Team
Master Changzhi Li – Social and Health Coach
Chairman of the TCFZ, expert in traditional Tai Chi Chuan, internal martial arts, Taoist TCM and Internal Alchemy.
Born in 1977, Master Li has trained in Chinese martial arts since childhood.
He first studied Ziran Men, a style based on reconnecting with the natural combat instincts of the human body and refining them technically. During his university years he trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and deepened his theoretical understanding of Chinese martial arts, which naturally led him to Taoism and Tai Chi Chuan.
Seeing Tai Chi Chuan practised widely in public parks, he initially assumed it to be a kind of senior gymnastics – symbolic movements without practical value for self-defence.
A key encounter with Tai Chi Master Zhao, however, convinced him of the almost magical effectiveness of authentic Tai Chi Chuan.
He then decided to set aside external martial arts and immerse himself fully in the fascinating world of internal martial arts.
His search for the essence of Tai Chi led him to various masters: he first studied the Chen style under Master Zhao, then the Yang style under Master Chui Shiwei, who also taught him profound knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Taoism, the I Ching, internal energy work and their significance within martial arts.
Master Chui also introduced him to his friend Master Shan Ying, with whom Li further deepened his Chen and Wu styles and learned internal styles such as Xingyi and Bagua (martial arts based on the Eight Trigrams of the I Ching).
Li continued his studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine under Master Zu Wen. Later he had the honour of becoming a student of Xu Changhong, one of Beijing’s most renowned martial arts masters.
Traditionally, Chinese masters pass on their art in their spare time until retirement, while earning their living in civilian professions.
Li followed this path as well, building a business career in import–export alongside his martial arts training.
When Li moved to Germany in 2007 for professional reasons, he sought contact with local Tai Chi communities. He quickly noticed the lack of qualified partners and the striking misunderstandings prevalent even among professional Tai Chi instructors.
As a result, he founded his Tai Chi Research Centre (e.V.) in cooperation with highly qualified TCM specialists. Within this framework he offers various traditional Chinese therapies and teaches his extensive knowledge of Tai Chi Chuan in courses and seminars.
He maintains constant contact with his Chinese grandmasters and visits them regularly to further refine his skills and understanding.
Selected activities:
- 2009 (May): Seminar on Traditional Tai Chi Chuan for the Chinese Association at the Bundeswehr University Munich
- 2009 (September): Tai Chi Chuan seminar for the Hanns Seidel Foundation (CSU) in cooperation with the Chinese Consulate in Munich
- 2010 (May): Public and free Tai Chi training on Neufahrn marketplace, in cooperation with the Neufahrn Adult Education Centre, supported by the municipality
- 2010 (June): Tai Chi Chuan seminar for the Faculty of Business Administration at LMU Munich
- 2011 (November): Tai Chi and TCM seminar for CSSA Munich at TU Munich
- 2012 (February): Seminar on Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Culture and Multicultural Competence for BMW
- Since 2014, every first Sunday of the month: Free TCM diagnosis and therapy recommendations, as well as trial Tai Chi Chuan sessions for rehabilitation
Dr. med. X.Y. Liang – Chinese Visiting Professor
Dr Liang, now in his sixties, has worked in medicine for over 40 years. He studied both Western and Chinese medicine and completed his doctorate at the University Hospital Frankfurt and at the Chinese Academy of TCM in Beijing. He has practised successfully for many years in both China and Germany, gaining extensive experience. Among other roles, he served for several years as medical director of the TCM Clinic in Ottobeuren. He is also active in teaching in both countries.
Education and professional career:
1978–1984: Medical studies at Guangxi Medical University (including TCM fundamentals, diagnostics, acupuncture, herbal therapy)
1984–1987: Specialist training, Department of Paediatrics, Guangxi Medical University Hospital
1987–1989: Paediatrician, First Hospital of Guangxi Medical University
1989–1995: Doctoral studies and clinical work, J.W. Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt (completion of comprehensive examinations in 16 subjects)
1995–1996: Advanced TCM training, Second Hospital of the University of Traditional Medicine, Guangxi (focus: acupuncture, Tuina massage)
1996–1997: Advanced TCM training, Department of TCM, Provincial Hospital Guangxi (focus: herbal therapy)
1997–1999: TCM physician, House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hamburg
1999–2000: TCM physician, Practice for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hamburg
2000–2002: Intensive TCM studies for advanced physicians (14 subjects taught by leading Chinese experts), Chinese Academy of TCM, Beijing
02–11/2002: Senior physician, Day Clinic for TCM and Ayurveda, Überlingen
2002–2005: Medical director, Clinic for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ottobeuren; doctoral studies in TCM, Chinese Academy of TCM, Beijing (supervisor: Keji Chen, member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine, national TCM grandmaster)
2005–2009: Director of his own TCM day clinic, Hamburg
2010–2014: Own TCM practice, Bad Kissingen
2015–2016: Exchange programme in China; publication of TCM Zhi Jiang; appointed visiting professor at Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
12/2016–present: Own TCM practice, Munich; publication of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Revealed and Learned Efficiently
Dr. med. Beatrix Mühlbauer
1975–1981: Medical studies at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich
Doctorate on CT imaging of the hepatobiliary system
Seven years of clinical work during specialist training in general medicine (radiology, surgery, internal medicine, rheumatology)
1991: Start of training in acupuncture and classical homoeopathy
1996: Acupuncture Diploma A (DÄGfA)
2005: Acupuncture Diploma B (DÄGfA) – over 500 hours of training
2006: Homoeopathy Diploma (DZVhÄ / ECH)
Since 2013: Board member of the German Central Association of Homoeopathic Physicians, Bavaria
Mr Yujun Huang – Consultant Neurologist
Professional background:
1986–1991: Medical studies at Yangzhou University, including TCM and acupuncture
1991–1999: Junior doctor, Suzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital
1999–2005: Medical studies at the University of Essen–Duisburg
2005–2008: Junior doctor, Department of Neurology, St Elisabeth Hospital, Damme
2008–2012: Junior doctor, Neurology Clinic, Philippusstift Catholic Hospital Essen-Borbeck (2009–2010 in Psychiatry)
Jan 2012: Recognition as Consultant Neurologist
2012–2013: Consultant, Neurology Clinic, Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe
2014–2016: Co-founder of a neurology group practice and acupuncture clinic in Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia
From Oct 2016: New practice in Karlsruhe, specialising in natural pain therapy through acupuncture
Additional qualifications:
Certified additional qualifications in Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine
