Cheng Man Ching (1901-1975) was a master of the "Five Excellences" (painting, poetry, calligraphy, medicine, and martial arts). It has been said that of all the modern Tai Chi masters, none have had the impact of Grandmaster Cheng Man Ching. Master Cheng was able to cure himself of serious lung condition (Tuberculosis) at a young age through the study and practice of Tai Chi, and became a disciple of Yang Cheng-Fu after curing Yang's wife of a serious illness.