Frequent ask Questions
What is Wuzuquan?
Wuzuquan originated in the
What is the principle of Wuzuquan?
Its main principle is the development of explosive-penetrating strikes for combat self defense and breathing control for health purposes. It is internal and external, internal is the enrergy control and enhancing oxygen and blood flow. External is the physical fitness in terms of body weight to body size. Wuzuquan forms are consider combat maditation.
Is Wuzuquan affiliated with any international organization?
Wuzuquan has an organization of its own which is the International South Shaolin Wuzuquan Federation headquartered at
What are the benefits of training in Wuzuquan?
Health and self defense are the primary benefits. The deep breathing exercises are mainly to help stimulate and exercise the internal organs that include the heart, lungs, kidneys, muscle fiber, tendons, ligaments, and to improve oxygen and blood circulation. The techniques that are involved in training help develop a sense of awareness and combat self defense.
Does Wuzuquan have belts?
Yes, the belts are primarily symbol of the school code of arms, for our school which is Kong Han Wuzuquan the color Red and yellow, which is in the form of a sash, is our code of arms.
Is there any special requirement to train in Wuzuquan?
None, any able body people regardless of sex, athleticism or muscular build can train in Wuzuquan.
What are the forms for?
The forms are design to help develop internal and mental concentration, cardio respiratory endurance, internal energy control, muscular strength, mobility, skeletal and muscular posture, flexibility and self defense techniques.
I just want to learn sparring can I do that?
No, forms are an integral part of Wuzuquan; it is the foundation, the building block the identifying element, the heritage that separates Wuzuquan from other form or system of martial art.
Is Wuzuquan part of jeet kune do or any other martial art style?
No, Wuzuquan was develop 100 years earlier than jeet kune do it is totally a martial art system of its own that went through actual combat, sparring and health development experiences through the course of time. It is a proven system that works even with the absence of modern health and exercise equipments.
What is the recommended training routine?
It all depends on the student’s goal and physical well being. However, training will always start with health development before it is expanded to other fields such as self defense and combat sparring. We must remember that before a person can properly and successfully execute or apply self defense techniques or compete in sparring they have to be healthy first.
Is Wuzuquan same with kickboxing or other striking martial arts?
Yes and no, every striking martial arts shared the same basic principle and that is the development of strikes such as punching, blocking (defense), kicking and some form of grappling. Wuzuquan shared that same principle but at the same time is distinct in its own way. It emphasizes on health and the development of explosive-penetrating strikes. It gives importance to its heritage, ancestors and tradition.
How about knees and elbows are they use in Wuzuquan?
Yes, elbow and knees have always been part of Wuzuquan combat arsenal, in many of its forms elbows and knees are widely emphasized.
Do Wuzuquan have sparring, what type of sparring is it?
Yes again, sparring have always been part of Wuzuquan, in fact it has been part of all traditional Chinese martial arts since its development hundred of years ago. Wuzuquan sparring are called lei tai (rampart platform) it is stage on a raise platform with no ropes. Rules of the fight are: use of punches, kicking, elbows, knees and takedowns. Two points are awarded for getting thrown out or falling off the stage. At present, the Chinese government have systemized sparring and integrated them in one national umbrella called san shou.
Are there weapons training and is it still relevant?
Yes, weapons training are part of Wuzuquan curriculum and it is still relevant to today’s’ self defense and health development. In health the weapons act as an instrument or tool to guide our movements for proper posture, develop muscular & skeletal flexibility, and assist in exercising our joints to extend to its full rotation. In self defense, the use of either short or long weapons help develop muscle and eye coordination and mental awareness with the development of proper technique to strike or defend against an attacker.