Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Chaquan

Chāquán is a style of martial arts that features graceful movements and some acrobatic aerial maneuvers.
''Chāquán'' also includes a large range of weapons.

''Chāquán'' falls under the classification ''Chángquán'' , a general term for external Northern Chinese martial arts, which are known for their extended, long movements.

''Chāquán'' is associated with .
One famous master of Chaquan was the famous Wang Ziping , who was known for his great strength. Other famous modern day masters include Zhang Wenguang, Ma Jinbiao, and Liu Hongchi.

''Chāquán'' is one of the sources of the ''Chángquán'' often seen in movies and tournaments.
Chaquan is a system that has 6 main weapons.It emphasizes long range movements and stances combined with speed and power. The style includes many forms, including 10 lines of tantui for basic power training, 10 longer sets of chaquan, and other forms as well.

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Chaquan taught in Canada

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