The Legend of Baoding Wrestling: Ping Jingyi (平敬一),the Hook Legs of Baoding” (保定的钩腿子)

Ping Jingyi was born in Gonggong Street (国公街), Baoding. A master of wrestling, he is credited with pioneering the Baoding wrestling movement. After refining his skills, his wrestling prowess became legendary. Ping was a disciple of Nangong Mengliu (南宫孟六), from whom he learned Shaolin martial arts, further solidifying his reputation as a foremost martial artist of his era. His contributions to Baoding’s "Fast Wrestling" (快跤) style were particularly significant.

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