Time:64 mins

Regional Code:All

Language: Chinese

Baji, 8 Extremes Boxing is a forms based Kung Fu System like its cousins, the Shaolin Forms. The system includes various weapons and free hand movements. Baji Quan or the eight extremes Chuan is also known as the open-door eight extremes Chuan, which is one of the traditional Chinese Chuan schools. Baji Quan is known for its force-fullness, simplicity and combative techniques. According to Wushu proverbs: "For ministers, Tai Chi Quan is used to run the country and for generals, Baji Quan is used for defending the country." From this it can be seen that Baji Quan holds a significant position among various Chinese Chuan schools.

The Meng Village of Cangzhou in Hebei Province is the birthplace of the Eight Extremes and while it is mainly practised in north China, it is also found in some places in the south. The Wu-style eight extremes Chuan is said to have a history of more than 260 years. It was passed on from a traveling senior monk to Wu Zhong of the Meng Village through The book of Secrets of the Eight Extremes Chuan. Therefore it is believed the Monk was the creator of the eight extremes Chuan and Wu Zhong was the first successor. Because of his excellence at spear play, Wu Zhong was known as Spear God Wu, the number one spear fighter from Nanjing to Beijing.

The eight extremes Chuan is simple and plain. It consists of short and yet menacing moves which are forceful, powerful and abrupt and demands hard play in both attack and defence. Elbows are often used in straightforward ways. The explosive powers generated are stimulated through breathing which is articulated by two sounds of "Heng" and "Ha." Powerful blows are delivered from elbows and shoulders in close combat against the opponent. This instructional shows the "Actual" applied usage of the Baji Free Hand Form. The instructor Wu Lianzhi, 7th generation inheritor and schoolmaster of Kaimeng Baji Quan, performs the moves against a well padded opponent and shows the nuances of application. In practical performance, Baji San Shou "Free Hand" involves keeping the body straight, feet standing firm and vision alert. The perfomance is simple, powerful, thrilling and short. Attacks start abruptly and withdraw suddenly

The instructional is on VCD and it can be played in almost all DVD machines "See your manual" and computers with DVD or CD players. The audio is Mandarin Chinese, but the video is your opportunity to see a TRUE Chinese Master Performing these RARE techniques.

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