Shaolin Fighting. Douglas Wong

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by DOUGLAS L. WONG

DISCLAIMERPlease note that the publisher of this instructional book is NOT RESPONSIBLE in anymanner whatsoever lor any injury which may occur by reading and/or {ollowing the

instructions herein.It is essential that before {ollowing any of the activities, physical or otherwise, herein

described, the reader or readers should first consult his or her physician for advice orwhether or not the reader or readers should embark on"the physical activity described hereinSince the physical activities described herein may be too sophisticated in nature, it isessentra/ that a physician be consulted.

OUNIQUE PUBLICATIONS INC., 1982All rights reseruedPrinted in the United States of AmericaISBN: 0-86568-006-XLibrary of Congress No.: 76-5561 3

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introductionIn this second book, "shaolin Fighting Theories and Concepts,"we will explore the many facets involved in Kung Fu. From the begin-ning stages of saluting to the advanced exercises used on the Kung Futraining equipment.The chapter on Chinese Ranking will explain to the layman howrespect is shown to each person through name rather than color rank-ing.Chinese salutation will show some of the more popular gesturesused in today's Kung Fu society.The Hand Techniques will be discussed in detail. It will explain howthe whole arm; from fingertip to the shoulder can be utilized intoone main driving force. This will be used in conjunction with the vari-ous pressure points"The main chapters will deal with two phases of fighting. The firstwill discuss the Basic Fightirrg Theories and Ground Fighting. Groundfighting is one of the techniques most useful and effective to use onthe opponent. The Advance Fighting Principles will go into detail in-volving the use of Newton's Three Law on Motion theory. It will alsodcscribe a principle for attacker and defender alike.'l'[re chapter on lnlernal System will describe the pathway of yourbloutlrirg pal{cln.Arr


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ABOUT THE AUTHORsifu Douglas Lim l4/ottg is an individuar who enjoys his hobby to thefullest. His interest in this ancient art is one that encompattrt ih, totolaspect of Chinese pugilism.Gung Fu is an art that is timeless, it deals with the events of life andits many consequences. It is a study of ltfe from the day you are bornto the da.y you die. The main branches o.f studies involved in this artare: Chinese Medicine, Physics, philosophy, Logic, psychology, Ma_thematics, History and also Self-De.fense.l'lith so many subjects involved it is sure that a person must be wellversed to ensure the proper teaching of each facet of this art. Als.,you must study from a qualified instructor who is willing to share hiswealth of knowledge.He has had the privilege of studying under numerous Jine instruc-!.rs from various systems. He studied under Grand.master l4/ong ArkYue.y o.f Los Angeles, California. Grandmaster Wong is one of thi fore-trtost practitioners in the Five Animals Style (Ng ying Go), and the Fivelitrttil-rt styles (Ng Ga Kin) as taught in China. At the advanced agett.f' savant.v-.fit)e .v?drs .ltl, GrantJmaster l"l/ong is still actively teachingclu't'tt's t'vcr.\ttht),. llt' lu/rr s/trtliecl under sifu Haumea "Ttny" Lefiti,rr,\t'ttirtr rltt(l(ttt tt.f (inilrrlilrtt,tttr Ark l4/ctttg. Sifu Le.fiti also stuclierlitt 'lhirstrt lnrnritr,rl tltt'lllttl, (itr 1;.r,stt,rtt utrtl /he l4)hilc Crant: S.vslclt(liti llrtli lhi). llt' rrrt.r ltt'ttrl ,tl tlrr, r\tl.vttt'siutt-,4rttrrictut (irutg litt.l\,\t,t'tttlit)tt ttttlil lttt rl,',rtlt trr lt) / i l,'ti'ilt ,\i llitt,q l,ltrtllr,r llltttrtg 0lllrtrtl: Lrtrt,t,, lrt'.rlttrltr,,! tltt'll'itt!: ('lttttt ('lltrttrt .rrt!t,rtt lnrt.ttiu,tl lltt,litrttt.tr^ tr|ll rtr lltt ",\'lrr'Lt' llrttttl l'trtlttittg" htt,twn ur "('lti ,\rtrt.,.

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In 1973 under the tutelage of Master Share Lew, he was introducedto the higher levels of Gung Fu. From Master Lew he leatned theTaoist internal system which includes Herbal Medicine, Meditation,and Taoist breathing exercises. Master Lew has been influential onSifu lilong's knowledge. Master Lew teaches the Tao-on Pai (TaoGa) system of Gung Fu and also the Choy-Li-Fut system as taught byhis late uncle, Grandmaster Lew Ben (Lau Bun), the foremost authori'ty on the Hung Sing Choy-Li-Fut system. Sifu Wong has also been ex-posed to the Yau Kung Mon style or the "Soft Hand Style," whichis a relatively new art which has its origin from the infamous Bai MeiPai or the forbidden "llhite Eyebrow Style." Yau Kung Mon was de'veloped in Hong Kong by Grandmaster Ha Hoan' Sifu I'long has alsobeen exposed to Northem Praying Mantis (Bak Tong Long Pai),Northern Sit Lum (Bak Sit Lum), Tai Chi Chuan (Grand Ultimate Fist),Bai Mei Pai (White Eyebrow System) Hsing-Yi Ching (Heart-Mind Box'ing) and Bai Fu Pai (White Tiger System). Stfu Wong has also studiedthe Buddhist internal system and also the lron Palm training.From the total teaching of all his instructors he has formulated anew system of his own called the "llhite Lotus Flower Style" (BaiLing Fa Pai). The l'lhite Lotus represents the purity of this new sys'tem among the many styles in existence today. During sunrise theLotus flower opens up to the world to take in the events of the day.And when sunset approaches the flower closes and is at peace with theworld through darkness. The llhite Lotus Flower is a Buddhist symbolof purity and happiness and has a very colorful history throughoutthe many eventful Chinese dynasties. Sifu llong's interest in his herttage and culture was the key that opened the door of wisdom andknowledge to this fabulous art.Being one of the most respected instructor's on the West Coasttournament circuit. He has produced Gung Fu's "llinningist Team"as quoted form one magazine article. He hus achieved many mile'stones since opening his kwoon (studio) in fanuary of 1973. Sincethen his Sit Lum Team led and captained by two senior students, Mr'Albert Leong and Mr. James Lew, have successfully captured everynotable title in the Kata Division from Junior level tp Black Belt level.At many tournaments they have swept every division entered. Inlleapons competition they have been the most exciting group towatch. Never letting the people down for a minute, this group hascompleted and demonstrated throughout the United States and haveappeared on many televison programs.Sifu Wong has appeared in numerous movies and television pro'grams, including the "Kung Fu" pilot film from Warner Bros' Studio;"That Man Bolt" from Universal Studio; "Apple Dumpling Gang" fromWalt Disney Productions; and other mentbers have appeared on tele'vision program such as "Ironside"; "Police Story"; "The Champion";NBC Spoit Show; "PhilbinfBrown & Co."; "Spart Prep Show";"Kung Fu" television series; "secret of the Martial Arls" Nl)C series;"Medix" CBS Special; and many upcoming series.

Members have appeared in the Las Vegas Production of "Orient75" at the Landmark Hotel and also at the Arizona State Fair. Theyhave taken part in mnny community events and many benefits forunderprivileged children foundations.Stfu Wong has been chosen by Mayor Tom Bradley's Blue RibbonCommittee as the Kung Fu representative for the Martial Arts Advi-sory Board for the City of Los Angeles. He is also an overseas advisorfor the Taiwan based Tang Shou Tao (Kung Fu) Committee of theTaip ei A thle tic s Asso ciat io n.The Sil Lum members have appeared in magazines such as BlackBelt, Karate lllustrated, Official Karate, Oriental Art of Self-Defense,Inside Kung-Fu, Los Angeles Free Press, Karate-Ka, Single Register,Combat Magazine from England, Los Angeles Times, and many otherlocal newspapers.llithin his Sil Lum Kung Fu school, have been trained such nationalchampions as Albert Leong, James Lew, Robin Kane, Todd Takeuchiand Jimmy Brown, all of whom are known for their hand and weaponform expertise. In the fighting division he has Mr. Iililtiam Henderson,the reigning U.S. Heavyweight Gung Fu Fighter in full contact mat-ches. He is also one of the more popular fighters on the Karote tour-nament circuit.Assisting Sifu llong are three long time friends and fellow instructorsSifu Curl Totton, Sifu Tommy Ho and Sifu llilson Quan. All four ofthe instructors have trained together at one time or another and havethe combined experience of seven different styles of Gung Fu.This is but a'short biography on Sifu llong, it can only give you aglimpse of his knowledge and his personality. As you read the follow-ing chapters in this book you will get a better insight into his personalteaching and a better understanding of this ancient Chinese art.To my good friend and fellow martial artist - I wish him the bestof luck and long life. May this book serve its purpose and help youunderstand the meaning of lifu and its many facets.

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To my Parents:Thank you for guiding me down the road of life. Without your loveand guidance the road to reality and happiness would have been animpossible dream.

THE SPIRIT OF REALITYYoung and beautifulBut yet knowing the way of lifeThe harehness and the bitternessBut yet knowing softness and gentlenessA description of a free soulA soul in search of realityBut where are you bound?How far is this road to reality?Can it be found here?Young and innocentYet old in the way of lifeHelp yourself by being yourselfFor freedom is thereFor happiness is thereFor I am there!For reality is there waiting for the two of usLet us discover this wealth of life togetherTogether as one soul in the midst of realityA reality which we can share in our heart and in our mindsYoung and freeYet searching for the way of lifeCome with me to this land of peaceCome with me and discover that love is a realityCome with me and uncover the meaning of realityA reality that is irr orlr soul


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CONTENTSl7l92l23394t6t6497lll

HISTORY OF KI.JNG FUCHINESE RANKING SYSTEMCHINESE SALUTATIONHAND TECHNIQUESPHILOSOPHY AND MENTAL TRAININGBASIC FIGHTING PRJNCIPLES AND GROI.JND FIGHTINGINTERNAL SYSTEMADVANCED FIGHTING PRINCIPLESTRAINING EQI,JIPMENTPRESSURE POINTS


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History of Kung-FuKung Fu, is one of the oldest fighting arts known to mankind. Thedate of its origins has been lost to antiquity. The term Gung Fu is aterm coined by the Chinese who migrated to the United States in the1800's during the California Gold Rush era and the building oi"theTranscontinental Railroad. There ale many meanings for the termGung Fu. The term Gung Fu means "hard work or task", or "alwayslearning.The more common terminology used in China is "Wu Shu" meaningMartial Art or "Chuan Fa" meaning Fist Fighting. Gung Fu has beenpracitced and revised in China for over 4,000 years. It has evolved intoan implement for health and self-defense. Gung Fu is one of the mostcomplicated and effective systems of self-defense.In the beginning of time man came into existence with inborn traitsof survival. When confronted with a violent situation, a man learns todefend himself by using his body, or by picking up an object and con-verting it into a weapon.The first punch or kick was considered the forerunner of many oftoday's fighting systems. From the days of the caveman to modern

day society, men have regrouped and trained other human beings in apre-arranged pattern of self-defense. Some styles were used by familymembers which was kept in their blood line while others taught it intheir separate villages or area of living. No two styles were the samebecause both size and flexibility differed from person to person. Somewere tall, short, light, heavy, slow, fast, and some were handicapped byphysical injury. The techniques vary considerably through aging oftime due to:1) techniques improvement2) mixing with other styles3) misinterpretation of techniques4) undertrained individuals that claim to be masters5) deletion through mistrust

It all began, so the legends say, when a stern Indian monk noticedthat his young chinese disciples couldn't stay awake during the longand tiring meditation of the new religion, known as Chan or ZenBuddhism, he was trying to teach them. Not conditioned to endurethe exhaustive meditative methods developed by the Hindu, yogicand Buddhist monks of their Master's homeland, the young disciplesseemed on the verge of failure in thier new undertaking. Realizingthis, the first patriarch Bodhidharma took the initiative and introducedhis frail disciples to an 18 movement exercise (lg Hand of Lo-Han)based on techniques discovered and developed beyond the Himalayas.Soon daily practice of the 18 movements strengthened the youngdisciples at the Sil Lum Temple enough to receive their Master's tea-chings thus sowing two seeds ihat the world would later know as Chan(Zen Buddhism) and Sil Lum Kung Fu.Throughout history credit has been given to Bodhidharma (Dot Mor)as the creator of Sil Lum Kung Fu or the man responsibleforintroduc-ing the Martial Art to china. This is not true. Gung Fu was already inexistence long before Dot Mor arrived into china. His main contr!bution was the introduction of Chan (Zen) into the Sil Lum Temple.Nearly 800 years after Dot Mor's death, monk Chueh yuan, aidedby two famous boxers of the time, Li, and pai, set out to perfect a sys-tem which they felt was incomplete.Upon completion of their work (done within the confines of the SilLum temple at Honan), Ch'ueh, Li and pai unveiled a l70-movementsystem, subdivided into five animal styles - Crane, Dragon, kopard,Snake and Tiger. Known as the Ng ying Ga (Five Animal Style),they formed complementary styles, each with a different emphasis andapproach.The Crane, based on exercises to strengthen the sinews, stressesbalance and quick foot movements; while the Dragon, from exercisesfor the spirit, stresses flexibility and graceful movement (the Dragonwas an imaginary figure but it stresses the flowing spirit of the highlyregarded legendary animal. On the other hand, the Leopard, a stylethat develops power and speed, it differs from the Tiger, a clawingstyle built on exercises for strengthening the bones. Finally, there waithe Snake, based on exercises for chi or internal power, and concerne


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Chinese Rankin SystemIn the Chinese system there is no real ranking using belts as a dis-tinction for denoting levels of achievement. The ranking system isbased on the Chinese family structure which always places the elder asthe head of the clan. The usage of title for each level was one of re-spect and obedience. The ranking is based on school age more than theactual age of the practitioner.A younger student who enters a traditional Kung Fu school mustalways pay respect to his senior before himself. It does not matterwhether the younger student is better than his senior, he still must payrespect to his elder. It is not a law but a rule followed by the philoso-

phy and training given by each instructor. Your instructor will alwaysbe your instructor no matter how advanced you may become.It is similar to a seed which must be watered and nurtured to growto it's fullest potential. It was dedication on your instructor part thatnurtured and cultivated your mind to absorb the information acquiredthrough his years of training. Knowledge given to you to und#standand to develop to the upmost for /"our own particular usages.Knowledge is neutral, it has no will of its own to do anything. It isup to the individual to direct this knowledge into a productive channel.As the famous Zen Master Gasan has said;A poor disciple utilizes a teacher's influence.A fair disciple admires a teacher's kindness.A good disciple grows strong under a teacher's discipline.However a teacher is but a student of his students. He is guided by eachand everyone of them.The Chinese system uses the sash which is considerably wider thanthe Japanese belt (obi). The sash usually approximately 6" to 9" wideand from 9' to 14' long. The belt worn in China was used only for sup-port of lower back due to exertion of motion on this area of the torso.It also controls the breathing center or the tan tien. The belt was alsoused to conceal small objects such as coins, darts, daggers and otherweapons. Of course, the main purpose was to hold up the pants it-self.In China the pants worn in the olden days were lo.ose pantloons thatdidn't restrict body movement.The belt is called the loyality and filial piety belt which reminds oneofhis country and his ancestors.Following is a flow chart containing the many titles of respect usedin various Chinese systems. The giving of colored sashes is a modernday invention used by enterprising Americans as well as other groupsspanning the world over. Remember ranking is not essential, it is eachindividual's knowledge that is important. A belt ranking is a materialobject and can be taken away from you, but the knowledge you haveacquired is yours to keep and to use whenever the time ntay lrrives.

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Chinese Salutation

Here are a variety of salutes from various styles.This is by no means all the salutes known, butthese are the more well-known ones in use.

Salute - The Signs of Respect, The familiar left palm covering the right fist symbolizes theShaolin boxing art and is imbued with the martial spirit, ln the salute itself, the right hand re-presented the life line - power. The left hand symbolized the warmth and security of the sun.Combined, they showed respect for the individual.Showing the people that you come unarmed and without hostilities. lf forced to defend your-self, however, the right hand will be used for attacking while the left hand is usod for blocking.

{1) Shaolin Salute(2) Monk salute, hands together which represents a pacifist monk(3) Another version of the Shaolin Salute(41 From the White Eyebrow System or Bei Mei Pai, also used in the Soft Hand Style (YauKung Mon)(5) Salute for the fighting monk(61 Open salute used in Hung Gar style and other Gung Fu styles

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In Kung-Fu the hand has a wide variety of applications, among themare'. blocking, trapping, punching, deflecting, grabbing, pulling, claw-ing, ripping, pushing, poking, smashing, and raking. Some systemsstress long hand techniques for greater strength and reach, while othersrely on short hand tactics and rapid combinations. The ideal, ofcourse, is to have both.When speaking of the hand strikes we mean the entire length ofman's natural weapon - the arm from shoulder to finger tips.(l) The fingers are used for pinpoint striking and for interpretingan opponent's energy, because of their heightened sensitivityand feeling.(2) The knuckles are used in a striking situation, there are manyways in using this type of strike. It can be used flush against

the object or just a portion of the striking arca in an upwardstrike or a downward motion to increase the power.(3) The forearm is where the power is generated and are the primaryblocking tools. They should be toughened through drills suchas Dar Som Sing or "Striking the Three Stars." They can alsobe used to push a foe offbalance.(4) The wrist is the transmission through which energy and powerare directed. Therefore, it must remain supple at all times sothat the force proceeds unimpeded to the target.(5) The elbow is very useful in short range situations. For instancea chest-level forearm block can easily be transformed into a fol"low-up elbow smash.(6) The upper arm is that portion which provides the strength forextending or retracting a block or punch.(1) The shoulder applies the power that has been gathered from theentire body, in the direction intended.The different hand techniques and, obviously, their very descriptivenames, were traced from various plants, animals and insects. Forexample, "Twin Dragons in Search of the Pearls", "Willow Palm," and"Monkey Steals the Peaches." A majority of the moves themselveswere duplicated from birds and beasts, whereas, insects were admiredfor the immense strength they exhibited in proportion to their size,and plants for their essence or 'oinner" strength (i.e., the roots resem-bling a firm, solid "horse" or the flexible stalk, which represents thesuppleness of the torso one should try to achieve).There are three prerequisites for effective hand techniques: (l)specd, (2) strength, and (3) flexibility. Speed encompasses more thanslrccr ve locity; it should also include an awareness of distance and tim-ing. Strength is u llrnclion o1'one's build and musculature, yet it canllc cnlrluccrl corrsirlt:ritltly hy 1.rr


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upon a single point. Failure to remain calm and collected has a numberof detrimental effects. One is fatigue. If the practitioner is tense allthe time, energy will be dissipated to no avail. Also, if a strike is ini-tiated with the muscles tight, it will be too slow to be effective. Themuscles and wrists must be loose in order to generate adoquate powerfo1 an effective blow. Lastly, if one approaches a combat situationrelaxed and free from anxiety, it has a psychological effect on his op-ponent.The real key, however, is concentration. The mind must be freefrom all outside distractions, so that the different parts offhe body canbe coordinated into an efficient fighting machine. Advanced tech-niques, such as simultaneous blocking and punching, require a tremen-dous amount of body control, balance, and a sharpening of all the

senses.The hand is capable of blocking 80% of all attacks including punch-bhes, kicks and weapon attacks. The rest depends on maneuverability

and the mind to out think your opponent.Hand TheoryFor every strike designate atatgetFor every target a reasonFor every reason a purpose!Do not waste motion - keeping the hand flexible and in conditionare the upmost in hand training.

(Above) Tiger Claw. The f ingers arespread and bent at the k nucklesto emulate a claw; they need to bestrengthened by proper exercise, alsothis technique employs ripping, tearing and,rbking rnotions and can be.lulckly convertocl into a grab ancl palrn striko.

(Above) Leopard Punch- Poweris concentrated in a brief area byclenching the Jingers at the fore-knuckles a;rd keeping the wriststraight so that it can flow unhin-dered from the entire body. This strike is modeled after a leopard's paw and is usedin close-ranqe situations for attacking small openings.

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(Above) Crane's Beak. The fingertips are gathered together to form the strikinosurface which represents a crane's beak, The strike is clelivered with pecking ;nipoking motions: and the primary areas of attack are the eyes, temple or ot6ei -highly vu lnerable spots.(Above) Eagle Claw. Here the index finger and middle f ingers are used in con,iunction With the all-mighty thumb. The three projections are used to attacksoft and unprotected portions of the body, most likely the throat. lt can wipeout the windpipe or juggler veins, while the other hand keeps your opponentat bay.

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(Above) Back Hand. Attack withthe back ol the hand, using theknuckles as the striking area. Thismethod is widely used Jor attacksto the head or for circl ing aroundtechniques thrown by your oPPo-nent,

(Above) Mantis Claw. The indexand middle tinger are held in imi-tation of the insect's feelers. Thistechnique is applied with a hooking- not grabbing rnotion, against ell)ows or other joints. Wittt lll(' lror) ltirrrrl rrJr;rlying presstlro in lhc ot)l)osilo (iiroclioh, il is (luito sitnt)lo t() ron(lot ir ltilrlr [!t.'lrtqn ltlf]():;tinslanllV.

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(Above) Willow Palm. The fourJingers are held in close combina-tion and the thumb is curved underthe edge of the "Willow Leaf." Themain strik ing area is the base of thepalm and th side of the hand,which pulls the opponent off balancein the direction of the strike - thusdoubling the force of the blow.

(Above) Twin Dragons in Searchof the Pearls. The two fingers repre-sent a pair of dragons in flight, andthe "pearls" are the eyes, OnlY theindex and middle f inger are used andthey are angled slightly to reinforcethe power of the strike. lf the fingers were held straight, they might slip of1 the areaof attack; whereas in this manner, they fit the natural curvature of the face.

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(Above) Wrist strike. The backof the wrist is used in this in-stance; it is very del icate, soproper conditioning is a prere-qu isite f or attempting such astrike. The.wrist strike can beapplied to the temple for highattacks, or for a low attack tothe groin.

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Philosophy and Mental TraininThe mind is a complicated subject. Even today, scientistscannot fully explain how it functions or why. The Chinese have alwaysconsidered the mind the most important part of the body. It controlseverything you do or are planning to accomplish in the future.In the Chinese art, we have different breathing exercises to make usaware of our inner sense and to improve our outlook on life. In Chi-nese philosophy, we are taught there are two parts of the brain. Thefirst part of the brain, or the left side, controls our mechanical pro-

cesses such as walking, working, lifting and many other everyday activi-ties. But the other side, which is the Psychic Center, is the part thatgives certain people their ESP ability, the ability to move objects withtheir mind, to heal, and many other such phenomena. To the Chinesepeople however, this is very normal. The Masters of Kung Fu can per-form many of these feats, but they are very reluctant to teach thisphase of the art. This part has caused much trouble in the past, andmany of the older, traditional Sifu are not willing to teach this phase,of even demonstrate that it does exist.I have witnessed many of these so called phenomena and can explainwhy it happens. lt is something which any person can learn if his in-structor is willing to teach him. I was very lucky because I was helpedby or offered help by three Masters of the internal systems. I wasamazed or I should say shocked at what I saw and what I learned. Thefallacy of one taking ten to twenty years to learn the internal is tocover the true facts. The internal, if your teacher is willing to teach,can be learned in two years if you are a fast learner, and five years ifyou are a slow learner. But again, it depends on how intense your in-structor wants to get involved into this phase of the art.The main requirement is that you are mentally ready to accept whatis being offered to you. Many a time we had nothing but our faith inour teacher to carry us through, but it was well worth it. Much of theteaching was oral in order for us to pay closer attention, and also for usto truely understand the subject. Much of the infonnation you haveseen in the book is being exposed to the pnblic for the first time.This phase of the art is still being kept alive in the Orient, but veryfew people are teaching these methods in the open here in the UnitedStates. Even fewer can even claim to know this system. Many that doteach this system are looked down uport because they consider this partof the art only for their immediate f amily member or their top disciple.Knowledge is an object which is readily available for anyone to un-derstand and to utilize for any certain goal or enlightment. But it isalso a dangerous substance which csn change a persons way of thinking'As you gain experience in life, you will soon view lil'c irs lr slcppiltgslone 1o yet a highcr lcvcl ol'lcltrrtittg.

No one person can claim to know the wisdom of the universe, thevastness, the emptiness, the happiness, the sadness, the sorrow oi the"joy of life, for all of this is beyond human description. We have noI.ue words to describe this concept to its fullest. But each ofus, in ourown hearts and minds, can enjoy these moments and relish thesellrorrgirts tbr tlre rest of our livei.l.ili: is , preci


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Basic Fighting Principlesand Ground FigtrtinEIn many self defense courses, ground techniques are the least empha-sized. This is due to the complexity involved with the body. In orderto be properly trained for techniques, a person must be agile enough toroll, tumble, and must be capable of taking a fall. The main require-ment is to have your body conditioned to the point where it can man'euver itself to any given position, whether it be an in the air kicking,standing on solid ground, or maneuvering on the ground.A take down is an after product of your initial attack. Usually atechnique can't be applied until your attacker is slowed down or stun-ned for a split second. The follow-up is important because a person isreally not stopped by just one blow. A follow-up technique is requiredin order to attain full control ofyour opponent.There are many ways of setting your opponent up for a take-downtechnique. Understanding your opponents body motion and wehkpoints are very important.(l) Is the opponent's center of gravity high, low, or changing?(2) What type of attack is thrown at you - kicks, punches, sweeps,etc.?(3) Is the opponent fast or slow? Strong or weak?(4) Is he an experienced fighter? (Watch his movement closely.)(5) Is he a stationary fighter? Or is he constantly moving?Many of these questions are applied when sizing up your oppo-nent. Some will seem ridiculous to you, but you will be surprised athow many people don't understand these questions.Now to recap each question;r(1) Center of gravity is very important!(a) A person's center of gravity affects his balance and mobili'ty. When a person stands upright - his center of gravity ishigher.(b) If he fights from a stance position his body is more stableand his center of gravity is lower.(c) If he is bouncing around like a boxer, his center of gravity

is constantly shifting.(2) Types ofattacks!(") Punching - is he punching high, low, hooking or a rapidcombination or is he doing traditional one step fighting? Itis important to remember that you can offset his attack ifyou understand the type of offense that he is throwingyour way.(b) Kicks, sweeps (leg attacks).When an opponent attacks with his leg he,ir.usually posi-tioned on one leg while kicking with the other leg, or the" double leg attack whjle in the air or even on the ground.Your reflexes must be to the point where you can detectthe oncoming attacker and prepare to counter by slightlyretreating and then countering by jamming or blocking hislegs.

(3) Your opponent's strength and speed!(a) Remember each person in the world is different. The weak-ness of an opponent is usually given away in his first initialattack. You can tell if he is strong or weak with that firstblow. A strong opponent is one that you have to defendby using more angles, while a weaker opponent can be ta-ken by either straight line or angular attack.(b) Speed is an important factor in countering. Rememberthat a straight line is the shortest distance between twopoints, but this can only be effective if a person knowshow to use circular angles to offset his opponent's attack.You can use speed on a slower opponent but not to thepoint where you become careless and bypass his attackand leave yourself wide open for a counter. If a person isfaster than you, you may have to play possum to draw youropponent into you before you can counter attack. At cer-tain times you may have to sacrifice yourself to the pointwhere you will receive a few blows to accomplish what youset out to do. As my teacher, Mr. Haumea lfiti, used to

. repeat over and over again, "It is not how much you candish out, but how much you can take before you overcomeyour opponent. Remember that no man is invincible, youwill have to accept the fact that you will get hit, slapped,kicked, spit-up on, and stomped into the ground. Onceyou attain this realization you will be at peace withinyourself."(4-5) You can watch an opponent and know if he is a well-trainedfighter or not, if he is faking, you will be able to tell when youmake the initial moves. A good fighter knows that a moving tar-get is harder to hit, so he will be constantly moving and usingangles on his opponent.These are but a few brief descriptions on understanding your oppo-nent. The following techniques are based on t4ke-downs and groundfighting. The advantages of the techniques are that they are seldomseen or used because of the body condition involved in using the tech-nique. Also because people don't believe in fighting on the ground.However, on the street anything can happen.The disadvantage is if you are slow and not fully trained to accom-plish these techniques. Try to find a school that teaches you how tofight standing, on the ground, and other situations. Make sure thatthey teach you the fundamentals of falling and rolling, without thatyou will definitely injure yourself unnecessarily. Most competentschools will teach you these techniques and not just say, ,'Well wedon't tcach it here, bosldos you don't need it, we always win our figlrtsntundlng up." l)on'l bo tukon ln by these inexperienced people!

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The defender then drops to theground and maintains eye coR-tact with the opponent but alsokeeping the bottom leg hookedto opponent.

Swing his leg upward and downof the knee area while the otherleg pushes outward on the bot-tom.

Cornpleting the take-down bysl'inrring info the opponent-

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Internal SYstefirTheinternalsystemisthemosthighlykeptsec'retintheChinesecul.ture. It has been referred as the sec?et"of eternal youth, the controllerof the mind, the unstopable force, and many other such terms' Thepeople who knew the internul *.r. usually iegarded as supermen be-

cause they could perform tasks that no othlr human being was capableof performing. rt. *uny feats witnessed by the population bewilder-edthem,andtheyconsideredthatthemenwefehelpedbytheGods.

The internal system is available to anyone who is wilring to gothrough the training, provided there is a qualified instructor willing toteach you. ft.t-. are mflny people claiming to teach the internal ener_w o-r Nui Gung, but very few can produce iior even explain the reason-ing behind it. The energy is one that every prrron i, capable of produc_ing but with the proper sequences onri. There are many differentbreathing exercises that cultivate the chi as well as other exercises thatdevelop it to the point where you can use it for healing.Healing is the main pulpose of the internal system besides providinggood health to the practitioner. Healing is part of the art that eachteacher must strive for. The healing can [. oon. by using acupuncturethat is the use of a needle inserted lnto variou, point, throughout thelody and to regulate the flow of energy or chi. th.r. are manypointsthroughout the body that is necessary to rearn before pro..rring tothe treatment. Healing with the needle is not always possible so weuse what is known as the Healing Hand or using the hand or fingersas the implement ^in relieving of certain ailment-and pain. The handacts as the feeler for any over abundant of energy or under abundantwhich ever the case may be.. ft-. beginning of the internal exercises is to start with the properbreathing methods- The Taoist internal breathing is done in the lowerabdominal region or the area below the navel ab"out 3,, called the tantien. The pathway is as folrows: inhare through the.nose uut uvp^,the chest region. push the air down into thelailbone area and thenup the spinal cord to the top of the head. The chi then goes to thefront part of the forehead known as the third .yr. ihi, area is the con_centration point known as the psychic center.After learning _the internal, one is capable of healing some of themore common ailments affecting people. you can also start to sensemany. of the objects around you, und you will build up the ,rrrr., ofyour body so you can feel another person,s body heat coming towardyou from any direction. you can uiro ,.. different colors of the aurasurrounding a person in that way, you can tell if he is angry, scared,kind, or whatever_The internal is also an art that is deadly because of the medical appli_cation learned for healingcan be used in t


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Remember,ittakestwopeopletohaveafight'Ifoneofthemwalksaway, where i, th;;ghti- if-tt'tgftt that yo" pttutnt glJti:1tl-:1*:more of a battle in your own mrnd. But remember, life is a preclouscommodity, not something yo" tun buy and sell' If you have a goodinstructor, t. *iti i*.fr Vl" both menial and physical control of yourbody. A good instructoi can show you ways of restraining your oppo-nentorslowinghi.do*nwithoutcausingpermanentdamage.Also,he will teach vou rro* to handle yourseli_when the odds are againstyouandwhenyouhavenochoicebuttotakeapefsonslife.Itisuptotheteachinghehasgivenyou'whatisinyourownheart'andthedes-tiny ytlu choose for Yourself'

Advanced Fighting PrinciplesFighting principles are the hardest ideas to explain but the actuarfighting principles are sirnple but very eflective. The main concernin lighting is to use the minimum movement and strength, but to getthe maximum effective effect without *.urirrg yolrself out. No onesystem can claim to have ail the fighting te.nrr]q,r., or principres toge_ther but in the folowing chapter yo, ,ilt be exposed to some of themore sophisticated movements used in the white iotus system.Gung Fu movements can be broken down into two components ormotions, linear motion or straigrrt line, urro .ir.rlr motion or circlingangle- Every motion used in fi"ghting, such as ror*uro, backward, side_step, pushing, pulling, and r*..pirrg is involved with linear and circularmotion- Sometimes a combirrution of both is necessary to overcomeI?#,:flonent and to give yourself the upper hand in any fightingNafural moves are the most effective fighting impreme't. No oneneeds to be trained in something that is already second nature to him.Manystudentshowever,.-+. tiings so complicated that they defeatthcir 'wn purpose. A simple gestuie of the hand, a twist of the wrist, asrr,l.rpirrg.l'u f-ingcr, , slicling .f tlre arm, all these are very naturd anJrrscllrl lirr :rry st.ll-tlt.llrrst: rrr,rvcrncrrl. .f.t,. prr.riu,ra,, nrrrsl lcur.rr lort'l;rx wltt.rr llrr.y;rrt. lrlilrlrrr,li, wlrilt, lit,t,Pillg t:lrlrrr trrrtl conll)()s(:(l

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Opponent throws right punch toward oppo-i'Jrlt rt."o which is met bv a left sliding punch--"[inn .rr. the body is leaning away from thepu ndh.On guard Position'

The right hand then converts into a reversegrab and the hand continues to slide up-ward toward opponent's punch,

Breathingisalsoanimportantpartoffighting.Withoutthepropertechnique or ur.ulning;y"y might ue winoeo before the figlrt is ovet'andifyouroppottnt"i'inbettercondition'hewillovercomeyouveryrapidly. I-o* utJo*inal breathing can keep you one step ahead ofVour opponent ani"pr"l..,.the,vitit organs located in vour lower torso-atea. The mouth i,iU ufro be closed *rth th. tongue *tttA and touch-ing the roof of v"* *"",t, t};circulates the saliva in the mouthand keeps it moiJtllr;;h any activity you are participating in'When fighting an opponent' set up safety zones aiound your bodyandknowwhereeachzoneisand*l,.,,itisnecessarvtorespondtocertbin attacks. When a

person.utiu"'tt Vour body, theie is no need foryou to chase th'';;;;h''ii *itt'o*t t" you eventually' Remain calmandkeepyoureyesonyouroppo"."tswaistsincethisisthemaingapbetweentheupnerandlowerto,,o.Thebodymustmoyebeforethekick or punch ffi ;:"#;;;;,^,h-ufor., if you notice which half isattacking, tt.n you tu" b' ready to defend against it'Following ur, , fr", irinciplls "t.A it figiting with certain rules per-trining to Newton's Three Law on motion'(1) A body.ai rest tends to r.*uin-ut rest and a body in motion tendsto remarn in motion in u ,truignt hne and at constant speed whenleft alone (that is, when it i, iot acted upon by some unbalanced(2) ffi:'1 ," unbaranced frll'" ,i:::,)::lri*"r1Y.:t Y+il:ilH:Jt'vclocity ol rhc botly i,, ttr. aii.iti,"r of the ftxce- (The change ofvclocily will lrt: irr tlircel 1r,i,ir,",iorr to l.ltc,sizt-r ol' llrc lirrcc ancllrrlltr.lttttt.tlrttirrgwlrtt.lrrr:r..tstltttlrt.lrrrrly,lttttlillillyglstl|)l{t.

portion to the mass of the body.(3) For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Alsoinvolved are "Potential energy and Kinetic energy.',A body can be divided into many segments - when a force hit a bo-dy at certain area the force can dissipate the opponent's force in halfor totality. To reach the opponent's body, a line must be drawn fromyour striking implement to the area intendld to be struck. For examplefrom point A to point B the shortest pathway would be a straight line.

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When a person sees an obiect come towardhis head, like a punch, he tends to leanback away from the punch. This thenleaves his lower limb vulnerable for anattack.

Then if a kick is thrown at the lower limbthe person tends to pull back but the tophalf will lean slightly forward. Attack tothe upper torso is very effective at thistirre.

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BALANCE TEST(Right) - Under-standing the Pres-sure in uiage againstan oPPonent'sbalance and centerof gravity. (1)Pushing the side,the balance is off-balance. l2l oP-posite side thesame,

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(Below) - Before the whole hand can concen-trate it's power on the body, Sifu Wong twistshis body toward opponent which def lects thepunch away from the body.

(Below) - Sifu Wong then uses a Tiger CIaw to tlgroin region.4

(Above) - ReadY Position'

(Above) - Opponent throws a right punch to Sif uWong's stomach region which is met with a suck-ing action which dissipates the power of thepu nch.

(Above) - Opponent throws a high punch whichis cief lected with an inside palm block'

(Below) - The left hand is thenand onto the elbow joint with aHand.3

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LOW FAKE into HIGH ATTACK'position (above)' Ready (Above) - The attacker throws his,igna ti.a into the opponent's face wh.ilealio drawing the back leg in toward thefront. The f ist makes the oPponentpull his face back.(Above) - While the opponent is backing up,release a sliding heel kick to the knee region.

(Above) - Block opponent's fronthand with a palm block and preparea back hand f ist to the opponent,shead-

(Above) - Drop the leg down, pre-pare the hand for any type of attack.

(Above) - Complete the f inal stagby striking into the tomple.

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Fighting Position'

1Opponent throws Punch which'rs'met with a double outsidepalm block.

2The right hand controls thepunching hand while the lefthand slides into the eYeball'

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Double Tiger Strike

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Opponent's punch is met with a dou,ble outside palm block.

Right hand comes to upper part of the punch-ing arm - other hand on the elbow joint usingtllo two hands in a scissor lock eff ect whichl()lts tho arrrl as if clone hard enough to snapllro itlrtr.

After def lecting the punch, Sif u Wonguses a double tiger strike to the face andgroin area simultaneously,

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Ready position.

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Opponent uses a right slap punch to def lectthe hand sideward.

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(Right 3 pictures) - Fighting position'Fight punch is evaded by a lean back butis def lected to the side'Now sliding the leg to the side, pull youropponent's toward you, which throwsopponent off balance.

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HAND STRI KING' (Below) - This series show how a single strike can be convertedinto six strikes or more on the same offensive move'iirg"tiip Strike is used to feel the distance of opponent's bodv'

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(Above) - change into Elbow strike using the tip of the erbow and athrusting motion.i t : i j i ; ; l : :i i : i r i : i

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Knowing how to maneuver the body is one of the greatest asset in fighting. A simple punchto the body can be reguided into a less offensive movement'

(Above) - Ready position with opponent throwing a right punch'

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Side view of e punch by using deflection and grab'

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(Left) - Still continuing themotion turn the hand over whichconverts the block into a grab.

(Right) - Now using the lefthand as a checking hand, the grabis converted into an inside ridgestrike to the throat.

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Training EquipmentTraining equipments come in many various shapes and forms. Inthe martial art field there are many such implements that are verylarge and bulky while others are small and portable. The Chinese train-ing equipment are very elaborate and covers many aspect in condition-ing the human torso.The most popular and handiest equipment are the various sizes ofsandbags. They are used for slapping, poking, grabbing, punching, drill-ing and chopping. Some are laid on top of an object and are poundedupon while others are thrown in the air and grabbed when airborne.Other schools use the different container which holds various sub-stance to condition the hand such as sand, small pebbles, dried beans'and then various mixture of the mentioned items. There are different

stages for this type of training and preparation is a must for the begin-ners. This type of training conditions the hand from the fingertips upto the elbow.The training dummies are used to build-up the power of one's pun-ches and kicks. It is used for hand coordination, distancing, spacing,sensitivity, conditioning and focussing.The dummies were used in various ways in China. Probably the mostfamous were the ones used at the Sil Lum Temple (Shaolin Temple).Near the completion of their graduating test, the young monks were toenterrthb Hall of the 108 Wooden Men. In the passageway were 108dummies set up in such a way that it attacked from every conceivableangle and wielding different wapons in it's midst. Once the youngmonk candidate got through this hall, he then had to remove the urnblocking the passageway to the outside world.The dummies in the hallway were triggered off by the weight of a

person entering the hall and others controlled by monks behind thedummies. They used weapons such as swords, staffs, clubs, and otherimplements of destruction.The most familiar dummy today is the Wing Chun Mook Jong, orthe Wooden Man Dummy. There are 108 movements used by the prac-titioner to fully utilize this equipment. This developed the sense offighting by using angular attacks and applying power into each strike.The lower portion of the dummy is used to provide the proper dis-tancing and entrapment of the opponent's leg before applying a kickto the area.The dummies were used to create the feeling of fighting a live oppo-nent because the dummy was capable of taking more physical abusethan the human body. Therefore, it was more practical to work with,especially if you lacked a training partner. Solo exercises and cndlessconrbinations are used ort tltis equiprnent; of coursc, actual fighting is

still the best way of improving oneself. Feeling the power of one'sblows and how much he can actually take is a very important factorinvolved in using this equipment.The above mentioned equipment was mainly used for the uppertorso or arm regions. For the legs there is various equipment, butthe most useful and the most difficult one to master is the Mui Fa Johor the Plum Flower Piles (or Stumps). Here they learn the differentpattern of horse shifting from one area to the next since each stumpwas of different heights and size. This development of the horses ismore readily adaptable for any situation whethir it is on level groundor uneven terrain., Today many of these equipments are not being utilized due to thelack of knowledge or instruction and arso unable to produce suchequipment- After working with the equipment the herbal medicine,Dit Da Jow, or Medicated Striking Wins, is applied to the striking sur-face. The Dit Da Jow comes in many different formulas; ron'. ur]rd inconjunction with the dummy training while others are used for the IronPalm or hand training.The Iron Palm medicine is the strongest one to use in this phase ofthe art. The medicine penetrates the skin, tissue, muscle, veins, arteriesdown to the bone itself. It toughens and conditions the striking areato the extent where it prevents bruises and ill effects in later yea'rs. Ifyou have ever observed certain Karate men practicing, look at theirknuckles and you will sometimes notice the enlargement and disfigur-ing of the hand. This is due to the pounding and beating they iakewhile using the makiwara board or other hard objects. Iftrr u to.rgperiod of time the hands are left with little or no feeling at all. Themedicine can help keep your hands normal in size without callousedknuckles or deforming of the hand.In a very short period of time, with the proper training and instruc_tion, one can obtain a great dear of proficieniy in the Iion palm art.But remember this is still not the ultimate of the art, there are other as-pects which can cause unseen damages such as Dim Muk, or the DeathTouch. The Iron Palm training can be taught on a physical level or inconjunction with the internal or chi trainiig. This depends on the in-structor and how much he is willing to let out in the op-n.Do not try a:hy methods unless you have a competent instructor thatcan teach you the proper sequences. The worst thing you can do is tobeat your hands to a pulp and not have any of the treibar medicine torelieve the ill effects from the striking.Remember, imitating a person,s feats doesn't necessarily mean youar-e doing it right. understanding the principles is something thai re-quires time and instruction.For one to be similarIs to be one in the same.But to be one different,One must understand how it is lo be the sarnc.,'*lr Si'". 9r


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STEEL DUMMY

Using the equipment as a full size opponent' The two left sides areused for an opponent averaging in height about 5'5" to 5'10" - theopposite side for opponent averaging 5'10" to 6'3"' The two kickingapparatus is used to develop power and accuracy'TIl{: laf t sidr: is a sprirrq itttachmotrt which is trsecl to dcvelo;r a slrrirrgv()r sn:tllll|rrll lrt()tt()tr. wlrrl0 llrr: ri1;lrl srrlo ts;r srllitl l)ll)(: to rlrtvr:lolr sll0orItrtwlrl

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(Right) - Full shot of equip-ment with Sifu Wong work-ing the eguiprnent using adown-block and an outsidewrist block on the top arm.

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(Left) - THE WOODEN BOARDDUMMY. This equiPment is usedfor practicing the various hand mo-tions learned in Kung Fu. Thethree arms projecting outward repre-sent different positioning of an op-ponent's punching hand.

(Below) * SPINNING ARM. ls usedin developing speed necessary forfast ref lexes and timing. The fasteryou hit the arm, the faster it spinsaround and striking back at differentangles.

(Right) - AIR KtCKtNG BAG.Showing proper way in holding theair bag. Position the leg into asquare horse positioning with thetop hand pushing forward and thebottom hand braces against thebottom half.

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HAMMER STRIKE - ReadY Position

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Strike with the bottom portion of hand clenched in fist position.

INVERSE RTDGE HAND - Ready position

Twisting the hand in mid-air and strike with the insicle odg;e of the rr:rn6.


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IRON PALM - Ready position, hand flat.

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WILLOW PALM STRIKE - Ready position hand inverse palm up.

Strike downward on the side of the hand.


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ELBOW STRIKE - Ready Position

Strike downward with the upper forearm and elbow region.

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FINGER STRTKE - Ready posirion

Strike down with the fingertips.


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TIGER CLAW - Ready position, claw hand above.


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Pressure PointsThe body is one of nature's finest products. It is capable of build-ing objects, creating music, or painting beautiful art work, but it is alsosensitive to pain and illness.It is strange how most fighters do not have any knowledge aboutthe body's weak points or pressure points. These aleas are used in theChinese system to overcome an opponent with the minimum amount

of force. The body is covered from head to toe with pressure points,some are more sensitive than others. The body is controlled by manydifferent enelgy points which are in conjunction with the vital olgansof the body. In China, the study of vital points and how to strike themis a special art by itself, which is known as Dim Muk or the "DeathTouch". The art is still in existence today but is being taught only tothe most trustworthy student that have proven themselves to their in-structor. The art is not meant solely for disabling or killing a person, itis also involved in Chineses healing practices which covers acupuntureand body massaging which is being practice the world over.In Chinese Gung Fu systems there are 108 points used for disablingan opponent and 36 points use to kill an opponent. In acupunturethere are 365 points used for healing and in older families system theyhave discover up to 1,000 points. The regulation of energy or chi is adirect relation of the breathing exercise which a good instructor willteach their students while others will just tell you not to worry aboutbreathing. The understanding of the whole body is necessary to locateeach vital point. The study of bone structure, vital organ, joints, mus-cles, and the nervous system is part of this section on Chinese medicine.You must learn how to relieve pain whenever it is necessary to help an-other individual and you must know how to do it quickly without in-juring your patient.Following is a chart on the various pressure point of the body andsome application. Remember these various points because they willcome in handy whenever you are in a fight but use them only if youneed too. Remember there are other people out there that know morethan you do, so don't go looking for trouble.

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FRONT VIEW 1. Top of Head2. Front of Head3. Eyes4. Temple5. Nose6. Jugular Vein7. Adam's Apple8. Heart9. Rib Cage1O. Floating Rib1 1. Wrist12. Tan Tien (C.c.)13.' Groin14. lnner Thigh15. Knee16. Shin17. lnstep18. Hip Bone19, Bladder20. Side of Waist21. Elbow22. Underarm (sweat glands)23. Sternum24. Side of Jaw25. Collarbone26. Ear27. Ankle

1. Top of Head2. Neck Region (top s1 spine)3. Shoulder Blade4. Spine5. K idney6. Base of Spine (tail bone)7. Back of KneeB. Calf Mus


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