Level
1 - Fundamentals of Shaolin Kung Fu
Form: Basic Patterns, Stances and Footwork
Application: Specific Techniques
Force: Zhang Zhuang (basic stances), Chi Kung Introduction, Leg stretching
Philosophy: Dimensions, aims and short history
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- 8 basic patterns of hand attack and defence.
- Basic stances -- Horse-Riding, Bow-Arrow, False-Leg, Single-Leg,
Unicorn, Goat.
- Footwork -- forward, backward and sideways.
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Level 2 - Four
Directions Hand Attacks
Form: Basic set -- "Lohan Asks the Way".
Application: 4 basic hand attacks and defence from poise patterns.
Force: Zhang Zhuang with hand forms, Spacing, Timing, Breath Co-ordination.
Philosophy: Principles of Attack and Defence. |
- Sparring mode-- pre-choice and self-choice.
- Principles -- Three Arrivals, Ask the Way, Safety First.
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Level 3 - "Black
Tiger Steals Heart"
Form: Applicaion Set 1 -- Black Tiger Steals Heart.
Application: Hand attacks in three-step sequences.
Force: Flow of movement, Quick decision making, Instant modification.
Philosophy: Principles of Force Training. |
- Sparring mode -- changing patterns.
- Principles -- Gradual Progress, Perseverance,Techniques and
Skills.
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Level 4 - "Fierce
Tiger Speeds Through Valley"
Form: Application Set 2 -- Fierce Tiger Speeds through Valley, Patterns
for kicks and defence.
Application: Further hand attacks in three-step sequences, One-step
kicking attacks and defence.
Force: Leg-Stretching Exercises.
Philosophy: Techniques, Tactics and Strategies.
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- Sparring mode -- left or right, run-on sequence.
- Principles -- Soft against hard, Exploiting opponent's weakness,
Avoiding his strong points.
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Level 5 - "Happy
Bird Hops Up Branch"
Form: Application Set 3 -- Happy Bird Hops up Branch.
Application: Combat sequences with kicking attacks.
Force: Exploding Force
Philosophy: Use of Tactics. |
- Tactics -- Feign weakness, Pressing attack, Breaking opponent's
momentum.
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Level 6 - "Felling
Tree With Roots"
Form: Application Set 4 -- Felling Tree with Roots.
Application: Combat sequences with holds and falls.
Force: Performing movements flowingly with force but without panting
for breath.
Philosophy: Use of Strategies.
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- Strategies based on "Know Thyself, Know your Opponent".
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Level 7: Cross-Roads
at Four Gates
Form: Cross-Roads at Four Gates.
Application: Combination Set of Four Gates.
Force: Solo performance as well as sparring with picture-perfect form,
force speed but without panting.
Philosophy: Different levels of combat. |
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- “Cross-Roads at Four Gates” is a treasure of Shaolin
Kungfu, enabling us experience profundity in simplicity.
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Level 8 - Shaolin
Staff
Form: Flowing Water Staff or Chin Wah Staff.
Application: Against staff and other weapons.
Force: Hit, Thrust, and Eye sight training.
Philosophy: Principles of weapon combat. |
- Safety, certainty and decisiveness, Avoiding strength and attacking
weakness
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Level 9- Shaolin
Sabre
Form: Plum Flower Single Sabre.
Application: Against sabre, spear and other weapons.
Force: Accuracy and "sabre force" to cut an apple.
Philosophy: Characteristics of major weapons. |
- Major weapons -- staff, sabre, spear, sword, dagger, Big Knife,
trident, soft whip.
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Level 10 - Unarmed
against Armed
Form: Empty Hands Enter White Blade.
Application: Unarmed against dagger, staff and knife.
Force: Countering feign moves.
Philosophy: The principles and practice of Apparent and Real. |
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- "Over Bridge, Flow with Water"
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Level 11 - Single
Unarmed against Multiple Unarmed
Form: Tiger Enters Herd of Sheep.
Application: Single unarmed against multiple unarmed.
Force: "Bamboo Man" or "Through the Woods".
Philosophy: "Back-wall battle" and "Dodge-hit battle". |
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- Agility, stamina and endurance.
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Level 12 - Single
Unarmed and Armed against Multiple Armed
Form: Dodge Hit.
Application: Single unarmed and armed against multiple armed.
Force: Dodging skills and using enemy as shields.
Philosophy: "Catch the Leader First" and "Break Through
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- Importance of mind and energy control. .
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