Authentic Shaolin Discipleship Training in India
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Lamka Shaolin Disciple’s Union www.kungfudisciples.com Lamka Shaolin Disciples’ Union SHAOLIN DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING COURSE INFO www.kungfudisciples.com Introducing Authentic Shaolin Discipleship Training in India 1 Lamka Shaolin Disciple’s Union www.kungfudisciples.com SHAOLIN KUNG FU DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING CURRICULUM: Historically, the Chinese martial arts have not had a formal belt ranking system. The belt ranking systems, used in martial arts today, have only been around for approximately 100 years. They were instituted to signify advancement through the arts. However, an accomplished practitioner of Kung Fu is not concerned with the color of his belt, but with the advancement of his learning. Whatever rank you hold be proud of it. Self-improvement in the Art of Kung Fu, not belt advancement, should be the student’s goal. “Remember that the strong green tree that stops growing withers and gradually dies” meaning, the student that does not continually strive to learn will gradually lose the skills they have acquired. What you will learn The basics My students start their training by learning not to rely on physical strength, but technique. I begin by teaching them how to punch and kick effectively, how to use footwork and blocking to evade an attack, and how to use short- and long-range self-defense techniques such as joint locks and throws. Form In years gone by the use of form was used to develop stamina through a sequence of pre-arranged techniques which help develop coordination and movement. This is something not too dissimilar to modern day shadow boxing. Our forms incorporate multi angle as well as multi-level application which help foster a better understanding of “flow” and “center”. Weapons Once students have learned to master basic techniques, they are taught how to defend themselves with different types of weapons. These include long staff, spear, dagger, broadsword and butterfly knives. Although many are centuries old, all have modern equivalents and by learning how to use them students develop control and technique that can be transferred to modern-day situations. Animal styles The monks at the Shaolin Temple used to watch the way animals would fight. From watching these animals, the monks devised moves and techniques into various fighting skills. I teach seven main animal styles which have their own sub-school within the system which is taught at the higher grades. Qi Gong These are breathing exercises which are used to relieve stress, improve concentration, strengthen and nourish internal organs and to teach you how to channel your body’s own energy, its chi, into a movement or part of your body. Qi Gong has been around for over a thousand years and helps improve strength and functionality of internal organs. Qi Gong breathing exercises incorporate postural positioning which are either static or in movement, breathing techniques which use the lower diaphragm and mental focus. Sparring I use sparring in order to give our students an understanding of how to use technique while under pressure. It also gives the student a better understanding of utilization of power as well as the importance of mental focus. I utilize a full range of techniques which allows the student to gain a better insight into the various levels of combat. 2 Lamka Shaolin Disciple’s Union www.kungfudisciples.com Genuine Shaolin arts can be readily recognized from their results: A Shaolin Qi Gong practitioner is healthy, energetic and happy. A Shaolin Kung Fu exponent is characteristically efficient and practical in all areas of life, also exemplifying compassion and righteousness. A Zen practitioner demonstrates clarity of mind and inner peace in all situations. All Shaolin Training requires daily practice. Qi Gong offers a lot through relatively small effort, whereas Kung Fu demands serious commitment, correspondingly offering even more. Zen practice can vary from light Training to all-encompassing, depending on the practitioner. The sole reason for practicing is getting excellent practical benefits. My students are guided to compose their own Training programs based on their needs, aims and objectives. Level 1 - (White Belt) Level 1 - Nothingness EXERCISES All in quantities of 10: Sit-ups; Push-ups; Squat-jumps; Squat with front kick. Skipping for 2 minutes. TECHNIQUES All techniques are to be performed in both stances. Hands • Shuffle forward with leading arm Jab • Shuffle forward Jab and Reverse punch • Shuffle forward with two Back FISTS (alternate arms) Legs • Shuffle forward then Front kick • Shuffle forward then Round kick • Shuffle forward then Side Kick Shadow Boxing (Hands + Legs) for 1 minute Horse Stance for 1 minute Basic 1. Basic Skills in Shaolin Wushu 2. Shaolin Basic Training - Warm Up, Endurance, Stretching, Basic Drills 3. Qin Na 1-15 4. Shaolin Kung Fu Basics, Stretching and Drills 5. Stretching Training Methods Shaolin Basics & Applications: Shaolin Wubu Quan (Five Step Boxing) - short routine for reinforcing the five basic fundamental martial arts postures. Shaolin Dan Shi (Single Postures) - straight rows of single posture movements used for learning basic self-defense ideas and applications. 3 Lamka Shaolin Disciple’s Union www.kungfudisciples.com Shaolin Jin Gang Bashi (Diamond Warrior Eight Postures) - more advanced rows of eight different movements. Shaolin Lian Huan Quan (Linked Boxing) - foundational routine that used for learning how to link different movements to form a routine efficiently and effectively. Shaolin Wuxing Lian Huan Quan (Five Elements Linked Boxing) - very rare foundational routine teaching the Shaolin version of the Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth). Jab punch, punch jab, change, change jab punch, jab punch uppercut, jab punch hammer FIST, jab punch elbow hammer FIST, jab punch forearm, rolling block punch, drop punches, lead leg stiff kick jab punch, back leg stiff kick jab punch, cross step donkey kick jab punch, close the gap donkey kick jab punch, inner black jab punch, outer block jab punch, down block jab punch, double block jab punch, hook block jab punch, Forms and Movement Drills Close the gap, close the gap jab punch, close the gap kick jab punch, back shuffle, back shuffle jab punch, turn, turn jab punch, round the square drill, round the square drill jab punch, reverse shuffle, reverse shuffle jab punch, reverse shuffle kick jab punch, backspin, backspin jab punch. 1. Horse Stance 2. Dragon Stance 3. Cat Stance 4. Tiger Stance 5. Upper and Lower Yin and Yang Blocks 6. Dragon and Half Dragon Steps 7. Dragon Punch 8. Tiger Punch 9. Cat Step 10. Shoulder Pull Takedown 11. The Unbendable Arm 12. Abdominal Breathing 1. Kung Fu Form Basic Techniques 2. Tantui Form Technique Translation Harng Ma Ping Choi Basic Walk and Punch Kair Ma Bu Ping Choi Horse Riding Stance and Punch Tsin Tak Front Kick Yeun Tak Turning Kick Warng Tak Side Kick Jor Dong Ping Choi Left Hand Block & Punch (No1 Punch) Yau Dong Ping Choi Right Hand Block & Punch (No2 Punch) Jor Dong Yeun Tak Left Kick Block and Turning Kick (No1 Kick) Jor Dong Tsin Tak Left Kick Block and Front Kick (No2 Kick) Sanda Kick Boxing 1. Sanda Basic Techniques 2. Sanda Kicking & Punching Techniques 3. Sanda Elbow & Knee Techniques 4. Sanda Fast Throws Techniques 4 Lamka Shaolin Disciple’s Union www.kungfudisciples.com Level 2 - (Yellow Belt) 坤 Level 2: Earth / Kun The earth keeps no ruin: a green glaze will heal the scars. Where old trees fall, young shoots sprout. Earth lies beneath all things. This foundational level teaches the importance of receptivity, support and perseverance. Students learn to ground themselves through basic stances, kicks and strikes and are introduced to the philosophy of Chinese Kung Fu. The earth’s greatest virtue is patience: everything worth doing takes time to develop. EXERCISES All in quantities of 20: Sit-ups; Push-ups; Squat-jumps; Squat with front kick. Skipping for 2 x 2 minutes TECHNIQUES All techniques are to be performed in both stances. Hands • Shuffle Forward Jab and Two Uppercuts • Shuffle Forward Jab and Two Hook Punches • Shuffle Forward Jab and Two Ridge Hands Legs • Back Leg Front Kick, Side Kick, Round Kick • Shuffle Forward Hook Kick • Back Kick Shadow Boxing (Hands + Legs) For 2 Minutes Sparring – Two X 2-Minute Rounds Horse Riding Stance For 2 Minutes 5 Lamka Shaolin Disciple’s Union www.kungfudisciples.com Level 2 A - (Yellow Belt) 1. 18 Qin Na 2. Qin Na Tiger Style 1 3. Shaolin Kung Fu 18 Methods 4. Shaolin 5 Animals Kung Fu (Wu Xing Quan) 5. 8 Step Chang Quan 6. Xiao Hong Quan - Basic Footwork 7. Xiao Hong Quan 8. Wu Bu Quan Shuai Jiao Basics & Applications: Shuai Jiao (Takedowns) - special set of 10 foundational movements and countless combination movements for immediate takedown of opponents, contains roots movements to all Chinese martial arts. Basic Drills Shuffle, shuffle jab punch, shuffle punch jab, shuffle jab punch uppercut, shuffle jab punch hammer FIST, shuffle jab punch elbow hammer FIST, shuffle jab punch forearm, shuffle rolling block punch, shuffle drop punches, shuffle kick jab punch, shuffle inner block jab punch, shuffle outer block jab punch, shuffle down block jab punch, shuffle double block jab punch, shuffle hook block jab punch. Kicks Front Kick Inside Kick Outside Kick Hop Kick Jumping Back Kick Straight Kick Cartwheels Strength & Agility 30/60 Press Ups 30/60 Squats 100/150 Knees Up Box/Straight Splits Form Lian Huan Quan 6 Lamka Shaolin Disciple’s Union www.kungfudisciples.com Kung Fu Basics Learning anything new can be a challenge. The introduction to traditional Kung Fu starts with a basic foundation: stances, basic kicks and punches, flexibility work and overall conditioning. The beginning of every class at LSDU consists of a warm-up, stretching and basic drills (to keep everything you learn precise), followed by forms instruction.