Baji Sanshou

Baji Sanshou (Free Sparring) emphasizes short intercept, short catch, fiercely open & strike, close, poke, squeeze, ;ean, crack, shake, assault. Being outbreak when the player moves forward & stable when backward, keeping the body straight, feet standing firm, eyes watching different direction. Never hit a fixed position. Movements are short, powerful, thrilling, & simple. Attacks start abruptly & withdraw suddenly. About Performer: Master Lianzhi Wu, 7th generation inheritor & School Master of School of Kaimeng Baji Chuan, was born in Mengcun Village, Hebei Province, in 1947. He is now Vice Chairman of Heibei Wushu Association & Canzhou Wushu Association. He started learning Baji from his father at a very early age and began to have his own student at age 18. Some of his students have won champions at many national wushu competitions. He wrote several books like “Wu-style Kaimeng Baji Chuan“ and “Compulsory Events of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts: Baji“.