Baji Fist Forms

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 common or only exist in Mainland China, while others have spread to Western countries.Wutan BajiWutan Baji is the most common lineage in the West today. Originally from Taiwan, where its founder, Liu Yunchiao, lived. This lineages includes additional arts which are taught alongside Baji, such as Piguaquan and Baguazhang.Jian Diansheng >> Li Shuwe] >> Liu Yunchiao >> Adam Hsu and Tony Yang >> Many students in Taiwan and abroad (taught by either Hsu or Yang).Nanjing BajiBaji of Nanjing was introduced to the Guoshu Institute by students of Zhang Jingxing, Han Huiqing and Ma Yingtu. Han had a great influence on the spread of Baji in southern China, to the point that there was a saying 'bei li nan han’ meaning 'Li [Shuwen] in the north and Han [Huachen] in the southMengcun BajiMeng Village (Mengcun) is said to be the original birthplace of Baji Quan, or at least the modern versions of the art. Baji is still widely practiced there.Wu XiufengWu Xiufeng (1908–1976) is the "grandfather" of many modern Baji lineages. The following lineages came down from him.Tian-styleA branch of the art which has mutual influences from Jingang Bashi—the second art practiced by Tian Jinzhong.Wu Xiufeng >> Tian Jinzhong >> Shen Jiarui >> Zhou Jingxuan>> Many students in China and abroad. Yin-YangThe creation of Zhao Fujiang, who combined his knowledge of Baji, Xingyiquan and Yiquan to create a new art form. Wu Xiufeng >> Zhao Fujiang >> Many students in China.The forms of baji are divided into armed and unarmed routines. There are 20 fist forms, which include 12 Baji Small Structure Fists, Baji Black Tiger Fist, Baji Dan Zhai, Baji Dan Da/Dui Da, Baji Luohan Gong, and Baji Si Lang Kuan. There are eight weapons forms, including Liu He Da Qiang (spear), Chun Yang Jian (sword), San Yin Dao (sabre), Xing Zhe Bang (staff), Pudao, and Chun Qiu Da Dao(a long two-handed heavy blade, used by Generals sitting on their horses).Most schools focus on a much smaller curriculum. Standard across almost all groups are Xiaobaji and Dabaji; two weapons forms, the sabre and the spear; a two-man training routine called Baji Duijie or Baji Duida and a series of 8 short attacking methods called the "Ba Shi" (Eight Postures), which are derived from the art of Shaolin Jingang Bashi.