Huo Yuanjia, courtesy name Jùnqīng, was a Chinese martial artist and co-founder of the Chin Woo Athletic Association, a martial arts school in Shanghai. A practitioner of the martial art Mizongyi, Huo is considered a hero in China for defeating foreign fighters in highly publicised matches at a time when Chinese sovereignty was being eroded by foreign imperialism, concessions and spheres of influence. Due to his heroic status, the legends and myths surrounding the events in his life are difficult to distinguish from facts.
Huo Yuanjia, Chinese martial artist, co-founded the Chin Woo Athletic Association (born 1868)
On August 9, in the year 1910, Huo Yuanjia, Chinese martial artist, co-founded the Chin Woo Athletic Association (born 1868). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 9, one of 411 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Huo Yuanjia. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 9, 1910 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 January 2026.
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