Gong Li Quan is a famous martial art that orginated and has been practiced in Cangzhou in Hebei Province, the area with long martial arts tradition. The style emphasizes both internal and external development - hence its name : Gong - which here means Internal Power, and Li - Physical Strength. The practice of the style focuses on developing specific power which is a combination of both internal and external strength. Gong Li Boxing does not contain any flowery movements, all its techniques are practical and and have either defensive or attacking applications. They combine hardness and softness with natural movements of the body and light footwork. The methods of the system are not only combat-oriented, but also include health preserving component (Li Fuchen, one of Gong Li Boxing masters died at the age of 109). In practice the breath should be coordinated with movements and "urge" the power so that it could reach hands and feet and allow for swift responses - defense or attack - to opponent's action.
Gong Li Jiazi (Power Strength Boxing Postures Routine)
The basic and core routine of the system, practiced in a slow, even manner, with focus on correct postures, coordination of breath and movement, developing firm and strong stances and Ch'i.
