The above picture is of Chen Zhaokui. He lived from 1928 till 1981. He grew up in Beijing and was the son of Chen Fake. He was famous for teaching many of the well known masters today, such as Ma Hong, and he was the father of Chen Yu. He was well known for his catching and joint locking skills.
I looked him up because Shifu mentioned him to me yesterday, while in class. It is nice to be able to study an art, where we can readily trace the lineages of what we practice.
J
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