05/11/2023
Born in Shanghai, China, Master Zhou Yuewen is renowned as the visionary behind Singapore Minqiang Martial Arts. His journey into martial arts commenced at an early age of five and by nineteen he began sharing his expertise through teaching others. In the 1980s and 1990s, Zhou emerged as a champion twice in national competitions for Xing Yi Quan形意拳 and Xin Yi Quan 心意拳 styles. Recognizing his exceptional talent during the 1990s, Zhou was selected by his country to pursue a professional career in martial arts practice.
Today marks a momentous occasion as Master Zhou is privileged to perform alongside members from Chen Style Association through Kunlun Palm昆仑掌 style boxing. The inception of Kunlun Palm can be traced back to his tenure as an instructor at Singapore Jing Wu in 1993, where he devoted three years to teaching a group of students. These individuals have since risen to prominence within the martial arts community in Singapore, and their accomplishments fill Master Zhou with immense pride and joy.
Kunlun Palm, a visual representation of the harmonious combination between dragons and tigers, as well as dragons and phoenixes. This ancient art form has withstood the test of time, originating from the enigmatic Kunlun Mountains where dragons reveal only their heads amidst the foggy landscape while a mythical unicorn adorns their backs.
Master Zhou Yuewen, belonging to a family that originally resided in the north, received an invitation to impart his knowledge of martial arts originating from South Asia. Consequently, his family undertook a move to the southern region. The distinctive form of boxing he instructed went by the name Kunlun Palm and gained recognition for its exceptional focus on physical well-being.