>> Liu He Ba Fa Water Boxing is one of the highest forms of internal martial arts, originally passed down from generation to generation only to a handful of gifted and chosen students with exemplary courage and moral character. Its formal title, Liu He Ba Fa, literally means Six Harmonies and Eight Principles. It is often compared to the three major internal styles for possessing Tai Chi’s neutralizing skills, Bagua’s elusive footwork, and Xingyi’s power, but in truth, it is a style on to its own. Its movements resemble floating clouds and flowing water, sometimes calm, sometimes surging. As an internal art, not only serves as a system of self defense; it also benefits health, strengthens the body, dispels sickness and increases longevity.
PART TWO
The second section reiterates themes and tactics from the first section, expanding on the concepts and increasing the level of endurance. In traditional practice, the first and second section are connected for one long form.