SHAOLIN style KUNG FU Page 1One of the oldest continuous styles of Kung Fu in the world. Famous the world over. Associated with the birthplace of Chan (Zen) meditation. Many of these forms are, in our opinion, purposely meant to "look ancient." Shaolin has been categorized as "hammering" going from "hard to soft" and other stylistic restraints. Old texts are imitated to give the appearance of a certain, specific means of movement. This is not the first time in history Shaolin has fought this: see our historical book, the Spring and Autumn of Chinese martial arts. The movements, to the best of our research are authentic, but one should take with a grain of salt the implication that Shaolin is an unevolved form still practiced as though there had been no historical development in the last 1000 years.
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Demonstrator: Shi De Yang, 31st generation inheritor. Note: Click on pictures for enlargement or correlation.
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DVD# 19003 the Shaolin Cane
Weapon of Self Defense
by
Ted Mancuso
About an hour, complete with form and applications
$ 29.95 PLUM DISCOUNT price $24.50
Over the years students have come to me and say, - I'd like to learn the cane from you. When I ask why they always say something like, - For my father. He's getting old.At that point I have to explain to them that this is one of the most dynamic weapons sets in the entire Shaolin arsenal. After all, if you think about it handing a simple stick to a Kung Fu artists who can do sword, spear, whip and dagger is just like saying "anything goes." This is definitely not your grandfather's cane form."
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#10582
Elementary Chang Quan
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60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, Click
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Literally what it claims. Not only the basic stances with fundamental forms for kicking and punching but also some of the niceties of the Shaolin branch such as the correct positioning of the Buddha palm salute. "Shaolin Elementary Long Fist is one of the first boxing series in Shaolin Kung Fu. Its movements are well arranged and regarded as the standard with the degree of difficulty. In whole routine consists of the different basic methods of hand, leg and jumping movements. You can practice it often to constantly improve the strength, speed, endurance and other physical qualities and the interest for WuShu."
#10583 Shaolin Yin
Hand Cudgel
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60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, Click
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#10584 Shaolin Small
Through-the-Back Form #1.About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, Click Picture.
This is a good example that Shaolin is actually a Middle Fist and not a Long Fist though it has some characteristics of the latter. The form combines Xiao and Da Hong styles and some Monkey Fist. Mostly the concentration is on finger strikes and elbow drops with some Monkey Paw movements employed. Nice moves with an archaic looking use of stances. The set stops as though part way through meaning it can be practiced separately or as a "road" of a larger whole. See later for Tong Bei #2. "Edited" by SuXi and demonstrated by Shi DeYang.
#10586
I Jin Jing
(The Sinew Changing Classic) About 100 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, Click Picture.
Is
this really the famous Muscle Chang Classic said to be the basis
of Shaolin? We have wood block pictures of the salient postures
and they match. This is the official exercise taught from the Shaolin
Temple. And we personally attended a seminar by the teacher from
the temple Da Chen to learn this form in '92. Also there is a definite
Yogic feel to the form similar to Salutation to the Sun. This version
is a little fancier and a little more difficult than the beginning
version. But all the features are the same.
"Bodhidharma Channel-Changing Scripture is one of the earliest
exercise methods that was practiced by Shaolin Buddhist monks. According
to experiences through thousands of years, it does have the benefit
of keeping health. This method could combine spirit, body and Qi
together closely. And it could also regulate vital organs, 12 meridians,
and the whole body overall. It helps balance Yin and Yang, unblock
meridians and muscles, then strength physiological functions of
the body to keep health, avoid illness and prolong life span."
#10587
Shaolin Pu Dao About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, Click Picture.
A
good, fast and versatile version of this weapon. The Pu Dao has
some of the saber's speed and some of the kuan dao's power. A solid,
traditional set with this weapon.
"The Pu Broadsword is also called "Double Hands Broadsword."
It is one kind of long weapon in Shaolin Kung Fu. It had not only
the broadsword skills, but also the techniques of staff and spear.
It gets the strong points of many kind of weapons, and it is easy
to carry. It has been well received by Kung Fu players.
#10591
Shaolin Flying Meteor
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60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, Click
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One of the more advanced soft weapons. We feel this is one of the better meteor sets we've seen. The command of the weapon is good. There are some unusual and tricky ties and throws. The set is broken down by basic skills which, in the case of the meteor, are far more important than the choreography of a certain form. Not easily mastered. Demonstrated by Shi DeYang.
#10593
Plum
Blossom Crutch
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60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, Click
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This
short wooden weapon could be considered a cane or a mallet. The
head is flat on one side and pick sharp on the other with an approximately
leg length haft. This set has a number of difficult sections. Besides
Tornado kick and jump spins there is a ground roll and some other
fast changes. But eliminating the more expressive stuff it is suitable
for older practitioners. Nice actions overall. Other crutches of
the style related to this would be the Ox-Horn Crutch and the Bamboo
Joint Crutch. Demonstrated by Shi DeYang.
#10594
Shaolin
Tai
Tzu Long BoxingAbout 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles
The boxing of the Great Founder of the Sung dynasty is well known in the Kung Fu world. Many styles claim to teach Tai Zu Chang Chuan. Shaolin has a special claim because it was represenative of the Tai Zu style very early in the game. As legend goes Zhao KuangYin studied at Shaolin originally. Years later, after having attained his own form (Tai Tzu) he returned to Shaolin with other masters to impart his method.This version has jumps and spins and is at least intermediate. The movements here are distinctly short fighting range. Demonstrated by Shi DeYang.