Nanquan (martial art)
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Nanquan[lower-alpha 2] refers to a classification of Chinese martial arts that originated in Southern China.[2][3]
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Also known as | Southern Fist |
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Focus | Striking, weapons training |
Country of origin | China |
Creator | No single creator, attributed to either:
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Famous practitioners | Yu Dayou,[1] Qi Jiguang,[lower-alpha 1][1] Huang Junhua, Phạm Quốc Khánh, Willy Wang (wushu), Angie Tsang |
Parenthood | Shaolin Kung Fu |
Descendant arts | |
Olympic sport | Wushu (sport) |
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The southern styles of Chinese martial arts are characterized by emphasis on "short hitting" and specific arm movements, predominantly in southern styles such as Hung Kuen, Choi Lei Fut, Hak Fu Mun, Wuzuquan, Wing Chun, and so on.[4][5]