Generally speaking, Nanquan is the general name of boxing that spreads all over southern China. Nanquan has a long history and its origin can be traced back to more than 400 years ago. Compared with the northern boxing school, it has a unique style. There are many kinds of Nanquan, most of which are named after regions. There are Guangdong Nanquan, Fujian Nanquan, Guangxi Nanquan, Zhejiang Nanquan, Sichuan Nanquan, Hunan Nanquan, Hubei Nanquan and Jiangxi Nanquan. After the founding of New China, Nanquan was listed as one of the main events of Wushu competition in 196O. It has played an important role in the national Wushu exhibition competitions over the years, which has made Nanquan develop widely. Nanquan is popular not only in China, but also in Southeast Asia and other countries. Nanquan is rich in content, and it often has its own system and characteristics. There are many kinds of Nanquan in Guangdong, the most famous ones are Hong, Liu, Cai, Li and Mo. Hongjia Boxing: It is a larger sect of Nanquan, which originated in Zhangzhou, southern Fujian, and later spread to Guangdong. It is characterized by steady pace, strong momentum, air thrust, vocal and expiratory assistance. Liu Jiaquan: Popular in Qinzhou, Gaozhou and other places in Guangdong. This kind of boxing is characterized by fast forward and fast backward, left defense and right attack, both offensive and defensive, and flexibility. The action is short bridge and short horse, and the footwork is more about hanging the horse and pulling the horse, with occasional jumping action. All-round walking, all-round punching, changeable action route, similar to Hong Quan. Quancai: According to legend, it was introduced to Guangdong from Fujian and was popular in Nanlang, Zhongshan County, Guangdong Province. It is characterized by informality, invisibility, sudden attack, mainly bunting, heavy elbow protection, short strength and flexibility. Li Quan: Popular in Heyuan, Laolong and other places in Zhongshan County, Guangdong Province. It is characterized by long and big bridge, fast punching and closing, many jumps, good leg skills, wide range of shoulder joint movements and flexible lower limbs. Moquan: It was popular in Haifeng County earlier. Its characteristics are sideways, inclined shoulders, hanging horses, left bridge and right horse, sinking shoulders and falling shoulders.

In addition to the above five southern boxing schools in Guangdong, other influential ones are Cai Lifo Boxing, Tiger and Crane Fists, Wing Chun Boxing, Chivalrous Boxing and Buddhist Boxing. Fujian Nanquan includes five elements boxing, He Quan, Wuzu Heyang Boxing, Baihe Boxing, Liancheng Boxing and Earthwork Dafa. Guinan Boxing includes Zhou Jia Boxing, Dragon Slayer Boxing and Small Tactical Fighting. South Boxing in Zhejiang includes Hongjia Boxing, black tiger boxing Boxing and King Kong Boxing. Hunan South Boxing includes Wu Jia Boxing and Hongjia Boxing. Hubei Nanquan includes Hong Men Boxing, Yumen Boxing and Kongmen Boxing. Here you are. There are also Wenzhou Nanquan, Taizhou Nanquan, Jiangsu Nanquan, and the 36-way Sung River Boxing and Tiger Boxing circulating in Jiangxi. Sichuan Emei Boxing, Yu Jia Boxing, Baimei Boxing and so on. After Nanquan became popular in various places, it gradually formed its own style and characteristics due to the different geographical environment and customs. For example, there are four famous Nanquan artists in Hunan: Wu, Hong and Xue Heyue. There are five Nanquan masters in Hubei: Hong, Yu, Sun, Kong and Zi. Southern Boxing in Fujian includes Wuzu Boxing, Baihe Boxing, Qinglong Boxing and Meihuazhuang. Guangxi South Boxing includes Zhou Jia Boxing, Dragon Slayer Boxing and Small Tactical Fighting. Southern Boxing in Zhejiang includes Hongquan, black tiger boxing and Jingang Boxing. Tiger Boxing in Jiangxi and Yu Boxing in Sichuan belong to the category of Nanquan. Guangdong Nanquan began to spread in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Hong, Liu, Cai, Li and Mo are five famous artists. In addition, there are thirteen famous boxing, namely: Cai Lifo Boxing, Tiger and Crane Fist, White Eyebrows Boxing, Wing Chun Boxing, Nanzhi Boxing, Confucianism Boxing, Buddhism Boxing, Diao Jiaxun, Zhu Jiaxun, Yue Jiaxun, Kunlun Boxing, Hand Boxing, Step Boxing and so on. There are many kinds of Nanquan in other places. Although there are many kinds of Nanquan, the basic style is the same, which is mainly manifested as follows: more upper limb movements, prominent strength and posture, pitching and swallowing, relying on collapse and flashing, flexible and changeable; In footwork, it is upright and rooted. Their common characteristics are: hard bridge and hard horse, slow and steady, slow and steady, strong and powerful. When you practice, you are magnificent, magnificent, and there is a tendency that "the wind and cloud of drinking will change color and the fist will collapse". Although Nanquan and Changquan have different styles, they are both vigorous, fast, powerful, generous and rhythmic, but their common function is to strengthen the body, strengthen the bones and muscles, get rid of diseases and prolong life, and resist violence.

Therefore, regular exercise of Nanquan is conducive to improving physical fitness and enhancing self-defense ability. Nanquan has already spread overseas and is deeply loved by compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao, overseas Chinese and foreigners. Nanquan is very popular in Hong Kong, Macao and Nanyang. There are more than 500 martial arts schools in Hong Kong. The Cai Lifo General Association, established in Hong Kong, has branches all over Southeast Asia. Wing Chun Boxing is popular all over the world because of Bruce Lee's influence.