Traditional Chinese martial arts instruction in Vancouver since 1987. We are the home and host of many Chinese martial arts champions.
The Shou-Yu Liang (SYL) Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute teaches Chinese martial arts in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and promotes health and healing through exercise, stretching, meditation, and diet. Our school, formally established in 1987, stemmed from Wushu, Tai Chi, and Qigong classes originally taught by Grandmaster Shou-Yu Liang at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the North
American Taiji Association. Our school and its students have been involved in countless national and international competitions and demonstrations. All of our instructors have competition experience in both judging and competing (some having won many gold medals) and have been featured on television and in magazines. Our purpose is to increase the awareness and understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts. To that end, our school aims at fostering the growth of our students both physically and spiritually with both external and internal martial arts styles. Grandmaster Liang has published several highly popular books and videos that teach philosophy as well as technique, and we have created two television series teaching Tai Chi to the world. We welcome all visitors and new students to our school!
08/08/2026
Bringing the flow to Canada Wonderland! 🎢🇨🇦 When traditional Tai Chi meets modern beats. 🥋✨
One breath, one stance. The staff is not merely a weapon, but an extension of the soul. Honoring the ancient path through daily practice, where focus meets flow. The journey of martial arts is endless. 🥋🍃
🥋 Beneath the Red Walls of the Temple of Heaven: The Ultimate Convergence of Wushu and History
Glazed tiles. Crimson walls.
Before the profound legacy of the Temple of Heaven, channeling power through absolute focus. Every stance, every strike—a resonance across time with centuries of heritage.
天壇紅牆之下,武術與歷史的極致碰撞
琉璃瓦,紅垣牆。
在天壇的厚重底蘊前,以專注沉澱力量。一招一式,皆是與百年傳承的跨時空共振。
06/03/2026
When a Tai Chi youth meets the ancient Forbidden City. 🍂
Red walls and golden tiles, modern streetwear.
Channeling energy, a balance of stillness and motion. Unfazed by the bustling crowd, creating a world within.
Tradition and modernity resonating in this very moment.
Unleashing the power of youth where ancient history meets modern energy. 🐉
Watching this young martial artist perform at the Forbidden City is absolute poetry in motion. Clean, powerful, and mesmerizing. Tradition never fades, it simply evolves through the next generation. ✨
Flow like water, strike like lightning. 🗡️🍃 The art of Taijijian.
剛柔並濟,一劍破風。行雲流水,劍氣如虹,紅穗飛舞,風起,劍動,意隨心走。太極劍的極致律動。
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05/27/2026
Precision, power, and absolute control. ⚡️ Capturing the true essence of Taijijian (Tai Chi Sword) — where flowing elegance meets explosive energy. The perfect balance between motion and stillness creates a mesmerizing visual rhythm. Pure martial arts aesthetics. 🇨🇦🗡️
行雲流水,劍出如風。⚡️ 捕捉太極劍「剛柔並濟、快慢相間」的極致張力。動與靜的瞬間轉換,展現出絕佳的身體控制力與強大的爆發力。每一幀畫面都充滿了傳統武術的純粹美感與強大氣場。🇨🇦🗡️
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05/15/2026
A moment of pure warrior spirit at the 5th World Taijiquan Championships in Bulgaria! 🥋🪭
Watch this 14-year-old martial artist command the international stage with a breathtaking Tai Chi Fan routine. A perfect fusion of power, precision, and the timeless elegance of Chinese Wushu. So proud to see the next generation carrying the torch of tradition to the world stage! 🐉✨
Three years ago, she came to me as a complete beginner. Today, at 13, she stands as a World Champion.
I’ve watched every drop of sweat and every hour of discipline she’s put into her craft. Seeing her master the fluidity and power of the Taiji Sword with such composure is the greatest reward a coach could ask for.
The journey from a “white belt” mindset to international gold is never easy, but she proved that with the right spirit, anything is possible. Keep soaring—the world is watching! 🥋⚔️