Description: Fanzi Quan, or tumbling boxing, is also known as Bashanfan (Eight Flash Boxing), because of its eight major flashng movements which are executed with speed and precision. Earlier mentions of Fanzi Quan actually appeared in the text A New Essay on Wushu Arts written by the famous anti-Japanese general Qi Jiguang of the Ming dynasty. In volume XIV on Quan Jing (Boxing Text), it is clear from his account that Bashanfan was already a comparatively complete style of boxing during that time.

During the Qing dynasty, Fanzi Quan was quite popular in the north, especially in Raoyang, Lixian, and the Gaoyang portions of the Hebei province.

Fanzi Quan spread widely after it was introduced into Hebei and as a result developed into many branch styles. Eagle Claw tumbling, for example, was evolved from a combination of eagle claw moving boxing, eagle claw running boxing, and Fanzi Quan. Another such combination style is Digong Quan (ground stroke tumbling boxing).

Fanzi Quan stresses the combination of external and internal strengths and energies. Tumbling boxers also take root in their legs while emphasizing hand techniques and movements.