The Northerner Master is a character from the Ip Man series, a martial arts film franchise. He initially starts off as an opponent to Ip Man, but after acknowledging his defeat to Ip Man, he becomes an ally. The Northerner Master is known for his love of fighting and his sense of honor, which causes him to seek opponents to test his skills against. Despite his initially villainous intentions, his respect for Ip Man leads him to a change of heart and a new path.