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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] "
Other styles include: Choy Li Fut, Fujian White Crane, Dog-style kung fu, Five Ancestors, Wing Chun, Southern Praying Mantis, Hak Fu Mun, Bak Mei and Dragon-style. There are sub-divisions to Southern styles due to their similar characteristics and common heritage. For example, the Fujian martial arts can be considered to be one such sub-division.
These 12 routines form the basis for other, more complex forms practiced in Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Yi Lu Mai Fu (一路埋伏) and Er Lu Mai Fu (二路埋伏), the first and second Ways of Ambush, are powerful fundamental sequences that instruct clever and subtle methods of defense and attack.
Huaquan is an old style with a huge repertoire of techniques and forms. It stands as a complete system of martial art. There are traditionally 48 hand sets to master in the system - 18 primary forms, 18 secondary forms (sparring sets) and 12 advanced forms referred to as roads, as well as, Chin Na, long and short weapons sets and specialized training methods.
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]
Tan Tui (traditional Chinese: 彈 腿; simplified Chinese: 弹 腿; pinyin: Tán Tuǐ) may refer to a particular style of Chinese Martial Arts, a kind of form(s), set(s) or routine(s), [1] or a specific type of front snap kick. As a form, set, or routine, Tantui can be found in many Northern styles of Chinese martial arts.