REAL FIGHTING IS DIFFERENT FROM MARTIAL SPORTS
Protect Yourselves as You Move in for a Throw
Sifu Eugene uses the pattern "Green Frog Crouches on Ground" to pin Adam onto the ground
Some people forget that real fighting is different from martial sports. In a martial sport like Judo or Wrestling, an attack may be exposed while attacking yet he may not be hurt because he is protected by safety rules. But safety rules do not apply in real fighting. As you grab your opponent’s legs for a shoot, he may smash your head or gorge out your eyes. As Shaolin disciples we do normally do not use such drastic techniques, but we must be prepared that our opponents may use them.
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Wrestling Throws and Shaolin Felling Techniques
Now the course participants review the various Wrestling throws. Being a properly trained Shaolin disciple, Sifu Eugene is about to lock Adam’s two hands for coverage, but Grandmaster Wong says that for this training session, we would use Wrestling throws instead of Shaolin felling techniques. This is the shoot.
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Similar to but Not Quite the Same
Sifu Eugene uses the shoot, which is similar to but not quite the same as “Angry Bull Charges at Fence” in Shaolin Kungfu, to fell Adam. Then he pins down Adam with a Wrestling hold similar to the Shaolin “Green Frog Crouching on Ground”.
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Weaknesses in and Counter against Wrestling Throw
Sifu Eugene throws Adam onto the ground with a Wrestling throw which is similar to but not quite the same as “Jade Belt Surrounds Waist”. What weaknesses can you see in the Wrestling throw, and how would you counter this attack.
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Drunken Man Retains Friend
Here the Wrestling neck throw is the same as the Shaolin pattern “Drunken Man Retains Friend”. Do you know why they are the same here, whereas in other video clips they are not quite. The main reason is that here Sifu Eugene has covered himself safely.
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Striking the Attacker’s Head
Sifu Eugene applies a Wrestling Uplift, which is similar to but not quite the same as “Lohan Empties Rucksack”. Notice that without safety rules, the opponent could have hit the attacker’s head with his left hand during the throw.
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Striking with the Free Hand
Adam fells Peter with a shoot and pins him down. Notice that during the fall Peter could have struck Adam with his left hand, and while being pinned on the ground Peter could also attack Adam with his left hand. A single strike by an exponent with internal force can be quite damaging. Without the protection of safety rules, such an attack can be suicidal.
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Importance to Know how to Fall Safely
Sifu Roland fells Peter with a shoot. Again the shooting attack can be dangerous for the attacker. It is quite obvious that Peter could deliver deadly strikes both in the process of the shoot as well as while on the ground. Those who are not properly trained are warned not to attempt this demonstration, because not knowing how to fall safely may result in a fractured spine.
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11. How Sequence Training and Chi Flow Enhance Combat Efficiency
12. The Tiger-Crane Set - Manifesting the Hard and the Soft in Shaolin Kungfu
13. The Dragon-Tiger Set - Crystallization of Two Wahnam Traditions
14. The Dragon-Form Set - Demonstrating that Softness Can be Very Powerful
15. Shaolin Monkey Set – Symbolizing Spiritual Path from Cheekiness to Enlightenment
16. Shaolin Five-Animal Set – Gist of Shaolin Forms and Essence
17. Shaolin Pakua Set Set – An Exclusive Set Fit for Kings and Generals
18. Combat Application pf Pakua – Sharing Secrets for Combat Efficiency
19. Beginning to Learn some Monkey Tricks
20. Refining Techniques in Combat
21. Some Examples of High level Combat
22. Collective Effort for Greater Benefits
23. Can Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques be Used in Combat?
24. Skills are usually More Important than Techniques
25. One-Finger Shooting Zen – the Treasure of Shaolin Wahnam
26. Raising Levels of Techniques and Tactics in Combat
27. Bringing Combat Skills to More Sophisticated Levels
28. Monkey Techniques are Flowing and Agile but can be Very Devastating
29. Flowing with the Opponent's Momentum
30. Beware of the Monkey Tricks
31. Marvelous Techniques Beget Marvelous Techniques
32. How to Raise your Level of Combat
33. How you can Defeat your Opponents
34. Employing Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques to Enhance Combat Efficiency
35. Systematic Training is Essential for Combat Efficiency
36. Raising Combat Efficiency from Basic to Advanced Levels
37. Kungfu Philosophy and Swaying Willows
38. Hands Pave the Way, Kicks to Clinch Victory
39. Six Harmonies of the Double Tiger Claws
40. The Amazement and Effectiveness of Monkey Kicks
41. A Bag Full of Monkey Tricks
42. Gentle and Flowing, yet Very Powerful
43. Can your Responses still be Correct and Spontaneous in Real Fights?
44. Incorporating Kicks into Combat Sequences
45. Elaborate Patterns to Meet Complex Combat Situations
46. The Benefits of Understanding and Applying Kungfu Philosophy
47. Our Kungfu is a Training of Energy and Mind
48. Ensuring Own Safety when Felling Opponents
49. The Beauty and Profundity of Shaolin Felling Techniques
50. Felling Techniques of the Dragon and the Monkey
51. Felling an Opponent Without him Realizing What has Happened
52. Pattern Analysis of the Tiger-Crane Set
53. Tiger Patterns for Chin-Na, Against Kicks and Countering the Shoot
54. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Tiger Set
55. Revealing the Secret Tactic of Leak Hand
56. From the Level of Techniques to the Levels of Tactics and Strategies
57. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Form Set
58. Effective Techniques for Fighting on the Ground
59. Pattern Analysis of the Monkey Set
60. Soft Techniques and Internal Force in Monkey Kungfu
61. Interesting Monkey Patterns that are Deadly for Combat
62. Pattern Analysis of the Pakua Set
63. Pattern Analysis of the Five-Animal Set
64. Variety of Techniques in Shaolin Five Animals
65. Investigating the Combat Applications of Some Patterns
66. Similar Patterns but Different Applications
67. Effective Counters against Kicks, Grips and Knee Jabs
68. Secrets of Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attack
69. Cannon Punch Towards Sky and Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground
70. Flowing Monkey Techniques against Powerful Tiger Claws
71. Sophisticated Grips and Sophisticated Counters
72. Breaking an Opponent's Elbow and Wrist
73. Neutralizing Wrist Lock and the Three Harmonies
74. Advanced Chin-Na Techniques and Counters
75. Two Stories about Kicks
76. How to Respond to Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
77. Can Beautiful Patterns and Flowing Movements be Effective in Combat?
78. Linking Combat Sequences into a Set
79. From Pre-Arranged Sparring to Combat Efficiency
80. Crystalization of Combat Techniques from Past Masters
81. Hei Sai or the Spirit of Energy
82. Manifesting the Energy and Spirit of your Form
83. Manifesting the Spirit of the Form
84. Kungfu Practice is not just Physical Training but also Spiritual Cultivation
85. Fluidity of Form, Energy and Spirit
86. Shaolin Kungfu is Chi Kung and Meditation
87. Revealing the Secrets of Shaolin Masters
88. The Profundity of Shaolin Combat Application
89. It is Easy to Fight against Boxers
90. Avoiding a Boxer’s Strong Points and Attacking his Weaknesses
91. Some Effective Tactics against Boxers
92. The Strategy of Not Allowing an Opponent to Escape
93. The Strategy of Letting Trick Manifesting Trick
94. The Strategies of Interception and of Striking Form
95. Standardized Routines of Kick-Boxing Attacks
96. Some Effective Counters to Kick-Boxing Attacks
97. Felling a Kick-Boxer when he Kicks
98. The Secrets of Two Tigers Subdue Dragon
98. Shaolin Counters against Kick-Boxing and Karate
100. Some Important Combat Philosophy and Principles
101. It is Relatively Easy to Handle Karate Attacks
102. Good Spacing When Executing Kicks
103. A Variety of Taekwondo Kicks
104. Effective Shaolin Counters against Taikwondo Kicks
105. Trapping Legs and Subduing Opponents
106. Making Expedient Changes to Surprised Attacks
107. The Legacy of Sigung Ho Fatt Nam -- Planting Willow in Front of Camp
108. Having Fun in Throws and their Counters
109. Sharing the Secret of Move Stance Change Step
110. Some Unorthodox Felling Techniques Not Commonly Seen
111. Felling Opponents with your Stances!
112. Beware of Monkeys; they are Expert at Plucking Peaches
113. Sophisticated Footwork and Leg Techniques of Monkeys and Gorillas
114. Wrestling Throws are Found in Shaolin Kungfu Too
115. Real Fighting is Different from Martial Sports
116. Who Says there is no Ground-Fighting in Shaolin Kungfu
117. An Incredible Secret of One-Finger Zen
118. Understanding Muay Thai Fighting Strategies and Techniques
119. Various Strategies to Counter Muay Thai Fighters
120. Responding to Muay Thai Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
121. Avoiding Opponent’s Strength and Attacking his Weakness
122. Effective Ways to Counter Sweeping Kicks
123. Effective Counters against Knee and Elbow Strikes
124. Crouching Tiger against Grab Neck Elbow Strike
125. Shaolin Kungfu for Combat Efficiency, Good Health and Spiritual Development
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