Zhao Zhu Xi
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Sifu Zhao Zhu Xi (AKA Chiu Chuk Kai - Chuk Kai means "Bamboo Creek") 1900-1991 was a martial arts grand master born in Loo Wan Village, Sha Ho Town, Yick County, Shandong Province, China.
Grand Master Zhao Zhu Xi taught Northern Praying Mantis style tai chi and martial arts in Vietnam after WWII in the 1950's and in Hong Kong from the 1960's onwards. His students have brought his style of martial arts to Australia, the US, New Zealand and Canada.
[edit] Name variants
Grand Master Zhao Zhu Xi's name has been romanized in many forms, some of which are:
- Chiu Juk Kai
- Zhao Zhu Ji
- Chiu Chuk Kai
- Chiu Mon Sui
- Chao Chu Chi
- Chou Chu Hsi
- Chiu Tsu Tse
- Chao Ju See
- Zhao Wen Xiou (Wen Xiou - meaning "civil study/cultivation" - was sifu Zhao Zhu Xi's name as a monk in his youth.)
[edit] External links
- Who was Grandmaster Chiu Chuk Kai?
- Bio at the The Mantis Cave website
- Tai Chi Praying Mantis Specialties - A Kung Fu magazine discussion on lineage
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