Lian Bu Quan vs. Zhong Yi Quan

[taichi4eva]

Both of these are beginner sets, modern, and practical. However, I was wondering which one would be more effective in concentrating in and deeper in content. Personally, I like the feel of Zhong Yi Quan, but I can't put my finger on it. I think it's the power aspect because it's derived from Bajiquan.

Even though Zhong Yi Quan is shorter, I think that the simple techniques make it more effective and therefore more practical. In a way, it can be an alternative to Lian Bu Quan because they have the same feel, and to practice both would be repetitive.

Just my two cents...

[Sal Canzonieri]

Lian Bu is deeper than the way most people do it.

It is a dragon style set, if it is done that way, it is very internal.

[Brad]

What is Zhong Yi Quan?

[SaekSan]

"Zhong Yi Quan" (Pinyin) is a also known as "Chung I Chuan" (Wade-Giles).

It's a handset created in the 80's by a Bajiquan (Pa Chi Chuan) Master (forget his name now...). It was commisioned by the International Chinese Kuoshu Federation (ICKF).

Hope that helps.

:)

[Brad]

Haha, I was just practicing that form right before I asked the question, lol :D :p

[GeneChing]

Here's Chung-I Chuan (http://www.martialartsmart.net/tc-ks001c.html). :cool:

[ngokfei]

just read on the "Empty Flower Forum" that the Lin Bu Quan was originally a "Southern Style" form that was incoporated into the Kuoshu because of its strong foundational skills.