Yang Banhou
Sifu / Master
Chinese grandmaster, second son of Yang Luchan, famous for his explosive Yang Small Frame Tai Chi.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1837
Date of Death1892
Era19th century
Country of Origin
China
ChinaRank / Title2nd Generation Yang Tai Chi
Active Years1855–1892
Biography
Yang Banhou was Yang Luchan's second son. Renowned for fierce combat skills, he created the compact Yang Small Frame (Xiao Jia) emphasizing rapid Fajin strikes and joint locks.