Wu style Tai Chi originated from Yang style small frame Tai Chi, which was first practiced by the Manchu Quan You (1834-1902). Later, his son Wu Jianquan (who took the Han surname Wu, 1870-1942) and his disciple Wang Maozhai (1862-1940) improved and refined it. It is divided into two schools, the southern school is inherited by the master Wu Jianquan, and the northern school is inherited by the master Wang Maozhai. The martial arts community calls it "Southern Wu and Northern Wang". Wu style Tai Chi is famous for its softness. The frame is slanted but upright, loose, soft, light, strict and compact. With its unique style and distinctive characteristics, it has become one of the five major schools of Tai Chi. Wang Maozhai, a native of Dawuguan Village, Laizhou City (formerly Ye County), Shandong Province, was an apprentice at a Beijing hemp knife shop in the late 19th century. He was fortunate to be taught by Yu Quanyou and received his true teachings. He had a deep friendship with his fellow apprentice Jianquan. He had many disciples throughout his life, all over Beijing, Shandong, Northeast China and other places. The most representative among them were Wang Jie, Zhao Chongyou, Yang Yuting and his fellow villager Xiu Pixun. Xiu Pixun (1894-1976), with the courtesy name Zhuchen, was a native of Dawuguan Village, Laizhou City. He loved martial arts since childhood, especially Bagua, and was famous in his hometown when he was over 20 years old. Later, he became a disciple of Wang Maozhai and went to Beijing to study martial arts. After eight years of unremitting efforts, he finally received the true teachings of Wu-style Tai Chi and achieved great success. He became the proud disciple of Mr. Wang Maozhai. Xiu Pixun returned to Laizhou with his unique skills and devoted himself to the spread of Wu-style Tai Chi, making this martial arts wonder flourish in Laizhou and spread throughout the country and even overseas. In 1934, the Ye County National Martial Arts Museum was established. County Magistrate Liu Guobin served as the museum director and Xiu Pixun served as the director of academic affairs. For a time, Tai Chi disciples spread all over Laizhou. The old frame of Wu-style Tai Chi that is now popular here was all taught by him. After the founding of New China, Mr. Xiu Pixun served as a member of the Ye County CPPCC and assisted the Sports Committee in organizing martial arts competitions many times. He was over 70 years old and still performed in person. He was deeply loved by the villagers and respected by his disciples. He made an indelible contribution to the development of Wu-style Tai Chi in Laizhou and the revitalization of martial arts. Mr. Xiu Pixun's Tai Chi Kung Fu was perfect and unfathomable. He had hundreds of disciples throughout his life. Those who received his true teachings included his eldest son Xiu Liang, his second son Xiu Zhan, Wen Mingshan, Sun Jingqing, Zhou Fengqi, Zhan Bo, etc. Mr. Xiu Zhan was born in May 1947. He learned Wu-style Tai Chi from his father at the age of 14. He is good at Tai Chi sword, Mamei sword, Tai Chi sword, Tai Chi spear and Tai Chi stick. He is currently the president of Laizhou Wu-style Tai Chi Association, the director of Laizhou Zhenwu Hall, the special consultant of Laizhou Wushu Association, and the martial arts consultant of Laizhou Zhonghua Wushu School. He inherited the mantle of Wu-style Tai Chi. His achievements were included in the "Chinese Folk Martial Arts Masters Dictionary" in 1994 and the "Chinese Experts Dictionary" in 2002. In 2005, he was named "Yantai Top Ten Boxers". In May 2007, he was invited to Beijing to participate in the martial arts performance at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Wushu Championship. He is the authentic successor of traditional Wu-style Tai Chi. Traditional Wu-style Tai Chi consists of three main parts, namely boxing frame, pushing hands and equipment. There are 90 forms in total, and 37 forms are left after removing the repeated forms, namely: Embracing the Sparrow's Tail, Single Whip, Lifting Hands Upward, White Crane Spreads Wings, Holding the Knees and Twisting Steps, Waving the Pipa, High Exploring the Horse, Banlan Chui, Like a Seal, Embracing the Tiger Back to the Mountain, Cross Hands, Looking at the Chui from the Elbow, Chasing the Monkey Upside Down, Oblique Flying, Needle in the Sea, Fan Tongbei, Pie Shen Chui, Cloud Hands, Split the Legs Left and Right, Turn and Kick the Legs, Step Forward and Plant Chui, Hit the Tiger Left and Right, Cover the Body and Kick the Legs, Double Peaks Pierce the Ears, Turn Over and Kick Two, Wild Horse Splits the Mane, Jade Girl Shuttle, Downward Form, Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, Step Up to Face the Palm, Turn Around Single Swing Lotus, Holding the Knees and Pointing to the Crotch Chui, Step Up to Seven Stars, Step Back to Cross the Tiger, Turn Around to Face the Palm, Turn Around Double Swing Lotus, and Bend the Bow and Shoot the Tiger. The push hands of Wu Style Taijiquan are rigorous and delicate, keeping still and not moving rashly, including the "four directions" of Peng, Lu, Ji, and An, and the "four corners" of Cai, Lie, Elbow, and Kao. Its weapons include Tai Chi sword, Tai Chi thirteen knives, eyebrow-pulling knife, Tai Chi spear, Tai Chi four poles, and Tai Chi stick, which contain super strong power. It is difficult to master without the guidance of a master and hard work. Wu style Tai Chi has a history of one hundred years since its creation. It breaks through the traditional thinking limitation of "the strong bully the weak, the slow give way to the fast", and creates a theoretical system and training method of using softness to overcome hardness, using stillness to control movement, and small force to overcome big force. It contains the extraordinary wisdom and way of dealing with the world of traditional Chinese culture. It is profound and integrates martial arts with fitness and health preservation. Today, Wu style Tai Chi inherited in Laizhou still maintains its original style and authentic essence, and has been listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. It has attracted more people's attention due to its long history, profound nationality and distinctive culture. I believe that this century-old unique skill can be passed on more vividly.