bajiquan (Chinese martial art)
A Chinese martial art known for its explosive, short-range power and elbow strikes. Often studied alongside other internal arts.
He has been learning bajiquan for over ten years.
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.