Tong Bei Quan | Through Back Fist Form

 Tong Bei Quan – The Art of Penetrating Power

Unleash Explosive Energy from Root to Fist

Tong Bei Quan (通背拳), meaning “Through the Back Fist,” is an old style Chinese martial art known for its long-range strikes, whipping power, and devastating explosiveness. Rooted in Taoist philosophy and animal-inspired movement, this system emphasizes the integration of the entire body in every strike—power traveling from the feet, through the spine, and erupting out the hands.

In this course, you’ll learn:

    •    Foundational Drills & Body Mechanics – Develop the elastic, spiraling power unique to Tong Bei.

    •    Signature Techniques – Master whipping punches, long-range strikes, and evasive footwork.

    •    Tong Bei Forms (套路) – Learn and refine traditional sequences that develop coordination, power, and flow.

    •    Combat Concepts – Explore timing, distance control, and practical applications of Tong Bei techniques.

    •    Internal Development – Cultivate connection, breath, and intention through traditional methods.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist, Tong Bei Quan offers a powerful system to enhance fluidity, explosive power, and martial intuition.

The key idea of Tong Bei Quan is to extend our arms through our back and link them together to use them as a powerful weapon. Shaolin Tong Bei Quan combines the characteristics of Shaolin such as the use of explosive power; solid stance work and kick work to the traditional style Tong Bei Quan; a very interesting and powerful combination.

In this course Master Yan Xin will take us through the intricate details for Shaolin Tong Bei Quan, he breaks down the form into pieces and rebuild it back step-by –step with you allowing you to learn and train the form in great detail. 

You will start training with 2 Drill sessions to build in the foundation understanding of the key techniques used in Tong Bei Quan then you move on to the detailed form learning and training sessions with combat applications of each movement demonstrated and explained.


Who is the course suitable for:

You will gain most from this course if you have already had some foundation kung fu training, for total beginners it is still possible to learn but you may find that it will take you longer to master the sessions.

To prepare for the course we recommend you follow our Shaolin curriculum:

• Step 1: Kung Fu Leg Stretching Course
• Step 2: Kung Fu Arm Stretching Course
• Step 3: 5 Days Kung Fu Workout
• Step 4: Shaolin Foundation Kicks Course
• Step 5: Shaolin Foundation Stances Course
• Step 6: Lian Huan Quan (Continuous Fist Form)
• Step 7: Shaolin Tong Bei Quan Course

How is the course presented:

Master Yan Xin uses a very personal approach throughout the course; you will find he is training with you every step of the way, directing you with clear instructions, so it’s very much like having a private training session with Master Yan Xin.