San Shou is the official full contact fighting sport of modern Wushu which is rapidly growing in popularity both in the US and abroad. As an integral part of most Wushu competitions, San Shou has been an important event at the World Wushu Championships since its inception in 1991. Presently San Shou competitions are held in over 75 countries worldwide. Recently San Shou has also become a professional sport in America.
The word “San Shou” also spelled “Sanda” translates as “unbound hand” and refers to free fighting where the rules are designed to most accurately simulate actual combat. San Shou matches are fought on a raised platform called the “Lei Tai”. 阅读全文»
“A good defense is a strong offense. Be aggressive in attacking, whether it is a feint or a direct attack. Keep in mind that a good fighter defeats his opponent in three to five moves. If this condition is not met, then your opponents abilities are either equal to or better than yours. Whenever possible, counterattack at angles by sidestepping toward the opponents weak side. The three components of combat are 1.) Speed 2.) Guts 3.) Techniques. All three components go hand and hand. One component cannot survive without the others… Attack like the waves of the ocean crashing against the beach.”
-Wong Jack Man (Northern Shaolin Master) 阅读全文»
Hsing I Ch’uan translates to “form and intention boxing” or “body-mind boxing”. The history of Hsing I Ch’uan is unclear. One account credits Boddhidarma with its creation; while others credit general Yeuh Fei of the Northern Sung Dynasty (960-1127). Hence, it is unclear whether Hsing I Ch’uan is a Taoist art like T’ai Chi Ch’uan or a Buddhist art of the Shaolin temple. Chances are that it was developed by many masters both Taoist and Buddhist over an extended period of time. Like T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Hsing I Ch’uan is considered an internal art.
Toughen my sinews, harden my bones, Make my blood flow freely, I will then be young forever In touch with the realm of gods.
- Canon of the Great Void (Classic Taoist Text)
classic series of 108 two person strength exercises
Muscle Sinew Washing Stationary Exercises
Caressing the Ball in Horse Stance
Fisherman rowing the Boat
Hit the Tree in Horse Stance 阅读全文»
Yield and overcome;
Bend and be straight.
Returning is the motion of the Tao.
Yielding is the way of the Tao.
What is firmly established cannot be uprooted.
What is firmly grasped cannot slip away.
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