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Interview of The renowned master of Choi Lee Fat – Qu Hanquan.

Qu Hanquan, a highly skilled modern martial arts master, was born in Guangzhou in 1917, with ancestral roots in Yunfu. He lost his parents at a young age and began learning Cai Li Fo Quan (Cai Li Fo Fist) and Hong Quan under the tutelage of the martial arts teacher Fang Yushu at the age of 12. With his bright and diligent mind, he excelled in his studies and obtained the authentic teachings of Fang Yushu. He also studied traditional Chinese medicine and traditional bone-setting techniques.           In 1932, he opened a martial arts school in his ancestral home left by his father in Guangzhou and invited Chen Yaochi, a third-generation heir of Cai Li Fo Quan, to teach there, embarking on the path of imparting martial arts. In 1937, Qu Hanquan invested in his hometown to establish the "Chengxi Quan Yitang Martial Arts Society," which integrated a martial arts school, a medical clinic, and a charity hall. Apart from teaching martial arts, the society also provided free medical treatment for the local community.

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July 19, 2023
Read more about the article Small talk of “Liu He” 六合
Xingyi Quan

Small talk of “Liu He” 六合

"The six combinations are the soul of Xinyiquan and an essential lesson in various styles of martial arts. As the author lacks expertise, I can only offer a humble discussion. As for in-depth and precise analysis, that is left to the experts in the field. combinations can be divided into internal and external harmonies. The internal harmonies involve the unity of the heart and intention, intention and Qi (energy), and Qi and strength. The external harmonies involve the unity of hand and foot, shoulder and hip, and elbow and knee. Many martial artists commonly mention these in their writings, indicating their deep understanding of the profound meaning of the Six Harmonies.

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July 15, 2023
Read more about the article Can Bruce Lee’s martial arts be used in real combat? He amazed everyone with his skills at the Long Beach International Karate Championships.
Bagua Zhang

Can Bruce Lee’s martial arts be used in real combat? He amazed everyone with his skills at the Long Beach International Karate Championships.

Bruce Lee is synonymous with Chinese martial arts. He popularized Chinese martial arts and Eastern martial arts philosophy through his film and television works. He was also a martial artist who extensively studied various combat techniques and integrated them to create a new martial art called Jeet Kune Do. Many people believe that Bruce Lee's martial arts were only displayed in films and had limited practical combat ability. Today, let's take a look at the renowned Long Beach International Karate Championships, where Bruce Lee gained fame, and analyze whether his martial arts were limited to flashy performances. 01 Amazed the Audience Long Beach Demonstrations On August 2, 1964, 24-year-old Bruce Lee attended the "International Karate Championships" held by Ed Parker in Long Beach, California as a guest performer. Dressed in black, Bruce Lee demonstrated techniques such as blindfolded Wing…

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July 1, 2023
Read more about the article How Powerful Was Bruce Lee’s Side Kick? Technique & Training
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How Powerful Was Bruce Lee’s Side Kick? Technique & Training

In his book "Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Philosophy and Art," Dan Inosanto wrote:      "Bruce Lee, throughout his life, had the insight of a martial arts philosopher, understanding the essence and the current situation. Like a martial arts scientist, he meticulously studied and analyzed various well-known martial arts techniques from both the East and the West, keenly distinguishing their subtle differences and finding their common essence." In the 1970s, Bruce Lee, with a strong foundation in Wing Chun, extensively explored various martial arts such as Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, Judo, Muay Thai, and French Savate, and established his own martial art style called Jeet Kune Do.

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July 1, 2023
Bagua Zhang

Can Ba Ji Quan “Eight Extremes Fist” be used effectively in combat? An in-depth analysis of the true combat power of Eight Extremes Fist.”

In Chinese traditional martial arts, the vigorous and fierce Ba Ji Quan is a typical external style martial art. Emperor Qianlong personally inscribed the phrase "Culture has Tai Chi to bring peace to the world, martial arts have Ba Ji Quan to establish order in heaven and earth." Ba Ji Quan master Huo Diange served as a personal guard to Emperor Puyi. Ba Ji Quan has a high presence in Japanese ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) works. In the film "The Grandmaster" directed by Wong Kar-wai, Zhang Zhen played the role of Yixiantian, who possessed extraordinary skills and could single-handedly take on multiple opponents. His straightforward and fierce Ba Ji Quan left a deep impression. There are even overseas Ba Ji Quan disciples who have won championships in international Muay Thai competitions, highlighting the significant role of Ba Ji…

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July 1, 2023
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How The Eight Trigram Palm and the Way of Health Preservation?

The Influence of Baguazhang on the Musculoskeletal System In the practice of Baguazhang, there is an emphasis on the principles of "rolling, drilling, expanding, and wrapping," which relate to the changes in force and posture of the upper limbs during training. "Rolling" refers to circular rotating arm movements, "drilling" involves both spinning and forward spiral arm movements, "expanding" means pushing outward, and "wrapping" involves inward wrapping and embracing. All four types of movements require the contraction of the muscles in the upper limbs to generate power. During training, it is necessary to incorporate rolling and drilling, generating both inward contracting force and outward expanding force. "The combination of the extraordinary and the ordinary" refers to the emergence of contradictions. All the force in Baguazhang is manifested through the mutual opposition of rolling, drilling, expanding, and wrapping forces, arising from…

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June 16, 2023