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Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain martial arts

Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain martial arts

Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain features several distinctive martial arts techniques that play crucial roles in the story’s development and character relationships.

Hu Clan

  • Hu Clan Bladeworks (胡家刀法 – Hú Jiā Dāofǎ)
    A powerful saber technique developed by the Hu family, passed down from Hu Yidao to his son Hu Fei. Characterized by direct and powerful strikes, reflecting the straightforward nature of the Hu family.

Miao Clan

  • Miao Clan Swordplay (苗家剑法 – Miáo Jiā Jiànfǎ)
    The signature sword technique of the Miao family, used by Miao Renfeng. Emphasizes precision and elegance, contrasting with the more direct Hu Clan Bladeworks.

Tianlong School

  • Tianlong School Techniques (天龙门武功 – Tiānlóng Mén Wǔgōng)
    Various techniques used by members of the Tianlong School, including both Northern and Southern branches.

Shaolin Order

  • Dharma Swordplay (达摩剑法 – Dámó Jiànfǎ)
    A Shaolin sword style focusing on either pure attack or pure defense. Emphasizes the Buddhist principle of single-minded focus.

Other Martial Arts

  • Wall-climbing Gecko Technique (壁虎游墙功 – Bìhǔ Yóuqiáng Gōng)
    A qinggong skill used for scaling walls and cliffs. Particularly important in the novel’s climactic scene on the crumbling cliff.

  • Spring Silkworm Palm (春蚕掌法 – Chūncán Zhǎngfǎ)
    A defensive technique with extremely short-range attacks. Known for subtle and precise movements, like a silkworm spinning silk.

  • Eight Trigram Palm (八卦掌 – Bāguà Zhǎng)
    A sophisticated martial art using the eight trigrams, mentioned in the context of various martial artists in the story.

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