Wang Ju-Rong (

Xiao'erjing Xiao'erjing or Xiao'erjin or Xiaor jin or in its shortened form, Xiaojing, literally meaning "children's script" or "minor script" (cf. "original script" referring to the original Perso-Arabic script; zh, s=本经, t=本經, p=Běnjīng, Xiao ...

: , 1928–2006) was a Chinese-Muslim

martial artist Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preserv ...

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 Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows.Paterson ''Encyclopaedia of Archery'' p. 17 The word comes from the Latin ''arcus'', meaning bow. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In m ...

. Wang was also the founder of the Flying Rainbow Fan art.

Family life

Wang Ju-Rong was the daughter of

Wang Zi-Ping Wang Zi-Ping (1881–1973, Xiao'erjing: ) was a Chinese Muslim practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts and traditional medicine from Cangzhou, Cangxian county, Mengcun, Hebei Province. He served as the leader of the Shaolin Kung Fu division of th ...

, 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 (TCM) is an alternative medical practice drawn from traditional medicine in China. It has been described as "fraught with pseudoscience", with the majority of its treatments having no logical mechanism of action ...

. She had three daughters

Helen Wu Helen Wu (born 1956) is a martial artist living in Toronto, Ontario, 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 Wush ...

(XiaoRong), Grace Wu (XiaoGo) and Wu Xiaoping.

Education

Wang began her Wushu training at age five studying with her father

. She learned

Tan Tui Tan Tui () may refer to a particular style of Chinese Martial Arts (commonly called Kung Fu or Gung Fu (), but more accurately called Wushu () bearing the name Tantui, a form(s), set(s) or routine(s) – popularly known by the Japanese term Kat ...

, Chaquan,

Huaquan Huaquan () is a style of Long Fist Kung Fu ( Changquan) which is believed to have originated in the Former Song Dynasty (420–479 AD) around the Hua Shan (Hua Mountain) area of Shaanxi Province. History There are written legends from the Kaiyu ...

Bajiquan Bajiquan () is a Chinese martial art that features explosive, short-range power and is famous for its elbow and shoulder strikes. Its full name is kaimen ba ji quan (). Origins Baji quan was originally called bazi quan ( or ) or "rake fist" ...

, Pao Chuan and

Taijiquan Tai chi (), short for Tai chi ch'üan ( zh, s=太极拳, t=太極拳, first=t, p=Tàijíquán, labels=no), sometimes called "shadowboxing", is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation. Ta ...

(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.Tabor, Chris and Debender, Carol. Wang Ju Rong. Kungfu, Jun/Jul 1999,63 In 1952 Wang graduated from

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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 arts Chinese martial arts, often called by the umbrella terms Kung fu (term), kung fu (; ), kuoshu () or wushu (sport), wushu (), are Styles of Chinese martial arts, multiple fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in Greater China. Th ...

, including Shaolin,

Wudangquan Wudang quan () is a class of Chinese martial arts. In contemporary China, Chinese martial arts styles are generally classified into two major groups: Wudang (Wutang), named after the Wudang Mountains; and Shaolin, named after the Shaolin Monaster ...

Tongbeiquan Tongbeiquan (通背拳 ''tōngbèiquán''; literally "Spreading Power from the Back Boxing", as ''tong'' means "through," ''bei'' means "back" and ''quan'' means "fist") is a school of martial arts popular in northern China, known for engaging o ...

and

Nanquan Nanquan may refer to: * Nanquan (martial art), a family of martial arts from Southern China * Nanquan Puyuan (c. 749–c. 835), Chán (Zen) Buddhist master in China during the Tang Dynasty * Nanquan Temple, a Buddhist temple in Xiangyin County, Hu ...

. 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 United States 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 United States 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

.Wu, Helen (1999). Flying Rainbow the Fan of Martial Arts. Kung Fu, July, 43-44

References

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