Tianshui city in Gansu Province houses pockets of traditional martial arts culture. The picture described in this short article is based upon the author’s visits to Tianshui, discussions with Professor Cai Zhizhong, who teaches martial arts in the physical education program of Tianshui Normal College, and Professor Cai’s writings on the subject.

SOURCE: Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Vol. 17 No. 4 (2008): 4 pages.