Master Zhu Sheng'An was born in He Qu village, Hebei Province, in 1945, and moved with his mother to Beijing in 1951. His family were involved in martial arts and his grandfather had his own martial arts school. His great grandfather had worked in the imperial palace during the reign of Emperor Guang-Xu. Thus Zhu Sheng'An grew up with a keen interest in both martial arts and Chinese tradition. He started learning martial arts at the age of nine. In addition to martial arts he has devoted his life to the study and practice of traditional Chinese medicine.

Studying with several teachers, Dr Zhu has mastered a wide range of martial arts including: Shaolin Quan, Ri-Yue (sun-moon) quan, Qian Gong quan, Tai Ho quan, Hong quan, Tai Zu quan, Wu Long quan, Mei Hua dao (curved sword), Qing Long dao and jian (straight sword), Zi Yun gou (purple cloud hooks), Bagua, Tong-Bei quan, and several styles of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. He originally studied Chen style Tai Chi in Shanxi with 2 old grandmasters and learned both the long and short forms. He learned Pan Long style with Master Xu Li-Qing who had been a ‘First Class’ guard for the Empress Ci-Xi (Tsu-Hsi). In Beijing Liu Zhong-Shen, formerly a doctor at the imperial palace taught him traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).  

His biggest influence in the martial arts was Master Wang Xia-Lin with whom he studied Tong-Bei style and Pi-Kua quan. Master Wang made him his number one student and taught him the secrets of his family's martial arts and medical techniques including the art of 'bone-setting'. Master Wang allowed Zhu to write a book on the 'Key Points of Tong-Bei Quan'. In addition to this, Zhu also wrote a book on Pi-Kua style, a book about Wang's father, and a book on the martial arts heroes of the North. In 1983 Zhu was appointed head of the First Traditional Martial Arts Institute authorised by the Beijing Physical Education Commission. In 1984, with Master Wang he established and became deputy director of the Beijing Martial Arts Tong-Bei Research Association. In 1986 he was a committee member of the Beijing City Wushu Association, although he ceased to play an active part in subsequent years in order to concentrate on Chinese Medicine. He was also director of the International Chinese Martial Arts Centre and advisor for Beijing Shuai-Jiao and the Beijing cultural exchange programme. In the field of Tai Chi he developed a form known as the 'Nine Palaces Palm', several new forms, and a fan form.

 Dr. Zhu began his formal training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 1980 and further studied the realignment of bones and Therapeutic Massage under Mrs. Wang Xialin, whose knowledge and experience in this field dates back three generations. He also studied Internal Chinese Medicine and Pulse Reading under Dr. Lu Bingkui, a leading authority in the TCM field and the former Head of the Chinese Medicine Section in China's Department of Hygiene. In addition, Dr. Zhu went on to study Western Medicine at the Medical Institute in Beijing. Using his knowledge of both TCM and Western Medicine, Dr. Zhu has developed an integrated and unique method of medical treatment. Dr. Zhu works with various hospital outpatient clinics to treat chronic complaints, particularly in the treatment of the kidneys, gynecological diseases, rheumatism, and post cancer operation rehabilitation. He also specializes in treating bone fractures and dislocations, as well as spinal disorders. Dr. Zhu emphasizes the overall balance of the body and the promotion of self-immunity. His approach to each patient's medical treatment differs based on the individual's illness, as well as seasonal and regional variations. As a result, the principles of TCM are applied in a more practical and efficient manner, leading to faster recovery. Dr. Zhu once worked as the officer-in-charge of the Consulting Centre of Beijing Hygiene Bureau, which dealt with people coming to Beijing from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan to seek treatment. From 1993 he opened several surgeries. In 1994, Dr. Zhu established the Department of Chinese Medical Specialists in Beijing, primarily to treat foreign out-patients and promote the spread of Chinese medicine and traditional culture to the rest of the world. His effective medical therapies have won high approval from both his colleagues and patients in China and abroad. In 1998 he had the honor of treating the Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia and his son on their visit to China. In 2001 Dr Zhu gave a speech at the Ancestral Commemoration of Emperor Huang and the First Forum of  Emperor Yan, and Shennong Medical Festival. With his vast knowledge of both medicine and martial arts Dr Zhu is known and respected throughout China and the world.