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 Quick time (for free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!

Southern Shaolin Series: Miscellaneous There is little doubt that the influence of Southern Kung Fu, especially of the Shaolin, Mantis and Crane varieties, has been widespread throughout Asia. Click on pictures to see larger versions.

VCD#1603 Southern Family Arhat 18 Fist See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE AND ENGLISH Imagine a Karate form with Shaolin style poses such as Jin gang Pounds Mortar (a dropping back knuckle in a feet together position). This short, strong set in the Shaolin LuoHan style is easy to learn, relatively concentrated spatially and pretty varied considering its length. A good set for young people. Most applications for this set are based on the 2-defense/1-counter method. Training includes sand bag striking, sand thrusting, jar holding: in other words many of the methods in which Shaolin influenced Karate historically.

VCD#1623 Southern Family TaiZu Fist See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE AND ENGLISH This is actually a fairly nice southern style form. Though we find the movements a bit disjointed, as in most of this series, the use of the open hand, dropping stances, cutting actions and some distinct poses sets it apart from other entries in the lot. The accreditation of Tai Tzu to the first Song Emperor, Zhao Kuang Yin, made it extremely popular in China. A Shaolin version of the form was made, some say this being one of the first. This is the Southern Shaolin version of this form which lives in so many garments. Actions in application are in keeping with the Southern directness and ferocity. No training methods in this particular VCD.

VCD#1624 Southern Family Shoulder Pole See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE AND ENGLISH An unusual instrument that looks like a large piece of split bamboo ending in a hook. This was considered to be a compulsory set at the Southern Shaolin Temple. It is a medium length form with mostly conservative and solid movements. Some characteristics actions include blocking while carrying the pole on the shoulders, ground poking, and flower spins above the head. Training includes striking trees with the poles and striking the sand bag. Applications against another rod are shown.

VCD#1621 Southern Family Arhat Fist See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE AND ENGLISH True to its name, this is a short form with decided focus on famous Southern hand positions such as the Butterfly hands, rolling punches, crane’s beak and pointing fingers. Some yells, few kicks. The tempo of the form is medium fast with some distinctive stances such as the one pictured on the box cover. Additional training covers training with bricks held in the hands, training with bronze rings and striking trees. Over twenty five applications are shown. Many are strong one-two blocks to counter strike combinations. The correlation between Southern boxing and Kenpo is clear in these techniques.

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