Changquan (Long Fist)
Changquan, or long fist, is a wushu style which is the basis of a multitude of Chinese boxing styles. This style features many kicks and aerial movements. In fact, it's quite acrobatic. The techniques are long-ranged, fast, and powerful. Long Fist requires speed, flexibility, strength, agility, and stamina. Contemporary wushu practitioners study this style before going on to other specialties such as nanquan (Southern Boxing). The staff, spear, straight sword, and broadsword are also part of the training regimen for changquan.
