Liu Da Kai are a set of methods for training explosive power in Bajiquan.

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Name

Liu Da Kai means ”six big openings” or six main methods to enter into close combat by opening the doors of an opponent. Doors (or gates) represent the opponents defence, created by their hands, which practitioners of Bajiquan aim to open or crash through (hence 開門 "KaiMen" - meaning "open-gate" or "gate opening" - in 開門八極拳 KaiMen Bajiquan).[1]

According to the Wu Family, these "openings" refer more specifically to six types of "fundamental forces" and not techniques.[2]

History

Huo Family Bajiquan features a modified version of the Liu Da Kai known as Ba Da Kai (八大開), created when Huo DianGe added two additional techniques: Chao Yang Shou (朝阳手 Sun Facing Hands) and Ba Wang Zhe Jiang (霸王折缰 King takes weight) to the set.

The Form

The six movements of the Liu Da Kai are:[1][2]

Name English Description Ding 顶 Thrusting/Goring Going forward like a bull. Defending and advancing at the same time. Going through the door with a pushing or charging action. Bao 抱 Gathering/Embracing Opening the door with a sideways movement as if hugging the opponent. Dan 单 Bouncing/Whipping Like carrying two buckets of water on a stick supported on your shoulders. The strong downwards wave motion that comes from the weight of the water and the elasticity of the stick. Opening the door with a downwards movement. Ti 提 Raising/Lifting Opening the door with an upward movement. Kua 垮 Hip Rotation/Cutting Like two movements moving in opposite directions, cutting everything in their path. Chan 缠 Twining/Twisting Opening the door with a twisting motion, entangling the opponent with rotation.

Examples

Style 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th An Family Video Video Video Video Video Video Baji Association Ding 顶 Bao 抱 Dan 单 Ti 提 Kua 垮 Chan 缠 Huo Family Video Video Video Video Video Video PianMen Kao 靠 Beng 崩 Tung 捅 Tah 塌 Lan 攔 Pu 撲 Tian Jin Video Video Video Video Video Video Wu Family 胯打 KuaDa Wu Tan Kao 靠 Beng 崩 Tung 捅 Tah 塌 Lan 攔 Pu 撲

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