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Shaolin kung fu teaches all these types of techniques. In kung fu, techniques are taught via two-person practices. In these practices, one party attacks and the other defends or counters or stands in posture for the other party to perform the technique. In Shaolin kung fu, in addition, two-person forms are taught.
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 ...
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]
[4] [5] Its techniques are influenced by Bak Fu Pai (White Tiger Kung Fu) as well as Fujian White Crane. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] In addition, the style takes up postures that imitate the other five classic animals of Shaolin quan : the tiger, the crane, the leopard, the snake and the bear, as well as hand forms of the dragon style qi-gong and it's ...
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 ...
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.
Drunken luohan methods in Shaolin kung fu do not appear only in zui quan, but in some other styles as well. For example, in Shaolin luohan quan a drunken luohan steps forward, in Shaolin 18 luohan quan one of the 18 characters is a drunken luohan, and in Shaolin mad-devil staff [ 6 ] a drunken luohan sways to the sides with disorderly steps.