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. ....

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. ....

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. ....

Start your martial arts journey by training basic punches and kicks to strengthen your foundation! ....

Start your martial arts journey by training basic punches and kicks to strengthen your foundation! ....

Start your martial arts journey by training basic punches and kicks to strengthen your foundation! ....

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. ....

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. ....