Back Nanquan German Nanquan Spanish نانچوئن Persian Nan quan French Nanquan Italian Nan quan Portuguese Nam quyền Vietnamese 南拳 Chinese Lâm-kûn ZH-MIN-NAN 南拳 ZH-YUE
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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,[a][1] Huang Junhua, Phạm Quốc Khánh, Willy Wang (wushu), Angie Tsang |
| Olympic sport | Wushu (sport) |
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Nanquan[b] refers to a classification of Chinese martial arts that originated in Southern China.[2][3][4]
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.[5][6][7]
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CKFwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Lu Zhouxiang (2018), "Nanquan, literally southern boxing or southern fist... refers to various schools of martial arts in regions to the south of Yangtze River, especially in Fujian and Guangdong provinces."
- ^ Guangxi Wang (2012), pg. 21 & 22, "Nanquan (southern boxing) originates from a hilly, sub-tropical region. With Fujian and Guangdong as the center, it is common in the area south of the Yangtze River... The Nanquan family took shape in the early-to-mid-Qing Dynasty, from the late seventeenth to late eighteenth century. It includes hundreds of sub forms, and these are widely found in Fujian, Guangdong, Hubei, Hunan and Zheijiag, as well as in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau."
- ^ Tong, Alex W. (2022). The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts: Exploring the Connections Between the Cognitive, Physical, and Spiritual Aspects of Martial Arts. North Atlantic Books. p. 9. ISBN 9781623176655.
- ^ Thomas A. Green & Joseph R. Svinth (2010). Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-15-9884-244-9. Two volumes.
- ^ Guangxi Wang (2012), pg. 22, "Nanquan is characterized by its strict regulation, compact movements and emphasis on lower-body. The forceful and quick Nanquan techniques require a balance between rigidity and flexibility, with rapidly changing arm and hand positions. It is fairly unique in this aspect."
- ^ Frantzis, Bruce Kumar (2007) [1997]. The Power of Internal Martial Arts and Chi: Combat and Energy Secrets of Ba Gua, Tai Chi, and Hsing-i. North Atlantic Books. p. 376. ISBN 9781583941904.
Southern Shaolin (nan Shaolin, nan quan/chuan) A style of fighting known for movements that can be done in a small space, the classical example being on a boat. Southern Shaolin styles are characterized by short, close-in, tight arm movements, low kicks, and short, tight footwork.
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