SECRETS OF CANNON PUNCH IN CONTINUOUS ATTACK

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"Skyward Cannon Punch" irrespective of an opponent's response!

Would you believe that by using just the pattern “Cannon Punch Towards Sky” you can continue to attack an opponent almost irrespective of how he responds? This video series will show you how. Of course, it is not merely the technique; you need considerable skills.

The cannon punch here is known as “Skyward Cannon Punch”. It is different from the horizontal cannon punch, which is also known as an arrow punch.

The pattern “Two Steps Pull Boat” is a variation of the Skyward Cannon Punch, and can serve many combat functions.

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Poisonous Snake Across Valley

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Chris asks when it is advantageous to apply the pattern “Poisonous Snake Across Valley”. Grandmaster Wong adds that the strike can start from the groin, up to the dan tian and solar plexus to the throat.

Attacking Opponent Continuously Irrespective of his Responses

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Sifu Anthony asks about the pattern “Cannon Punch Towards the Sky”. Grandmaster Wong says that a skillful exponent can apply just this one pattern to attack an opponent continuously irrespective of his responses!

Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attacks

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What would you do when your hand is being held and a skyward cannon punch is coming at your ribs? Sifu Anthony demonstrates a counter. But Grandmaster Wong grips the attacking hand and continues with the skyward cannon punch attack.

Skyward Cannon Punch against Thrust Punch

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Grandmaster Wong demonstrates another application of the skyward cannon punch in continuous attacks. As Sifu Anthony throws a thrust punch, Grandmaster Wong brushes it away and counter with a skyward cannon punch. When Sifu Anthony tries to brush away the first cannon punch, Grandmaster continues with another cannon punch.

Continuous Attacks with Skyward Cannon Punch

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This video clip shows Grandmaster Wong using just the skyward cannon punch to attack Sifu Anthony. Irrespective of how Sifu Anthony responds, Grandmaster Wong still persists to attack with the same pattern.

Reversing Holds and Continuing Attack

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How would you continue your skyward cannon punch attacks if an opponent holds your hand? Reverse the hold and continue the attack. Even when your opponent holds you with his two hands, you can still reverse the hold and attack.

Two Steps Pull Boat

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Grandmaster Wong demonstrates the footwork and hand movement of the continuous cannon punch attack. It looks simple but can be very sophisticated. When needed, a variation of the pattern “Cannon Punch Towards Sky” in the form of “Two Steps Pull Boat” is used.

Pull Boat in Continuous Attacks

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Like “Cannon Punch Towards Sky”, “Two Steps Pull Boat” can be used in continuous attacks irrespective of an opponent's responses. In the video, Grandmaster Wong executes an organ-seeking kick. Sifu Anthony continue to attack with “Two Steps Pull Boat”.

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Secrets of Skyward Cannon Punch in Shaolin Kungfu against Continuous Attacks from Wong Kiew Kit on Vimeo.

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  1. Returning to the Basics
  2. Form, Force, Flow and Element of Threat
  3. Reviewing the Basic Combat Sequences
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  6. Free Sparring with Prescribed Conditions
  7. Combat Sequences to Train Spontaneous Attacks and Responses
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  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
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  7. Shaolin Pakua Set Set — An Exclusive Set Fit for Kings and Generals
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  9. Beginning to Learn some Monkey Tricks
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  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
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  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
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  6. The Benefits of Understanding and Applying Kungfu Philosophy
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  8. Ensuring Own Safety when Felling Opponents
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  10. Felling Techniques of the Dragon and the Monkey
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  2. Pattern Analysis of the Tiger-Crane Set
  3. Tiger Patterns for Chin-Na, Against Kicks and Countering the Shoot
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  6. From the Level of Techniques to the Levels of Tactics and Strategies
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  8. Effective Techniques for Fighting on the Ground
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  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
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  3. Neutralizing Wrist Lock and the Three Harmonies
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  5. Two Stories about Kicks
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  10. Crystalization of Combat Techniques from Past Masters
  1. Hei Sai or the Spirit of Energy
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  3. Manifesting the Spirit of the Form
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  7. Revealing the Secrets of Shaolin Masters
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  3. The Strategy of Letting Trick Manifesting Trick
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  5. Standardized Routines of Kick-Boxing Attacks
  6. Some Effective Counters to Kick-Boxing Attacks
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  10. Some Important Combat Philosophy and Principles
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  10. Some Unorthodox Felling Techniques Not Commonly Seen
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  3. Sophisticated Footwork and Leg Techniques of Monkeys and Gorillas
  4. Wrestling Throws are Found in Shaolin Kungfu Too
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  6. Who Says there is no Ground-Fighting in Shaolin Kungfu
  7. An Incredible Secret of One-Finger Zen
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