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Research & Media

Research

  1. March 2025, Master Zhang appears on MIT’s Immersion Lab’s special research project on Efficient elastic tissue motions indicate general motor skill and their published research paper.
  2. Jan 2025, Master Zhang’s student Shan Wu from Harvard University hosted a seminar on research article on Speed and Manners of Turning in Transmitted Martial Arts at a Needham Research institute Seminar in Cambridge, England
  3. May 2018, A group of MIT, Boston Conservatory, and Harvard students have created a modern twist on learning Tai Chi through the application of novel Virtual Reality (VR) and motion sensing technology in The MIT Media Lab with the help of Master Zhang.
  4. March 2018, NIH grant Research project: Tai Chi exercises designed by Master Zhang: See published research paper: Tai Chi for older adults with chronic multisite pain: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Movie, TV, Radio show and Interviews

  1. Oct 2023, Tourists greets by Huan’s Tai Chi’s students practicing Tai Chi in Chinatown appears as part of showcase short film atop of Boston’s Prudential Center Building.
  2. 2018, Interviewed by Cambridge Community Television
  3. May 2017, Interviewed by Boston Voyager
  4. 2017, Interviewed by NECN
  5. Nov 17, 2016, Interviewed by the Boston’s Number 1 Chinese Radio AM 1470
  6. Sept 8, 2016, Master Huan Zhang was interviewed by Channel 5’s TV Show Chronicle.
  7. May 2012, Master Zhang played as “Old Tai Chi Master” in Short film “Simulacrum.” played at Boston University’s Tsai Performance center.



Photo by Kalman Zabarsky for Boston University Photography

Magazines and Newspaper articles

  1. (2023), “2023 World Open Martial arts Championship“, In the News, Sampan, Sept, 15.
  2. Zhang, H (2020), “Test, Lure and Confuse- Five Element Tongbeiquan and the testing hands” , Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, Feb, 50-56.
  3. Zhang, H (2019), “Chopping the mountain- the Pi Shan of Five Element Tongbeiquan” , Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, Fall, 52-56.
  4. Zhang, H. (2019), “The balance and counterbalance of Chen Style Tai Chi“, Tai Chi , The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, April, 56-58.
  5. He, R. (2019), interview :”Huan Zhang: The different Tai Chi “, Tai Chi , The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, Feb, 26-29.
  6. Zhang, H. (2018), “Practice Tai Chi any time at any place“, The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, Oct, 104-107.
  7. Watts, D. (2018), “Promote Tai Chi through Virtual Reality“, The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, Oct, 111-113.
  8. Zhang, H. (2018), “Remembering my father, Zhang Lu Ping“, The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, Oct, 63-66.
  9. Tzouvells, J. ( 2020)”Live Well does well, local organization celebrates five years of making the community healthier“, Watertown Tab, January 21.
  10. Fukuda M.(2021), Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with ‘Parkie’ Marie Fukuda, May
  11. Zhang, H. (2018), “Carry with your shoulders- Understanding and improving the usage of your shoulders in Tai Chi”, The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, Oct, 19-21.
  12. Zhang, H. (2017), “Four Keys of Tai Chi for Learners”, The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, Oct, 15-16.
  13. Zhang, H. (2017), “Ten Essential Steps to advance your Tai Chi Form ( Part 2)“, The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, June, 26-27.
  14. Zhang, H. (2017), “Ten Essential Steps to advance your Tai Chi Form ( Part 1)“, The Spirit of Kung Fu magazine, Beijing, China, Apr, 30-32.
  15. Zhang, H. (2011). “Understanding 8 Sections, 9 Joints”, Tai Chi Magazine, Fall, 7-13.
  16. Robinson M. (2011), “A Body in Harmony,” dirtywaternews.com, Boston, MA,13 Jul.
  17. Jiu Zi C. (2008) “Tai Chi, Dancing Event hosted by Huan’s Tai Chi and Chu Ling School of Dance To Gather Money for China’s Earthquake”, Sing Tao Daily, 24 May.
  18. Sturnfield, J. and Zhang, H. (2003), “Learning from the 5 Styles of T’ai Chi Ch’uan”, Tai Chi Magazine, Apr, 5-12.
  19. Zhang, H. (1998). “Zhang Lu Ping, A Master of Internal Skills,” Tai Chi Magazine, Apr, 22-23.
  20. Phillips W. C. (1997). “Zhang Lu Ping on correct use of Spine” Tai Chi Magazine, Dec, 18-20.
  21. Painter J. P.(1990), “Life on the Tai Chi Farm marching to a Different Drummer”, Inside Kung Fu Magazine, May, 102. ( Mentions and Picture)
  22. Grandmaster Zhang Lu Ping On Cover (1997). “Zhang Lu Ping on Leveraging internal Energy,” Tai Chi Magazine, Feb, 6-11.
  23. Capell, P. (1992). “How Lu Ping Zhang uses the powerful “S” principle” Tai Chi Magazine, Oct, 7-9.
  24. Capell, P. (1992). “The five bows of Tai Chi Chu’an,” Tai Chi Magazine, June, 10-11.
  25. Grandmaster Zhang Lu Ping On Cover Keenan, J. (1992). “The art of Sun Style Tai Chi Chu’an,” The Open Book Chronicle, The Journal of Martial arts research Institute June, 20-21.
  26. Clark, L. (1991). “Zhang Lu Ping, The Real Thing,” Tai Chi Combat and Healing Magazine, The official magazine of the World Taiji Boxing Association, Australia, June, 11-13.
  27. (1991). “Zhang Lu Ping Demonstrates a straight forward Approach to Pa Kua Chang,” Pa Kua Chang Magazine, Sept, 11-13.
  28. (1991), “Big Doings Down on the Farm”, Inside Kung Fu Magazine, July, 28. ( Mentions)
  29. Grandmaster Zhang Lu Ping On Cover (1990), “A look at Teachers in China” Tai Chi Magazine, April, 10-11.
  30. Pfarrer, S.(1990), “Sense of Order and harmony, Math professor finds connection as Tai Chi expert”, Daily Hampshire Gazette, 5, 12
  31. Grandmaster Zhang Lu Ping On Centerfold (1989), “The Real Thing: Where Have All the Masters Gone?”, Inside Kung Fu Magazine, May, 10-12.
  32. Breier, T.(1988), “Lu Ping Zhang amazes U.S Tai Chi Masters”, Carnegie Mellon magazine, 7

Book

  1. Griffin-Shirley, N., Bozeman, L., McCulley, R., Zhang, H., Good, G. (2013). Orientation and Mobility for Older Persons with Visual Impairments: Issues and Strategies, AFB Press.

Lectures and Demos

  1. Feb 8, 2025, Tai Chi for Lunar New Year, MIT Open Space Programming, MIT
  2. March 22,2024, Tai Chi for relaxation and martial arts, Northeastern University Chinese Language Table Club, Northeastern University
  3. Sept 15, 2022, “Exercise is medicine – ancient roots of a modern idea” – Guest Lecturer for Professor Jennifer S Light at MIT
  4. Oct 31, 2022, Vital Energy, Yin, Yang and Daoism – Guest Lecturer for Associate Professor Jung Lee at Northeastern University
  5. March 22, 2023, a Tai Chi for relaxation talk for Harvard Wellbeing Week at Harvard Gutman Center , Hosted by the Harvard Graduate school of Education, Harvard University
  6. Tai Chi Lecture on Chinese history and Daoism, SUNY New Paltz
  7. August 3, 2017, Noon Tai Chi for relaxation, Draper Lab, Cambridge, MA
  8. May 12, 2017, Relaxation with Tai Chi before the final, Harvard Medical school, Harvard University
  9. August 16, 2016, Relaxation with Tai Chi in Summer Fest, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
  10. Master Zhang leading a group of students did demonstration at First Night Boston, 2015
  11. Nov 9, 2012, “Introduction to Tai Chi“, Brandeis Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (BOLLI), Brandeis University
  12. Zhang, H. and Watts, D. (2011). Tai Chi for AIDS Demonstration. PATS (Pediatric AIDS TreatmentSupport), Cambridge, MA, 23 May.
  13. Zhang, H., Grant, D., Watts, D., and Gallop J. (2011). Tai Chi and Kung Fu Demonstration. Harvard Square May Fair, Cambridge, MA, 1 May.
  14. Zhang, H., and Watts, D. (2010). Tai Chi and Tai Chi Push Hands Demonstration. InterActBoston, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston, MA, 28 Aug.
  15. Zhang, H. and Chancogne D., (2010). Stress Release with Tai Chi Demonstration. Tech Savvy Computing Camp, Department of Computer Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Boston, MA, 29 Jul.
  16. Zhang, H. (2009). Wellness Wednesdays: Introductions to Tai Chi. University Health Services, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Boston, MA, 30 Sep.
  17. Zhang, H. (2009). Beginner’s Tai Chi for Kids. Eliot Montessori School, Natick, MA, 20 May.
  18. Zhang, H. and Chancogne D., (2009). Morning Tai Chi Along the Harbor. Astra Tech Inc., Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA, 9 Apr.
  19. Zhang, H. (2009). Relax with Tai Chi Qi Kung. College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, 25 Feb.
  20. 2009, Tai Chi for relaxation, Hosted by APALSA(Harvard Asian Pacific American Law Students Association) Harvard Law School, Harvard University
  21. May 8, 2007, Demo of Tai Chi, Kung Fu and weapon for Bio-IT World Conference and Expo, World Trade Center Boston, ( Michael J. Fox also appeared for a speech)
  22. Zhang, H. and Ling C. (2007). Saturday Afternoon Chinese Arts: A Relief Benefit for The China Earthquake. Chu Ling’s School of Dance, Boston, MA, 17 May.
  23. Zhang, H. (2007). Tai Chi and Relaxation. MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA, 30 Aug.
  24. Zhang, H. and Grant, D. (2005). Tai Chi in Central Square. Central Square Arts Fair, ArtsCentral, Cambridge, MA, 18 Sep.
  25. Zhang, H. and Grant, D. and Andrew, S. (2005). Tai Chi and Kung Fu Demonstration for Chinese New Year Eve. Chinese Student Scholar Association, Boston College, Boston, MA, 11 Feb.
  26. Zhang, H. (2004). Tai Chi: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit. Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) Diversity Conference, Crown Plaza Hotel, Natick, MA, 10 Nov.
  27. Zhang, H. (2004). Tan Tui Kung Fu Workshop with Huan. The UMass Inner Arts Club, and the UMass Tai Chi and Kung Fu Club, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 7 Nov.
  28. Zhang, H. (2004). Kung Fu and Tai Chi Demonstration. Asian-Pacific American Committee, Hanscom Military Air Force Base, Bedford, MA, 21 May.
  29. Zhang, H. (2003). Relax and Unwind: How to Relieve Stress in Your Life. NAAAP (The National Association of Asian American Professionals), Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Building, Boston, MA, 21 Nov.
  30. Zhang, H. (2003). Tai Chi for Beginners. The Post Club, Newton, MA, 23 Oct.
  31. Zhang, H. (2003). Tai Chi Seminar for Northeastern University Students. McCloud Suite, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 15 Oct.
  32. Zhang, H. (2003). Tai Chi and Kung Fu Demonstration at Kim’s Fashion Show. Kim’s Fashion Design, Prudential Center, Boston, MA, 2 Feb.
  33. Zhang, H. (2003). Tai Chi Qi Kung for Seniors. Brigham House, Watertown, MA, 29 Jan.