Wang Shujin famous Grandmaster of Xing Yi, Bagua & Tai Chi is well known for popularizing the Internal Arts across the globe. For many students beginning Internal Martial Arts - Wang Shujin is one of the first points of reference acting as a compass for the amazing potential or where the path can lead.

Born in China in 1903, Shujin taught extensively in both Taiwan and Japan - with heavy emphasis on both the practical focus of Internal Martial Arts as well as Immense Development Internal Power and Energy.

Grace, Fluidity & Immense Power

Watching Wang Shujin move - one can see grace, fluidity and extremely refined coordination. Although it is a type of graceful flow, that is not in any way fancy, flowery or devoid of martial meaning. In contrast, it was a type of grace that masked immense internal power - the type of internal power that inspired the many accounts and stories about him. Shujin's Xing Yi and Bagua were most definitely practical in the purest sense.

The Clear Influence of Zhang Zhao Dong

In looking at the type of Internal Power and subtle skills evident in Shujin's Xing Yi and Bagua, it is important to look at his teacher and mentor Zhang Zhao Dong. Zhang Zhang Dong was a very powerful grandmaster who combined Xing Yi and Bagua into one dynamic seamless whole. It is perhaps this influence, that contributed to the degree Wang Shujin was able to generate a high degree of Internal Power.

The Importance of Internal Martial Arts Lineage

Although, while lineage in Internal Arts is very important, so too is the individual practitioner. For Shujin, had a distinct repertoire of ways of striking methods, expressing Fa Jin and subtle skills that were uniquely his own. Notably, Wang also studied with Wang Xiangzhai - founder of the Yi Quan School and a martial genius in his own right.

Wang Shujin's International Reputation

Wang Shujin travelled frequently - teaching between Taiwan and Japan. It is very important to note the martial environment he entered while teaching overseas. Japan had an extremely fervent martial arts scene - famous all around the world for intensity of training and technical development - as well as many famous full-contact fighters. Wang Shujin clearly had no issue teaching many of Tokyo's best, building a reputation all over Japan.

Many Famous Martial Artists Witnessed His Skill

Many martial artists famous also in the West also came to witness Wang Shujin's amazing skills. Famous figures in the International Martial Arts World such as...

Jack Dempsey - World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Donn Draeger - Master of Multiple Japanese Martial Arts with High Dan gradings, Jon Bluming - 10th Dan in Kyokushin Budokai Karate, Robert W Smith - Asian Martial Arts Pioneer & Historian - all attested to Wang Shujin's mastery and obvious Internal Power.

Despite a rigorous full-time training schedule in Japanese Martial Arts, Donn Draeger also studied Bagua with Wang Shujin.

These were all very tough people with their own extensive martial accomplishments. Gaining the respect of such names was no easy feat.

It is also notable that Shujin was at an age that would be considered by many - a senior citizen. Although his skill and internal power transcended physical concepts of age - a testament to the benefits of Xing Yi and Bagua.

Wang Shujin's Awesome Internal Power

It was clear that Wang Shujin made a lasting impression on those who encountered him in the Martial Arts world. He was also well known for testing all his students in Tokyo thoroughly in the arts of Tai Chi Chuan and Zhan Zhuang before moving on to Xing Yi & Bagua.

Many famous teachers were known for their own signature methods of testing the commitment of students and Shujin's rigorous training most definitely strengthened the focus of his many students.

Belief in Chi Energy

Wang Shujin would openly explain his belief in 'Chi' (also known as Qi, Ki, Prana or Life Force) and give clear physical examples of its application. For him, teaching students the development of Chi was a gift - giving them excitement for training and a purpose in life.

20th Century Internal Martial Arts Legacy

Grandmaster Wang Shujin was like no other in the martial arts world, nor will there ever be anyone exactly like him. He stood out as one of the most influential figures in Internal Martial Arts in the 20th Century. Making history, inspiring people to learn Xing Yi, Bagua, Qi Gong & Nei Gong - and opening the minds of many to possibilities in Internal Martial Arts.