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Duanquan METHODOLOGY, FORMS AND WEAPONS | ||
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Duanquan specialises in combining the whole bodies power into a central
path, in this requirement the energy required to release power is
considered internal in nature, it is also characterised by its tight
horse stance that is narrower than most common arts. Though named
duanquan (Short Boxing), it is common that Changquan is not long and
duanquan is not short. The Style functions at all angles and distances,
however due to its striking methodology maximum power is reached as
short contact, for this purpose the style is also capable of entering
large distances at ease by its footwork. An old couplet “San Cun Bu
Jie, Qi Cun bu Da” [3 inches cannot be deflected, 7 inches cannot
strike] depicts the concept of Duanquan as for to ensure effectiveness
of attack a strike must be within 3 inches of its target ideally and no
further than 7. Mainly so that the power in the strike is real and
sufficient to pass through rather than merely reach.
The key methods and strategies follow the simple five unique points: Duan (Short), kuai (Fast), bian (Change), Quan (Circle) and Bo (Thunder). Duan is the frame under which the style functions, short yet efficient and practical with no flowery movements. Kuai,is the speed of each technique, note that the techniques are not interlinked quickly but each movement is accelerated. It is said that as fast as a spirit. It is also said “Jiao Sui Shou Chi, Shou Sui Jiao Luo” [Leg follows, hands rise: hands follow legs drop]. Bian requires fast nimble balanced changes of technique, angulation and movement. Quan, is that in each movement small circles exist and it is in this way that power can be executed. This is also a way of silk reeling power. Bo, refers to the harmony of both hard and soft. So that all power can be released as one unrelentless. “Jin Duan Li Meng” [ Power is short strength is fierce]. EMPTY HAND FORMS There are 16 forms in Duanquan, often split into Pre-8 and Post-8 sequences/forms.
1. Duan Da Mian Sha Zhang (Short Strike Cotton Sand Palm) 2. Sui Shou (Following Hands) 3. Dai Dang Pi Xin Zhang (Groin Area Heart Chopping Palm) 4. Yu Huan Bu Quan (Jade Step Fist) 5. Li Wai Lien Quan (Inside and Outside continuous Fist) 6. Han Rou Yuan Yang Zhang (Containing Tenderness Yuen Yang Fist) 7. Baguaquan (8 Trigrams Boxing) 8. Kaitian Pidi (Beginning of the world - When heaven and earth split apart in the creation) 9. Shan Kao Tie Sha Zhang (Mountain Leaning Iron Sand Palm) 10.Tie Kao Quan (Pressing Closing in Fist) 11.Pi Gua Lien Huan (Chopping and Hanging Continuously) . 12.Nien Lan Pa Da (Adhering and Smashing Strikes) ...the remaining 4 sequences are for inner door practices.
WEAPONS FORMS
1. Qun Qiou Da Dao (Spring Autumn Long Handled Broadsword) 2. Da Qiang (Long Spear) 3. Shuang Dao Tiao Ba Gua (Double Broadswords Jumping 8 Trigrams) 4. Hu Shou Shuang Gou (Guarding Hands Double Hook Swords) 5. Cai Hong Jian (Rainbow Sword) 6. Fo Chen (Religious Whisk) 7. Shuang Bi Shou(Double Daggers) 8. Pu Dao (Long Handled Chopping Broadsword) 9. Dan Dao (Single Broadsword) Shuang Dao (Double Broadsword) 10. Qun Yang Gun (Shepherd's Staff) 11. Liu He Qiang (6 Co-ordinations Spear) and others.
TWO MAN FORMS 1. Pi Shou Gan Zi Dui Lien (Axe Hand Stick 2-man Set) 2. Er Lang Gun Dui Lien (Er Lang Pole 2-man stick)
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