Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Traditional festivals - Characteristics of crane boxing

Characteristics of crane boxing

Take crane method as spirituality, and then integrate into Taoist thought. The crane is the Sect, the Tao is the law, the crane fist is arbitrary, and the "crane road" is also.

He Quandao combines the extensive and profound boxing theory of traditional routines with the practical complementarity of modern Wushu to become a training course, which makes it possible to follow one's inclinations, conform to nature, be flexible and firm in fighting. Pay special attention to the spirit sinking into the abdomen, practice the abdominal skills well, and replenish strength with qi. Fight both inside and outside, with the help of light and shadow. In terms of posture, it is required to hold the top of the head, stabilize the neck, pull outward, and relax the shoulders, waist, hips and crotch. This technology requires the integration of Taoist ideas of Yin and Yang, Eight Diagrams and Five Elements, and emphasizes mutual restraint. The footwork requires stability, five cents landing, taking root, being soft as cotton, throwing bows and arrows, retreating from reality, taking advantage of the situation, listening to strength, turning strength and so on.