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Many
of these VCD's are IN CHINESE ONLY.
But we have recently added some which are both CHINESE
and ENGLISH. Look in each description to see which kind
is there. We will not be responsible for order from people who simply
haven't read IN
CHINESE ONLY...Given
that, these are really tremendous deals for the money. Each of these
special VCD's can be played on a computer for full enjoyment. Made
for PC's they are also Mac compatible by downloading Quicktime (for
free) and any similiar VCD player program.Also playable on most
DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!
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SHAOLIN
TEMPLE BOXING page two
One
of the oldest continuous styles of Kung Fu in the world. Famous
the world over. Associated with the birthplace of Chan (Zen) meditation.
Shaolin, what more is there to say?
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VCD#487
Shaolin style PLUM
FLOWER FIST
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices,
Chinese/English
By
Shi Guo Song Shaolin chief Coach
Every branch of Shaolin has a Plum Flower Fist. This one is among
the most popular of this form of Kung Fu. It is agile, fast, powerful
and varied. Some specialties include a tight back spinning kick.
Some nice changes and very classic Shaolin style lines and postures.
Chin Nah movements are hidden in the form for those who can see
them. A good intermediate level form with distinct Shaolin motions.
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VCD#501
Shaolin style Small
Hong Fist
About
1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English
By
Shi YongZhi 33rd generation
Small and Large Hong Fist make the grade as authentic Shaolin because
we have them in manuscript form for one thing and there is a rare
unbroken line of instruction for them. This is a strong presentation
of this simple and traditional fist. What it represents and shows
is the strong, very ancient looking aspect of Shaolin which has
become the "official" look of Shaolin. This is somewhat unfortunate
to our minds because it denies the sophistication Shaolin developed
in the latter centuries. This threatens to make Shaolin a "relic"
rather than a style. Nonetheless this is an good presentation of
this historically key set.
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VCD#500
Shaolin style Big
Hong Fist
About
1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English
By
Shi DeYang
This
set, along with Small Hong Fist, are requirements for any beginners
in the many Shaolin schools around the Temple. Extremely compact
this single-line form works in a very small area. It introduces
many basic moves and yet contains some unusual and tricky hand actions,
particularly the "fans". Like Small Hong this one is documented
with both written text and an unbroken lineage of instruction for
centuries and is, therefore, considered one of the rare, unquestionably
authentic forms of the style.
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VCD#507
Shaolin style 6
Combinations/ChanYong Gong
About
1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English
These
exercises demonstrated by the same practitioner who showed in Shaolin
Rou Gong #2, are simple walking forms of healthful Chi Kung. Much
of the routine looks like variations on the Brush Knee and Twist
Step of Tai Chi with mouth-open breathing and light steps. Definitely
a do-able routine. Not difficult for any potential player.
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VCD#502
Shaolin style Rou
Gong - One
About
1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English
This is the Tai Chi of Shaolin. Rou Quan (soft fist) sounds similar
to one of the original names of Tai Chi, Rou Gong (soft work). Three
Rou sections were believed to be created by the famous monk Hui
Ke, the second abbot of Shaolin after Bodhidharma. It is generally
taught to senior monks and its soothing and soft motions are considered
excellent for older marital artists wishing to retain their skills.
This first fist is derived from the old Shaolin LuoHan set and contains
all of the 13 essential movement which were the building blocks
of that famous form. This is an advanced form. We consider this
a good form, sort of Tan Tui meets Tai Chi. Up and back walking
through roads with some simple Chi Kung and others showing definite
energy issuance. A soft Shaolin set thatÕs still Shaolin.
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VCD#503
Shaolin style Rou
Gong - Two
About
1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English
This
is the Tai Chi of Shaolin. Rou Quan (soft fist) sounds similar to
one of the original names of Tai Chi, Rou Gong (soft work). Three
Rou sections were believed to be created by the famous monk Hui
Ke, the second abbot of Shaolin after Bodhidharma. It is generally
taught to senior monks and because of its soothing and soft motion
is considered excellent for older marital artists who wish to retain
their skills. This Second Part is at a completely different level
than part one. Definitely an advanced form though soft it takes
complexity to another level. This time itÕs more like Tan Tui meets
Tai Chi with a little Praying Mantis thrown in. A long form with
many changes this is one of the more impressive soft sets associated
with Shaolin for traditional movement, ingenuity and sophistication.
The teacher is old with a nice big belly but his skill is evident
in every move . NOTE: This VCD comes in either of two covers.We
send what's in stock.
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VCD#505
Shaolin style VIRGIN
BOY EXERCISE
About
1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English
by
Shi YongDe & XingChao
The second film in the Shaolin Temple series is known as Shaolin
Little guys, Shaolin TongZi Gong, also the name of this VCD. These
are from exercises legendary to be taught to young boys before
their cartilage ossifies into adult bone. This is the reason for
the "virgin" aspect. Many of the exercises in this VCD are nothing
short of astonishing. This is the kind of Kung Fu we havenÕt
seen for a long time. The contortionist aspects will turn off
many people (thereÕs a left twist that might may your skin crawl).
But this is true, accurate Kung Fu along the lines of Yogic discipline.
Everything else aside, while these just look like a renegade from
Cirque DÕSoleil the particular choice of exercises shows the extreme
sophistication of knowing Chinese medicine and which postures
would, according to theory, preserved and refine the practitionerÕs
Yung Chi (original Chi). We wonÕt say "donÕt try this at home"
because it doesnÕt matter where you try it, you wonÕt be able
to do all these exercises.
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VCD#482
Shaolin style SHAOLIN
PAO QUAN
About
1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English
By
Shi YongXin
Shaolin Cannon Fist is a famous set of the system. Such luminaries
as Shi ZhenJun, Wu ShanLin, Shi DeGen and Shi XingShu were said
to be experts in the art. The form is powerful and elegant, with
unusual and simple hand motions mixed. ItÕs feeling invokes the
essence of Shaolin Fist. This performance is good with a reserve
and a strength of stance and posture not often seen nowadays.
Straight simple lines of Shaolin done in a thoughtful and sincere
manner. it doesnÕt matte where you try it, you wonÕt be able to
do all these exercises.
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