The ancient practice of 'fish printing', once used to record the achievements of Chinese anglers, has evolved into a treasured traditional art form. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Yu considers Yan Beiyu one of his best students. She has attended four of his training sessions.

Her interest started in 2018, when she enrolled her 4-year-old daughter on the course as she thought it would be a good approach to introducing children to traditional art. She did not expect to develop an interest in the subject herself.

Yan took the next three sessions by herself and went back to teach her daughter. Now, the entire family practices the skill.

"Yu's teaching method is very detailed and approachable. It's easy for people of all ages to understand and master. He also explains a lot about the origins of the genre and discusses the future of fish printing, and what we can do to promote the art form. It really is a traditional art form suitable for all ages," Yan says.

The ancient practice of 'fish printing', once used to record the achievements of Chinese anglers, has evolved into a treasured traditional art form. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The ancient practice of 'fish printing', once used to record the achievements of Chinese anglers, has evolved into a treasured traditional art form. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The ancient practice of 'fish printing', once used to record the achievements of Chinese anglers, has evolved into a treasured traditional art form. [Photo provided to China Daily]