Meihuaquan

Meihua Quan "Plum Flower Fist" is a style of kung fu that originated in the northern provinces of China centuries ago. Also known as Meihuazhuang.Characterized by five static positions intermixed with dynamic motion (Xingbu) consisting of light rapid footwork and large flowing movements. With a simple expansive posture and built-in poise, Meihuaquan releases and strengthens the flow of energy to expand concentration.

There are many Meihuaquan that have same origins: Ganzhi Wushi Meihuazhuang, Baijiazhi Meihuaquan, Luodi Meihuaquan, Wuzi Meihuaquan, Leijia Meihuaquan, etc. About the foundation of this style, there are different traditions and it is said that Meihuaquan has no single founder.

"Plum Flower fist" is present in many sets within other styles.

The face-to-face posture: "Metal".

Weapons:

Training in Meihuaquan includes eighteen types of traditional weapons (that is the same to said that Meihuaquan use much kind of weapons), some of which are rarely seen weapons. Masters of Meihuaquan have a relaxed physical look and are free from rigidity in both thought and body postures. The practice of Meihuaquan can bring several benefits: good health, self-defense skills, enhanced prevention and recovery from illness, and improved mental ability. This is the list of Weapons in Baijiazhi Meihuaquan in Taiwan: dandao (單刀) , Qimeigun (齊眉棍)， qiang (槍, spear)， shuangdao (雙刀) , double sabre)， Xiao shao gun (小哨棍)， jian (劍)，Da shao gun (大哨棍)， jiujie gangbian (九節鋼鞭)- see jiujiebian)，liuxingchui(流星錘, meteor hammer), sanjiegun (三節棍)， Meihua Guai (梅花拐)， Bishou (匕手,)， dadao (大刀, alebard).

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