Qing Dinasty

Another historical question for you all.

Most here have probably heard of southern styles foundational stories as being somewhat related to opposing the qing/manchurians. Whether true or false I've also heard of qing dynasty instituting martial arts bans, whatever that meant at the time.

So the question is, was there any martial arts still around today in some shape or form that they DID like or practice. In the same manner as some important chinese or taiwanese politicians having their own bodyguards train Bajiquan.

Yes, I know firearms were around, no they dont count for this discussion. Think weapon based that also have an empty hand component. The same as most styles discussed on this forum.

Examples: I have heard one bak mei foundational myth as the founder working for the qing against shaolin aka the five elders of shaolin story.