JIA ZI is the routine for basic Kung fu training in Meihua quan and consists of stake stances and moving steps. The stake stances should be stationary, each stance should be held motionless for 3-5 breaths, thereby developing strength and Qi in the whole body. The stake stances (zhuang bu) are left- right symmetrical postures and are called Da Shi (big stance) ,Shun Shi (fluent stance), Ao Shi (twisted stance), Xiao Shi (small stance) and Bai Shi (failing stance). These five stances are based on the theory of generation and restriction of the five elements Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth respectively along with Yin-Yang theory. The stake stances should remain as motionless as a mountain alternating Yin and Yang, while the moving steps should flow like the waves of a river in an endless stream. The moving steps (xing bu) are dynamic and should be swift, accurate, light and continuous. The main training method consists of Bai fa (swinging method), Che fa (retreating method ) and Zha fa (stabbing method). In short these three kinds of moving steps are very useful footwork drills to develop the ability to leap, advance and retreat in all directions, to twist one’s stance and upper body , to turn to the left or right, and etc. In practical use, the three methods enable the practitioner to move like the wind, stand like a nail, rapidly change from a high position to a low attacking position and retreat quickly after attacking. Si men (four doors) is a basic pattern of the Jia zi and contains eight directions according to the four cardinal points and the intermediate directions. The five stances are performed in each of the directions (called also ” corners”).The pattern looks like a plum flower in full blossom. The static and the dynamic elements of Jia zi have a corresponding simultaneous effect on the internal organs , the external body and the flow of the Qi.

BA FANG is footwork unique to Meihua quan . There are three types of ba fang- small, middle and big .This kind of footwork can enable the practitioner to move in every direction, advance or retreat , attack or defend.

CHENG QUAN (duel – training boxing ) is a set of movements for duel training. These movements are assigned to the eight directions of the four doors ( Si men ) and connected by moving steps and Ba fang steps. In Cheng quan boxing ,there are combat training routines similar to real fighting, including techniques such as grabbling, punching, tumbling, sinking, rolling and wrestling. Through Cheng quan training , the practitioner can learn to feel the strength of the opponent transform the strength of the opponent and estimate the depth of the strength of the opponent. In this way ,practitioner can gain a high sense of intuition.

YING QUAN (winning boxing) is an actual spar. At this level, the two practitioners do not follow set handwork or footwork but use rapid movements ,interlocking footwork and skillful handwork. In combat, defending is attacking, attacking is defending and victory to failure is a matter of seconds.

WEAPONS: Meihua quan includes not only the 18 kinds of traditional weapons and their complete routines ,but also the practice of rare weapons.Weapons can be performed in duel by two practitioners according to the “Four door “(Si men) and the eight directions. Their movements are unusual and are uniquely tied together with close knit footwork.

QIGONG: Besides the practice of martial arts and weapons which train both the internal organs and the external form simultaneously , Meihua quan also includes special Qigong training methods known as Neidan (internal elixir) and Waidan (external elixir).When the external form is formed and the internal Qi and spirit are well coordinated, Neidan is formed. Meihua quan Qigong contains methods about nourishing and feeding on Qi, such as ”Small Circuit qigong”, ”Eight section brocades“, “Twelve section brocade“, ”Changing tendon Method“. It also contains many methods on how to concentrate the attention ,conduct “Qi“, regulate breathing and clearing the mind of random thoughts. All are excellent methods to train the calmness, Qi and the spirit.

STAKE KUNG FU (Zhuang gong): In ancient times, Meihua quan was practiced on the top of stakes that were driven into the ground. The stakes are divided into three levels corresponding to the practitioner’s level: low, middle, high. The benefits of practicing over the stakes are numberless: balance of the body,deep sinking into the stances , increasing the strength and Qi of the whole body, natural treating of pressure points on the feet, detox and etc.

In the practice of Meihua quan, when you reach the state of “Wholism”, you have achieved success . Here is the Formula:

” …Wholism is the successful state of practice…
…it will help you built a real form…
…the real form contains real quintessence and spirit…
…and real quintessence conceals smoothly flowing Qi…
…to make each movement coordinated with the real form…
…you must make the real form free with each movement…
…when they are well coordinated…
…each part of your body will become completely flexible…”
“The real art is invisible “.

If one arrives at the state of ” Wholism ” it means one has captured the “real art“. This is the most advance stage. Today we want to reveal the mysteries of Meihua quan to the world, which could only develop and progress from it. From ancient times till now all practitioners of Meihua quan are part of One Family with high respect between each other, deep traditions and endless inspiration.