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Gu Ruzhang (Chinese: 顾汝章; pinyin: Gù Rǔzhāng; Cantonese Yale: Gu Yu-jeung; 1894–1952) was a Chinese martial artist who disseminated the Bak Siu Lum (Northern Shaolin) martial arts system across southern China in the early 20th century. Gu was known for his expertise in Iron Palm hand conditioning among other Chinese martial art training exercises. He has become a legendary heroic figure in some Chinese martial arts communities.[1][2]
Gu was a son of Gu Lizhi (顾利之), an adept of Tantui and Zhaquan and security and escort businessman (at the time, a common business for martial artists in China). Gu Ruzhang's father was friends with Yán Jīwēn (嚴機溫), and Gu inherited his Bei Shaolin style which included 10 empty-hand forms, several weapon forms, and martial qigong techniques such as Iron Palm, Iron Body, and Golden Bell. He was selected by the Central Guoshu Institute to teach Northern martial arts to the South as one of the "Five Southern Tigers".
Gu also learned Chaquan from Yú Zhènshēng (于振聲); Yang Taijiquan and Bajiquan from Li Jinglin (李景林); and Baguazhang, Xingyiquan from Sūn Lùtáng (孫祿堂).
- ^ "A Legendary History of the northern Shaolim Style". Harmonious Fist Chinese Athletic Association. Archived from the original on July 23, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ Ching, Gene. "Bak Sil Lum vs. Shaolin Temple #2". Kung Fu Magazine. Retrieved 2008-04-26.