Bājíquán Six Forms

## Background

Bajiquan Fajin Six Forms [八極拳發勁六式拳譜] is a textbook compiled by the Bajiquan master Mr. Liu Yunqiao in the past. In order to promote Bajiquan in various universities and colleges, two sets of Baji Frame and Baji 32 Forms were also compiled at the same time. These six styles are see as suitable for beginners to help develop a basic understanding of the methods of Bajiquan and cultivation of basic skills.

When I was a junior in Nantou County, I was a junior. During the training camp at Qingde Temple in the township of the country, Mr. Zeng Qizhuang led us to practice the Six Forms of Fatigue, and my Bajiquan Kungfu laid a good foundation since then. In Wu Tan, Although simple in appearance and recognizable, The Six Forms is condensed, accelerated and deeply grinded, studied and explored after the Liu Da Kai Stage, With the addition of Jinzhonquan's "Forward Horse Step" and Da Baji's Double Jump Kick, These 8 techniques are revisited and the basis of understanding several key layers, beyond memorizing the form. Further more, it will lead to understanding of Fajin and the Da Ba Shi 大八式 routine.

## The Fajin Six Forms

### **1. [第一式]**：**Chōng Chuí** (Straight Punch, Standing Fist, Vertical fist) 衝捶（立拳、豎拳）

**Standing fist:** The "vertical fist" is a stabbing force. The fist must be straight. The straighter the fist, the greater the effect. The force comes from the back, but the spine must be swallowed. Point to the point to lead, then clenched and slammed, this fist is often practiced to stab the force, which has the effect of extending the arm. The strength comes from the back, reaches the shoulders to the elbows, and from the elbows to the hands. This is a kind of training. Poking / Jabbing is the force to rush forward.

### 2. [第二式]：**Hāquán** (Bow fist, Gripping Hammer) 哈拳（俯拳、搋捶）

**Downwards fist:** "Ha fist", which is to squeeze strength. Its power is like a northerner squeezing his face. The force comes from the shoulder blades. The fist should be slightly forward and downward. Tighten the five fingers and implement the punch. This fist is unique to the Baji fist. The *bow fist's* strength comes from the shoulders, from the shoulders to the elbows, and from the elbows to the hands. This is a kind of strength training. Squeezing is the strength of hitting from top to bottom. This squeeze training is the same as the posture of the north face.

### 3. [第三式]：**Yǎngquán** (Upwards Fist, Thrusting Strike) 仰拳（沖拳）

**Yangquan: It** is to make an aggressive force, slamming upwards, such as a full face smashing into the sky. The force of this momentum comes from the elbow. The more the elbow is bent, the stronger it is, and this punch is good for progress. It is improper to use it backwards. The force is emitted by the elbow. The characteristic is that the more bent the elbow, the greater the force. It should be noted that try to avoid straightening the elbow to avoid damage. This is a kind of impulsive training. Momentum is hitting from bottom to top.

### 4. [第四式]：**Luóxuánquán** (Spiral Fist) 螺旋拳

**Spiral fist: It** is the force of the spiral force, the force of which originates from the feet and legs, through the process of grinding and kicking, and then from the rotation of the waist to the arm shoulders and elbows, and then reaches the finger-changing fist. This fist changes from a raised fist to a standing fist, and then into a downward fist. After the force of rolling, drilling, pressing, and frame, it can also resolve the opponent's momentum. Its root is in the feet and sent from the legs. The strength comes from the waist, through the back, shoulders, and elbows to the hands, it is drilled in a spiral shape. This is a kind of spiral strength training. Helix is ​​a force that rotates like a screw.

### 5. [第五式]：**Chēng Zhǎng** 撐掌 (Support The Palm)

**Push the palm and press the palm:** Both use the root of the palm to hit the person, the force comes from the shoulder, and the exhale is used, so the elbow and hand must be straight, the straighter the stronger. When pushing the palm for retreat, push straight with the base of the palm. When pushing the palm for progress, touch with the tip of the finger first, and then use the base of the palm for assault. The so-called support is the force of pushing outwards, and the strength is emitted from the root of the palm, and what you practice is exhalation.

### 6. [第六式]：**Héng Dǎ** 橫打 (Horizontal Strikes)

**Left and right horizontal strikes** : The strength is emitted from the waist, through the back, shoulders, and elbows to the hands, the fists and elbows are slightly bent, and the strength is concentrated on the inner side of the fists. This is a kind of horizontal strength training, which is similar to the spiral fist. There is rotation in the horizontal strike. strength.

## Details

In addition, regarding the "stretching" of "strength", Liu Yunqiao published an article on page 21 of the 21st issue of the second volume of Wutan magazine published on July 29, 1973, which is of great reference value. And transcripts are as follows, for reference, its argumentation is detailed, it is really rare.

"Punch" is quite unfamiliar to ordinary boxing practitioners, and the word "Punch" is often substituted for it. In fact, the word "揣" has no meaning in martial arts. Let's take a look:

"揣", (ㄔㄨㄞˇ), come on.

"Ciyuan": Conjecture, such as guessing.

"Kangxi": The amount is also high, and the degree is high. Measure also.

"Kick", (ㄔㄨㄞˋ), go sound. Touch the ground hard with your heels.

"Pinch", (ㄔㄨㄞ), Yinping.

"Ciyuan": Pressed into a soft like a face. Put it in your arms (hold it in your arms).

"Kangxi": Touching people with fists is called stroke, and also called hitting.

From the above three words (ㄔㄨㄞ), only "kick" and "stroke" can be used in martial arts. To hit a person with a foot is a kick, and a person with a boxing is a stroke. And "squeeze" is a kind of boxing power.

There are vertical fist, upward fist (yang fist), and downward fist (yin fist). In Bajiquan, to make a punch to make a "squeeze" force, you can only use the "bow fist" to strike it diagonally downward (just like the force of a face), and it is also called "spit". This is the characteristic of Bajiquan. Only in Bajiquan still maintain this type of boxing, and at the same time, if you hit a vertical punch, its strength is "poke"; if you hit a back punch, its strength must be "rush." In fact, all punches that are "bow", "vertical", and "upward" should have the strength of "squeeze," "poke," and "rush", which is in accordance with the principles of boxing.

Above that part of the movie for entry beginner training method, only played a single moves, with the focus on the next disc on the disc, without adding Bajiquan foot shock, the following video is Bajiquan field coach Feng Chia Association members in 2012 Nian On May 6th , at the Bajiquan Association Wu Juzhong held at Feng Chia University, the octopus fist six-form reunion exercise was performed for advancement and performance, with the addition of shaking feet and octopus The opening and closing styles are quite suitable for group performances.

## References

https://www.sohu.com/a/210216984\_662608

https://hsu363.pixnet.net/blog/post/230047895