Liuhebafa

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Note: The art is commonly abbreviated as LHBF, and often referred to by its Cantonese name: Lok Hap Baat Faat

Liuhebafa quan
Chen Tuan, the Taoist sage credited with inventing liuhebafa quan
Also known asShuiquan, xinyi liuhebafa
FocusStriking, weapons training, qigong
Country of originChina
CreatorChen Tuan
Famous practitionersWang AnNi
Da Yuan
Li Chan
Chen Guangdi
Chen Helu
Yan Guoxing
Zhou Shusheng 周树生
Wu Yihui
ParenthoodWudang quan
Olympic sportNo

Liuhebafa quan (Chinese: 六合八法拳; pinyin: liùhébāfǎ quán; lit. 'Six-Harmonies Eight-Methods Boxing') is an internal Chinese martial art. It has been called "xinyi liuhebafa" (心意六合八法拳) and is also referred to as "water boxing" (水拳; shuǐquán) due to its principles.

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History

The Song dynasty Taoist sage Chen Tuan is often credited with its origin and development.[1] He was associated with the Taoist Monastery on Mount Hua in Shaanxi Province.[2]

The liuhebafa form zhu ji (築基; zhú jī) was taught in the late 1930s in Shanghai and Nanjing by Wu Yihui (1887–1958).[3] It is said he had learned the art from three teachers: Yan Guoxing, Chen Guangdi (who learned the art from a monk, Da Yuan and a Taoist, Li Chan), and Chen Helu.[4]

Many of Wu Yihui's students had martial arts backgrounds and modified the form to merge it with their own knowledge. This is one of several explanations for its similarities with other martial arts such as xingyiquan, baguazhang, tai chi and yiquan.

Six Harmonies and Eight Methods

The Six Harmonies (六合) and the Eight Methods (八法) are the guiding principles of liuhebafa that give it its name.

Six Harmonies

  1. Body and Mind Combine (體合於心; tǐ hé yū xīn)
  2. Mind and Intent Combine (心合於意; xīn hé yū yì)
  3. Intent and Qi Combine (意合於氣; yì hé yū qì)
  4. Qi and Spirit Combine (氣合於神; qì hé yū shén)
  5. Spirit and Movement Combine (神合於動; shén hé yū dòng)
  6. Movement and Emptiness Combine (動合於空; dòng hé yū kōng)

Eight Methods

  1. Qi (氣; qì)
  2. Bone (骨; gǔ)
  3. Shape (形; xíng)
  4. Follow (隨; suí)
  5. Rise (提; tí)
  6. Return (還; huán)
  7. Retain (勒; lè)
  8. Conceal (伏; fú)

There are other translations and links possible

Forms

The system of liuhebafa, called huayue xiyimen, as taught by Wu Yihui contains several forms, including bare hand and weapons forms as well as qigong methods.[5]

Hand forms

  • 三盤十二勢 Sān Pán Shí Èr Shì – 3 Divisions, 12 Spirits (1. Dragon, 2. Phoenix, 3. Tiger, 4. Crane, 5. Leopard, 6. Ape, 7. Bear, 8. Goose, 9. Snake, 10. Hawk, 11. Roc, 12. Kylin)
  • 築基 Zhú Jī – Discovering the Foundations
  • 呂紅八勢 Lǚ Hóng Bā Shì – 8 Essences of Lu Hong's Fist
  • 龍虎戰 Lóng Hǔ Zhàn – Dragon and Tiger Fighting
  • 螫龍遊 Zhē Lóng Yóu – Coiled Dragon Swimming
  • 螫龍拳 Zhē Lóng Quán – Coiled Dragon Fist

Weapon forms

  • 心意棍 Xīn Yì Gùn – Heart of Intent Staff
  • 露花刀 Lù Huā Dāo – Dew Mist Broadsword
  • 玉川劍 Yù Chuān Jiàn – Jade River Straight Sword

Internal exercises

  • 韋佗功 Wéi Tuó Gōng – Standing meditation
  • 太陽功 Tài Yáng Gōng – Solar Meditation
  • 一杰混元功 Yī Jié Hún Yuán Gōng – Primary Definitive Force
  • 先天座 Xiān Tiān Zuò – Pre-Heaven Meditation
  • 三盤推手 Sān Pán Tuī Shǒu – 3 Divisions Push Hands

See also

References

  1. ^ Glenn D. Newth (2006). Hwa Yu Tai Chi Ch'uan: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Five-Word Song. Blue Snake Books. ISBN 1-5839-4161-4.
  2. ^ Hua Ching Ni (1992). Life and Teaching of Two Immortals: Chen Tuan. Shrine of the Eternal Breath of Tao, College of Tao & Traditional Chinese Healing. ISBN 0-9370-6448-3.
  3. ^ "History: Origins, Nanjing, and Others". WaterSpirit-6x8. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  4. ^ Jess O'Brien (2007). Nei Jia Quan: Internal Martial Arts. Blue Snake Books. ISBN 978-1-5839-4199-7.
  5. ^ "Curriculum". International Liuhebafa Internal Arts Association. Retrieved 2016-09-24.