First, be advised that all of these VCD's are IN CHINESE ONLY. In our opinion that doesn't matter much because the instruction is clear and the quality of photography very good. But we will not accept returns just because people didn'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 similar VCD player program. Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!
Southern Shaolin Series: LUO HAN
Those
familiar with arts like Karate and Kenpo will like this series.
It shows the structure and movement of strong, fluid FuJian Southern
Style motions. No doubt exists but Fu Jian area was one of the major
inspirations for the creation of what we now called "Karate."
There is a nice flow to the movements and the demonstrator knows
what he is doing. Each VCD in the series shows APPLICATIONS of the
techniques. This branch of Southern Shaolin is known as Luo Han
(LoHan) which signifies a disciple of Buddha. Luo Han is also a
code word. It almost always refers to strong, direct techniques
which might be described as the beginning of Shaolin as a specific
style. Luo Han is something like "proto-Shaolin." This
holds true of this brisk, strong and no-nonsense style
Instructor: LIANG SHOU ZHONG is a good demonstrator interested in
showing key points to the techniques. He has a very modern, positive
approach to the information he shows. He is quick to point out key
movements and concepts.
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VCD#1201 Southern
Shaolin Three Rectitudes
About
an hour, ,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This is as close to a Karate form as you are likely to see on this site. The movements are Southern style which means, among other things, relatively short arm, accompanied with breath control, with few kicks and solid but not overemphasized stances. The teaching here is excellent with a demonstrator who knows the applications and is anxious to tell about his fighting knowledge. Though a little "harder" the set should not be looked down on. Good, clear and interesting presentation. By the by, the "Three Rectitudes" are eyes, body and feet.
VCD#1202 Southern
Shaolin Eight Steps
About
an hour, ,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Still a definite Southern style form with cat stances, horses and tight hand motions. APPLICATIONS are shown for every section in the form. There is much research now on the origins of Karate from areas around Fu Jian province. This shows true Chuan Fa (Boxing) emphasis with respectable power and techniques all shown with clear motions. The form is strong and sophisticated with breath control and explosive power in parts.
VCD#1203 Southern
Shaolin Four Gates
About
an hour, ,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This form, in the shape of a cross, shows sophisticated hand exchanges and angular attacks. Very little kicking but there are some moves concentrating against someone on the ground. Dragons Head Fist, Tiger Claws and other typically Southern style moves are shown. APPPLICATIONS are demonstrated. Small hand circling with cutting and threading movements abounding.
VCD#1204 Southern
Shaolin Fourteen Words
About
an hour, ,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This is the most advanced of this series on Southern Luo Han Shaolin Boxing. The movements here shown in form and APPLICATION have a lot of variety in stance and execution. Many nice Short Fist motions with drop stances, cat stances and twist stances. Grappling and striking are more tightly wound together here and there are more, though still not many, kicking actions. A strong set but one with a lot of techniques and changes.
