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Du Xinwu

General / Sifu

Legendary bodyguard and master who popularized the natural style Zi Ran Men (Natural Boxing).

Quick Facts

Date of Birth1869
Date of Death1957
Era19th–20th century
Country of OriginChinaChina
Rank / TitleGrandmaster Zi Ran Men
Active Years1890–1957

Biography

Du Xinwu was a legendary Chinese martial artist and personal bodyguard to Sun Yat-sen. He learned Zi Ran Men (Natural Boxing), promoting a formless combat philosophy.

Associated Martial Arts

Zi Ran Men (Natural Boxing)Founder→

A Chinese style without forms. Principles of movement are trained rather than kata, so two students of one school look different. Its base is running a one-metre circle.