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Ji Longfeng

Ji Jike / Sifu

Legendary Ming dynasty master considered the historical founder of the internal art Xingyiquan.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth1588
Date of Death1662
Era17th century
Country of OriginChinaChina
Rank / TitleFather of Xingyiquan
Active Years1620–1662

Biography

Ji Longfeng (Ji Jike) transformed spear fighting mechanics into the internal fist art Xinyiquan (later Xingyiquan) during the 17th century, integrating Five Elements theory.

Associated Martial Arts

XingyiquanFounder→

An internal Chinese art of direct, explosive movement built on the five elements. Tradition traces it to Yue Fei; the documented lineage begins only in the seventeenth century.