Shifu Han Ji-Xiang 韓基祥
Hanmen Northern Shaolin Chángquán System
Han Jixiang, the direct grandson of modern Chángquán grandmaster Han Qingtang, inherited his family’s martial arts tradition from a young age. He also studied under more than ten renowned masters from different styles, deeply understanding martial arts. He graduated with top honors from Taiwan's only martial arts department. Currently, he is the head of Hanmen Martial Arts Academy and is recognized by the martial arts community as the current head of the direct lineage of Hanmen Changquan.
Shifu Han joined TsángWǔGé in July 2024 and was invited to lead the Northern Long Fist Academe — “Chángquán Shú.” He currently oversees two active classes (soon to be three), sharing his deeply rooted knowledge and lineage of Chángquán with a growing community of students.
Changquan is an ancient style of traditional Chinese martial arts style that’s popular in the Northern part of China. It is the source of all Chinese martial arts styles, the oldest form of transforming weapons into bare-handed techniques.
"Long Fist is like water, capable of transforming all things and embracing countless rivers. It transforms the techniques of weapons into empty-hand forms, serving as the very source of combat methods. Its strikes extend far and wide, promoting the smooth flow of qi and blood. Through training, one can illuminate the true self, observing both within and out, thereby achieving: strengthen the heart through martial arts, cultivating virtue through martial arts, and attaining the Tao through martial arts."
This is the “Tao of Chángquán” comprehended by Shifu Han JiXiang!