Martial Arts Background
Anthony Relator is a lifelong martial artist, educator, and nonprofit founder with more than 30 years of martial arts experience spanning striking arts, grappling arts, traditional Chinese martial arts, and internal cultivation practices.
His martial arts journey began in childhood and has included training in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Northern Shaolin, Yang Taijiquan, Chen Taijiquan, Judo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shuai Jiao, Filipino Martial Arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, and other systems under numerous respected instructors throughout the United States and abroad.
Detailed training history: LINK
Taijiquan Lineage and Instruction
Today, Anthony's primary focus is Chen Style and Hunyuan Style Taijiquan.
He is a certified professional instructor under Grandmaster Wong Waiyi (Tony Wong) of the American Chen Taiji Society. Grandmaster Wong is a lifelong martial artist, an official 20th-generation lineage holder under the late Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou, and a Xinjia disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang.
Through decades of study under several renowned Chinese martial arts masters, Grandmaster Wong has developed a deep understanding of Chen Family Taijiquan, Hun Yuan Taiji, Qigong, and related internal martial arts traditions. Over many years of training, Grandmaster Wong has generously shared his knowledge, experience, and insights into both the martial and personal aspects of Taijiquan. Anthony remains deeply grateful for his guidance and strives to honor that instruction through continued study, practice, and teaching.
Inspired by Grandmaster Wong's commitment to preserving and sharing traditional Chen Taijiquan, Anthony views martial arts as a lifelong practice of self-improvement, discipline, and service to others. His goal is to continue deepening his understanding of the art and to pass that knowledge on to future generations.
Teaching Philosophy
Through more than three decades of training, competition, and study, Anthony has developed a teaching approach that balances traditional principles with practical application. His instruction emphasizes:
Taiji Principles
Efficient body mechanics
Martial applications
Growth Mindset and Continuous Improvement
Whether a student's goals involve health, relaxation, martial skill, competition preparation, or personal development, Anthony strives to create a welcoming environment where students can progress at their own pace while developing skills that extend beyond the training floor.
Competition Highlights
Anthony has earned numerous championship titles in both external and internal martial arts competition, including:
National and World Championship Gold Medalist in Taekwondo
Virginia State Champion in Taekwondo (Forms, Weapons, and Sparring)
Internal Martial Arts Grand Champion at the Golden State International Wushu Championship (2019, 2024, 2025)
More than 30 Gold Medals in Chen Taiji, Taiji Jian, Taiji Dao, and Long Weapon divisions
National Wushu Team Qualifier and National Team Member
Gold Medalist in Push Hands and Chinese Wrestling (Shuai Jiao)
Detailed competition results: LINK
Education and Community Service
Outside of martial arts, Anthony is a high school mathematics teacher and the founder of Robo Dojo STEM Academy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hands-on robotics, engineering, coding, and STEM opportunities for young people.
All proceeds from private Taiji lessons, seminars, workshops, and training experiences help support Robo Dojo STEM Academy and its mission of expanding access to STEM education through robotics, mentorship, and leadership development.
