Dong Hai Chuan
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- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Dong (董).
Dong Hai Chuan (董海川) was a Chinese martial artist.
[edit] Background
Dong Hai Chuan brought Baguazhang into Beijing in the 19th century. He is regarded as a skilful martial artist and is believed to be the founder of Baguazhang[1].
The exact story of Dong Hai Chuan is hard to establish. In most accounts he is reported as coming to Beijing in 1852, where he began to teach Baguazhang. The style soon becoming popular in Beijing and the surrounding areas [2].
[edit] Students
Dong taught Bagua to several highly regarded martial artists, notably Yin Fu and Cheng Ting Hua. Their names are recorded at his grave [3].
