Huang Baoshan, born in Tianshui, Gansu, began his martial arts training under Mu Songlin before studying with Sun Yanbiao. He quickly distinguished himself as one of Sun’s most exceptional disciples, inheriting not only his teacher's technical skills but also his spirit of discipline and humility. Huang gained recognition in the mid-20th century, competing in the First National Wushu Competition in Tianjin in 1953 and the All-China Competition in Beijing in 1958. His stunning performance of the Drunken Stick of Luda at the latter earned widespread acclaim. This book presents the traditional Shaolin Eight Drunken Immortals Boxing in its oldest form, as it was originally practiced at the Shaolin Temple during the 17th century.

Mr. Gong Chengxiang (1892–1980), also known as "The Shaolin Army Officer," was born in Longyao (隆隢), Hebei Province, near Cangzhou, into a martial arts family. He is renowned for passing down several martial arts styles to his students in Hangzhou, including Shaolin Buddha Guards Boxing (少林佛海拳), the leg techniques of Shaolin Zhou Tong Boxing (少林周同拳腿), and the body and posture techniques of the Cangzhou Twenty-four Style Tongbiquan (滄州二十四式 通臂拳). Mr. Huang Baoshan (1910–1998) was a master of Red-Style Boxing, Shaolin Boxing, and stick fighting from Tianshui, Gansu. This book delves into the origins and major characteristics of his forms and styles, providing a detailed exploration of his martial arts expertise.