<p>通臂猿拳</p>
<p>Apparently it is a variant of saying 通臂拳, a kind of martial arts popular in the vicinity of Hebei. 通臂 (<em>lit.</em> through arm) refers to the fact that the <em>qi</em> or strength from the back of the practitioner can be delivered across the limbs.</p>
<p>This technique is also an imitation of the ape (猿), hence the name. The literature says the first traceable practitioner in history was Qi Xin 祁信 who lived in Hebei during the Qing Dynasty.</p>
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<p>I think the first one is 通? But I’m not sure about the rest. I’m not good with cursive hanzi.
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Can someone help me recognize these characters? (Characters identified: 通臂猿拳)
# Can someone help me recognize these characters? (Characters identified: 通臂猿拳)

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-02-19)

I think the first one is 通? But I’m not sure about the rest. I’m not good with cursive hanzi.
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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2021-02-20. Score: 1

通臂猿拳

Apparently it is a variant of saying 通臂拳, a kind of martial arts popular in the vicinity of Hebei. 通臂 (*lit.* through arm) refers to the fact that the *qi* or strength from the back of the practitioner can be delivered across the limbs.

This technique is also an imitation of the ape (猿), hence the name. The literature says the first traceable practitioner in history was Qi Xin 祁信 who lived in Hebei during the Qing Dynasty.

[Reference](https://www.hk01.com/%E6%AD%A6%E5%82%99%E5%BF%97/95592/%E9%80%9A%E8%87%82%E6%8B%B3-%E6%A8%A1%E4%BB%BF%E7%8C%BF%E7%8C%B4%E7%9A%84%E6%8B%B3%E6%B3%95)


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