The main characteristics
of the Long Fist boxing (especially Shaolin, Zha, Hua, Hon, Pao, and Yanqing
Boxing styles) are expansiveness and gracefulness in posture and agility and
speed in movement. Long Fist boxers fight to the extreme of their length. They
move fast, jump high and far, and combine hardness and softness, fast and slow
motions, and stillness. The movements of long fist are quick, powerful and rhythmic.
Their generation of energy is powerful and the origin and outlet of the energy
are clear.
Bajiquan, Piguaquan, Tongbeiquan, Fanziquan and Chuojiao are some of the most
distinctive styles of northern boxing.