Shaolin Kung Fu: Shaolin Zui Quan, Shaolin Drunkard Boxing, VCD
Demonstrated by Xing Junjian
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Published by People's Physical Education Publishing House
ISBN 7887210151

In Zui Quan or the drunkard boxing, boxers falter, waddle, fall and sway just like drunkards. Zui Quan can be used for both fighting and maintaining health. However, the drunkard boxers go out of their way to stress the combative side of their style. They blend a series of movements, actions and skills of the martial arts and try to confuse their opponents with special skills which often lead them to surprise triumphs. Execution of the drunkard boxing demands extreme flexibility of the joints as well as suppleness, power and coordination all of which can be developed in the course of practice. The main feature of the drunkard boxing is to hide combative hits in drunkard-like, unsteady movements and actions so as to confuse the opponent. The secret of this style of boxing is maintaining a clear mind while giving a drunken appearance.

Drunken fist is perhaps the hardest of the Wushu styles because it needs extremely powerful joints and fingers, but is very effective combat-wise. It is learned usually as one of the last styles a student will study, as it is very difficult and requires the understanding of Wushu theory and philosophy.