3rd 1971 "Howard Lee's Annual International Open Karate Championship" Rockville Center, NY / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
1972 "First Chinese International Tournament" / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
July 1973 "Chinese Kung-Fu Invitational Tournament" by Fu-Jow Pai / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
Feb., 1974 "Fu-Jow Pai Award" for Excellent Performance / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
Aug. 31, 1974 Eastern U.S. Kung Fu Tournament - Jow Ga Kung-Fu Association / Eastern U.S. Kung-Fu Federation Dean Chin / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
May 30, 1977 - Masters in Action Award nominated by Prof. Ron Van Cleef, Ph.D. Martial Arts Zen Psychotherapist for William C. C. Chen to the University of Martial Arts and Science Hall of Fame - for proper mental, physical and spiritual essence of true Martial Arts ideology his many to the world of Martial Arts.
1980 "Cheng San-Feng Festival" Tai Chi Society / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
1981 - The Turtull Gold Cup "HALL OF FAME" Proudly inducts Master William C. C. Chen for his steadfast and continuing contributions to all martial arts, sciences and philosophies. Presented by E. Walter Boze, Jr. Oct. 18th 1981
1988 - West Point, United States Military Academy - Tai Chi Chuan seminar April 21st
1992 - Inside Kung-Fu's Fifteenth Anniversary Issue, selected "William C. C. Chen for Tai Chi Chuan" as one of "50 Influential Martial Arts Personalities"
1996 - "Journal of Asian Martial Arts" Vol. 5 Number 4, pages 21-26 "Breathing in Taiji & Other Fighting Arts" by Robert W. Smith Read the article here ---> Noteworthy Articles
1996 - Great Lakes Kung Fu Championship Sifu John H. Ervine, Jr / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support. -April 20th
1996 - "U.S.A. Wushu Kung-fu Association's Lifetime Achievement Award" June 30th
for dedication and perseverance in introducing and promoting the beauty of the Chinese Martial Arts presented to William C. C. Chen at the "Chinese Martial Arts Summer Bash Tournament" in Chinatown, New York.
1998 - "New York Times" page E43 Weekend Warrior - "Getting Sweaty and Spiritual" by Jerry Beilinson March 27th
1998 - "Lifetime Achievement Award" Nov. 28th
Presented by International Tai Chi Chuan Federation Headquarter of the Republic of China to William C. C. Chen for his years of dedication to the Art of Tai Chi Chuan at the "4th Chung Hwa Cup Tai Chi Chuan International Championship" in Taipei, R.O.C.
1999 "Inside Kung-Fu, pages 90-96 January, Issue"
"William C. C. Chen's Ancient Recipe for Yang Fighting Excellence" by Robert Dreeben
1999 - "Lifetime Achievement Award" February Issue
Award Ceremony and 64 Birthday Celebration, jointly sponsored by Red Road School of Tai Chi Chuan, Pacific School of Tai Chi and Chi Kung, the National Tai Chi Chuan Association and the QI Dojo to William C. C. Chen in Long Beach, CA
1999 - "MEN'S JOURNAL" page 86 The Mind-Body Connection Section / "Silent Strength" by Carl Hoffman March issue
1999 - "Outstanding Martial Arts Promoter" March issue
Award Presented by General Thao-Ping Chang on behalf of the International Tai Chi Chuan Federation of the Republic of China to William C. C. Chen for his many years of contributions to the martial arts at the "International Chinese Martial Arts Championships" Bay Front Center Arena, St. Petersburg, FL
1999 - "Lifetime Achievement Award" April Issue
Award Presented by Master Jesse Teasley of the Messianese Multicultural Center of Baldwin, NY to William C. C. Chen in recognition of his outstanding contribution for the advancement and promotion of holistic health and Chinese Martial Arts at the first "World Tai Chi Day" at the "Mitchell Field Athletic Complex" Uniondale, LI, NY
MAN of the YEAR - IKF's HALL of FAME 2000
Inside Kung-Fu's first Hall of Fame of the Millennium, Man of the Year, William C. C. Chen - IKF has chosen someone who will go down in history as one of the finest and most-influential traditional internal stylist of his generation. Feb. 2000 Issue pgs. 44 & 45 Read the article here ---> Noteworthy Articles
July 2nd 2000 - "Lifetime Achievement Award"
Award presentation by Grandmaster Chan Pui of the Wah Lum Kung Fu of USA and the United Kung Fu Federation of North America during the Tournament 2000 International Kung-Fu Championship in Orlando, FL to William C. C. Chen for a lifetime of Dedication and Support to Chinese Martial Arts.
August 4th 2000 - 2000 HALL of FAME "Lifetime Achievement Award"
Award presentation to William C. C. Chen at the International Wushu-Kungfu Festival & Championship Dinner, Sheraton, Towson, MD. in recognition of his lifelong contribution in teaching and promoting the growth of Wushu Kung-Fu in the United States and Worldwide.
October 22nd 2000 - New York Tai Chi Chuan Association Award In appreciation of William C. C. Chen's Lifetime Contributions to N.Y. Tai Chi Chuan Association (Professor Cheng Man-Ching's New York School) Award presentation by Kenny Kwong, President of the N. Y. Tai Chi Chuan Association, during its 35th Anniversary Celebration.
January 8th 2002 - Martial Artist Association - International "Certificate of Honor" Award presentation by GroBmeister Bernd Hohle, to William C. C. Chen for a Honorary Membership of the Martial Arts Association. www.Budo-Welt.de
CHIN-WOO 2002 HALL OF FAME - Lifetime Achievement Award to William C. C. Chen
July 14th at The Taiji Legacy & Kung-Fu International Martial Arts Championship - Plano Convention Center, Plano, TX
August 5th 2002 - Guest of Honor at The 1st CHENG MAN-CHING EUROPEAN COMPETITION/FORUM
presented by William Nelson at Perigueux, France
December 1st 2002 - Martial Arts Achievement Award presented by Chan Te-Sheng, Chairman. of the International Tai Chi Chuan Federation honors William C. C. Chen as a paragon of Tai Chi Chuan enthusiasts Taiwan, R.O.C. Award for consummate skill, great contributions to teaching, successful transmission of the torch of learning, unflagging propagation of the Tai Chi heritage and devotion to the investigation and cultivation of Tai Chi Chuan.
William C. C. Chen Tai Chi Chuan Cable TV's "The learning Channel" Martial Arts: The Real Story (2000, 2001, 2002, etc.) A copy of "Martial Arts: The Real Story" Video, contact: Pacific St. Film Project www.psfp.com
July 2003 Inside Kung-Fu William C. C. Chen / Tiffany F. Chen "The Secret to Combat Breathing & Power" pg. 38-43 Read the article here ---> Noteworthy Articles
June 19th/20th 2004 - Grandmaster William C. C. Chen received award for acknowledgement and gratitude for his teaching at Asociación de Tai Chi/Qigong Corazón de Dragón and Escuela Internacional de Tai Chi Chuan Luis Molera: Málaga, Spain
United Nations celebrates IYSPE 2005 International Year of Sport and Physical Education -- Nov. 3rd The Realization of Inner & Outer Peace through the Martial Arts " Presenters: William C. C. Chen and Tiffany F. Chen on Tai Chi ~ Wendy Hurwitz, M.D. on Mind / Body / Energy Medicine www.valuescaucus.org
WORLD PROFESSIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ORGANIZATION: William C.C. Chen Recipient of G.G.M. Aaron Bank's 2006 HALL OF FAME AWARD January 29th 2006 at Madison Sq. Garden
June 17, 1967 "Oriental World of Self-Defense" at Town Hall by Aaron Banks / Award of appreciation for participation and support.
Feb. 4th 1968 "East Coast vs. West Coast" Karate Championship by Aaron Banks / Award of appreciation for participation and support.
July 1968 "Orient vs. America" Open Karate Championship Tournament by Aaron Banks at N.Y. Hilton / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
Oct. 3rd 1971 "Howard Lee's Annual International Open Karate Championship" Rockville Center, NY / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
1972 "First Chinese International Tournament" / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
July 1973 "Chinese Kung-Fu Invitational Tournament" by Fu-Jow Pai / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
Feb., 1974 "Fu-Jow Pai Award" for Excellent Performance / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
Aug. 31, 1974 Eastern U.S. Kung Fu Tournament - Jow Ga Kung-Fu Association / Eastern U.S. Kung-Fu Federation Dean Chin / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
May 30, 1977 - Masters in Action Award nominated by Prof. Ron Van Cleef, Ph.D. Martial Arts Zen Psychotherapist for William C. C. Chen to the University of Martial Arts and Science Hall of Fame - for proper mental, physical and spiritual essence of true Martial Arts ideology his many to the world of Martial Arts.
1980 "Cheng San-Feng Festival" Tai Chi Society / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support.
1981 - The Turtull Gold Cup "HALL OF FAME" Proudly inducts Master William C. C. Chen for his steadfast and continuing contributions to all martial arts, sciences and philosophies. Presented by E. Walter Boze, Jr. Oct. 18th 1981
1988 - West Point, United States Military Academy - Tai Chi Chuan seminar April 21st
1992 - Inside Kung-Fu's Fifteenth Anniversary Issue, selected "William C. C. Chen for Tai Chi Chuan" as one of "50 Influential Martial Arts Personalities"
1996 - "Journal of Asian Martial Arts" Vol. 5 Number 4, pages 21-26 "Breathing in Taiji & Other Fighting Arts" by Robert W. Smith Read the article here ---> Noteworthy Articles
1996 - Great Lakes Kung Fu Championship Sifu John H. Ervine, Jr / Award of appreciation to William C. C. Chen for participation and support. -April 20th
1996 - "U.S.A. Wushu Kung-fu Association's Lifetime Achievement Award" June 30th
for dedication and perseverance in introducing and promoting the beauty of the Chinese Martial Arts presented to William C. C. Chen at the "Chinese Martial Arts Summer Bash Tournament" in Chinatown, New York.
1998 - "New York Times" page E43 Weekend Warrior - "Getting Sweaty and Spiritual" by Jerry Beilinson March 27th
1998 - "Lifetime Achievement Award" Nov. 28th
Presented by International Tai Chi Chuan Federation Headquarter of the Republic of China to William C. C. Chen for his years of dedication to the Art of Tai Chi Chuan at the "4th Chung Hwa Cup Tai Chi Chuan International Championship" in Taipei, R.O.C.
1999 "Inside Kung-Fu, pages 90-96 January, Issue"
"William C. C. Chen's Ancient Recipe for Yang Fighting Excellence" by Robert Dreeben
1999 - "Lifetime Achievement Award" February Issue
Award Ceremony and 64 Birthday Celebration, jointly sponsored by Red Road School of Tai Chi Chuan, Pacific School of Tai Chi and Chi Kung, the National Tai Chi Chuan Association and the QI Dojo to William C. C. Chen in Long Beach, CA
1999 - "MEN'S JOURNAL" page 86 The Mind-Body Connection Section / "Silent Strength" by Carl Hoffman March issue
1999 - "Outstanding Martial Arts Promoter" March issue
Award Presented by General Thao-Ping Chang on behalf of the International Tai Chi Chuan Federation of the Republic of China to William C. C. Chen for his many years of contributions to the martial arts at the "International Chinese Martial Arts Championships" Bay Front Center Arena, St. Petersburg, FL
1999 - "Lifetime Achievement Award" April Issue
Award Presented by Master Jesse Teasley of the Messianese Multicultural Center of Baldwin, NY to William C. C. Chen in recognition of his outstanding contribution for the advancement and promotion of holistic health and Chinese Martial Arts at the first "World Tai Chi Day" at the "Mitchell Field Athletic Complex" Uniondale, LI, NY
MAN of the YEAR - IKF's HALL of FAME 2000
Inside Kung-Fu's first Hall of Fame of the Millennium, Man of the Year, William C. C. Chen - IKF has chosen someone who will go down in history as one of the finest and most-influential traditional internal stylist of his generation. Feb. 2000 Issue pgs. 44 & 45 Read the article here ---> Noteworthy Articles
July 2nd 2000 - "Lifetime Achievement Award"
Award presentation by Grandmaster Chan Pui of the Wah Lum Kung Fu of USA and the United Kung Fu Federation of North America during the Tournament 2000 International Kung-Fu Championship in Orlando, FL to William C. C. Chen for a lifetime of Dedication and Support to Chinese Martial Arts.
August 4th 2000 - 2000 HALL of FAME "Lifetime Achievement Award"
Award presentation to William C. C. Chen at the International Wushu-Kungfu Festival & Championship Dinner, Sheraton, Towson, MD. in recognition of his lifelong contribution in teaching and promoting the growth of Wushu Kung-Fu in the United States and Worldwide.
October 22nd 2000 - New York Tai Chi Chuan Association Award In appreciation of William C. C. Chen's Lifetime Contributions to N.Y. Tai Chi Chuan Association (Professor Cheng Man-Ching's New York School) Award presentation by Kenny Kwong, President of the N. Y. Tai Chi Chuan Association, during its 35th Anniversary Celebration.
January 8th 2002 - Martial Artist Association - International "Certificate of Honor" Award presentation by GroBmeister Bernd Hohle, to William C. C. Chen for a Honorary Membership of the Martial Arts Association. www.Budo-Welt.de
CHIN-WOO 2002 HALL OF FAME - Lifetime Achievement Award to William C. C. Chen
July 14th at The Taiji Legacy & Kung-Fu International Martial Arts Championship - Plano Convention Center, Plano, TX
August 5th 2002 - Guest of Honor at The 1st CHENG MAN-CHING EUROPEAN COMPETITION/FORUM
presented by William Nelson at Perigueux, France
December 1st 2002 - Martial Arts Achievement Award presented by Chan Te-Sheng, Chairman. of the International Tai Chi Chuan Federation honors William C. C. Chen as a paragon of Tai Chi Chuan enthusiasts Taiwan, R.O.C. Award for consummate skill, great contributions to teaching, successful transmission of the torch of learning, unflagging propagation of the Tai Chi heritage and devotion to the investigation and cultivation of Tai Chi Chuan.
William C. C. Chen Tai Chi Chuan Cable TV's "The learning Channel" Martial Arts: The Real Story (2000, 2001, 2002, etc.) A copy of "Martial Arts: The Real Story" Video, contact: Pacific St. Film Project www.psfp.com
July 2003 Inside Kung-Fu William C. C. Chen / Tiffany F. Chen "The Secret to Combat Breathing & Power" pg. 38-43 Read the article here ---> Noteworthy Articles
June 19th/20th 2004 - Grandmaster William C. C. Chen received award for acknowledgement and gratitude for his teaching at Asociación de Tai Chi/Qigong Corazón de Dragón and Escuela Internacional de Tai Chi Chuan Luis Molera: Málaga, Spain
United Nations celebrates IYSPE 2005 International Year of Sport and Physical Education -- Nov. 3rd The Realization of Inner & Outer Peace through the Martial Arts " Presenters: William C. C. Chen and Tiffany F. Chen on Tai Chi ~ Wendy Hurwitz, M.D. on Mind / Body / Energy Medicine www.valuescaucus.org
WORLD PROFESSIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ORGANIZATION: William C.C. Chen Recipient of G.G.M. Aaron Bank's 2006 HALL OF FAME AWARD January 29th 2006 at Madison Sq. Garden