Zhang Hao (Tai Chi athlete)
| Zhang Hao | |
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| Born | January 22, 1993 Jiaozuo, Henan, China |
| Native name | 张豪 |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb; 12.9 st) |
| Style | Tai chi |
| University | Wuhan Sports University |
Zhang Hao (Simplified Chinese: 张豪) is a Chinese Tai chi athlete and coach. He was born in Jiaozuo, Henan province, China in 1993.
Early life and training
[edit]From a young age, he displayed a passion for martial arts, beginning his training at the age of seven. He practiced various martial arts, including Bajiquan, Changquan, and swordplay. In 2006, Zhang Hao transitioned to Taichi, and over nearly two decades, he has developed extensive expertise in this discipline.
After serving as a professional Taichi athlete for fifteen years, Zhang Hao transitioned to coaching in 2014[1] and shares his Tai Chi teachings on social media.[2]
Career achievements
[edit]- 2013: "National Sports Master" (运动健将) in China.[3]
- 2014: Won the Men’s Optional Taichi Championship at the National Wushu Routine Championships in China.[4]
- 2016: Served as the head coach of the Philippine National Wushu Team, leading his students to success in the 9th Asian Wushu Championships and the 6th World Junior Wushu Championships.
- 2019: Represented the United States National Wushu Team at the 8th World Traditional Wushu Championships, winning the Men’s Chen-style Taichi and Chen-style Taichi Sword championships, along with the team championship, with all six team members being his students.[5]
- 2022: Ranked first in the Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword categories at the United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation.[6][7]
- 2023: Represented the United States at the 2023 Pan American KungFu Championships, winning four gold medals.
References
[edit]- ^ "北加州華人文化體育協會 - NCCCAF.ORG". www.nccaf.org. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "haozhangtaichi". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "运动员技术等级查询 - 201300583".
- ^ "浙江老年报". zjdaily.zjol.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "US Wushu Team". The United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "National Rankings". The United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "hao zhang | MAT Action". www.mataction.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.