About Faith LeLievre

Faith began her studies of kung fu and the Chinese Internal Arts at the age of 17 and has had the good fortune to study with some of the top masters in these arts. I am so very thankful to all of my teachers over the years. It is with much appreciation and gratitude that I offer this glimpse into my martial arts training. There are no words to express my deep gratitude for their teachings and time spent with me.

Most recently, Faith attends the annual internal arts retreat at the Shou-Yu Liang Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with Grandmaster Liang, Shouyu, Master Helen Liang, and Master Chenhan Yang.

“I love the peace of mind, balance, and physical fitness that I receive from these arts. It is truly a joy to be able to share them with others.”

Faith LeLievre

Faith’s Teachers

Grandmaster Liang, Shou-Yu

and Master Helen Liang

I first met Liang, Shou-Yu and his daughter, Helen, in 1990 when I travelled to Vancouver, British Columbia to study at at Shou-Yu Liang Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute. Since that time, I have attended classes with him in Colorado and in Hawai’i. Most recently, I have been attending his annual Xiao Yao Internal Martial Arts Retreat.

Kilauea Volcano, Hawai’i

January, 2000

Denver, Colorado

About Grandmaster Liang, Shou-Yu ~

Grandmaster Shou-Yu Liang is one of the recipients of the Coach of Excellence title, given only to the most outstanding Chinese martial arts instructors by the People’s Republic of China.

He started his traditional training with his grandfather in 1948. Throughout the years, he has sought out other renowned masters, was awarded the gold medal many times in various competitions, and was a judge for the Chinese provincial and national professional Wushu competitions many times.

Upon immigrating to Canada, Grandmaster Liang was elected head coach of the first Canadian National Wushu Team in 1985. This team placed very well in competitions drawing much attention. He has formerly held positions of Chairman of Wushu, Taiji, Qigong instruction at the University of British Columbia Physical Education and Recreation Department. In 1987, Grandmaster Liang formally established the Shou-Yu Liang Wushu, Taiji and Qigong Institute in Vancouver, Canada.

Grandmaster Liang is well-known and respected internationally. He was selected by the China Wushu Magazine in the “Biography of Today’s Extraordinary Martial Artists” and has been awarded the “World’s Top 100 Outstanding Martial Art Professional Award”, “World’s Greatest Contribution Award”, and “World’s Outstanding Accomplishment Award” and has been selected to be included in the “Current List of Famous Martial Artists”, in the Chinese “Who’s Who in the World”, and in the “International Who’s Who of Professionals Historical Society”.

Grandmaster Liang has written and produced numerous books and video tapes. He has been featured on numerous occasions on international television networks and on the covers of many prestigious Chinese, American, and Canadian newspapers and magazines.

About Master Helen Liang ~

Helen is the eldest daughter of Grandmaster Liang and has a long history within the school. She is originally from Sichuan Province in China. She began training in traditional Wushu at the age of 4 under the strict guidance of her father. At the age of 11, she was chosen to train with the Sichuan Provincial Wushu School. In 1985, she immigrated to Canada and became an official instructor at the Shou-Yu Liang Wushu Institute in 1989.

During her years of training, she has participated in many national and international competitions and has won a great number of gold medals. She has been featured in many media including several newspapers and magazines in China, the US, and Canada and has produced many DVDs.

Helen with Faith and Tammy

August 2008.

Photos from the Summer Retreat 2006 and 2008

Faith and Helen

August 2010.

Master Ren, Guang Yi

I met Ren, Guang Yi while living in Colorado. It was 1993 and he was teaching a Chen Style Spear workshop in Denver. Denver is about a six to seven hour ride from my home near Durango through the beautiful Rocky Mountains, over the Continental Divide, through valleys, and over many mountain passes. I traveled to Denver several times for workshops and have hosted Master Ren twice ~ once in Colorado and once in Hawaii.

Colorado, 1999

Hilo, Hawaii, 2000

About Master Ren, Guang Yi

Master Ren, Guang Yi teaches the traditional style of Chen Family Taijiquan that has been passed down from generation to generation in Chenjiahou Village in China since the time of Chen Wangting. In 1981, Master Ren began his studies with Chen Xiaowang full-time for ten years. He was the first of four persons to receive full-time training under the 19th generation successor of Chen Family Taijiquan and is recognized as the senior disciple of Chen Xiaowang.

Master Ren, Guang Yi has received gold medals in the 1998 China International Push Hands Tournament, the International Chinese Martial Arts Championship, the 1991 Taste of China, and the United States Chinese Martial Arts Championship. In addition, he has been featured on television, has appeared in numerous publications, and has toured with Lou Reed promoting Taijiquan internationally.

Grandmaster Chen, Xiao Wang

I first met Grandmaster Chen, Xiao Wang in 1999 when he was teaching in Denver, Colorado. In 2006, I attended his First Masters Camp in Kaiula-Kona, Hawaii. He is a gentle, soft spoken, and generous teacher who has taught me much of Chen Style Taijiquan in our short time together.

Grandmaster Chen, Xiao Wang is the 19th Generation Inheritor of Chen Family Taijiquan and travels throughout the world teaching seminars. He is also a renowned master of the ancient Chinese art of calligraphy.

Masters Camp, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

2006