Stone Lock Training Methods from Kaifeng,Henan

The Stone Lock(石锁Shi Sou) is an age old strength exercises which was very popular among Chinese Martial Artists. Today it seems to be mostly practiced by Shuai Jiao Practitioners and the Hui People(回族). The Hui are a Ethnic Minority who are Muslims. Popular Chinese Martial Arts practiced by them are the Cha Quan, Baji Quan, Xinyiliuhe Quan and the Pigua Quan. Some might see a connection between the Stone Lock and todays Kettlebells, but to draw a direct connection seems not possible through resources. B