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Chang
Quan,
or Long Fist, is an external style of Chinese kung fu originating from Northern China, dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Chang Quan went through a period of
development and systematization in the 10th century at the direction
of Emperor Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin).
Chang
Quan
was so named to differentiate its methods and practice from the close-range
wrestling styles of Chinese combat at the time such as Jiao Li. Chang Quan forms
and techniques use long, low stances and extended kicks and punches. Chang Quan does not exclude wrestling
and throwing techniques, but rather makes use of the entire distance range of
fighting applications, including grappling, knees and elbows, as well as
long-range, acrobatic, aerial attacks.
Chang
Quan
is a military art that teaches traditional Chinese weapons such as staff,
spear, and various sword forms such as broad sword and straight sword. The
development of Chang Quan suggests a
significant influence on Shaolin, and
the curriculum of many Shaolin
schools include forms from the original Chang
Quan repertoire.
Demian Gover - 2012
Demian Gover - 2012
Peaceful Mountain Way Kung Fu
