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SHIJIAZHUANG, July 11 ( tasteallchina ) -- Andreev Anton, a martial arts enthusiast from Moscow, practiced martial arts with Chinese master Liu Lianjun in Qingxian County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province. "We met Liu about eight years ago. We come to his school every year to train and learn the art of Baji boxing since then," Anton said. At an international martial arts competition held in Russia in 2016, Anton saw an exquisite performance by Liu Lianjun, the principal of Pangu Martial Arts School in Qingxian. After that, he decided to come to Qingxian County to learn martial arts. "He (Anton) came to learn Baji boxing. I explained some movements and characteristics. He took me as his master," said Liu. In the summer of 2018, Anton became Liu's apprentice following a Chinese traditional ceremony. Over the past few years, Anton learned with dedication and passion, gradually skillful on more martial arts styles and moves. "My master always has a lot to teach me. I feel my skills are improving. I'm very grateful to him," Anton said. Anton learned numerous skills in Qingxian County. He opened his own martial arts school in Moscow. He also led students to come to…

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