He is the disciple of Master Zhang Yongtao and hence the Sixth Generation disciple of great-grand Master Yang Chengfu. Master Zhang has also studied under the famous Grand Master Li Bingci of Wu Style. He is a member of the Traditional Wushu Committee of China Wushu Association, as well as a selected committee member of Beijing Wushu Association (BWA) and Vice-Director of the Competition Committee of BWA.