He was also a soldier and a supporter of Sun Yat-sen. Fu Zhensong was born in Mapo village, Biyang County, Henan province, China.
At Beijing, Fu continued his studies of baguazhang with Ma Gui and Cheng Tinghua, both first generation disciples of Dong Haichuan.
He became well known in that part of China for defeating a large gang of bandits that attacked his village; he did so armed with a metal pole.
In 1911, Fu Zhensong became a caravan guard/bodyguard in Shandong and Henan at the request of the Kai Kung Hsin Shan Protection Service.
According to Lin Chao Zhen, Fu created the Dragon form baguazhang and Liangyiquan (“harmonized opposites boxing") after he studied with Song Weiyi.
Fu Zhensong was married to Han Kun Ru, who practiced the spear and had a powerful technique.
In Beijing, Fu met Sun Lutang, Yang Chengfu, and many other skilled practitioners, with whom he exchanged knowledge.
After heavy competition, Fu Zhensong was made Chief Instructor of baguazhang, emphasizing in his teachings fast precise footwork and waist strength.
Fu Zhensong, Gu Ruzhang, and Wai Laisheng remained in Canton, and spread the Northern styles throughout the province.
In 1937 the Second Sino-Japanese War broke out and the Provincial Martial Arts Academy and the Chin Woo Athletic Association schools were closed down.
Fu moved his family further into the countryside for safety, and traveled around the south teaching the Chinese army troops.