As a child, he would watch people practise tai chi and imitate their moves before beginning his training with Master Yang Chengfu at the young age of 9.
As Zhongwen matured, he accompanied Yang in his travels around China from Wuhan to Guangzhou, demonstrating tai chi and helping to teach along the way.
Fu Zhongwen was often called upon by his master to represent him in pushing hands competitions and he earned the reputation of being an undefeatable opponent.
So highly regarded was he by his peers, that Yang's first disciple Chen Weiming wrote a letter to him after Chengfu's death, acknowledging the excellence of Zhongwen's accomplishment and the accuracy with which he reflected their master’s art.
Fu Zhongwen continued to supervise the group, while delegating responsibility to select disciples and assistants, such as Xie Bingcan.
After 3 months, the results achieved with some medical conditions including heart diseases, spleen dysfunction, arthritis and insomnia.