Ba Fa, or Eight Methods, is a martial art developed by Li De Mao (李德茂) during the Qing dynasty. He combined the techniques of Fanziquan, Paochui, Tantui, Tongbeiquan and Xingyiquan into a new style based on the theory of eight methods.
This style includes both forms as well as weapon training including, spear, saber, sword and the Big Spear (Da Chiang). Ba Fa Quan is popular in regions such as Shan Xu, Da Tong, inner Gu He and Yuen Cheng City .