1. skill developed through time and effort; 2. (common usage:) Chinese martial arts in general. Quan, or Ch'uan (chwan).

1. The leg; 2. a form, or set pattern of techniques and stances, that emphasize using the legs, particularly for kicking, such as Tan Tui (Springing Legs); 3. a system or style of combat, especially o [..]

(usage: internal style). Emphasizing the use of qi, breathing, body positioning and sensitivity rather than muscle power or muscle-generated speed. Taiji Quan is considered to be an internal art. Hard [..]

(usage: soft style). Emphasizing the use of deflection or evasion for defense and avoiding the use of force against an adversary's opposing force. Taiji Quan, or T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Tie Je [..]

1. (lit.:) Air, breath; 2. According to traditional Chinese metaphysics, particularly Taoism, a ubiquitous, naturally-occurring energy or force that circulates through the body that, when combined wit [..]