Yang Jianhou

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Yang Jianhou (1839–1917), or Yang Chien-hou, was the younger son of the founder of Yang-style tai chi Yang Luchan, and a well known teacher of the soft style martial art of tai chi.[1] Yang's older brother, Yang Banhou, was the senior of Jianhou's generation, and also an important tai chi instructor.[2] Jianhou's sons Yang Chengfu and Yang Shaohou were also famous teachers of tai chi.[1][3]

Born1839 (1839)
China
Died1917 (aged 7778)
Notable studentsYang Chengfu
Tian Zhaolin (田兆麟)
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Yang Jianhou
杨健侯
Born1839 (1839)
China
Died1917 (aged 7778)
StyleYang-style tai chi
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Notable studentsYang Chengfu
Tian Zhaolin (田兆麟)
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