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Fifth step 1 – Crouch step transition Continue the momentum of the previous movement, turning the left foot out to the front. Move the weight through from the right leg to the left and push out strongly with the right leg to bring the body up and forward with strong intent up and out through […]
Fourth step 1 – open hand transition Left fist opens and, initiating with the fingers, the hand hooks around to the outside left. Press the floor away with the feet to rise up but keep the body slightly crouched. Eyes follow the left hand. Function Against a grip to the wrist the hand circles in […]
Third step 1 – look to left Look under the raised arm. Function At the conclusion of the previous movement the raised arm exposes the ribs to possible attack. Look to observe the incoming attack. This movement reminds you that in any position there are points of weakness. By knowing the weakness of a technique […]
Second step 1 – transition of weight forward After holding the previous position for a split second push through the knuckles of the extended arm and allow this push to continue until your weight is over the front foot. The rear leg draws up behind and the rear leg transfers the weight forward to the […]
First step 1 – Nine palace palm prep Eyes sweep to the right and head follows. Left hand lifts up and across the chest leaving the left side of the chest open. Right fist sits palm up on the waist and the waist coils to the right so as to prepare to uncoil to the […]
Salute Following are the various components of the salute. 1. Stand upright, thunder bolt step palms resting on thighs Stand with feet parallel to the front and knees flexed so that the body’s weight is carried evenly on the muscles of the legs. Pelvic floor muscles are engaged and there is an engagement of the […]
The Five Steps Shaolin Wu Bu Quan gets its name from the five steps that the form is comprised of. These steps are: Forward Step (Gong Bu) Horse Step (Ma Bu) Rest step (Xie Bu) Crouch Step (Pu Bu) Empty step (Xu Bu) These actions are steps and not stances. The purpose of classical footwork […]
Shaolin Wu Bu Quan, Shaolin “Five Step Boxing” is the introductory fist form in the Shan Men Shaolin Quan Curriculum. Variations on this form are commonly practiced in a number of Kung Fu systems and often taught to beginners in modern Wu Shu schools in China and around the world. Unfortunately in most schools this […]
Shaolin Wu Bu Quan Movements 1. Stand upright, thunder bolt step palms resting on thighs 2. Left foot to right, slap thighs 3. Drop and exhale through finger tips 4. Rise and lift hands 5. Triple Jewel hands – representing the Buddhist vows 6. Clap hands and lock down 7. Close palms at the heart […]
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