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The group of Northern martial arts includes many illustrious styles such as Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Baguazhang, Bajiquan, Chaquan, Chuojiao, Eagle Claw, Northern Praying Mantis and tai chi. Changquan is often identified as the representative Northern style and forms a separate division in modern Wushu curriculum.
Gou Quan ("Dog kung fu") [4] [32] Heihuquan ("black tiger boxing" / "Henan black tiger-style") [33] [34] Hong Cha [4] Hou Quan (Monkey Kung Fu) [35] [36] Huaquan [21] [37] Hung Fut [4] [19] Hung Ga [4] [19] Jiu Fa Men [2] Jow-Ga kung fu [citation needed] Kong-Dao (空道拳) Kunlunquan [38] Lai Tung Pai [17] Lau Gar [30] Li Gar kung fu ("Li ...
The Xingyiquan 12 animal forms came first, the Southern Shaolin five animal forms later, with about 600 years in between. [7] [8] The 12 animal forms emulate the techniques and tactics of the corresponding animal rather than just their physical movements. Some of the animal techniques have only simple, straightforward movements where others are ...
Wushu (traditional Chinese: 武術; simplified Chinese: 武术; pinyin: wǔshù) (/ ˌ w uː ˈ ʃ uː /), or kung fu, is a competitive Chinese martial art.It integrates concepts and forms from various traditional and modern Chinese martial arts, including Shaolin kung fu, tai chi, and Wudangquan. [1] "
In addition to techniques, kung fu styles teach tactics. Tactics govern combination of techniques for better results. Because tactics are not specific techniques, they could not specifically be pre-coded into two-person practices and forms. In Shaolin kung fu, tactics are taught via solo forms (套路; tàolù). Every form teaches some related ...
The specific or proper name of this art is Tsoi Li Ho Fut Hung (蔡李何佛雄) and/or 5 Family Fist (五家拳). The name "Kung Fu San Soo" itself was chosen by Woo to simplify the pronunciation and meaning for American students, rather than using the complete names of the 5 families.
Based on Buddhist teachings, by observing and imitating the forms and expressions of Arhat statues in the temple, meditation and practice, those ancient exercises later evolved into a combat form called "18 hands of Luohan" (罗汉十八手; luóhàn shíbā shǒu), [1]: vol2,p2 [2] which is the oldest documented, systematized style of Shaolin kung fu. [2]
The Eighteen Arms is a list of the eighteen main weapons of Chinese martial arts. The origin of the list is unclear and there have been disputes as to what the eighteen weapons actually are. However, all lists contain at least one or more of the following weapons: