EMPLOYING SOPHISTICATED KUNGFU TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE COMBAT EFFICIENCY

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Dr Damian and Sifu Anthony employ advanced techniques and tactics in their sparring


Kungfu has been debased to such a shocking state today that many kungfu practitioners, including some world known masters, think that kungfu techniques cannot be used for fighting! Hence, they use Kick-Boxing or other martial art techniques in their combat.

Of course, kungfu techniques can be used for fighting. We still have extant evidence in text as well as in pictures showing kungfu practitioners in the past used kungfu techniques, and not techniques of other martial arts, in combat. Many of our Shaolin Wahnam members have used kungfu techniques, including proper stances, successfully in real fights. If many kungfu practitioners cannot use kungfu for combat, it is simply because they have not been trained to use kungfu for combat, and not because kungfu itself cannot be used for combat.

In our school, our 16 basic combat sequences in Shaolin Kungfu and 12 basic combat sequences in Wahnam Taijiquan provide the main material for our basic combat training that enables us to use typical Shaolin or Taijiquan techniques for combat. In this course we use techniques from selected kungfu sets, which are more sophisticated than those of the basic combat sequences, to enhance our combat efficiency level.


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How do you Handle a Powerful Strike?

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Sifu Anthony Korahais is working out a special combat sequence using patterns form the Shaolin Pakua Set with the help of Dr Damian Kissey. (Dr Damian's special set is not the Pakua Set but the Shaolin Five-Animal Set.) Sifu Anthony initiates with “Two Steps Pull Boat”, which is a powerful attack. Blocking or intercepting such a powerful attack is not recommended. So, how would you defend against it. Dr Damian provides a good answer. He brushes the powerful attack away following its momentum, and simultaneously counters with a palm strike, using the pattern “Green Dragon Shoots Pearl”.

Advanced Techniques and Tactics

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This is a continuation of the previous video clip. Dr Damian hesitates in his responses because he is acting as Sifu Anthony's imaginary opponent using the responses Sifu Anthony has planned, and not using his own responses. Have you noticed that both the techniques and the tactics used in this combat sequence are advanced?

Smoother and Faster Defence

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Now Sifu Anthony and Dr Damian go over the patterns one at a time for deeper analysis. Grandmaster Wong recommends to Sifu Anthony that striking the opponent's ribs in this situation is better than striking his upper arm or head. He also recommends to Dr Damian a smoother and faster way to deflect Sifu Anthony's counter-attack.

Amazing Effectiveness of Rotating Waist

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What would you do if an opponent presses against your two arms and strikes you at the same time? You cannot release your arm in time and his attack is coming fast. An effective response is to use your waist. Just rotating your waist, without even moving your arms, will neutralize the opponent's press as well as attack.

How were Sophisticated Patterns Invented?

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How were sophisticated kungfu patterns invented? They were not invented, but evolved by masters over many centuries as a result of their combat experience. This video clip shows an example of this process. Having worked out some effective counters against various attacks, Sifu Anthony and Dr Damian, like masters in the past, will be more proficient in handling similar situations in actual combat.

Systematic Training Leading to Actual Fighting

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Grandmaster Wong demonstrates the footwork involved in subduing an opponent with the pattern “Fierce Tiger Descends Mountain”. Notice that a proper application of this Fierce Tiger pattern can throw an opponent off balance. Having learnt this technique and practiced it well, you will be able to apply it effectively in sparring or real fighting.


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Employing Sophisticated Shaolin Kungfu Techniques to Enhance Combat Efficiency from Wong Kiew Kit on Vimeo.

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How to Think and Act as a Master

Click here for an Overview of the entire course

  1. Returning to the Basics
  2. Form, Force, Flow and Element of Threat
  3. Reviewing the Basic Combat Sequences
  4. Devising Strategies Using Combat Sequences
  5. Applying Strategies for Effective Combat
  6. Free Sparring with Prescribed Conditions
  7. Combat Sequences to Train Spontaneous Attacks and Responses
  8. Using Strategies and Tactics in Attack and Defence
  9. It is Heartening to see so Many People Using Kungfu in Free Sparring
  10. Felling and Gripping Techniques in Shaolin Kungfu
  1. How Sequence Training and Chi Flow Enhance Combat Efficiency
  2. The Tiger-Crane Set — Manifesting the Hard and the Soft in Shaolin Kungfu
  3. The Dragon-Tiger Set — Crystallization of Two Wahnam Traditions
  4. The Dragon-Form Set — Demonstrating that Softness Can be Very Powerful
  5. Shaolin Monkey Set — Symbolizing Spiritual Path from Cheekiness to Enlightenment
  6. Shaolin Five-Animal Set — Gist of Shaolin Forms and Essence
  7. Shaolin Pakua Set Set — An Exclusive Set Fit for Kings and Generals
  8. Combat Application pf Pakua — Sharing Secrets for Combat Efficiency
  9. Beginning to Learn some Monkey Tricks
  10. Refining Techniques in Combat
  1. Some Examples of High level Combat
  2. Collective Effort for Greater Benefits
  3. Can Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques be Used in Combat?
  4. Skills are usually More Important than Techniques
  5. One-Finger Shooting Zen — the Treasure of Shaolin Wahnam
  6. Raising Levels of Techniques and Tactics in Combat
  7. Bringing Combat Skills to More Sophisticated Levels
  8. Monkey Techniques are Flowing and Agile but can be Very Devastating
  9. Flowing with the Opponent's Momentum
  10. Beware of the Monkey Tricks
  1. Marvelous Techniques Beget Marvelous Techniques
  2. How to Raise your Level of Combat
  3. How you can Defeat your Opponents
  4. Employing Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques to Enhance Combat Efficiency
  5. Systematic Training is Essential for Combat Efficiency
  6. Raising Combat Efficiency from Basic to Advanced Levels
  7. Kungfu Philosophy and Swaying Willows
  8. Hands Pave the Way, Kicks to Clinch Victory
  9. Six Harmonies of the Double Tiger Claws
  10. The Amazement and Effectiveness of Monkey Kicks
  1. A Bag Full of Monkey Tricks
  2. Gentle and Flowing, yet Very Powerful
  3. Can your Responses still be Correct and Spontaneous in Real Fights?
  4. Incorporating Kicks into Combat Sequences
  5. Elaborate Patterns to Meet Complex Combat Situations
  6. The Benefits of Understanding and Applying Kungfu Philosophy
  7. Our Kungfu is a Training of Energy and Mind
  8. Ensuring Own Safety when Felling Opponents
  9. The Beauty and Profundity of Shaolin Felling Techniques
  10. Felling Techniques of the Dragon and the Monkey
  1. Felling an Opponent Without him Realizing What has Happened
  2. Pattern Analysis of the Tiger-Crane Set
  3. Tiger Patterns for Chin-Na, Against Kicks and Countering the Shoot
  4. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Tiger Set
  5. Revealing the Secret Tactic of Leak Hand
  6. From the Level of Techniques to the Levels of Tactics and Strategies
  7. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Form Set
  8. Effective Techniques for Fighting on the Ground
  9. Pattern Analysis of the Monkey Set
  10. Soft Techniques and Internal Force in Monkey Kungfu
  1. Interesting Monkey Patterns that are Deadly for Combat
  2. Pattern Analysis of the Pakua Set
  3. Pattern Analysis of the Five-Animal Set
  4. Variety of Techniques in Shaolin Five Animals
  5. Investigating the Combat Applications of Some Patterns
  6. Similar Patterns but Different Applications
  7. Effective Counters against Kicks, Grips and Knee Jabs
  8. Secrets of Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attack
  9. Cannon Punch Towards Sky and Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground
  10. Flowing Monkey Techniques against Powerful Tiger Claws
  1. Sophisticated Grips and Sophisticated Counters
  2. Breaking an Opponent's Elbow and Wrist
  3. Neutralizing Wrist Lock and the Three Harmonies
  4. Advanced Chin-Na Techniques and Counters
  5. Two Stories about Kicks
  6. How to Respond to Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
  7. Can Beautiful Patterns and Flowing Movements be Effective in Combat?
  8. Linking Combat Sequences into a Set
  9. From Pre-Arranged Sparring to Combat Efficiency
  10. Crystalization of Combat Techniques from Past Masters
  1. Hei Sai or the Spirit of Energy
  2. Manifesting the Energy and Spirit of your Form
  3. Manifesting the Spirit of the Form
  4. Kungfu Practice is not just Physical Training but also Spiritual Cultivation
  5. Fluidity of Form, Energy and Spirit
  6. Shaolin Kungfu is Chi Kung and Meditation
  7. Revealing the Secrets of Shaolin Masters
  8. The Profundity of Shaolin Combat Application
  9. It is Easy to Fight against Boxers
  10. Avoiding a Boxer's Strong Points and Attacking his Weaknesses
  1. Some Effective Tactics against Boxers
  2. The Strategy of Not Allowing an Opponent to Escape
  3. The Strategy of Letting Trick Manifesting Trick
  4. The Strategies of Interception and of Striking Form
  5. Standardized Routines of Kick-Boxing Attacks
  6. Some Effective Counters to Kick-Boxing Attacks
  7. Felling a Kick-Boxer when he Kicks
  8. The Secrets of Two Tigers Subdue Dragon
  9. Shaolin Counters against Kick-Boxing and Karate
  10. Some Important Combat Philosophy and Principles
  1. It is Relatively Easy to Handle Karate Attacks
  2. Good Spacing When Executing Kicks
  3. A Variety of Taekwondo Kicks
  4. Effective Shaolin Counters against Taekwondo Kicks
  5. Trapping Legs and Subduing Opponents
  6. Making Expedient Changes to Surprised Attacks
  7. The Legacy of Sigung Ho Fatt Nam — Planting Willow in Front of Camp
  8. Having Fun in Throws and their Counters
  9. Sharing the Secret of Move Stance Change Step
  10. Some Unorthodox Felling Techniques Not Commonly Seen
  1. Felling Opponents with your Stances!
  2. Beware of Monkeys; they are Expert at Plucking Peaches
  3. Sophisticated Footwork and Leg Techniques of Monkeys and Gorillas
  4. Wrestling Throws are Found in Shaolin Kungfu Too
  5. Real Fighting is Different from Martial Sports
  6. Who Says there is no Ground-Fighting in Shaolin Kungfu
  7. An Incredible Secret of One-Finger Zen
  8. Understanding Muay Thai Fighting Strategies and Techniques
  9. Various Strategies to Counter Muay Thai Fighters
  10. Responding to Muay Thai Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
  1. Avoiding Opponent's Strength and Attacking his Weakness
  2. Effective Ways to Counter Sweeping Kicks
  3. Effective Counters against Knee and Elbow Strikes
  4. Crouching Tiger against Grab Neck Elbow Strike
  5. Shaolin Kungfu for Combat Efficiency, Good Health and Spiritual Development

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