Prominent branches and lineages of the art survived to modern times,Website:http://www.chinesetkungfu.com, including Han family Baji, Huo family, Ji family, Li family, Ma family, Qiang family, Wu family (from Wu Xiefeng), Wutan Baji Quan and Yin Yang Baji Quan. Each has its unique elements, while sharing core practices. Some lineages are more...

FeaturesTactics and strategyBaji quan opens the opponent's arms forcibly (qiang kai men 强開門) and mount attacks at high,Website:http://www.chinesetkungfu.com, mid, and low levels of the body(san pan lian ji 三盤連擊). It is most useful in close combat, as it focuses on elbow, knee, shoulder and hip strikes. When blocking an attack or...