Huang Sian Teh
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Huang Sian Teh is a Taiwan
ese martial artist
and former Army general.
. This was a dangerous and violent period in Chinese history with much lawlessness and civil war raging throughout the country. Due to the dangerous times Huang’s father sent him to study Northern & Southern Shaolin Kung Fu
at the age of five. During his training Huang learned both northern and southern style martial arts as well as TaiJiQuan and Qi Gong.
(國民黨). During WWII Huang was in Charge of the “Tiger Division” a fierce battalion of fighters which fought in over 100 battles. After WWII when the country was weakened and in disarray the communist rebels seized the advantage and launched an offensive against the government troops which led the Nationalist Army of the Republic to withdraw to the island of Taiwan and set up their Capital at Taipei.
with the Kuomintang
in 1949 along with many other top Chinese Martial Arts
masters including Chang Tung Sheng
. They went on to teach at Zhong Guo Wen Hua Da Xue (中國文化大學)
.
taught their martial arts to either the military or the police. It was while serving at the Taiwan Police Academy that Huang met and befriended Fan Chi Sau (范之孝), the two would remain friends and leaders of the martial arts community in Taiwan for more than half a century. After retiring from the police service Huang began teaching Shaolin Kung Fu
and later was appointed Chairman of the Taipei Chinese Kung Fu Association in 1967.
and a talented painter. Huang is involved in the leadership of the following organizations:
While over the age of ninety Huang remains healthy in both body and mind and is able to continue his responsibilities at the Taipei Martial Arts Association offices on Pa-Teh Road in Taipei. Huang has a sharp memory and can recount nearly a centuries worth of priceless knowledge regarding the history of Chinese martial arts dating back to the Qing Dynasty. At the age of 86 Huang was one of the hosts of the first group of Shaolin Monks to visit the Island of Taiwan in 2005, and he continues to be active in the world martial arts community overseeing branches of the World Chinese Martial Arts Federation all over the world.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese martial artist
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
and former Army general.
Early life
Huang Sian Teh, (黃 善 德) was born on March 15, 1919 in Cai Village, Hui'an County, Fukien Province, China soon after the fall of the last emperor of the Qing DynastyQing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
. This was a dangerous and violent period in Chinese history with much lawlessness and civil war raging throughout the country. Due to the dangerous times Huang’s father sent him to study Northern & Southern Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin kung fu
Shaolin Kung Fu refers to a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery.Of the multitude styles of kung fu and wushu, only some are actually related to Shaolin...
at the age of five. During his training Huang learned both northern and southern style martial arts as well as TaiJiQuan and Qi Gong.
Sino-Japanese War
In 1937 China was attacked and drawn into World War II. Huang like many other young Chinese men joined the army in order to defend the country from the invading Japanese. During this time Huang’s bravery and courage were recognized and he was eventually promoted to General of the Chinese Nationalist Army under the KuomintangKuomintang
The Kuomintang of China , sometimes romanized as Guomindang via the Pinyin transcription system or GMD for short, and translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party is a founding and ruling political party of the Republic of China . Its guiding ideology is the Three Principles of the People, espoused...
(國民黨). During WWII Huang was in Charge of the “Tiger Division” a fierce battalion of fighters which fought in over 100 battles. After WWII when the country was weakened and in disarray the communist rebels seized the advantage and launched an offensive against the government troops which led the Nationalist Army of the Republic to withdraw to the island of Taiwan and set up their Capital at Taipei.
Martial arts
Huang Sian Teh came to TaiwanTaiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
with the Kuomintang
Kuomintang
The Kuomintang of China , sometimes romanized as Guomindang via the Pinyin transcription system or GMD for short, and translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party is a founding and ruling political party of the Republic of China . Its guiding ideology is the Three Principles of the People, espoused...
in 1949 along with many other top Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
masters including Chang Tung Sheng
Chang Tung Sheng
Chang Tung Sheng was a Hui martial artist. He was one of the best-known Chinese wrestling practitioners and teachers....
. They went on to teach at Zhong Guo Wen Hua Da Xue (中國文化大學)
Chinese Culture University
Chinese Culture University is a private, Taiwanese university located on Yang Ming Mountain in the Shilin District of Taipei, Taiwan. CCU was established in 1962 and is one of the largest universities in Taiwan with an enrollment of about 32,000 students...
.
Taiwan
Huang relocated to Taiwan at this time and became a police officer to help establish law and order on the dangerous and lawless Island. While working for the police department in Taiwan Master Huang also served as a hand to hand combat teacher at the police academy. Many of the top masters that relocated to TaiwanTaiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
taught their martial arts to either the military or the police. It was while serving at the Taiwan Police Academy that Huang met and befriended Fan Chi Sau (范之孝), the two would remain friends and leaders of the martial arts community in Taiwan for more than half a century. After retiring from the police service Huang began teaching Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin kung fu
Shaolin Kung Fu refers to a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery.Of the multitude styles of kung fu and wushu, only some are actually related to Shaolin...
and later was appointed Chairman of the Taipei Chinese Kung Fu Association in 1967.
Affiliations
Huang Sian Teh is not only a skilled martial artist but also the first Chinese Poet LaureatePoet Laureate
A poet laureate is a poet officially appointed by a government and is often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events...
and a talented painter. Huang is involved in the leadership of the following organizations:
- World Chi Kung Society
- Chinese Martial Arts Association of R.O.C.
- Taipei Chinese Kung Fu Association
- Chinese Medicine Research Association
- Wu Yuen Group
- World Chinese Martial Arts Federation
- National Gymnastics Monthly Magazine
- World Kung Fu Championship
While over the age of ninety Huang remains healthy in both body and mind and is able to continue his responsibilities at the Taipei Martial Arts Association offices on Pa-Teh Road in Taipei. Huang has a sharp memory and can recount nearly a centuries worth of priceless knowledge regarding the history of Chinese martial arts dating back to the Qing Dynasty. At the age of 86 Huang was one of the hosts of the first group of Shaolin Monks to visit the Island of Taiwan in 2005, and he continues to be active in the world martial arts community overseeing branches of the World Chinese Martial Arts Federation all over the world.