The Mystery of the Photograph of Guo Yunshen
Among the great figures of Xingyi Quan, few names stand out as prominently as Guo Yunshen (1822–1898), famed for his devastating half-step Beng Quan. His legacy is surrounded by legends, stories, and in some cases—controversies. One of the most enduring debates in recent decades centers on a supposed photograph of Guo Yunshen together with fellow master Che Yizhai and their disciples.
Liang Qichao and The Chinese Way of the Warrior
Liang Qichao’s Chinese Way of the Warrior reshaped martial thought in Republican China. Discover its link to Xingyi Quan’s warrior ethos.
The Tragic Legacy of Hao Enguang: Xingyiquan Master of the Late Qing and Republican Era
Discover the dramatic life story of Hao Enguang — Li Cunyi’s most trusted disciple — whose rise through the Chinese Warrior Association and tragic downfall in Japan marked one of the most compelling episodes in Xingyiquan history. From battlefield valor to betrayal by a student, this deeply researched article explores the life, legacy, and lessons of a forgotten martial hero.