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	Master Gong Zhong Xiang was born in China in 1924 and began his training in Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu) as a young boy. He was very fortunate to study Taiji & Xingyi under Master Chu Gui Ting, a Xingyi disciple of the legendary Master Li Cun Yi and also a disciple of Yang style Taiji Grandmaster Yang Cheng Fu. Master Gong also studied under the King of Chinese Pugilism, Wang Zhang Fei, a student for over 15 years of the legendary Imperial Baguaquan master Gong Bao Tien - a personal bodyguard of the Emperor during the last years of the Qing Dynasty. This Imperial style Bagua was taught exclusively to the Imperial guards. It's superior fighting techniques were a closely guarded secret, never being taught to the public to ensure the safety of the emperor. Master Gong has over 30 years of teaching experience, training hundreds of highly skilled martial artists. He's received countless honors and awards at major international martial arts competitions and has served as a judge on many occasions. On March 2, 1994, at the request of then Mayor of Paris (currently Le President de la Republique FranCaise), Jacques Chirac, Master Gong was invited and warmly received as a judge at the First European Martial Arts Tournament. As a participant at the tournament, Master Gong represented the People's Republic of China, and he distinguished himself and his country by his Nei Jia excellence and being awarded a Gold Medal.
	In 1997, Master Gong was invited to serve as judge at the opening ceremony of the Martial Arts for World Peace Organization in Washington D.C. He also competed in the event, finishing with highest honors for his skills. His official capacities includes: Honorary Chairman of the International Martial Arts Federation, Chairman of the North America Authentic Wudang Martial Arts Council, Executive Secretary of the Chinese Calligraphy Institute of California, Former coach and team leader of the Shanghai Martial Arts Council and is Former executive secretary of the Shanghai Internal Power Martial Arts Federation. Pictured: Master Gong Zhong Xiang with his Baguaquan teacher Wang Zhuang Fei. Wang learned his art from Gong Bao Tien, whom lived with Wang for 15 years. Contact Info: Location: Monterey Park, California, USA Teachings: Xingyiquan, Yang Taijiquan and Imperial Palace Baguaquan. Contact: [email protected] Website: Imperial-Bagua.com <--- | --->