noun
bajiquan (Chinese martial art)
A Chinese martial art known for its explosive, short-range power and elbow strikes. Often studied alongside other internal arts.
彼は八極拳を十年以上習っている。
He has been learning bajiquan for over ten years.
八極拳の特徴は、近距離での強力な肘打ちだ。
A characteristic of bajiquan is its powerful elbow strikes at close range.
From Chinese 八極拳 (bājíquán), literally 'eight extremes fist'. The name refers to the eight directions (the extremes of the universe), reflecting the art's expansive reach and power.