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Zhang Songxi

Sifu / Master

Ming Dynasty Chinese master and founder of the historic Songxi Neijiaquan branch.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth16. století
Date of Death16. století
Era16th century
Country of OriginChinaChina
Rank / TitleFounder of Songxi Neijiaquan
Active Yearsca 1550–1590

Biography

Zhang Songxi of Ningbo was a famous Ming dynasty master of Neijiaquan. He systemized Songxi Neijiaquan, blending soft joint locks with precise internal striking.

Associated Martial Arts

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The collective name for hundreds of Chinese fighting traditions. It has no founder: Bodhidharma is a legend spread only from the early 20th century.