Shaolin Kungfu-syllabus

Monday, 11 October 2010 12:02

The Wahnam Institute Shaolin Kungfu Syllabus offers the student a holistic methodology for Shaolin arts in al
spiritual and health-related functions. It is used in all our kungfu schools all over the world.
The syllabus is divided into 12 levels, and every level takes roughly 12 weeks to complete (also depending
completed only when the student has succesfully acquired the skills and techniques relevant to the level, and
succesfully.

1. Fundamentals of Shaolin Kungfu

2. Lohan Asks the Way
3. Black Tiger Steals Heart
4. Fierce Tiger Speeds Across Valley
5. Happy Bird Hops Up a Branch
6. Felling Tree with Roots
7. Crossroads at Four Gates
8. Shaolin Staff
9. Shaolin Sabre
10. Unarmed Against Armed
11. Single Unarmed Against Multiple Unarmed
12. Single Unarmed Against Multiple Armed
 -- After Level 12 --

Although our syllabus is quite comprehensive, it only scratches the surface of the true wealth and richness of
this framework is an excellent tool to provide the student with the fundamental skills in combat, force training, t
are gradually deepened during progression in levels, and can be effectively used in all Shaolin arts and technique
in this syllabus or not.
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1. The Fundamentals of Shaolin Kungfu

Form: Basic patterns, stances and footwork
Application: Specific techniques
Force: Zhang Zhuang (basic stances), One Finger Shooting Zen, leg stretching
Philosophy: Dimensions, aims and brief history
Content:
- 8 basic patterns of hand attack
- Basic stances: Horse�Riding, Bow�Arrow, False�Leg, Single�Leg,
- Footwork: forward, backward and
- Specific Techniques: Against simple punches, kicks, holds on wrist, and throws from standing position.Use "Sin
"Lohan Strikes Drum" against kicks, "Rolling Thunder" against holds on wrist, and appropriate shifting step to
throws

2. Lohan Asks the Way

Form: Basic set "Lohan Asks the Way"
Application: 4 basic hand attacks and defence from poise patterns
Force: Zhang Zhuang with hand forms, Spacing, Timing, breath co�ordination
Philosophy: Principles of attack and defence
Content:
- Sparring mode: Pre�choice and
- Principles: Three Arrivals, Ask the Way, Safety First

3. Black Tiger Steals Heart

Form: Application Set 1: "Black Tiger Steals Heart"
Application: Hand attacks in three�step sequences
Force: Flow of movement, quick decision making, instant modification
Philosophy: Principles of force training
Content:
- Sparring mode: Changing
- Principles: Gradual Progress, Perseverance, Techniques and Skills
4. Fierce Tiger Speeds Through Valley
Form: Application Set 2: Fierce Tiger Speeds through Valley, patterns for kicks and defence
Application: Further hand attacks in three�step sequences, one�step kicking attacks and defence
Force: Leg�stretching exercises
Philosophy: Techniques, tactics and strategies
Content:
- Sparring mode: left or right, run
- Principles: Soft against hard, exploiting opponent's weakness, avoiding his strong points

5. Happy Bird Hops Up a Branch

Form: Application Set 3: "Happy Bird Hops Up a Branch"
Application: Combat sequences with kicking attacks
Force: Exploding force
Philosophy: Use of tactics
Content:
- Tactics: Feign weakness, pressing attack, breaking opponent's momentum

6. Felling Tree with Roots

Form: Application Set 4: Felling Tree with Roots
Application: Combat sequences with holds and falls
Force: Performing movements flowingly with force but without panting for breath
Philosophy: Use of Strategies
Content:
- Strategies based on "Know Thyself, Know your Opponent"

7. Crossroads at Four Gates

Form: "Crossroads at Four Gates" kungfu set
Application: Combination Set of Four Gates
Force: Solo performance as well as sparring with picture�perfect form, force speed but without panting
Philosophy: Different levels of combat
Content:
- "Crossroads at Four Gates" is a treasure of Shaolin Kungfu, enabling us experience profundity in simplicity

8. Shaolin Staff
Form: "Flowing Water Staff" staff set
Application: Against staff and other weapons
Force: Hit, thrust, and eye sight training.
Philosophy: Principles of weapon combat
Content:
- Safety, certainty and decisiveness; avoiding strength and attacking weakness

9. Shaolin Sabre
Form: "Plum Flower Single Sabre" sabre set
Application: Against sabre, spear and other weapons
Force: Accuracy and "sabre force" to cut an apple or any suitable object for testing
Philosophy: Characteristics of major weapons
Content:
- Major weapons: Staff, sabre, spear, sword, dagger, big Knife, trident, soft whip

10. Unarmed Against Armed

Form: "Empty Hands Enter White Blade"
Application: Unarmed against dagger, staff and knife
Force: Countering feign moves
Philosophy: The principles and practice of Apparent and Real
Content:
- "Over Bridge, Flow with Water"

11. Single Unarmed Against Multiple Unarmed

Form: "Tiger Enters Herd of Sheep"
Application: Single unarmed against multiple unarmed
Force: "Bamboo Man" or "Through the Woods"
Philosophy: "Back�wall battle" and "Dodge�hit battle"
Content:
- Agility, stamina and endurance
12. Single Unarmed and Armed against Multiple Armed
Form: Dodge Hit
Application: Single unarmed and armed against multiple armed
Force: Dodging skills and using enemy as shields
Philosophy: "Catch the Leader First" and "Break Through the Weakest"
Content:
- Importance of mind and energy control