Martial Arts Systems
Internal vs external, palm techniques, and acupoint striking explained
Acupoint Striking (点穴): The Art of Pressure Point Combat
Paralyze with a touch, seal someone's qi flow, or kill with a single finger — the most feared technique in wuxia fiction.
External vs. Internal Martial Arts: Hard Power vs. Soft Power
Shaolin's iron fists vs. Wudang's flowing palms — understanding the fundamental division in Chinese martial arts.
The Greatest Palm Techniques in Wuxia Fiction: A Ranking
Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, Six Meridians Divine Sword, and Toad Stance — ranking the most powerful open-hand techniques.
Martial Arts Systems in Wuxia: Internal vs External, Orthodox vs Unorthodox
Wuxia martial arts are not random superpowers. They follow a system — internal vs external power, orthodox vs unorthodox methods, and a hierarchy of techniques that determines who wins and who dies.
Wudang vs Shaolin: Two Philosophies of Combat
One mountain worships stillness, the other worships motion. The rivalry between Wudang and Shaolin shaped Chinese martial arts — and most of it is fiction.