Qing Dynasty Qinggong

[brciktw]

Qinggong[1] is a form of Chinese martial arts.

Its use has been exaggerated in wuxia fiction, where martial artists have the ability to move swiftly and lightly at superhuman speed, perform gravity-defying moves such as gliding on water surfaces, scaling high walls, and mounting trees.[citation needed]

In some wuxia and martial arts films containing elements of wire fu, qinggong stunts are simulated by the actor or stuntman suspending himself from wires.[citation needed]

In traditional Baguazhang training, qinggong is involved. The practitioner runs up a plank supported against a wall. The gradient of the plank is increased gradually over time as his training progresses.[2]

Edited April 16, 2013 by brciktw

[Str0ngbad]

This is really lovely all around.

[Hey Joe]

Very nice, where do those parts come from?

Joe