Bajiquan is a traditional Chinese martial art that features explosive, short-range power in close-combat and is well known for its rapid elbow and shoulder strikes. Its full name is kaimen bajiquan. Wikipedia
Also known as: Eight Extremities boxing, Bodyguard style
Famous practitioners: Li Shuwen, Liu Yunqiao, Adam Hsu, Su Yu-chang, Ryuchi Matsuda, Li Jianwu, Wu Lianzhi, Wu Yue
Focus: Striking
八极的意义在于勉励门内弟子要将八(把)式练到极高的境界。另外八极的训练讲求头、肩、肘、手、尾、胯、膝、足八个部位的应用。所以八极之名是要求本门弟子将这八个部位的 ...