Bai He Quan
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Bai He Quan ("White Crane Fist"), better known as Fujian White Crane, is a traditional martial art from China that is based on the movements of the white crane. Bai He Quan is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful styles of martial arts today. Aside from its beauty, Bai He Quan is an effective self-defense system.
Bai He Quan originated in Fujian Province in the southeast of China in the 1700s, created by a woman named Fang Qiniang. It should not be confused with the art of Pak Hok Pai (Tibetan White Crane). Bai He Quan is also one of the Five Animals style of kung fu.
Techniques
This art teaches students not meet force with force, but rather to evade the enemy's attacks. This also confuses the opponent, leaving him/her open to powerful counter-attacks. Fierce pressure point attacks (Dim Mak) combined with rapid footwork makes this style of Kung Fu effective and deadly as well as extremely graceful. Bai He Quan incorporates the use of palms, fists, fingers, elbows and legs in its movements to train a person's flexibility, strenght and coordination. This combination of strenght and flexibility makes for very effective self-defense.
