Chāquán

Chaquan () is a Chinese martial art that features graceful movements and some acrobatic aerial maneuvers and includes a large range of weapons. Chaquan falls under the classification Changquan, a type of Northern Chinese martial arts known for their extended, long movements.

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Martial art.imagesize: 200px
Martial art.name: Chaquan
Martial art.aka: Chuan Na Cha Quan, Chuan Na Quan, Cha Fist
Martial art.focus: Striking, weapons training
Martial art.country: China
Martial art.creator: Sha Da Chuan (attributed as founder)Xiu Yiqian (developed the art)
Martial art.parenthood: Tai chi Yuan Gong
Martial art.famous_pract: Wang ZipingZhang WenguangMa JinbiaoLiu Hongchi
Martial art.olympic: Wushu (sport)

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The style is associated with the Hui people and related to the Turkic people from Central Asia. In the legend, a Turkic warrior named "Zha Mi-Er" (maybe Sameer [name of Arabic origin] or Dämir [meaning "iron" in Turkic]); ) from current Xinjiang or Central Asia passed down this martial art to the Chinese locals in the current Xandong province during the late Ming dynasty. One famous master of Chaquan was Wang Ziping, who was known for his great strength. Other modern day masters include Zhang Wenguang, Ma Jinbiao, and Liu Hongchi.