水泊英雄地，梁山义士天。梁山自古就是群雄啸聚之地，当梁山一百单八将及弟兄，个个武艺高强，独具特色。因此，梁山拳功不仅有古水泊传统拳，而且也有少林拳、武当拳、峨嵋拳等等，集众家所长，规范发展，千锤百炼而成。

梁山拳功现在较普遍流行的有：燕青拳、子午门功夫、少林拳、梅花拳、佛汉拳、洪拳（又分大洪、中洪、小洪）、二郎拳、三十六路太极剑法等等。

燕青 punches, also known as Secret Track Fist, originated from the Tang Dynasty and was developed by Lu Junyi, a hero of the Song Dynasty. This fist emphasizes waist and leg techniques, with strong footwork and proper stance. It includes over 50 movements combining various hand shapes, steps, leg techniques, balance, jumping and other elements. The training methods include single-handed (Secret Track Fist), weapons (e.g., Qinglong Sword), paired practice (dui lian), hard work (iron barrel punching) and medical martial arts.

Meihua Quan is another popular style originating from Sunzi during the Spring Autumn period in Lian Shan Po's southwestern military camp. Its movements are practiced on the ground with an emphasis on practical combat techniques. Modern representatives include Feng Tianmin of Lian Shan Wu Association.

Hóngquán has four variations: Dàhóngquán created by Emperor Taizu of Song; Zhōng Hóngquán; Xiǎohóngquán; Shàng Hóngquán created by Emperor Taizong of Song.

Shàolínquan mainly spreads across villages in Lian Shan Dazhai, Kaihe River region.

Èrlángquan was founded by Wú Mèngxíng - one hundred eight moves divided into three sections and six parts – is a rare type with unique styles that combine statics and dynamics for effective combat use. It stresses the six principles: connecting to your opponent’s body while moving around them effectively to attack from all sides when surrounded or cornered.

Fóhàn Quan focuses on two-person paired practice routines for twenty-four routes against each other in three layers called "upper", "middle", "lower". Practicing this style requires no pushing nor dropping opponents while showcasing both hardness & softness adapting seamlessly to changing situations making it visually appealing yet structured properly.

These martial arts have been passed down through generations within different regions such as Liangshan Prefecture including areas like Yangying Township where people live primarily practicing these art forms along with others living throughout rural communities sharing their skills amongst neighbors maintaining cultural heritage through shared practices while engaging local communities together promoting unity among diverse groups strengthening bonds between individuals fostering growth in understanding respect harmony peace & prosperity among community members helping maintain traditional ways alive providing opportunities for people to learn grow & thrive embracing diversity encouraging exchange enriching lives enhancing well-being strengthening resilience supporting personal development improving health promoting wellness building trust fostering cooperation nurturing empathy cultivating wisdom inspiring hope igniting passion sparking creativity inspiring innovation nurturing talent empowering dreams shaping futures guiding progress illuminating paths bridging gaps bringing people together creating a better world