Gil Rodrigues
Disciple of Master Chen Ziqiang, Gil Rodrigues is a dedicated practitioner and founder of the Chenjiagou Taijiquan School Brazil, committed to the transmission of Chen Family Taijiquan throughout Brazil.
Gil Rodrigues, originally from Alagoas in northeastern Brazil, holds a degree in Social Communication and specializes in educational and participatory projects focused on community development. His journey in the martial arts began in 1989 with Kung Fu, gradually leading him into a deep engagement with traditional Chinese culture.
Throughout his path, he trained with influential masters in Eagle Claw (Yīng Zhǎo), Yang-style Taiji, and Pailin Taiji alongside Taoist Qigong. Through these experiences, he developed a profound understanding of Taijiquan, particularly the richness and depth of its traditional lineage.
He is one of the founders of the Shàoshèng – Centro de Cultura Oriental and the Chenjiagou Taijiquan School Brazil, based in São Paulo, where he continues to share the teachings he has received with dedication and deep respect for tradition.
