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Emeiquan

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Striking

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Olympic sport
  
No

Emeiquan

Also known as
  
Emei-men, Emei-pai, Emei-shan-pai, Omei-quan, Ngo-mei-chuan, Nia Mi Puai (Vietnamese), Emei fist

Parenthood
  
Southern Chinese martial arts, Wudangquan, Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Tai chi, Nanquan

Emeiquan is a style of Chinese martial art. Mount Emei, in Sichuan Province is one of the major Martial Mountains, known for its swiftness and flexibility. A wide range of Kung Fu styles have originated from this place. Since the Emei mountain range is renowned for its abundant wildlife, Emei Quan is famous for its animal styles, most particularly monkey style and its unique Southern styles.

Emeiquan combines both internal (from Wudangquan, Xingyiquan, Baguazhang and Tai chi) and external (from Nanquan) practices. Low stable stances with little hopping are characteristic of this style. Jumps are executed very lightly and quickly and its movements are very diverse. Many of its most effective techniques are derived from the use of the wrist.

Styles

Among the locals, there are a variety of Emeiquan styles such as:-

  • Yumenquan
  • Baimeiquan
  • Huamenquan
  • Hamaquan (toad boxing)
  • Hudiequan (butterfly boxing)
  • Panhuaquan
  • Huangshanquan (eel boxing)
  • References

    Emeiquan Wikipedia