Li Jinglin, the "Sword Immortal," creator of Wudang fencing. Founder of Nanjing Guoshu Academy.

Fu Zhensong, Primary instructor at Nanjing Guoshu Academy, one of the "Five Northern Tigers" founder of Fu style Wudangquan: Taiji, Liangyi, Bagua. Father of Fu Yonghui.

Sun Lutang, founder of Sun style Taijiquan, famous for Xingyi and Bagua.

Fu Zhensong invited Yang Chengfu and his disciple Fu Zhongwen to Guangzhou.

Li Shuwen, "God spear Li" famous for spear and Bajiquan.Taught Baji at the Nanjing Guoshu Academy Contested Fu Zhensong with spears to a draw. Generations of students spread Baji around the World

Li Yulin, disciple of Sun Lutangand director of Sun's school in Tianjin. Father of Li Tianji and Li Tianchi. Selected to pose for the book on Yang style 81 Taiji by Yang Chengfu.

Fu Yonghui taught his disciple Bow-Sim Mark the Wudang martial arts, including the sword fencing shown here.

Li Tianji, the "Father of modern Taijiquan" created the 24 Taijiquan, 32 Taiji sword, and others.

Li Tianji taught Bow-Sim Mark in Beijing in the early 1980's.

Huo Diange founder of Huo style Bajiquan bodyguard of the last emperor Pu Yi, created Yingshouquan.

Sun Jianyun, daughter of Sun Lutang, promoted Sun style in the modern era. Taught many Chinese masters and Nick Gracenin.

Sha Guozheng, lifelong martial arts professional, created Sha style, author, popularized the Taiji 2-person form, coach of Yunnan Team, famous for Bagua, Xingyi, Mizong, Tongbei, and Taiji.

Bow-Sim Mark, disciple of Fu Yonghui and Li Tianji. Pioneer of Fu style and standard Wushu in the West. Mother of superstar Donnie Yen and International Medalist Chris Yen. Shifu of Nick Gracenin.

Li Deyin, son of Li Tianchi and nephew of Li Tianji, Professor at Renmin University. Created TaijiGongfu Fan. Instructor of most Chinese National/World Champions and Nick Gracenin.

An Tianrong, Men's Grand Champion of China 1959, Professor at Shantou University, All-around professional martial artist, coach, author, action director. Martial Uncle of Nick Gracenin.

Xia Bohua, lifelong martial arts professional, Professor at Beijing University of Sports, freefighting pioneer, famous for Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi, Chaquan, coached Chinese champions and Nick Gracenin