Wang Ju-Rong
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Wang Ju-Rong was a Chinese-Muslim
Martial Arts
practitioner and Wushu
professor in the Shanghai Institute of Physical Education
.
A longtime promoter of Wushu
, a teacher, an organizational officer, and a Wushu
event-announcer, she was the first woman who was a certified judge of national ranking for both Wushu
and Archery
. Wang was also the founder of the Flying Rainbow Fan art.
, a renowned figure in Chinese Martial Arts and Traditional Medicine. In 1955 Wang married Wu Chengde, who was a student of her father, a doctor and a professor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
. She had three daughters Helen Wu
(XiaoRong), Grace Wu (XiaoGo) and Wu Xiaoping.
training at age five studying with her father Wang Zi-Ping
. She learned Tan Tui
, Chaquan
, Huaquan
, Bajiquan
, Pao Chuan and Taijiquan (T'ai chi ch'uan). As a child Wang would train six hours a day, including training Pai Dai (body striking) with her mostly male classmates. Though it was a peculiar request, her father also allowed her to learn the Kwan Do (heavy broadsword) as her first weapon. In 1952 Wang graduated from Aurora University
in Shanghai.
, including Shaolin
, Wudangquan, Taijiquan, Tongbeiquan
and Nanquan. She was interested in not only their techniques but also their theory.
The first graduate program was also developed at the college by her and she was the first professor to have two students earn a 'Masters of Martial Arts' degree in Taijiquan.
Wang Ju-Rong describes the Flying Rainbow Fan in her own words:
Flying Rainbow Fan is a current form in Wushu practice and in competition. It is taught by Wang Ju-Rong's daughters Grace Wu and Helen Wu
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Hui people
The Hui people are an ethnic group in China, defined as Chinese speaking people descended from foreign Muslims. They are typically distinguished by their practice of Islam, however some also practice other religions, and many are direct descendants of Silk Road travelers.In modern People's...
Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
practitioner and Wushu
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
professor in the Shanghai Institute of Physical Education
Shanghai Institute of Physical Education
Shanghai Institute of Physical Education is a public university in Shanghai, China.-External links :*...
.
A longtime promoter of Wushu
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
, a teacher, an organizational officer, and a Wushu
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
event-announcer, she was the first woman who was a certified judge of national ranking for both Wushu
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
and Archery
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
. Wang was also the founder of the Flying Rainbow Fan art.
Family life
Wang Ju-Rong was the daughter of Wang Zi-PingWang Zi-Ping
Wang Zi-Ping was a Chinese-Muslim practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts and traditional medicine from Changzhou, Cangxian county, Mengcun, Hebei Province. He served as the leader of the Shaolin Kung Fu division of the Martial Arts Institute in 1928 and was also the vice chairman of the Chinese...
, a renowned figure in Chinese Martial Arts and Traditional Medicine. In 1955 Wang married Wu Chengde, who was a student of her father, a doctor and a professor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage , exercise , and dietary therapy...
. She had three daughters Helen Wu
Helen Wu
Helen Wu is a martial artist living in Toronto, Canada. The daughter of Wang Ju-Rong and Wu Chengde, Helen began her martial arts training at age three with her mother and her grandfather Wang Zi-Ping, the world renowned Wushu Grandmaster....
(XiaoRong), Grace Wu (XiaoGo) and Wu Xiaoping.
Education
Wang began her WushuWushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
training at age five studying with her father Wang Zi-Ping
Wang Zi-Ping
Wang Zi-Ping was a Chinese-Muslim practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts and traditional medicine from Changzhou, Cangxian county, Mengcun, Hebei Province. He served as the leader of the Shaolin Kung Fu division of the Martial Arts Institute in 1928 and was also the vice chairman of the Chinese...
. She learned Tan Tui
Tán Tui
Tán Tuǐ is a famous Northern wushu routine and has several versions due to its incorporation into various styles. For this reason the name can be translated to mean "spring" or "springing leg" or "pond" or "lake leg"....
, Chaquan
Chaquán
Chāquán is a Chinese martial art that features graceful movements and some acrobatic aerial maneuvers.Chāquán also includes a large range of weapons....
, Huaquan
Huaquan
Huaquan is a style of Long Fist Kung Fu which is believed to have originated in the Former Song Dynasty around the Hua Shan area of Shanxi Province...
, Bajiquan
Bajíquán
Bājíquán is a Chinese martial art that features explosive, short-range power and is famous for its elbow strikes. It originated in Hebei Province in Northern China, but is also well-known in other places today, especially Taiwan...
, Pao Chuan and Taijiquan (T'ai chi ch'uan). As a child Wang would train six hours a day, including training Pai Dai (body striking) with her mostly male classmates. Though it was a peculiar request, her father also allowed her to learn the Kwan Do (heavy broadsword) as her first weapon. In 1952 Wang graduated from Aurora University
Aurora University
Aurora University is a private, not-for-profit, co-educational liberal arts college located in Aurora, Illinois, 40 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. Additional university locations include the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin and the Woodstock Center in Woodstock, Illinois...
in Shanghai.
Professorship and research
Wang Ju-Rong became a founding professor of the East China Physical Education College (Shanghai Physical Education College). Teaching there for 36 years and conducting research in the field of Chinese martial artsChinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
, including Shaolin
Shaolin kung fu
Shaolin Kung Fu refers to a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery.Of the multitude styles of kung fu and wushu, only some are actually related to Shaolin...
, Wudangquan, Taijiquan, Tongbeiquan
Tongbeiquan
Tongbeiquan is a school of martial arts popular in northern China. Tongbeiquan's basic precepts are Taoist in nature and many of the training methods in Tongbeiquan are similar to those of the internal styles...
and Nanquan. She was interested in not only their techniques but also their theory.
The first graduate program was also developed at the college by her and she was the first professor to have two students earn a 'Masters of Martial Arts' degree in Taijiquan.
Accomplishments
Wang is a wushu champion athlete and coach, her professional accomplishments include:- Women's Championship at the 7th National Athletic Games (1946)
- Gold Medal for Chaquan routine
- Women's Championship at the National Wushu Competition (1953)
- Gold Medal for Green Dragon Sword Technique
- First female coach of New China Wushu Team with Wang Zi-ping (1960)
- Director of the Chinese Martial Arts Association and Archery Association
- Vice-Chairman of the Shanghai Wushu Association, head of the Judging Committee
- Vice-Chairman of theShanghai Archery Association
- President of the Chinese Martial Arts Research Institute
- Advisor to the Wu Dang Research Association
- Advisor Shanghai Qi Gong Research Association
- Advisor USA Kungfu Federation
- Advisor US Kuoshu Federation
- Honorary Advisor Chinese Wushu History Association
- Women of the Year Inside Kung-fu Magazine (1995)
- Lifetime Achievement Award from the USA Wushu Kungfu Federation (1997)
Flying Rainbow Fan
The Flying Rainbow Fan form was developed by Wang Ju-Rong. The seven series of this form combine the styles of T'ai chi, Bagua and Kungfu.Wang Ju-Rong describes the Flying Rainbow Fan in her own words:
I included the following elements: unification of stillness and motion, the mutual coordination of yi and qi, the harmony of the six internal and external components, strength building movements, practical applications, and artistic expression. These elements allow men, women and children of all ages to be able to grasp, and attain a strong healthy body. Through the combined internal and external training, one can achieve the goal of eliminating illness and extending years.
Flying Rainbow Fan is a current form in Wushu practice and in competition. It is taught by Wang Ju-Rong's daughters Grace Wu and Helen Wu
Helen Wu
Helen Wu is a martial artist living in Toronto, Canada. The daughter of Wang Ju-Rong and Wu Chengde, Helen began her martial arts training at age three with her mother and her grandfather Wang Zi-Ping, the world renowned Wushu Grandmaster....
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