Resume Committee Member, Chinese Wushu Association 7th Duan Ranking, Chinese Wushu Association National Wushu Judge, Chinese Wushu Association Head Coach, Shanxi Province Wushu Team (1981-1998) Coach, Shanxi Province Wushu Team (1970-1980) Athlete, Shanxi Province Wushu Team (1958-1975) Head Coach, All China Wushu Delegation (1985) Coach/Athlete, All China Wushu Delegation to White House (1974) Served as Contemporary Wushu Judge for U.S. and Canadian national competitions Former Head Coach of the Shanxi Wushu Team in China During 1978-1997, coach of 10 Shanxi Women's Team athletes who captured a combined total of 42 gold medals Former Chinese national champions coached: (female) Wang Dong Lian, Li Xiao Ping, Chen Fong Ping, Wang Ai Zhen, Li Tian Yuen, Tian Xiao Hui, Li Yen Rong, Li Li, Hu Zhen Ping (male) Ma Wei, Yuan Wen Qing |
| Zhang Lingmei is a professional Chinese Martial Arts coach with over 30 years teaching experience in China, Japan, and the U.S. In 1974, she was the featured performer in the historical Chinese wushu delegation to the United States. She also performed in 1985 by invitation at the United Nations headquarters in New York. As a competitor, her specialites included traditional Cha Quan,, Contemporary Chang Quan, Straight Sword, Spear, and Ba Gua Zhang. She has been named as one of the three most influential women in molding contemporary wushu today. After retiring from competition, she became the senior head coach for the Shanxi wushu team from 1970 to 1993. In this role, she coached numerous all-China champion athletes, including Yuan Wen Qing, China's all-around champion, whose individual Staff and Long Fist routines became the international compulsory routines. In 1988, The Chinese Wushu Research Institute bestowed honors upon Coach Zhang for her integral input in modern-day wushu. Coach Zhang offers instruction in Chang Quan, Straight Sword, Broad Sword, Staff, Spear, Cha Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Yang Tai Chi, Chen Tai Chi, Wu Tai Chi, Sun Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword. |
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