Shaolin Kung-fu

Shaolin Kung-fu is an extraordinary form of China’s Martial Art. It is one of the oldest, longest & greatest famous styles. Shaolin’s history begins 1500 years ago. It is said that all kinds of martial arts have developed from Shaolin. Batuo & Bodhidharma (Indian Buddhist monks) both played important roles in the founding of Shaolin-Temple (famous institution for traditional martial arts). Shaolin is becoming more popular for its bond with body and Style. Shaolin has different forms & styles.

Currently, from our club, the learners can learn the famous Animal Forms (The Snake, The Tiger, The Crane, The Monkey, The Eagle), Gong Li Quan, Luohanquan, FanziQuan & Ba-Bu-Lian-Huan-Quan.

চাইনিজ মার্শাল আর্টের অনন্য রকটি বৈশিষ্ট্য হচ্ছে শিক্ষার্থীদের বিভিন্ন ধরনের অস্ত্রচালনা (Weapons) শেখানো হয়। আর একারনেই চাইনিজ মার্শাল আর্ট অন্য সকল মার্শাল আর্ট থেকে একদম আলাদা এবং সবচেয়ে বেশি কার্যকরী।

Animal Styles

The Tiger

A legendary martial art known for its power, ferocity & toughness. It represents self-control. This style teaches one to not fear for the opposition. In this style, the attacks should be done with much force using circular arm movements.

The Crane

It is the most beautiful of all animal forms. This style looks like a dance. In this style the spine and chest movements are the most important. It specializes in short & middle range fighting. The main strategy of the style is to protect own self & wait for the opportunity to attack. The style mainly focuses on keeping the proper distance, speed & accuracy in attack. The ability of keeping balance can be gained by learning this form.

The Monkey

This style’s techniques are based on ape or monkey’s movements. This style is designed with strange rolls, odd angles. It’s an unusual but effective style. It is famous for its techniques, continuous foot work & accuracy. This style is particularly cruel & savage. It’s a very effective fighting style to make vicious attacks to vital areas of opponent.

The Snake

This style teaches suppleness, rhythmic endurance. This style generally aims for weak points of the human body. It is known for its tough hand weapons, blinding speed, incredible accuracy.

The Eagle

This classical style is known for its amazing gripping techniques. It's characterized by long, graceful movements and quick footwork. It is said that the gripping strength of this style is about 10 times that of an adult human hand. It is designed with aggressive moves to defeat & attack the opponent.

Gong-Li-Quan

This form is a simple, basic form which needs little area to perform.Quick responses are needed here but maintain stability.It teaches how to correctly master various stances,hand techniques.It is good for the arms & improving stances.

Luohan-quan

It is a pure, important Shaolin style. The methods are mostly done by the palms of the hands.Kicks are less used here.It is a powerful style which helps to develop mind-body awareness,physical energy,flexibility,strength.

Ba-Bu-Lian-Huan-Quan

Babu means eight sets(double punches, consecutive left and right palms skill, squeezing step with throat claw, toe-out step with seizing attack, three smash punches, throwing punch with leaning elbow, sweeping side punch followed by lifting punch and finally the inside slap kick with throwing)of continuous fighting action. It is designed with strikes, kicks & footworks too. This helps practitioners to maintain consistent offensive & defensive rhythm.

Rou quan

Shaolin Rou Quan is a traditional Qi Gong form or we call it an 'internal' (nei gong) form in Shaolin. As with all Shaolin internal qi gong forms, it is practiced to strengthen our Qi, our internal organs and to enhance our health and vitality.

Rou Quan originates in the teachings of Tai Chi Quan and many similarities can be seen between Rou Quan and Tai Chi Quan, but they are still considered individual systems and both have characteristics that can’t be found in the other.

What is unique about the art of Soft Fist (Rou Quan), when practiced at a higher level, it can also be used for self defence, so the health and martial aspects are combined in this internal qi gong form.

In the olden days, the soft fist are generally taught to senior monks as its fluid, soothing and soft motions are considered excellent for older martial artist wishing to retain their skill.

Rou quan uses traditional techniques, combining the soft (Supple and Flexible) and fluid movements with elements of explosive power. It uses the Chinese kung fu principle of softness within hardness and hardness within softness.

This combination of internal and external techniques gives the form its dynamic character. The contrast of movements can help to balance the Yin and Yang energies in our body and mind.