Shang Yunxiang
| 尚云祥 Shang Yunxiang | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1864 Leiling, Shandong, China |
| Died | 1937 |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Style | Xingyiquan |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Li Hong, Zhang Shijie |
Shang Yunxiang (尚云祥), a.k.a. Shang Jiting (尚霁亭), was a renowned master of Xingyiquan in the late Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) and early Minguo (Republic of China, 1911–1949). He was born in Leling City of Shandong Province, in 1864. He died at the age of 73 in 1937.
Shang was an inspector with the military of five cities and became the head of house security for the Qing Court Eunuch and Area Military Commander-in-Chief Li. He was known for his small limbs and big belly. His belly was said to have shown legendary strength—many boxers supposedly broke their wrists by punching him in the stomach.