Previously, Berwick completed primary research on Chen Taijiquan at Taiji's birthplace, Chenjiagou in 2000, resulting in seminal publications such as "Chen Taijiquan's Generation X & Y Masters Exposed" – the first article to appear in the American martial art press, in "KFTC", about emerging Chen family masters, including Chen Bing and Chen Ziqiang and "Chen Village Under the Influence of Chen Xiaoxing" – the first major profile of the top Chen Village master, in the "JMA". Through sharing of his unique access with teaching, research, sponsorship, and a command of classical Chinese martial art skills, he has been instrumental in bringing traditional Chen Taiji to the West.