Features of Shaolin Kung Fu

 Features of Shaolin Kung Fu

1.Short but precise.
2.Box in a line.
3.Casual footwork.
4.Roll in and out.
5.Integration of mind and behavior.
6.Bending but actually not and straight but actually not.
7.Rise high in a tight form and drop in a spreading way. Rise to move with an intention of advance and drop to move with an intention of retreat.
8.Integration of Buddhism and boxing.
9.Focus on defense.
10.Combination of attacking and defending.
11.Numerous tricks.
12.Simple and practical.
13.Vigorous and strong.
14.Numerous acts shrinking back
15.Numerous kicks.
16.Produce sounds.
 

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of three realms:Kungfu

Shaolin Kungfu practice can be talked about in terms of three realms:
In the primary realm, the practitioner practices their form and appearance.

In the intermediate realm, there is the integration of mind and fist, changing the tangible into the intangible, turning the law into the lawless; obeying no rules, having no movement to follow, controlling the enemy in the intangible. An ancient boxing manual reads, `defeat a person in the intangible or fail being seen`.
 

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Kung Fu

The profound cultural connotation expressed in Shaolin Kung Fu is fundamentally endowed by the wisdom of Chan Buddhism (Zen). Shaolin Gongfu is in the first place, the expression of a deeper spiritual goal and secondarily in the pursuit for superhuman strength. The desire for transcendental strength and wisdom are at the core of Shaolin Chan Buddhism. This is the reason behind Shaolin Kungfu appearing as a miraculous martial art and it's difference to other martial arts.

Realms of practice

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