Origin and History
BiYan Institute was founded by Wenteng Chang, whose martial journey began with a fascination for structure, movement, and internal logic.
Drawing from the Yi Zong lineage of internal martial arts, he trained under Luo Dexiu and later developed his own system through years of teaching, research, and cross-disciplinary integration.
Believing that “precision is born from rhythm and clarity,” he established the institute as a space to refine—not preserve—traditional systems.
What began as a personal study evolved into a platform for advanced practitioners, instructors, and fighters seeking depth beyond repetition.
Despite changes in era, geography, and martial culture, the core of this practice has been sustained by dedicated instructors and a growing community of serious learners.
BiYan Institute carries forward this spirit—not through monuments, but through structure, method, and rhythm.
Our work lives in how we move, how we teach, and how we question. It is not preserved in form, but in refinement.
Message
I am Wenteng Chang, founder of BiYan Institute.
In an age of constant noise and acceleration, many practitioners lose their center, not only in life but in movement. They train harder yet feel less connected. They seek more information yet find less clarity.
At BiYan, we offer a different path. This is not a place for distraction or display. It is a space for structure, refinement, and recalibration. Here, we slow things down not to withdraw from the world, but to learn how to move through it with intention.
Over the past fifteen to twenty years training across many disciplines, I have become convinced that the arts share common structures and first principles. I have seen what the horizon of martial arts looks like. My own skill is still on the way, yet I recognize where it leads. I often wish I had understood this in my twenties. I would have trained with far greater efficiency and freed more time for other work, perhaps more interesting or more sustainable. My aim now is to hand you that map early, so you can see the whole terrain sooner and avoid unnecessary detours.
Whether you are a coach, a fighter, or a curious learner at a crossroads, you are welcome here. Step in, ask questions, train with attention, and let the practice guide you back to clarity.
Wenteng Chang
Founder, BiYan Institute
