Blossom Fist is one of China's traditional martial art fist styles. It was created by Gan Fengchi, a martial arts master in the Qing Dynasty. The varied and changeable moves are a collection of many martial arts schools. With a history of more than 100 years, the fist was once prevalent in the area south of the Yangtze River and later spread to Beijing during the late Qing Dynasty. The Blossom Fist is distinctive for its use of the waist and legs. It is more of a practical fist with strenuous moves and clear rhythms. One of the meanings of the Chinese name for the Blossom Fist implies "change." It has a variety of techniques that change quickly to dazzle you.