• BBC: Chang Quan 2020: Section 2

    BBC: Chang Quan 2020: Section 2

    BBC: Chang Quan "3rd Rotation" Quarter Chang Quan or "Long Fist" emphasizes fully extended kicks and striking techniques. Long Fist is a northern style martial art, and is most popular and memorable for its whirling, running, leaping and acrobatics. Contemporary Chang Quan moves are difficult to perform, requiring great flexibility and athleticism comparable to that of gymnastics. The personality or spirit behind the style is confident and elegant, with very fluid and quick movements. ....

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  • BBC: Chang Quan 2020: Section 3

    BBC: Chang Quan 2020: Section 3

    BBC: Chang Quan "3rd Rotation" Quarter Chang Quan or "Long Fist" emphasizes fully extended kicks and striking techniques. Long Fist is a northern style martial art, and is most popular and memorable for its whirling, running, leaping and acrobatics. Contemporary Chang Quan moves are difficult to perform, requiring great flexibility and athleticism comparable to that of gymnastics. The personality or spirit behind the style is confident and elegant, with very fluid and quick movements. ....

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  • BBC: Chang Quan 2020: Section 4

    BBC: Chang Quan 2020: Section 4

    BBC: Chang Quan: "3rd Rotation" Quarter Chang Quan or "Long Fist" emphasizes fully extended kicks and striking techniques. Long Fist is a northern style martial art, and is most popular and memorable for its whirling, running, leaping and acrobatics. Contemporary Chang Quan moves are difficult to perform, requiring great flexibility and athleticism comparable to that of gymnastics. The personality or spirit behind the style is confident and elegant, with very fluid and quick movements. ....

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  • Weapons: Butterfly Swords: Combination 1

    Weapons: Butterfly Swords: Combination 1

    Weapons: Southern Butterfly Swords Quarter The butterfly swords are short dao’s, or single-edged swords originally from southern China. The blade is roughly the size of a human forearm for easy concealment and greater maneuverability. The curved part of the guard can be used to block or hook an opponents weapon. Non-lethal attacks can be delivered by using the guard like “brass knuckles” or using the pommel to hammer into the attacker. Butterfly swords are most commonly seen in the Chinese martial arts styles Wing Chun and Hung Gar. ....

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  • Weapons: Butterfly Swords: Combination 2

    Weapons: Butterfly Swords: Combination 2

    Weapons: Southern Butterfly Swords Quarter The butterfly swords are short dao’s, or single-edged swords originally from southern China. The blade is roughly the size of a human forearm for easy concealment and greater maneuverability. The curved part of the guard can be used to block or hook an opponents weapon. Non-lethal attacks can be delivered by using the guard like “brass knuckles” or using the pommel to hammer into the attacker. Butterfly swords are most commonly seen in the Chinese martial arts styles Wing Chun and Hung Gar. ....

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  • Weapons: Butterfly Swords: Combination 3

    Weapons: Butterfly Swords: Combination 3

    Weapo ns: Southern Butterfly Swords Quarter The butterfly swords are short dao’s, or single-edged swords originally from southern China. The blade is roughly the size of a human forearm for easy concealment and greater maneuverability. The curved part of the guard can be used to block or hook an opponents weapon. Non-lethal attacks can be delivered by using the guard like “brass knuckles” or using the pommel to hammer into the attacker. Butterfly swords are most commonly seen in the Chinese martial arts styles Wing Chun and Hung Gar. ....

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    We started this blog to allow our community to stay strong and connected, as well as give you access to tools you can use to improve your training. If you are looking for our form videos then use the drop down menu that reads Choose Category. After you click scroll down to find your specific program and click on it. There you will find the general form videos for you or your child's program. If you require videos with a detailed form breakdown, or videos breaking down specific techniques then talk to an instructor about upgrading your membership to include a Virtual Membership which gives you access to all videos and unlimited Zoom classes. ....

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