Mi Zong Quan- Lost Track Fist
By Hibik
Also known as Yan Qing Quan, the origin of Mi Zong Quan (Mai Zung Kyun in Cantonese) is kind of a mystery. Some contribute the creation of Mi Zong Quan to a man named Sung Tung, during the Qing Dynasty. Sung Tung was a revolutionary who had learned Kung Fu from Master Cheng of Shantung Province for a few years, before following a monk to Shaolin where he learned the Mi Zong Lohan Style of Kung Fu. He thereafter traveled China, perfecting his art of Mi Zong Quan.
Others say the art of Lost Track goes back to the Song Dynasty, to a man named Yun Qing. Yun Qing had learned Mi Zong Lohan Style from Lu Junyi, who himself had learned it from Shaolin. Yun Qing was part of a group known as the Water Margin, a Robin Hood like group of 108 Martial Artists, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. His art was known as Lost Track Fist after officials were unable to distinguish his style. Students often call the art Yun Qing Quan to pay respect to Yun Qing.
Lack of an accurate history or not, Mi Zong Quan remains one of the more popular styles of Kung Fu in Northern China, although being practically unheard of outside of China. This style, like its name, focuses on odd, unpredictable, inconsistent and almost illogical movement. Like in Zui Quan (Drunken Boxing), these movements serve to confuse and distract an opponent. There is also a fair amount of acrobatics to go along with the 'lost' footwork, involving leaps, jump kicks, rolls, and the like.
In combat, a master of Mi Zong Quan will use his confusing footwork and body movement to disorient an opponent. The Master will focus mainly on avoidance techniques for defense, while striking out with a palm or a punch, drawing power from Mi Zong Quan's considerable use of Internal Energy, when the confused opponent least expects it. Upper body attacks include toss, slap, roll, and capture, while lower body movements include leap, cut, hang, and tangle. Also, like Ba Gua Zhang, the style favors short, circular movements.
Training for Mi Zong Quan is almost exclusively available in Northern China. There are also roughly 8 sub styles of Mi Zong Quan.
Entrance Requirements: None.
Skill Cost: 14 Years (8 Years as a Secondary)
Costume: Standard Kung Fu outfit.
Stance: Bow Stance with the right arm raised up, hand closed into an inward fist, and the left arm almost straight down in a fist turned into the body.
Character Bonuses
Add 10 to Chi
Add 2 to M.E.
Add 2 to P.P.
Combat Skills
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Breakfall, and Maintain Balance.
Attack Moves: Leap, and Backflip.
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, and Auto Parry.
Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge, Roll, and Swaying Waist (Special! Similar to Zui Quan, this is a special form of weaving and ducking that is considered a Dodge, it cannot be combined with any other defensive move.),
Hand Attacks: Punch, Knife Hand, Palm Strike, and Backhand.
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick, Snap Kick, Crescent Kick, Tripping/Leg Hook, and Backward Sweep.
Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick.
Special Attacks: Deathblow, Forearm, Body Flip/Throw,
Holds/Locks: Elbow Lock.
Weapon Katas (Select Two): W.P. Gun (Staff), W.P. Qian (Spear). WP Jian (Straight Sword), WP Dao (Broadsword), WP Shan (Fan), and WP San Jie Gun (3 Sectional Staff). Add a new weapon Kata as per O.C.C. advancement bonus, or, if none, add one at Levels 4, 8, and 12.
Modifiers to Attack: Pull Punch, KO/Stun, Critical Strike, and Critical Strike from Rear.
Skills Included in Training
Martial Arts Powers: Select a total of two (2) powers from among Chi Mastery Specialty Katas (Including Chi Katas), or Martial Art Techniques. If desired, any number of powers can be traded, one-for-one, for any Basic Skill Programs.
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin or another Northern dialect)
Physical: None
Philosophical Training: Buddhism or Taoism (varies upon sub-styles, choose one.
If this is your primary martial art form, then the following other forms can be learned in shorter time: Drunken Style Kung Fu (7 Years), Baguazhang (6 Years), Zui Quan (7 Years), and Monkey Style Kung Fu (6 Years).
Level Advancement Bonuses
1st: +1 to Parry and Strike, +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
2nd: +2 to Dodge, +1 to Strike.
3rd: +2 to Roll and Backflip, +2 to Swaying Waist.
4th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Dodge.
5th: Select an Ability from Chi Mastery, or Specialty Katas (including Chi Katas).
6th: Double Existing Chi.
7th: +1 to Flip and Backflip, +1 to Swaying Waist.
8th: Critical Strike on Natural 19-20.
9th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
10th: +1 Attack.
11th: Select an Ability from Chi Mastery (Including Advanced) or Martial Art Techniques.
12th: Select a Zenjorike.
13th: +1 to Roll and Backflip, +1 to Dodge.
14th: Double Existing Chi.
15th: +1 Attack, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
Why Study Mi Zong Quan?
A beautiful, sophisticated, and deceptively effective style. Mi Zong Quan effectively combines confusing footwork, smooth and fluid avoidance techniques, and swift attacks coupled with internal energy (Chi) to form a solid, effective style. An art favored more by those who prefer speed and grace over power.