Li Shuwen
| Li Shu-wen | |
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| Born | 1862 Qing Dynasty, Wangnanliang Village/Shazhangzhuang Village in Cangzhou[1] |
| Died | January 24, 1934 (aged 71–72) Republic of China, Weixian County, Shandong Province [1] or Tianjin Xiaozhan Town[2] |
| Other names | "God Spear Li" |
| Style | Bajiquan |
| Teacher(s) | Huang Sihai, Zhang Jingxing |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Huo Diange, Zhang Xiangwu, Liu Yunqiao, Li Etang, others |
Li Shuwen (Chinese: 李書文) (1864–1934) was a master practitioner of the Chinese martial art of Bajiquan. He was known as "God Spear Li" (神槍李).[3] His prowess was said to be enough that he boasted that he did not have to strike the same opponent twice.[4] He was a martial arts adviser of Fu Zhensong, notably once fighting him to a draw.[5] Li's students eventually became personal bodyguards for Mao Zedong, Chiang Kai-shek, and Henry Pu-Yi.[5]
While not due to malicious intent, Li Shuwen killed many people during his life in either martial arts matches or self defense, causing victims' relatives to hold a grudge. He died of a poisonous tea served by one of them. Regardless, his reputation as one of the world's greatest martial artists persists to this day.[citation needed]
In 1910, when Yuan Shikai was training the Beiyang New Army in Xiaozhan Town, Tianjin, he heard of Huang Sihai's fame and sent someone to hire him as a martial arts instructor, but Huang Sihai excused himself due to his old age and recommended Li Shuwen to go, so Li's fame gradually spread in Beijing and Tianjin. He was the third in line according to his age. Li Ruidong had taught Li Shuwen the eight styles of Vajra that he had obtained by exchanging his art with Huang Sihai, and this became a good story.
In fiction
Li Shuwen is depicted as a "Servant" character in the Fate franchise, beginning with Fate/Extra.[6]
The Japanese manga "Kenji" depicted Li Shuwen according to numerous accounts from various sources, notably from Li Shuwen's last student Liu Yunqiao.
References
- ^ a b Liu Yunqiao. Eight-stroke boxing. Xinchao She Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.. 2014.05. ISBN 9789863165101.
- ^ "4166com金沙(中国)有限公司".
- ^ DeMarco, Michael A. (2004). Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Volume 13, Number 1, 2004. Via Media Publishing Co. p. 61. ASIN B0012O3SV6.
- ^ Plum Staff (26 April 2013). "Li Shu Wen, Spearman Extraordinaire". Plum Publications. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ a b Zhen, Lin Chao (16 February 2010). Fu Zhen Song's Dragon Bagua Zhang. Blue Snake Books. pp. 30–31. ISBN 978-1583942383.
- ^ Imageepoch (2010-07-22). Fate/Extra (PlayStation Portable). Marvelous Entertainment. Level/area: Week 5.
The only kung fu master in history who claimed he needed no second strike. Li Shuwen.
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