Shaolin and other northern kung fu styles were in serious danger of becoming extinct. Pek sil lum is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the traditional chinese art known to the west as northern shaolin kung fu. Below you can find a description and a history describing shaolin long fist kung fu. On october 1st, 1995 our doors opened as the first martial arts academy in northern china tailored specifically to train foreign students. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading secrets of northern shaolin kung fu. There is much more to tell of the history of chinese kung fu, but this short history should help to provide some insight into the development of wushu and long fist throughout its known, recorded history. This informative kung fu book also shares the moral and ethical philosophies that underlie the jow ga system. Today, many styles exist with a plethora and diversity of theories and techniques. Click download or read online button to get the art of shaolin kung fu book now.
In this guide, veteran kung fu master, lai hung, p. These handwritten manuals contained concepts on fighting skills, medical information and historical aspects of kung fu. Although kept secret for many years the northern shaolin system was shared with the public by grandmaster ku yu cheong. Our classes teach traditional fist forms, weapon forms, sparring and selfdefense. The history, form, and function of pek sil lum hung lai. The northern shaolin style of kung fu is one of the most prominent traditional northern styles of. Knowing to avoid a fight is an essential skill of a martial artist. The northern shaolin kung fu and tai chi academy is a traditional school in the philadelphia king of prussia audubon area of pennsylvania pa for northern and southern traditional chinese martial arts, including tien shan pai, hung gar five family fist five animals, yang style tai chi chuan taiji quan, sun style tai chi chuan taiji quan, hsing i chuan xing yi quan, wing chun. Northern shaolin kung fu is the original martial art and its evolutions from the buddhist temple located on song mountain. The history, form, and function of pek sil lum secrets of the martial arts kindle edition by klingborg, brian, hung, lai. Improve your fighting skills, balance, strength, and focus with tan tui. Shaolin was allowed to reopen again about one hundred years later but rulers were still distrustful of shaolin kung fu and the power it. China shaolin martial arts academy learn shaolin kung fu. We aim to have the knowledge of chinese martial arts flourish to all corners of the globe.
In the safety of korea, grandmaster kim sought to keep alive and to pass on northern shaolin kung fu. This is the complete set of northern traditional shaolin books that martial arts students are waiting for. Since our opening we have trained students ranging from more than 70 countries. Hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a southern chinese martial art cantonese, to be more specific belonging to the southern shaolin styles. The northern shaolin school of kung fu is a traditional martial arts school that teaches shaolin from the gu ru zhang lineage, karate, tai chi and kali. Id have liked much more on history and development of. Master jeon teaches traditional northern style kung fu, including shaolin, jin woo, chen style tai chi quan, and qi gong.
In this revised edition, the order of shaolin chan have updated information on their martial and buddhist legacies in an effort to further preserve the orders heritage. A list of the bestselling kung fu books of all time, such as kung fu masters, wing. Sifu wing lam translates his historical text and many experiences from decades of practice and teaching into a clear and concise manual that explores and illuminates this rich historical art. The oral history of the northern shaolin style relates that 800 years ago the masters of the shaolin temple combined five styles previously practiced at the temple into a new style. In any case the monks combined the chan or zen meditation with the muscle tendon changing qigong and the martial arts that currently existed and created something entirely new. Contained in one of these five volumes is the eighteen exercises of the luohan gong. They include wa, cha, fa, pao, and hung or shaolin. Wings book on northern shaolin number 5 is a pleasure and a delight.
Northern shaolin kung fu traditional fist forms weapon. The history, form, and function of pek sil lum ebook written by brian klingborg, lai hung. The idea was extract the true essence of shaolin kung fu and to contain it within one system. Part of the wing lam kung fu series, the northern shaolin kung fu book by sifu wing lam covers the 1500 year history of the shaolin style. It is one of the five major systems developed in northern china. Sifu marquis lung has been disciplined under his father since he was 6 years old, studying northern shaolin, buk sing choy lee fut and yeungs form kuo style tai chi. Northern shaolin school of kung fu traditional teachings from the gu ru zhang lineage get started. The history of the shaolin temple spans a truly long time for human beings, 1200 years. The northern styles, such as shaolin kung fu, tend to put a level of importance on kicks and wide stances. Many of the techniques are unique and phenomenal, such as the snake sliding on the water, wind and thunder hands, puzzling steps.
These 12 routines form the basis for other, more complex forms practiced in northern shaolin kung fu. The art of shaolin kung fu is the ultimate guide to kung fu, from theory to practical. A dialog on shaolin kung fu with grandmaster wong kiew kit. Students of all ages and abilities learn physical and mental strength, and develop selfconfidence and discipline. Kung fu books and chinese history, including much of the literature on the art at the shaolin temple, was put under attack and in many cases destroyed at this time. Shaolin jow ga kung fu is a combination of southern and northern shaolin techniquesmaking it by far the most effective in terms of combining blinding speed with devastatingly powerful strikes. History of northern shaolin northern shaolin kung fu. Germany best books awards shaolin encyclopedia is an essential reading for all students or teachers who want to advance to a higher level or to understand the core of the northern traditional shaolin kung fu as art and practice. What is the cause for northern and southern chinese kung. Northern shaolin kung fu and tai chi academy northern. The most complete book for wing tsun system has been written, including history. Curriculum of northern shaolin kung fu paths atlanta kung fu. Master the northern style of chinese shaolin kung fu with this illustrated martial arts guide the secrets of northern shaolin kung fu. It emphasizes agility, flexibility, stamina and speed.
Book cover of jonathan clements a brief history of the martial arts. The white tiger academy was founded to preserve traditional kung fu styles and teaching methods. The most comprehensive series on traditional shaolin kung fu available in e book format and paperback format. It includes a historical overview, basic positions, and authentic forms and techniques. Shaolin kung fu was outlawed and the monks and followers, those who lived, were dispersed through china and to other, lesser, temples following shaolin teachings. The routines were popularly practiced by northern chinese martial arts society between 1736 and 1912. What is the cause for northern and southern chinese kung fu differences. The northern shaolin style of kung fu is one of the most prominent traditional northern styles of chinese martial arts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The pictures are dark at times, lending an air of mystique to the overall form and function of kungfu. Through conversations with historical figures such as wong shun leung, brendan lai.
Northern shaolin style kung fu is a martial arts system dating back thousands of years in chinese history. Northern shaolin kung fu is part of the shaolin long fist chang chuan family. Our books sarasota northern shaolin long fist kung fu. He has also trained in yau kung mon style, northern praying mantis.
An in depth study of the northern shaolin long fist kung fu form, lien bu chuan, illustrated with multiple views, movement patterns and detailed instructions for practice. Learn more find other fan club freebies hidden throughout the website. Shaolin temple, as well as his other work with the seven star praying mantis system, he wrote five volumes titled the shaolin authentic. Unlike other sets in hung gar kung fu which emphasizes the tiger claw.
In the 1700s the manchu rulers of china decided the shaolin temple was a. He also knows many southern style forms and principles. Shaolin tenanimal is a famous set in southern shaolin kung fu. This unique martial arts book, by a renowned grandmaster, is a complete and. Because this temple was nicknamed, shaolin, which means young forest, the martial art that developed there became known as shaolin style martial art. He founded the first american branch of the white tiger academy in 1999 in elkins park, pennsylvania just outside of philadelphia. Below that you can find s top three choices for shaolin long fist kung fu books. Lien bu chuan continuous steps form was chosen as one of the required forms to study by the central martial arts academy in china, which was formed circa 1928. Shaolin kung fu beginner an introduction to traditional. Northern shaolin book by sifu wing lam wing lam enterprises. Get 3 free ebooks about northern shaolin these are really nice. I have been training in the art of northern kung fu for 10 years now, and take a. Due to the rich and long history of chinese martial arts, there are over 400 substyles of kung fu. The history, form, and function of pek sil lum lai, hung, klingborg, brian, hung, lai on.
Along with this, several kung fu masters fled the country until the chinese martial arts, as had always been the case, became a part of the culture once again some time later in. This book features the origin, forms, fighting techniques and applications of the unique southern shaolin style of choi mok kuen. Wristarm techniques in particular are emphasized, as well as knee and elbow strikes. It is associated with the cantonese folk hero wong fei hung, a hung ga master the hallmarks of the wong feihung lineage of hung ga are deep low stances, notably the sei ping ma horse stance, and strong. The southern styles are more about the utilization of the hands and narrower stances. Dedicated to the preservation and teaching of traditional chinese martial arts. In its broadest sense, northern shaolin refers to the external as opposed to internal martial. Another prominent feature of the style is its complex footwork, borrowed from monkey kung fu. A accounting of shaolin temple history without prejudice. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read secrets of northern shaolin kung fu. The early history of shaolin kung fu 527 to 1644 ce while there is a tradition of martial arts in china that dates back to at least 2,674 bce, for many, modern day kung fu began when an indian monk known as bodhidharma arrived at the shaolin temple in the henan province around 527 ce. Authentic shaolin book shaolin kung fu online library.
Grandmaster ku is famous as being the greatest master of iron palm of all time and also as a tremendous fighter. The earliest extant manual on shaolin kung fu, the exposition of the original shaolin staff method was written in around 1610 and published in 1621 from what its author cheng zongyou learned during a more than tenyear stay at the monastery. History, religion, and the chinese martial arts hardcover. Mantis, northern sil lum, tai chi chuan, bai mei pai, hsingyi ching and bai fu pai.
Northern praying mantis is especially known for its speed and continuous attacks. The northern styles of kung fu generally emphasize long range techniques, quick advances and retreats, wide stances, kicking and leaping techniques, whirling circular blocks, quickness, agility, and aggressive attacks. Youll learn more about the history of northern shaolin and the shaolin temple. Sifu marquis lung has been teaching traditional kung fu since 1977 and currently teaching northern shaolin kung fu and kuo style tai chi in vancouver, burnaby and coquitlam in. The art of shaolin kung fu download ebook pdf, epub. For those searching for the right martial art, this book deftly weaves the art along with the grace and skill of northern shaolin kungfu. Chang chuan is considered to be the original kung fu system dating back thousands of years, and the most widely practiced system in china today. The sifu lai hung and his disciple brian klingborg have created a wonderful and informative book.
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