Chaquan Chaquan

Chaquan - Definition and Overview

Chaquan (查拳), sometimes pronounced Zhaquan, is a style of Chinese martial arts.

Chaquan features graceful movements, acrobatic aerial maneuvers, and is a kind of changquan (長拳), or longfist, a type of Chinese martial art known for extended, long movements. Chaquan also includes a large range of weapons.

Chaquan was known for being practiced by many Chinese Muslims in China. One famous master of Chaquan was the famous Wang Ziping (王子平), who was known for his great strength.

Chaquan was a strong influence in creating the modern wushu changquan style often seen in movies and tournaments.

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