Gu Ruzhang
Sifu / Master
Legendary Chinese martial artist and most famous master of the Iron Palm technique (Tie Zhang Gong).
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1894
Date of Death1952
Era20th century
Country of Origin
China
ChinaRank / TitleIron Palm Master
Active Years1910–1952
Biography
Gu Ruzhang was one of the Five Tigers Going South. Renowned for Iron Palm conditioning and Northern Shaolin mastery, he demonstrated breaking bricks without injury.
Associated Martial Arts
Bak Sil Lum (Northern Shaolin)Master→
Collective name for the northern Chinese styles of the Shaolin tradition. It fights at longer range, with deep stances and a rich register of kicks.
Iron Palm Kung FuMaster→A method of conditioning the palm, not a martial art in itself. The aim is not a hard hand but the ability to transmit force through the target.