“Swing the fists as fast as a meteor flies.”
Chang Quan, also known as Long Fist Boxing, is referred to as the brave father of Kung Fu. Many indications show that many
Kung Fu systems originated in Chang Quan. It’s roots can be traced all the way back to the Song Dynasty between 960-976. Unlike
other Kung Fu styles, there is no one founder of this style.
Chang Quan emphasizes the use of speed to defeat an opponent. Practitioners of Chang Quan fight to the extreme of their arm’s length.
They move fast, jump high, and combine hardness and softness. Their generation of energy is powerful and the origin and outlet of the
energy are clear.
Unlike other Kung Fu systems, Chang Quan is not a specialized system. This style of Kung Fu has many different forms to learn and
there is no special order in which to learn these forms. Chang Quan requires strong stances, straight backs, and relaxed supple waists
and shoulders. High kicks are also practiced in the forms, but low kicks are used in real combat.
It is important to start training in Chang Quan in an early age due to its speed and agility exercises. Aside from its empty-hand forms,
Chang Quan has various weapon forms. Like the empty-hand forms, they are practiced open, circular, and are beautiful to watch.
Chang Quan can be easily identified because of its acrobatic and explosive movements.
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