THE DRAGON-FORM SET OF NORTHERN SHAOLIN
This pattern, known as “Dragon Manifests Miraculous Power”, is not just for combat application, but to manifest internal force
Many people think that it is necessary to be hard to be powerful. This is not necessary so. The Dragon Form Set manifests much internal force yet it is soft and flowing. In fact, a master of the Dragon force can be so powerful that he can damage opponents by an apparently gentle flick of any part of his body!
This set was taught to Grandmaster Wong in his young days by his siheng, Por Lok, in Grandmaster Ho Fatt Nam's lineage in exchange for the Tiger-Crane Set. His siheng learned this Dragon Form Set not from Grandmaster Ho but from another teacher. Nevertheless, Grandmaster Wong derived the internal force and understood the combat application of the set as a result of his training with Grandmaster Ho.
The Dragon Form Set is from Northern Shaolin. The patterns are simple, but the application profound.
Generating Internal Force at Start of Set
After the salutation pattern, Peter performs “Dragon Dragons Emerge from Sea” to generate internal force at the start of set. The stance used here is the “Two-Character Stance”, not the Horse-Riding Stance normally used in other sets.
Many Patterns in One Smooth Sequence
The patterns here are “Lohan Asks the Way”, “Traveling Dragon Plays with Water” (twice), “Green Dragon Shoots Pearl”, “Move Body Little Jump”, “Submerged Dragon Subdues Sea Monster”, “Comet Chases Away Moon” (twice), “Old Dragon Squats on Ground” (twice), “Black Panther Rushes at Food”, “Rising Dragon Galloping Tiger” and “”Fierce Tiger Speeds Through Valley”. All these patterns should be performed in a smooth sequence.
Manifesting Miraculous Internal Force
This special pattern is called “Dragon Manifests Miraculous Majesty” and as its name implies, is used to manifest powerful internal force. Here Grandmaster Wong shows Peter how to manifest force. Of course, merely knowing the technique is inadequate to manifest force; one must have internal force to manifest. This pattern has also combat applications.
Not just Perform Patterns, but Manifest Force
The patterns here are “Dragon Manifests Miraculous Majesty”, “Second Brother Chops Rock”, “Separate Leaves Search Flowers”, “Black Tiger Steals Heart” and “One Finger Shoot Zen”. Grandmaster Wong reminds Peter not just to perform the patterns, but to manifest force
Traveling Dragon in Flowing Breeze
The patterns are “Golden Dragon Circulate Pillar”, “Golden Dragon Looks at Sun”, “Bar the Big Boss”, “Single Strike Bell Sounds” (twice), “Dark Phoenix Nods Head” (twice), “Cannon Punch Towards Sky” (twice), “White Crane Flaps Wings” (twice), “Dark Dragon Draws Water” (twice), “Angry Leopard Charges at Fire” (twice), “Dragon Manifests Miraculous Majesty”, “Second Brother Chops Rock”, “Dragon and Tiger Appears”, “Two Tigers at Ready”, “Focus Chi at Dan Tian” and “Flowing Breeze Swaying Willows”. This completes the Dragon Form Set.
Flowing and Powerful Movements
Grandmaster Wong explains and demonstrates to Peter the flowing movement of the pattern “Dark Phoenix Nods Head” in its combat application. Flowing yet very powerful movements are characteristics of the Dragon set.
Dragon-Form Set from Wong Kiew Kit on Vimeo.
LINKS
- Returning to the Basics
- Form, Force, Flow and Element of Threat
- Reviewing the Basic Combat Sequences
- Devising Strategies Using Combat Sequences
- Applying Strategies for Effective Combat
- Free Sparring with Prescribed Conditions
- Combat Sequences to Train Spontaneous Attacks and Responses
- Using Strategies and Tactics in Attack and Defence
- It is Heartening to see so Many People Using Kungfu in Free Sparring
- Felling and Gripping Techniques in Shaolin Kungfu
- How Sequence Training and Chi Flow Enhance Combat Efficiency
- The Tiger-Crane Set — Manifesting the Hard and the Soft in Shaolin Kungfu
- The Dragon-Tiger Set — Crystallization of Two Wahnam Traditions
- The Dragon-Form Set — Demonstrating that Softness Can be Very Powerful
- Shaolin Monkey Set — Symbolizing Spiritual Path from Cheekiness to Enlightenment
- Shaolin Five-Animal Set — Gist of Shaolin Forms and Essence
- Shaolin Pakua Set Set — An Exclusive Set Fit for Kings and Generals
- Combat Application pf Pakua — Sharing Secrets for Combat Efficiency
- Beginning to Learn some Monkey Tricks
- Refining Techniques in Combat
- Some Examples of High level Combat
- Collective Effort for Greater Benefits
- Can Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques be Used in Combat?
- Skills are usually More Important than Techniques
- One-Finger Shooting Zen — the Treasure of Shaolin Wahnam
- Raising Levels of Techniques and Tactics in Combat
- Bringing Combat Skills to More Sophisticated Levels
- Monkey Techniques are Flowing and Agile but can be Very Devastating
- Flowing with the Opponent's Momentum
- Beware of the Monkey Tricks
- Marvelous Techniques Beget Marvelous Techniques
- How to Raise your Level of Combat
- How you can Defeat your Opponents
- Employing Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques to Enhance Combat Efficiency
- Systematic Training is Essential for Combat Efficiency
- Raising Combat Efficiency from Basic to Advanced Levels
- Kungfu Philosophy and Swaying Willows
- Hands Pave the Way, Kicks to Clinch Victory
- Six Harmonies of the Double Tiger Claws
- The Amazement and Effectiveness of Monkey Kicks
- A Bag Full of Monkey Tricks
- Gentle and Flowing, yet Very Powerful
- Can your Responses still be Correct and Spontaneous in Real Fights?
- Incorporating Kicks into Combat Sequences
- Elaborate Patterns to Meet Complex Combat Situations
- The Benefits of Understanding and Applying Kungfu Philosophy
- Our Kungfu is a Training of Energy and Mind
- Ensuring Own Safety when Felling Opponents
- The Beauty and Profundity of Shaolin Felling Techniques
- Felling Techniques of the Dragon and the Monkey
- Felling an Opponent Without him Realizing What has Happened
- Pattern Analysis of the Tiger-Crane Set
- Tiger Patterns for Chin-Na, Against Kicks and Countering the Shoot
- Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Tiger Set
- Revealing the Secret Tactic of Leak Hand
- From the Level of Techniques to the Levels of Tactics and Strategies
- Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Form Set
- Effective Techniques for Fighting on the Ground
- Pattern Analysis of the Monkey Set
- Soft Techniques and Internal Force in Monkey Kungfu
- Interesting Monkey Patterns that are Deadly for Combat
- Pattern Analysis of the Pakua Set
- Pattern Analysis of the Five-Animal Set
- Variety of Techniques in Shaolin Five Animals
- Investigating the Combat Applications of Some Patterns
- Similar Patterns but Different Applications
- Effective Counters against Kicks, Grips and Knee Jabs
- Secrets of Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attack
- Cannon Punch Towards Sky and Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground
- Flowing Monkey Techniques against Powerful Tiger Claws
- Sophisticated Grips and Sophisticated Counters
- Breaking an Opponent's Elbow and Wrist
- Neutralizing Wrist Lock and the Three Harmonies
- Advanced Chin-Na Techniques and Counters
- Two Stories about Kicks
- How to Respond to Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
- Can Beautiful Patterns and Flowing Movements be Effective in Combat?
- Linking Combat Sequences into a Set
- From Pre-Arranged Sparring to Combat Efficiency
- Crystalization of Combat Techniques from Past Masters
- Hei Sai or the Spirit of Energy
- Manifesting the Energy and Spirit of your Form
- Manifesting the Spirit of the Form
- Kungfu Practice is not just Physical Training but also Spiritual Cultivation
- Fluidity of Form, Energy and Spirit
- Shaolin Kungfu is Chi Kung and Meditation
- Revealing the Secrets of Shaolin Masters
- The Profundity of Shaolin Combat Application
- It is Easy to Fight against Boxers
- Avoiding a Boxer's Strong Points and Attacking his Weaknesses
- Some Effective Tactics against Boxers
- The Strategy of Not Allowing an Opponent to Escape
- The Strategy of Letting Trick Manifesting Trick
- The Strategies of Interception and of Striking Form
- Standardized Routines of Kick-Boxing Attacks
- Some Effective Counters to Kick-Boxing Attacks
- Felling a Kick-Boxer when he Kicks
- The Secrets of Two Tigers Subdue Dragon
- Shaolin Counters against Kick-Boxing and Karate
- Some Important Combat Philosophy and Principles
- It is Relatively Easy to Handle Karate Attacks
- Good Spacing When Executing Kicks
- A Variety of Taekwondo Kicks
- Effective Shaolin Counters against Taekwondo Kicks
- Trapping Legs and Subduing Opponents
- Making Expedient Changes to Surprised Attacks
- The Legacy of Sigung Ho Fatt Nam — Planting Willow in Front of Camp
- Having Fun in Throws and their Counters
- Sharing the Secret of Move Stance Change Step
- Some Unorthodox Felling Techniques Not Commonly Seen
- Felling Opponents with your Stances!
- Beware of Monkeys; they are Expert at Plucking Peaches
- Sophisticated Footwork and Leg Techniques of Monkeys and Gorillas
- Wrestling Throws are Found in Shaolin Kungfu Too
- Real Fighting is Different from Martial Sports
- Who Says there is no Ground-Fighting in Shaolin Kungfu
- An Incredible Secret of One-Finger Zen
- Understanding Muay Thai Fighting Strategies and Techniques
- Various Strategies to Counter Muay Thai Fighters
- Responding to Muay Thai Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
- Avoiding Opponent's Strength and Attacking his Weakness
- Effective Ways to Counter Sweeping Kicks
- Effective Counters against Knee and Elbow Strikes
- Crouching Tiger against Grab Neck Elbow Strike
- Shaolin Kungfu for Combat Efficiency, Good Health and Spiritual Development