武當八極拳附加招式 Wudang Baji Quan with movement names

自古文有太极安天下，武有八极定乾坤之说

八极拳是武当拳中一种至刚之拳，以勇猛著称。动作刚猛稳健，敏捷，有远程攻击的特点，深受武术爱好者的酷爱。

Eight Extremities Boxing routine: 47 movements, Chinese name Baji Quan, According to Wushu proverbs :"For ministers, Taijiquan is used to run the country and for generals, Bajiquan is used for defending the country. Baji Quan is one of the Wudang hardest forms.

In contrast to Taiji, Baji is quite forceful and is characterized by its swift, vigorous and steady movements. It can be used for long-distance attacks as well as for short-distance defence. The style is so well known for this attribute that it is sometimes referred to as the 'bodyguards style'

Ba Ji Fist is based on quick, close quarters, explosive, powerful attacks and advances. With a charging step, zhen jiao, baji closes the distances from the opponent and unleashes a quick succession of strikes to vulnerable areas on the body. Strikes often are placed in weak, unprotected parts of the body like the throat, chest, and inner thighs.

One famous Baji practitioner is quoted as saying, "I know not what it is like to strike a man twice." This statement exemplifies the essence of bajiquan. Each strike is brutal and, coupled with explosive fajing power, has the potential to incapacitate the enemy.

The style of bajiquan here in Wudang emphasizes lower stances that strengthen the support of each movement and strike. We 'grow roots' into each step and with proper coordination and skeletal alignment we can use bursts of accuracy, speed, and power to deliver powerful attacks, quickly evade, and efficiently conserve energy.


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