Dog Kung Fu
狗拳| Also known as | Chinese Dog Boxing, Gǒuquán, Dìshùquán, Dishu Quanfa, Ground skill canine methods, Dishang Feilong, Flying Dragon Over Ground |
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| Focus | Striking, Grappling |
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| Country of origin | China |
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| Creator | Unknown |
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| Famous practitioners | Hui Kai (founder of Ditangquan) |
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| Parenthood | Iron Shirt, Iron Palm |
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| Descendant arts | Ditangquan |
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| Olympic sport | No |
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Dog Kung Fu, i.e. Gǒuquán (狗拳), i.e. Dìshùquán (地术拳), is a martial arts style native to Fujian province China. While sharing many similar features to styles like Wuzuquan, Huzunquan, and many others from the same region, this southern style of Chinese boxing has the unique feature of specializing in takedowns, Chin Na, and ground fighting while often taking advantage of utilizing techniques from an inferior position. This martial art also teaches Iron Shirt and Iron Palm fighting methods as well as specialized leaping techniques. Its creation is traditionally credited to a Buddhist nun who developed the style to defend herself from bandits on her travels.
