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Cha Quan 查拳 Chá quán
ChinaEast AsiaStrikingNorthern Chinese
A prominent Long Fist style preserved among Chinese Muslims (Hui). Ten core routines; graceful, extended and athletic.
Key characteristics
- Ten roads of Cha Quan
- Associated with Hui communities
Forms & curriculum
- Cha Quan 1–10
- Shi Lu Tan Tui
What training looks like
Classes typically combine stances and footwork (basics), conditioning, solo forms (taolu, kata or hyung) and partner drills. Sparring is introduced gradually, usually with protective gear.
Questions to ask a school
- How is sparring introduced and supervised?
- What do a beginner's first three months look like?
- Is there a family, health or seniors class?
- How are injuries prevented?
Quick facts
| Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | Ming dynasty, Hui Muslim tradition (Shandong) |
| Family | Northern Chinese |
| Type | Striking |
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