Fanzi
Chinese martial art / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fanziquan (Chinese: 翻子拳; pinyin: fānziquán; lit. 'Rotating fist') is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes offense and defense with the hands. Its movements have been described as:
- Two fists are fast like the falling rain drops, and fast like a snapping whip.
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Also known as | Rotating fist, bashanfan, 8 flash tumbles, bafanmen, 8 Rotations School |
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Focus | Striking, weapons training |
Country of origin | China |
Creator | Qi Jiguang (attribute) |
Famous practitioners | Wang Zhiyuan Li Gongran Li Erlou Feng Zhenyuan Zhao Canyi |
Parenthood | Northern Shaolin kung fu |
Descendant arts | Tongbeiquan Ma family style Mianzhang Fanzi |
Olympic sport | No |
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Fanziquan routines are usually quite short and very fast.