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Zhui Feng Palm Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin chuan-fa (fist and method) is one of the most ancient and renowned martial arts style in China. It is eminent among martial art styles both in China and abroad because of its solid and nonsuperfluous style, which harmonizes both hard and soft techniques. Shao;in chuan-fa originated during the Northern and Southern dynasties; flourished within the Sui and Tang dynasties; and further developed through the successions of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Shaolin chuan-fa consolidates the cores of all other Chinese martial arts styles. It unifies both the external and internal practices, uniquely uniting them within the essence of Chan Buddhism. This spiritual element is why Shaolin Kungfu has flourished for so many centuries, and earned great reverence. Shaolin Chuan-Fa ha the following Unique Martial arts characteristics: Martial Arts Routine Composition Shaolin martial arts forms are brief, effective, and tightly executed. Individual movements are simple and agile. They encompass techniques of a nonsuperfluous, yet flexible nature, with a broad range of offensive and defensive applications. Scope of Movements Shaolin martial arts routines are practiced along a straight line with no excessive running or leaping. One must always advance or withdraw with proper method, moving with valiance and swiftness. One's internal and external energy must be in accord. Hand, Eye, Body, and Step Techniques Good hand techniques is when the hands are concealed during attack and not left "outside" of one's body. The eyes are the guide of the mind's observation of movements. Their actions can be catepgorized as gazing, glancing, or observing. Shaolin training principles say, "Center your practice around the mind. There are no fixed fules in body techniques. The key is to use these accordingly." Movements come into existence when everything is aligned. Only through the integration of mind and body can one truly show the capability of the body. Steps should be light like a swan's feather when the stance is suspended or body contracted. On the other hand, they should be as heavy as Tai Mountain when the legs are lifted and the feet are kicking. The movements should be light and agile, yet solid and firm. *Not available in Pal Format
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