Chinese Martial Artist Trains For Slap-Fighting Tournament Using 2,000-Year-Old Combat Style
Zhao is a ninth-generation inheritor of the Qi family branch of tongbeiquan, a traditional northern Chinese martial art known for its long-range strikes and distinctive use of power generated from the back and shoulders. The style, which mimics ape-like movements, has been recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in China.
According to the South China Morning Post, Zhao hopes to introduce tongbeiquan to a global audience by participating in the slap-fighting event. He believes the martial arts principles, when combined with modern mixed martial arts techniques, give him a strategic edge. Zhao's credentials include winning the MMA title at the Henan "King of Kung Fu" tournament and securing victory at the 2024 Zhangjiakou National Martial Arts Exchange Conference.
His training routine includes head dumbbell lifts to strengthen neck and facial muscles, alongside precision slap drills with teammates. "If I knock out my opponent with a single slap, I win. I want to spar with international competitors and showcase the unique strength of tongbeiquan," he told Haibao News.
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