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e4f Tai Chi and Veterans Affairs Program
Tai Chi and Veterans Affairs Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Murfreesboro Tennessee now offers the only adaptive Tai
Chi class in the U.S.A. for veterans. A special pilot program, launched two years ago by Dr. Guo
Zibin, aspires to offer free Tai Chi lessons to veterans through VA programs. A paper published
in December 2016, Feasibility, qualitative findings and satisfaction of a brief Tai Chi mind–body
programme for veterans with post-traumatic stress symptoms (Complementary Medicine, Barbara
L Niles, et.al.) suggested that Tai Chi was a beneficial therapy for PTSD. Dr. Eric Schoomaker, the
former United States Army lieutenant general who served as the 42nd Surgeon General of the United
States Army and Commanding General of the United States Army Medical Command, endorsed Tai
Chi along with Qigong, acupuncture and other complementary therapies for opioid treatment. Tai Chi
continues to show benefits for diverse communities in impactful ways.
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e4f Migos and Stir Fry
e4f “Shaolin” is most recognized Chinese word Migos & Stir Fry
“Shaolin” is most recognized Migos, the chart-topping rap trio, released their official
music video for their latest hit, Stir Fry. The video,
Chinese word which is set in a Chinese restaurant, features former
Beijing Wushu Team member Li Jing as Sister 13.
In a new survey from the China Foreign Midway through the video, the music stops for a Kung
Languages Publishing Administration, Fu fight interlude. In February, Stir Fry peaked at #8
a governmental body of the People’s on Billboard’s Top 100 chart. The song is produced by
Republic of China, “Shaolin (ቁ᷇)” Pharrell Williams.
captured the #1 spot of commonly
used Chinese words for English
speakers. “Yin Yang 䱤䱣)” came in
second and “Yuan (‫ ”)ݳ‬placed third.
Also in the top ten were #6 “Wushu
(↖ᵟ)”, #7 “qi (≄)” and #8 “Kung
Fu (࣏ཛ)”. The survey covered eight
major English-speaking countries.
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e4f Japan Ninja Council seeks official recognition in Japan
Japan Ninja Council seeks e4f Grenadier Guards learn Kung Fu
official recognition in Japan Grenadier Guards learn Kung Fu

The 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, the most senior regiment of the
Japan Ninja Council appeared before Guards Division as well as the most senior regiment of infantry of the
the Diet’s House of Representatives in British Army, sought to remedy their lack of aggression by bringing
Japan with a one-hour presentation in a civilian Kung Fu instructor. Master Neil Webster, headmaster
advocating the benefits of their of Kung Fu Tai Chi Academy in Epsom, Surrey, propounds a style he
organization. Formed in 2015, the calls Chun Ming Dao (㍄᰾䚃). He served as combat instructor to
Japan Ninja Council is a federation of the illustrious Grenadier Guards.
historians, tourism professionals and
politicians dedicated to preserving and
disseminating ninja wisdom. In 2015,
the Japan Ninja Council marketed
gold and silver ninja shuriken that in
today’s yen-to-dollars conversion rate
would cost $7145 and $1,392 respectively. Last year on July 1st, the
International Ninja Research Center opened at Mie University in Iga,
Japan. Japan celebrates Ninja Day on February 22 while International
Ninja Day is celebrated on December 5.
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C lo s e E n c ou nte rs
of the Canine Kind
Wushu Pioneer Kenny Perez and His Pursuit of Dog Boxing
By Emilio Alpanseque

M
aster Kenny Perez is a lifelong Beijing, and not too long after
martial artist who started his that, Anthony competed in the
journey into Chinese martial open martial arts tournament
arts in the early ‘70s under highly circuit and also published a
respected Kung Fu masters Augustine few books.”
Fong and Douglas L. Wong. He later
became the first non-Asian student of the Master Perez further
legendary Wushu Grandmaster Wu Bin elaborates, “At the time,
(March+April 2007 cover master ੤ᖜ), I was a student of Kung
whom he has followed for 37 years, and Fu Master Douglas L. Wong.
is the only American certified with the Sometimes after training, my shifu and I would
8th duanwei (⇥ս) under him. Master
watch films and video recordings of martial artists from China,
Perez has been involved in the promotion
and that is where I saw contemporary Wushu for the first time. I asked
of Wushu in every imaginable way – from
shifu what that was and he told me it was called ‘Wushu.’ Needless to
Beijing to Berlin – through competitions,
say, I was inspired to learn it and one day he introduced me to Anthony
demonstrations, seminars, videos, books,
Chan. Then, my eyes were opened wide when the young athletes of
movies, television, stage, gaming, and
the Beijing Wushu Team came to the Oakland Coliseum in 1980 at the
more. He is undoubtedly a man of lofty
World Martial Arts Exposition. It was the nighttime finals and the
goals, on a mission, and well aware of
Beijing team had just arrived in the US for their American tour and came
all aspects surrounding traditional and
to do an impromptu performance. This historic event brought the house
contemporary Wushu. Perez’s personal
down! I became awestruck and became their groupie and followed
experiences around the genesis of the
their performances in as many cities as I could,
sport in the US has led to one long-time
becoming friends with the athletes and coaches of
interest – Dog Boxing.
the team, with the hopes to be able to visit them
one day.”
Destination Fujian Province

It’s Called “Wushu” In 1981, Masters Roger Tung, Anthony Chan and Bow-Sim Mark
“The birth of modern Wushu in the US organized the first-ever American Wushu team to set foot in China. The
happened in the ‘70s,” Master Perez athletes included Kenny Perez, Keith Hirabayashi Cooke, Christopher
recounts. “In 1974, a Chinese Wushu Pei (September+October 2013 cover master), Warner Lew, Craig
delegation toured the country the first Gee, Frank Hiradryl, and the son of Master Bow Sim Mark, Donnie
time. This was the time when Jet Li Yen (July 2000 cover master), years before he became an international
got to perform in the White House; film star. The team flew to Hong Kong and entered China through
it was an eye-opening experience Guangdong, then travelled to the city of Fuzhou in the Fujian province
for many in the martial arts. Until to see firsthand the China National Wushu Championships, where
then, only traditional Wushu was legendary athletes Zhao Changjun (November+December 2006 cover
practiced in the U.S., but two years master 䎥䮯ߋ) from Shaanxi and Hao Zhihua (䜍ᘇॾ) from Beijing
later, immigrant Master Bow-Sim Mark conquered the all-around titles. This experience was the equivalent of
(哖ᇍႥ) started to teach in Boston. having a group of amateur basketball players watching a game of the
She was one of the special persons
who was able to bridge traditional
and modern training together, and she
published some of the first books here
as well. While on the West Coast,
kudos go to Anthony Chan and the
late Roger Tung. Anthony and Roger
were the first to train in China in the
late ‘70s, both training with the 1974
all-around champion of China, Master
Wang Jinbao (⦻䠁ᇍ) from Jiangsu. 1st US Wushu group in NANJING China with coach Wang Jinbao (Chinese national champion before
Roger also trained in his hometown Jet Li) - Roger Tung, Kenny Perez, Wang Jinbao, Harry Moritz, Craig Gee, Chris Pei and Keith Cooke.
of Shanghai while Anthony went to
NBA star-laden "Dream Team" at the
Olympics, as the American delegation Dog Boxing Guide
was exposed to the enormous ability
and high standards of China’s
and Origins
professional athletes. Dog Boxing or Gouquan (⤇
ᤣ), more properly known as
Master Perez agrees. Dishuquan (Ground Methods
“The Chinese National Boxing ൠᵟᤣ), is one of the
Championships really had the main seven traditional styles
best of the best. There are videos of Fujian, usually categorized
on the internet of this competition under the "Southern Shaolin"
where I can be seen in the classification. Sometimes referred
background sitting with members of to as Dishuquanfa (Ground
the Beijing Team. Suffice to say, they Methods Dog Techniques ൠᵟ⣜⌅)
were surprised to see me there. This was or Dilongquan (Ground Dragon Boxing
also the first time I became aware of Dog ൠ嗉ᤣ), Dog Boxing evolved over time
Boxing. Fujian is famous for it, so obviously and tightly integrates a series of distinctive leg
there were athletes performing Dog Boxing. Their skills techniques for sweeping, throwing, binding, and joint-
were totally different from the other styles performed. locking from the ground, in addition to most hand-to-
Some movements reminded me of breakdancing, which hand combat moves found in other Fujian styles. In fact,
was also very popular in the '80s. I became intrigued. Dog Boxing’s interrelation with arts like Five Ancestors
Dog Boxing struck me as another form of Ditangquan Boxing (ӄ⾆ᤣ) or White Crane Boxing (ⲭ咔ᤣ) is
(Ground Tumbling Boxing ൠ䓪ᤣ) but with southern heightened by the emphasis on the same principles of
characteristics. Afterwards, our team trained with the breathing and force generation, as well as the practice
Jiangsu team, and later Donnie and I were formally of staple "Southern Shaolin" routines such as the "3
invited to train with the Beijing Wushu Battles" (йᡈ), the "4 Directions" (ഋ䰘), and others. In
team under coaches Wu Bin (੤ regards to weapons, the classic style includes staff and
ᖜ), Li Junfeng (ᵾ‫׺‬ጠ) and Cheng broadsword techniques, but not complete routines.
Huikun (〻ភ⩘), and we all returned to
the US full of fire for our sport.” The history of Dog Boxing is clouded in mystery
Left: Dog Boxing Salute: as it was ostensibly practiced underground
The fist is likened to the for generations, with several different oral
character for sun
(ᰕ) and the palm to the Dog Boxing Chen Yijiu Traditional Lineage
character for moon
(ᴸ).Together they form 1st Venerable Si Yue (ഋᴸབྷᐸ) 1762–1850
the character Ming (᰾), nd
2 Chen Biao (䱸ᖚ) 1810–1902
showing allegiance to the
Ming dynasty. 3rd
Chen Ayin (䱸䱯䬦) 1858–1942
4th Chen Yijiu (䱸‫׍‬ҍ) 1902–1997
th
5 Chen Zhenglu (䱸᭯⾴) 1930–2016
th
6 Chen Weiqiang (䱸Տᕪ) 1964–
L--R: Donnie Yen, Kenny Perez, Jet Li, Wu Bin.

traditions trying to force events, figures, and actions to
create consistency with certain formulas. So instead
of exploring each one of them, it is more reasonable to
start from the current representation of the style and
drill down from there. In 2011, traditional Dishuquan
was included in China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
Protection List thanks to efforts by the Fujian Dog
Boxing Association (⾿ᔪൠᵟᤣՊ), working in
conjunction with the Fujian Wushu Association Dog
Boxing Committee (⾿ᔪⴱ↖ᵟॿՊൠᵟᤣငઈՊ).
Upon observation, the style is strongly represented by L-R: Kenny Perez, Wu Bin, Jet Li, Donnie Yen.
a few generations of descendants of one single person,
Grandmaster Chen Yijiu (䱸‫׍‬ҍ), including his son
Chen Zhenglu (䱸᭯⾴) and his grandson Chen
Weiqiang (䱸Տᕪ), who is the current keeper of the style. DOG BOXING
TRADITIONAL COUPLETS
Originally rendered in the Hokkien dialect, these couplets
extracted from the oral transmissions of Dishuquan
provide a vivid description of a Dog Boxing expert
engaging in combat.
᡻ᱟ㖇≹䓛ྲ嗉ˈ㞯լ㱾ቮ↕䊑⣜ˈ
䗮᪙඀⾵㶤㶦㞯ˈ⍫嗉Կ㱾ẙլ⤇Ǆ
“With the hands of an arhat and a body like a dragon, with
legs that shake like a tiger tail and stances that resemble
a dog. In Bodhidharma’s sitting meditation and delivering
butterfly leg kicks, a dog-like living dragon standing in
tiger-taming stance.”
On the bottom against an attacking opponent?
No problem for a Dog Boxing stylist! “Afterwards, our team trained
Right: Master Perez lies face-down on the
ground with an attacker coming from behind, with the Jiangsu team, and later
preparing to deliver a punch.
Below: He immediately arches his back
Donnie and I were formally
and pushes up from the floor while invited to train with the Beijing
swinging his right leg to deliver
a back arc kick, forcing his Wushu team…”
opponent to lose balance and
lean forward.
Above: After losing his base, the opponent rolls forward onto the
ground without control, allowing Master Perez to set his next move.

The Ancestral Master
of His Generation
Grandmaster Chen Yijiu was born in Fuzhou
in 1902. Starting at age 5, he learned from folk
masters several traditional local styles such
as Golden Lion Boxing (䠁⤞ᤣ), Dragon
Boxing (嗉ᖒᤣ), Tiger Boxing (㱾ᖒᤣ),
and Arhat Boxing (㖇≹ᤣ). During his late
teens, Chen spent time with his family in
Singapore operating a gold and jewelry shop,
where he continued to practice martial arts
including Muay Thai and Jujitsu. In 1920,
a famous Dog Boxing master from Fujian,
Chen Ayin (䱸䱯䬦), was involved in a case
of accidental homicide and fled to Singapore,
where for years he stayed with Chen Yijiu’s
family. In return, he taught the style of Dog
Boxing to Chen Yijiu, who trained diligently
and became very famous for his "Iron Leg"
skills, capable of bending steel bars and
withstanding hammer blows to the shins.
After beating a Russian challenger during a
public match in 1929, in which he shattered
one of the Russian's legs with continuous low
kicks delivered from the ground, he earned the
nickname Magic Legs Jiu (⾎㞯ҍ).
Chen Ayin received the Dog Boxing

style from his father Chen Biao (䱸ᖚ),
who, according to oral traditions, learned
clandestinely from a run-away Buddhist
nun. The legend, somehow consistent
with the narrative of other styles from
the same geography, mentions the
existence of a Shaolin Temple situated
near Qingyuanshan (␵Ⓚኡ) in the city
of Quanzhou, with a Bailian Nunnery (ⲭ
㧢ᓥ) located adjacent to the temple. The
story then suggests that during the Qing
dynasty (1644–1991) these temples often
took in laymen and laywomen (including
Ming supporters) as refugees, who,
disguised as monks and nuns, were later
involved in anti-Qing maneuvers, becoming
the focus of persecution and forced to flee
in all directions. This would explain how
Venerable Si Yue (ഋᴸབྷᐸ) escaped from
Quanzhou to Yongchun, finding shelter with
the Chen family and passing down the style
of Dog Boxing to Chen Biao in return.
It’s worth noting that origination myths of

this kind are a form of cultural symbolism
and folklore that should not be discarded or
ignored, but rather embraced as an inevitable
element of traditional Chinese martial
arts. In regards to Dog Boxing’s inclination

Both opponents square off. The attacker advances with his right
Master Perez starts from foot and delivers a right punch. Master
the ground in a lying dog Perez applies an outer right dog
stance. hook with his right hand to seize the
attacker by the wrist.
He immediately inserts
his left leg between his
opponent’s legs and coils
up his opponent’s right
leg with his left leg.
The coiling left leg ultimately presses As his opponent hits the mat, Master Perez is already
down on the opponent’s upper leg to send securing the next move by keeping control of his opponent’s
him face-down to the mat. right leg.
He then stands in a single bat stance and finishes
by immobilizing his opponent’s right leg.
Dog Shows His

Claws: Dog Boxing
experts also
develop hand grip
power to trap, seize
and manipulate an
opponent’s limbs,
joints and vital
points.
towards ground fighting techniques, Chen family’s lore proposes that

during the days of Venerable Si Yue, also known as "Magical Nun"
Si Yue (ഋᴸ⾎ቬ), a great percentage of women in the Quanzhou
area practiced foot-binding – the process of applying tight binding to
the feet starting at an early age to alter their shape and
size. Since this would severely limit their mobility
and balance, Venerable Si Yue developed this
system based on the observation of certain dog
attacking traits to allow women with bound
feet to defend themselves by delivering
surprise counters and finishing techniques
effectively from the ground – a notion
in line with how Grandmaster Chen
Yijiu conquered his much taller and
stronger adversary in 1929.

Master Perez starts
face-up on the ground Subsequent Development and Expansion
with an attacker pouncing
forward and about to Grandmaster Chen Yijiu decided to return to China after the Japanese
deliver a punch. Master occupation of Singapore (1942–45), settling in Fuzhou in 1947 and working
Perez quickly controls in a plastic factory for many years. Not until 1973, near the end of the
his opponent’s left arm Cultural Revolution (1966–76) did he return to his passion, actively
holding it against his
own chest. teaching the art of Dog Boxing. In 1979, Grandmaster Chen and
several students demonstrated Dishuquan routines at the First
National Wushu Exhibitions and Exchange Festival held in
Guangxi. Ever since, the promotional work done by them
has been remarkable. In 1984, Grandmaster Chen formed
the Shaolin Dog Boxing School (ቁ᷇ൠᵟᤣ侶) in Fuzhou,
and soon after that several disciples like Zhou Jinhuo (ઘ䠁Չ)
and Cai Zuxian (㭑⾆䍔) began to publish articles and books.
His group travelled to Japan, starting exchange sessions that have
lasted until our days. One of his main disciples, Lin Zaipei (᷇൘
ษ), became one of Dog Boxing’s leading international ambassadors.
He immediately swings his right leg and Another of Grandmaster Chen’s students, Chang Dayong (ᕐབྷࣷ),
places his right foot over his opponent’s left graduated from the Shanghai University of Sport and became one of
shoulder, stalling the the coaches of the Fujian Wushu team, influencing the Nanquan (ইᤣ)
incoming punch and
competitors with many movements and the distinctive flair from Dog
getting ready to
push him back and Boxing. Among these athletes, the most famous ones are the multiple-
onto the side. time Chinese National Champion Wu Qiuhua (੤⿻㣡); Wei Dantong
(兿ѩᖔ), who is the current coach of the Fujian Wushu team; Zhao
Peide (䎥ษᗧ), who performs a complete Dog Boxing routine in the
1983 documentary This is Kung Fu (ѝॾ↖ᵟ); and Chen Zurong (䱸
⾆㦓), who performs Dog Boxing segments in the 1985 movie The Holy
Robe of the Shaolin Temple (ᵘỹ㺸㼏). Other students like his
grandson Chen Weiqiang and Hu Chengwu (㜑ᡀ↖) became
involved in national Sanda free-sparring competition as well
as in provincial police and armed forces instruction. In 1997
Grandmaster Chen passed, but his traditional teachings have
been well-preserved and continue to be practiced today.
After pushing his opponent to “Since the first time I went

the mat, he sits up and ensures
control of his opponent’s left
to China, I was in a unique
leg as soon as possible. position. Being among the
first foreigners to venture
there, we were welcomed
with open arms…”
Continued on page 38
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Continuous
Training
and Education
Master Perez recollects, “Since the
first time I went to China, I was in a
unique position. Being among the
first foreigners to venture there, we
were welcomed with open arms
back when it wasn’t too commercialized, so
I had access to many coaches and athletes.
Consequently, I was able to pick up various Master Perez is chasing a running individual.
skills and movements of Dog Boxing,
particularly from Huang Jiangang He shoots forward and applies a double-leg
takedown from behind, holding his opponent by the
(哴ᔪࡊ) and Yang Shiwen (ᶘц᮷) from shins and pushing forward with his shoulders.
Guangdong, both national Nanquan
champions from the ‘golden age’ of modern The opponent loses balance
and falls forward.
Wushu. Since Dog Boxing combines the
intensity of Nanquan with the tumbling
of Ditangquan, I was excited to learn all
these movements. As a matter of fact, I
even mixed some Dog Boxing skills into
my subsequent movie and TV stunt work
career.”
“Later, to further familiarize with both the

traditional and modern performance versions,
I acquired a couple of Dog Boxing books and
eventually was introduced to Master Chen
Weiqiang, the head of the official style in With his opponent lying face-down, Master Perez grabs his legs
Fujian. His focus was on the mechanics of and proceeds to apply a Leg Lock variation from behind.
striking, locking, binding, and joint attacking.
I practiced the ‘3 Battles’ and ‘Double Bats’ He secures the immobilization by
(ৼ㶉㶐) routines, and over time I found pressing forward with his
left leg while holding his
some of these applications to be very opponent’s head.
effective. As a fighter of open competitions
in the '80s, before mixed martial arts, I
was well adept at fighting with my legs.
I used sweeps, scissors legs and drop
kicks to my advantage. My opponents
were always surprised with these unique
ground fighting skills – little they knew
they were from a strange-sounding
but legitimate style called Dog
Boxing. Recently I have been in
communication with the Fujian
team coach Wei Dantong to
gain more knowledge.”
“Since Dog Boxing

combines the intensity of
Nanquan with the tumbling
of Ditangquan, I was excited to
learn all these movements.”
The Modern
Wushu Approach
Apart from the generic Nanquan divisions, the
championships in China often offer divisions for
Dog Boxing; however, as Master Perez clarifies,
“You may be able to find some athletes competing
in Dog Boxing, but not all of them represent the
formal style. There are some exceptions, but in
general most can pick up an existing routine and
tweak it to their personal preference. But these
athletes that we use as models have spent many
years of intensive training and achieved excellence
in Wushu basics. Therefore, they can create a
new routine in a few hours. I have seen them
do it. World champion He Jingde (օᮜᗧ) once
developed a Monkey Boxing (⥤ᤣ) routine for my
student, he based it on traditional, modern and
his personal vision, and 30 minutes later it evolved
into a fantastic routine, the most intense routine I
ever saw him perform.
“Professional athletes are incredibly

driven. They need to stay ‘cutting
edge’ or they can quickly lose
their spot on the team.”
“Professional athletes are incredibly driven.

They need to stay ‘cutting edge’ or they can quickly
lose their spot on the team. That’s another reason
why the ‘bar’ is so high there. More than likely,
in America it will take more time to develop these
skills. If practitioners lack the proper conditioning
and strengthening, injuries can result and their
athletic years can be drastically shortened. When
I teach Dog Boxing, we learn basics and use them
to develop the body strength progressively.
Performing kip-ups, dive rolls, coil ups and
falls is not easy and it takes time to develop
muscle and ligament strength and the body’s
toughness and resilience. In fact, I would
recommend using support for knees and back,
as well as practicing on a soft surface. We
focus on routine practice, and while training,
each move is broken down 3 ways: performance,
strength development, and application, so my
students can understand and explain and apply
each application.”
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In Search of Synergy
An advocate for learning as many styles
as possible, Master Perez reveals, “My
philosophy for Wushu is that an athlete
or fighter may specialize in one style
but should not hesitate to benefit from
learning multiple styles. From the
artistic interpretation of physical combat
perspective, the benefits are obvious, Both opponents square off.
and the same can be said for those focusing in
actual combat. Look at MMA fighters. They The attacker delivers a right
jab. Master Perez applies
all cross-train in multiple disciplines such as an outer dog hook with
Boxing, Jujitsu, Muay Thai, etc., to be able his left hand to seize
to familiarize themselves with the different the incoming attack
‘realms’ of fighting. Wushu also has all these by the wrist.
different specializations. In fact, many of these Without a pause, he shoots down and betw ween
disciplines originated from Chinese Wushu in his opponent’s legs while pulling from hiss
right arm to force his body down.
the first place. In Wushu we cover all major
fighting zones including the kicking zone,
punching zone, grabbing zone, sweeping and
takedown zone, and ground skill zone. We also
have the upper gate, middle gate, and lower gate
as the target areas.
“Wushu is extremely diverse and has some

wild styles. Each style offers a specialized
dimension and they are all part of a whole.
Check out the following breakdown:
Changquan, kicking skills; Nanquan, open
hand skills; Praying Mantis, grabbing and
controlling skills; Eagle Claw, bone breaking
twisting tendon muscle attacking skills;
Once positioned behind his opponent, he
Fanziquan (㘫ᆀᤣ), rapid-fire and oblique lets the right hand go, then holds both
attacking; Wing Chun, close-range fighting; ankles and applies pressure with his legs
Taijiquan (ཚᶱᤣ), pushing hands skills. forward, forcing his opponent to lose
Xingyiquan (ᖒ᜿ᤣ), straight-line explosive balance and fall forward.
hand/fist striking skills; Baguazhang (‫ޛ‬খ
ᦼ), circular stepping spine attacking skills; With his opponent lying face-
Bajiquan (‫ޛ‬ᶱᤣ), shoulder elbow body drilling down, Master Perez grabs
power skills; Ditangquan, ground-fighting his legs and proceeds to
apply a Figure-4 Leg Lock
skills; Dog Boxing, leg wrestling leg attacking variation from behind.
skills. And the list goes on… I see Wushu as
a continuous project. Learning skills from all
these styles will only enhance the individual
and lead the way towards becoming a more
complete martial artist.”B Once the lock is in place, he takes both
his opponent’s legs out of commission by
simply pressing forward with his left leg.
For more information on Master Kenny Perez please visit
DynamicWushu.com. The author wishes to express
his gratitude to the following experts for their valuable
insights and support for this article: Chen Weiqiang
(䱸Տᕪ) from the Fujian Dog Boxing Association, Prof.
Wang Peikun (⦻ษ䭏) and Prof. Zhu Dong (ᵡь)
from the Shanghai University of Sport, and Dai Linbin
(ԓ᷇ᖜ) from the Fujian Wushu Association. Emilio
Alpanseque currently teaches in El Cerrito, CA, and can
be contacted through his website EastBayWushu.com

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By Gene Ching
and Jeff Lin
S
haolin Kung Fu encompasses a wide spectrum
of different styles. Nowadays, most people
think of bald robed monks from the original
Shaolin Temple on Songshan mountain range in
Henan, China. Shaolin’s warrior monks began
touring the world and disseminating their Kung Fu in the
mid-’90s, and over the last two decades the Kung Fu of
the Shaolin Temple of China, also known as Songshan
Shaolin Kung Fu, has spread exponentially. However,
with over a millennium-and-a-half years of history, there
are many other styles that originated at Shaolin Temple,
distinct from what the monks promulgate. These styles
rightfully bear the name. For several decades prior to
Shaolin’s globetrotting monks, Bak Sil Lum was the
dominant style representing Shaolin outside of China.
Bak Sil Lum (ेቁ᷇) literally means "Northern Shaolin"
in Cantonese. Kung Fu enthusiasts who were around
before the first Shaolin monks left China know Bak Sil
Lum. It is a traditional style of Kung Fu that upholds
fundamental strategies consistent with the principles
held sacred by Songshan Shaolin Kung Fu, yet untainted
by the acrobatics of Modern Wushu.
The Southbound Tiger

Attentive readers will notice something curious
about Bak Sil Lum. Why is “Northern Shaolin”
labeled in Cantonese, the language of the
south? This is due to the most prominent
master of Bak Sil Lum, Grandmaster Ku Yu-
Cheung (1894–1952 亗⊍ㄐ). In recent years,
Grandmaster Ku has also been referred to
by the Mandarin version of his name, Gu
Ruzhang, part of the general shift towards
pinyin romanization for all Chinese
names. It’s a niggling trend because
for that senior generation of English-
speaking Kung Fu practitioners, the
precedent translation has already

in Nanjing. These examinations
attracted hundreds of masters and
were staged in the brutal tradition of
Chinese military exams. In Nanjing,
there were serious injuries and two
alleged deaths. Grandmaster Ku was
one of the champions and leaders
of the Central Kuoshu Institute, so
he cross-trained with many other
noted masters who were involved
there. In 1929, Ku was invited by the
governor of Guangdong to establish
a southern branch of the Kuoshu
Institute, alongside four other notable
grandmasters: Fu Chensung (1872–1953
‫ڵ‬ᥟ᎙), Wan Laishen (1903–1992 з
㉱༠), Li Shanwu (1906-? ᵾ‫ݸ‬ӄ),
and Wang Shaozhao (1892-1984 ⦻ቁ
Grandmaster Yim Seung Mou, 3rd from left in 1st row; Master Gary Lam, 2nd from left in 2nd ઘ). Guangdong Province is home
row; Master Johnny So, 5th from left in 2nd row, Master Wing Lam, far right in 2nd row.
to Guangzhou, its most populous
city formerly known
been established. Some such swaps Grandmaster Gam is better as Canton.
are just too late. By the same notion, known by his Mandarin This quintet of
Kung Fu should be "gongfu" and name of Gan Fengchi grandmasters were
Bak Sil Lum should be "bei Shaolin." and his heroism has known as the Five
And although the Yale system for been romanticized Southbound Tigers
romanization of Cantonese is a in folkloric tales, (ӄ㱾л⊏ই).
standard, that was seldom used. somewhat akin to
Under that, Kung Fu would be Wong Fei Hung (1847–
"gung fu" and Bak Sil Lum would 1924 哳伋卫). Gan is also
be "baak siu lam." Ku Yu-Cheung attributed as the founder
would be "Gu Yu Jueng." For the of Huaquan (Flower Fist 㣡
sake of this article, Yale will be used ᤣ) due a book credited to him
with occasional defaults to popular titled Essence of Hua Fist (㣡ᤣᙫ
spellings. 䇢⌅). Kung Fu origins frequently
point to semi-historical figures that
have been embellished by myth; such
Grandmaster Ku is credited as the creation tales are often apocryphal.
main proponent of Bak Sil Lum;
some believe he was actually the
founder of it. Bak Sil Lum lineage Despite the lineage, Grandmaster
goes all the way back to a Shaolin Ku is believed to have been the
Monk named Chiu Yun (Mandarin: synthesizer of Hua Fist and other
Zhao Yuan ᵍ‫઼ݳ‬ቊ). According elements to form the present Bak
to legend, Monk Chiu taught Gam Sil Lum curriculum. Grandmaster
Fungchi (⭈匣⊐), an 18th century Ku was also an expert in taam
rebel who resisted the oppression of tuei (flicking leg a.k.a. tan tui ᕸ
the Qing Dynasty (1636–1913 CE). 㞯) and came from a martial family
that ran an armed escort business.
Armed escorts were much in
demand at the end of the Qing
Dynasty. Banditry was prevalent
so Grandmaster Ku had real-
world street combat skills. He
was famous for his Iron Palm and
there’s a popular story about how
he killed a war horse with one slap.
In the wake of the Qing Dynasty,

the Republic of China sought to
propagate Kung Fu by establishing
the Central Kuoshu Institute (ѝ
ཞ഻㺃佘) in Nanjing. In 1928,
the institute held two national
examinations, the first in April in
Beijing and the second in October
Ku Yu-Cheung

At the core of Bak Sil Lum is ten
empty-hand forms. These sets
are numbered as follows: 1. Koy
Moon (Open the Door 䮻䮰), 2.
Leng Low (Guiding Road 么䐟), 3.
Jow Mah (Sitting Horse ᓗ俜), 4.
Chum Sam (Pierce the Heart ク
ᗳ), 5. Mo I (Martial Craft ↖㰍),
6. Tun Da (Short Strike ⸝ᢃ), 7.
Moi Fah (Plum Flower ẵ㣡), 8. Bot
Bo (Uprooting Step ᤄ↕), 9. Lien
Wan (Continuous Ring 䙓⫠), 10.
Sik Fot (Style Law ᔿ⌅). There
are additional empty-hand forms as
well as a large arsenal of weapons,
but these ten forms are the staple of
the curriculum. They are intricately
connected, each form feeding into
Grandmaster Yim Seung Mou seated in center with
Master Gary Lam standing 3rd from right, in 1970.
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were the first to
immigrate to the
the next, to create a magnificently Americas, preceding the Shaolin
sophisticated system. This is what Monks from central mainland
many Modern Wushu exponents China. Most of the prominent
miss. Traditional systems like Bak Bak Sil Lum grandmasters in the
Sil Lum are complete and integrated Americas, such as Chan Kwok Wai
so each form informs the next. (䲣഻‫)ٹ‬, Kwong Wing Lam (᷇‫ݹ‬
Modern Wushu is piecemeal for the ῞), Johnny So (㰷Ⓚ), and Wong
most part. There are empty-hand Jack Man (哳◔≁), all emerged from
forms like Changquan (long fist 䮧 the same Hong Kong school. Their
ᤣ), but no real connection to other master was Grandmaster Yim Seung
forms beyond the fundamentals. Mou (1882–1971 ೤ቊ↖), a direct
Traditional Songshan Shaolin pupil of Grandmaster Ku. These
has some connected forms like students of Grandmaster Yim all
Xiaohongquan (small vast fist ሿ⍚ had a significant impact upon Kung
ᤣ) and Dahongquan (large vast fist Fu in the western world today, but
བྷ⍚ᤣ), Qixingquan (seven star fist they weren’t the only ones. Master
гᱏᤣ) and Changhuxinyimen (long Gary Lam (᷇ஏ᰾) was there
guard heart intention fist 䮯ᣔᗳ᜿ too. Now almost seventy, Master
䰘) and the Luohan Fist forms (㖇≹ Lam doesn’t practice Bak Sil Lum
ᤣ). When forms are paired together anymore, having converted to Wang
as such, they are referred to as Family Water style Taijiquan (⦻
Mother-and-child forms (muzi ⇽ᆀ). ∿≤ᙗཚᾥᤣ see "Wang’s Water
But having ten interconnected forms Style Taijiquan" by Jeff Lin in the
is exceptional. This interconnection previous March+April 2018 issue).
is the hallmark of authentic But he still has fond memories of his
traditional styles. years training under Grandmaster
Yim.
“I started to learn Kung Fu from

Grandmaster Yim Seung Mou at the

to Ku before becoming his disciple.
Fueling this story, Yim was already
a master of the
famous Southern
style of Kung
Fu known as
Hung Gar (⍚
ᇦ), the same system
that Wong Fei
Hung propounded.
“Grandmaster Yim’s
Hung Gar was very powerful
Grandmaster Yim Seung Mou seated in center with Master and he served as a trainer in the
Gary Lam standing behind him in the center, in 1970. Guangzhou military. After learning
from Grandmaster Ku Yu-Cheung,
Grandmaster Yim served as an
age of sixteen,” reveals Master Lam
assistant trainer with Grandmaster Ku for
in Chinese. “I was introduced to
the Guangdong and Guangxi military. But
Grandmaster Yim through a friend
I have not heard of the challenge match
of mine and later on I learned that
between Grandmaster Ku Yu-Cheung
he was the disciple and inheritor
and Grandmaster Yim Seung Mou.”
of Grandmaster Ku Yu-Cheung,
Back in those days, it was common for
the originator of Bak Sil Lum Kung
Kung Fu masters to be military combat
Fu. I was trained under the careful
trainers. And challenges were common too.
tutelage of Grandmaster Yim until
“Definitely there were challengers coming
he passed away in December of 1971.
to Grandmaster Yim’s school,” admits
I was twenty-one years of age then.”
Lam, “But after competing and comparing
skills, he became even more popular.”
Grandmaster Yim was actually
several years older than
According to Lam, Grandmaster Yim’s
Grandmaster Ku. That’s not
school was quite successful in Hong
unusual, but it has led to a rumor
Kong due to his excellent Kung Fu
that Yim lost a challenge match

and teaching ability. Lam says there excellent and he abided strictly
were few other competing Kung Fu to the traditional Chinese
schools in Hong Kong at the time. martial arts disciplines. He
“Grandmaster Yim’s Hong Kong was willing to spend lots of time
school was in a space that was about each day with students. He also
two-thousand square feet, located on mastered traditional Chinese
Temple Street. His school was open medicine and bone-setting to
all day from morning to night. There help his students maintain their
were over one hundred students health while practicing Kung
divided into different classes and in Fu.”
each class, on average, there were
about thirty students. He taught
Today, Master Lam is delighted
with patience, correcting students to
to see that Bak Sil Lum has
the right movements and postures.
spread to America which he now
His teaching curriculum included
calls home. “I did stay abreast
many training forms, over a hundred
of Bak Sil Lum curriculums here
total. There were many forms from
in the United States and they
different styles and weapons were
are fine. My fellow apprentice,
included.
Master Johnny So, has opened
and ran a Bak Sil Lum Kung Fu
“The main core was the Ten school in Los Angeles for many
Forms. Other training forms I years. The school was popular
remember included lin bou kyun so he expanded.”
(practice step fist 㐤↕ᤣ), taam
tuei, single broadsword (daandou ௞
࠰), eyebrow-height staff (chai mei The grandmasters of the last
century have become legend.
gwan 啺ⴹỽ), eyebrow-height eight-
diagram staff (chai mei baat gwa And there are still masters who got to witness them
firsthand. For Master Gary Lam, his teacher’s lessons
gwan 啺ⴹ‫ޛ‬খỽ), three-section
staff (saam jit gwan йㇰỽ), nine- still resonate. “Grandmaster Yim said often, ‘Practice
section steel whip (gau jit gong bin fist a thousand times. Always be natural (Kyun da chin
ҍㇰ䤬䷝), hungsao yap baak yan pin, san faat ji yin ᤣᢃॳ䙽, 䓛⌅㠚❦).'” There was a
complementary couplet in his school, “Seung Mou spirit,
(bare hand joining pure knife オ᡻‫ޕ‬
Long life and peace, Inherit Ku’s door, Long profound
ⲭ࠳), and chaak kyun (ripping fist
history (Seung mou jing san, gei dau che hong, gum
᣶ᤣ). I liked Grandmaster Yim’s
three-section staff and nine-section un yi but, yun yun lau cheung ቊ↖㋮⾎, ᰒ༭ф
ᓧ, 亗䮰㺓㕭, Ⓚ䚐⍱䮧).āB
steel whip very much.”
Jeff Lin, a retired hi-tech executive in Silicon

The Legacy of the Valley, has trained Taijiquan including Yang
and Chen styles for more than 20 years. He
Southbound Tiger currently studies Wang’s Water Tai Chi from
Master Lam feels very privileged Master Gary Lam.
to have studied with Grandmaster
Yim. Even though he’s left Bak
Sil Lum for Tai
Chi, Lam still
treasures his martial
upbringing in Hong
Kong and credits
Yim for building a
strong foundation.
“Grandmaster
Yim was my
mentor,” he claims.
“Grandmaster Yim
was a very sincere
teacher. When he
taught, he told you
everything he knew
about it. He was also
a very demanding
teacher. He wanted Grandmaster Yim Seung Mou
Master Gary Lam at age twenty
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The phoenix-eye hand (fung ngaan sau 匣⵬

᡻) throw has multiple starting points. Initially,
the opposite hand holds the wrist like drawing
back a bowstring. The force of the release is
amplified by the tension of the grip prior to the
coin’s discharge.
㪮
ithin the field of ancient Chinese weaponry, coin-throwing practitioners, upon observing a group of
the coin was arguably the most unassuming children skipping stones on the river, a martial hermit
and inconspicuous of all weapons. Yet, as began to study which stones could skim the surface of
simple as it may have appeared, a rather the water the best. The flatter the stone, the further it
sophisticated methodology surrounded the skill of street skimmed. He applied his hypothesis to what he knew
savvy coin throwing which is still very relevant to of pebble throwing as weaponry, and discovered that
traditional Kung Fu training today. coins had similar qualities to flat stones. Additionally,
carrying coins was much easier than carrying a satchel of
pebbles.
Origins However, since it did not have its roots on the battlefield,
As a martial device, the coin (chin in Cantonese 䥒) is it was not viewed as an authentic martial skill. Coin-
classified under the category of hidden weapons (am throwing expertise did not possess the nobility of wushu
hei ᳇ಘ). For the most part, concealed weapons were (mou seut; literally military skill ↖㺃). To further add to
projectiles, or objects that could be thrown or launched its notoriety, not only was it viewed as a child’s pastime,
from an undetected position. The forms of am hei ranged it was considered a deceitful display of cowardice used by
from the familiar to obscure, such as the flying dart (tyut thieves and individuals on the fringe of society (hat yi in
sau biu 㝛᡻䨒), the rope dart (sing biu 㒙䨒), and the colloquial Cantonese Ҏ‫)ނ‬. As a result, its dishonor in
iron toad (tit sim cheui 䩥㸮㴽). the martial world (mou lam ↖᷇) became self-fulfilling,
leaving its value to literally remain in the hands of the
homeless population and shadowy figures.
While no particular individual can lay claim to
discovering the use of the coin as a projectile, it is
believed that the coin was a derivative of pebble throwing When ambitious street society members began to
(tau sek seut ᣅ⸣㺃). According to a folk legend among assimilate with the general population, coin throwing

The beggar hand throw starts from
The spear hand throw The beggar hand position a concealed position at the shoulder
(biu sau 䨒᡻). (hat yi sau Ҏ‫ނ‬᡻). opposite the throwing side.
skills began to emerge as an intriguing method of coin is held by the thumb pressing it against the midpoint
protection and self-defense. The stigma that had of the middle finger, the palm is held in a vertical
previously plagued it among elite martial circles began position, in the manner of the willow leaf, throughout
to subside as civilized progress and an aging population the entire motion of the throw. The phoenix-eye hand
shaped a less harsh view of its existence. While coins structure (fung ngaan sau 匣⵬᡻) is patterned after the
have been used as improvised weapons in different famous fist structure, the fung ngaan cheui (匣⵬ᩕ),
ways throughout the world, the methodology behind the phoenix-eye fist, whereby the protruding first joint of the
throwing of Chinese coins is both unique and steeped in index finger is used to strike vital targets on an opponent.
the culture itself. As a coin launching structure, the coin is kept concealed,
pressed between the thumb and what is known as the eye
of the phoenix, the side of the curled index finger. When
it is set to be thrown, the center of the coin shifts and
Ng Sau Ying: The Five Hand rests on the protruding first joint. In the beggar hand
throw (hat yi sau Ҏ‫ނ‬᡻), the coin or coins are hidden
Formations in an enclosed fist and released via an open palm, like a
The standard traditional Chinese coin is a circular begging hand. Ideally, through practice, the coin uses the
disk with a square opening in the center. The shape, middle finger as its guiding system when it is launched.
weight, and feel of the coin are extremely important In an even more deceitful manner, the palm can be
considerations before any instruction about throwing can flipped, facing downward, to pitch the coin from an even
begin. An intimate familiarity with the weapon greatly more undetectable position. The fifth hand posture is
influences the instructional outcomes. known as the crescent moon (san yuet ᯠᴸ).
The coin is held in the curl of the index
finger which assumes the outline
Ng sau ying (wu shou xing ӄ᡻ᖒ) are the of a crescent moon.
five hand formations by which the coins can be
thrown, each with its own trademark release.
The spear hand formation (biu sau 䨒᡻) is
a throw by which the coin, or coins, are held
between the index and middle fingers and
hidden within a closed fist until released.
The shape of the flat-handed follow-
through is the reason for its
name. The willow leaf
hand (lau yip sau
ḣ㩹᡻) is the
The willow leaf hand (lau yip
starting position
sau ḣ㩹᡻) throw begins by
of an upright open- the side of the head. Ideally,
palm throw with a it is concealed behind the head
release close to the thrower’s head. While the and released from
the side of the face.
Its release is similar to throwing a
frisbee. With practice, one develops
aim with the timed release.

The phoenix-eye throw
can also be thrown from A straightforward version
the side. This can be an of the phoenix-eye hand is
off-balance throw. thrown like a dart.
Concepts & Methods Much like a bow and arrow, in the double-handed throw,
the coin-hand also acts as a bow string with the opposite
The yin and yang (䲠䲭) is a symbol of the coexistence hand drawing back the throwing hand to fortify the force
and interdependence of opposites in nature, and it guides of the throw. This counterforce amplifies the strength
the treatment of coin throws within this context. For of the throw at the point of the wrist-release. It also
example, the coin thrower’s body is viewed in terms of steadies and stabilizes the throwing hand so that the coin
yin and yang sections, whereby projectiles thrown from has a direct flight path. The single-handed throw is more
above the waist (yiu 㞠) are considered yang – active than a forceful flick of the wrist or a snapping movement;
or positive (as in a stronger throw) – while yin throws, it requires jyun (zhuan 䕹), or turning. This torsion acts
coming from below the waist, are perceived as deceptive as a literal windup to increase the strength of the throw.
and weaker (if not trained consistently). Essentially, The twining of the wrist prior to release emulates the
coin throws from above the waist can yield more force, directionality of the yin and yang symbol – characterizing
while coins launched from below the waist are less visible the storage and release of energy.
– which means that there are ways to throw the
coin deceptively from above the waist, and
approaches to throwing coins more forcefully
from below it. This information enables
a practitioner to consider possibilities to
balance stealth with strength.
ÍÎ From a defensive
posture, the coin can be
The yin and yang symbol also advocates
thrown from the phoenix-eye
the idea of alternations and opposites in a hand with a quick flick.
throwing method. The passive and
active dynamic of the yin and yang
is akin to the storing and release
of energy within a throw. This
translates to employing a
counterforce (or creating one) to
accumulate energy to fortify the
release of the coin. While the
direction of a throw is affected
by the hand formation, the force
of the throw is governed by the
practitioner’s wrist strength
(wun ging 㞅ࣱ), divided into
double-handed (seung sau 䴉᡻) and
single-hand (daan sau ௞᡻) methods.

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Sensible Training and

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The key to successful coin throwing is a structured
routine and consistent practice throughout the ebb and
flow of training. It is important to observe the small
successes that will amount to greater achievements.
While training the physical mechanics of the throw,

accuracy is also essential for its success. Practice should
start approximately three feet away from hanging paper
targets or standing structures such as drinking cups.
The crescent moon (san yuet These targets typically represent areas on the adversary’s
ᯠᴸ) finger formation. face such as the eyes, ears, and temple. After a target is
struck with consistent accuracy and sufficient force, it is
customary to take two steps backward and begin practice
from that position. Each time consistency and precision
is attained, two more paces are added to the previous
position.
In the beginning, firm stances are employed to

make use of the rooting that yields whole-body
The crescent moon throw connectivity to strengthen throws. As the
crosses the body with a practitioner progresses, single-leg stances, off-
snapping release. balance throws, and ground-level launches are tested.
These should not be viewed as trick shots that cheapen
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Visualizing the throw and its
follow-through is a vital part of
training these coin-throwing
methods.
Being able to conceal the coins

within the fists is the finest aspect
of this concealed weapon.
Unlike the romanticized depictions of

assassinations and eliminating groups of
attackers with multiple projectiles or poison-
edged coins, the coin throwing methods
within this perspective are designed for
evasion, deception, and counter-maneuvers.
Defensively, these are measures used in
scenarios such as ambushes or when injuries
impair one’s ability to safely remain in a hostile
situation. The coin will distract and redirect an
adversary’s attention just long enough for one
to escape. Offensively, the coin throw can be
used as a set-up for more extreme possibilities.
Facial targets in particular can blind or cause
sharp pain, diverting the enemy’s attention so
that more serious strikes may ensue.
As is the case with most hidden weapons, the

potency of the throwing coin is dependent upon
one’s dedication to its training and development
as well as its inherent element of surprise.B
Sifu Peter Pena is the Founding Director of Arizona

Martial Arts Lion Dance Association (AMALDA) for
the preservation, study and education of Classical/
Ideally, the coins remain hidden until Traditional Lion Dancing, and Internal & External
the point when it is necessary to deploy Chinese Martial Arts. Sifu Pena can be reached at
them to avoid being overwhelmed in info@azliondance.com. Coin thrower Giana Marie
a physical altercation. Offensively, the is a competitive Latin Ballroom dancer and fitness
coin throw can be used as a set-up for aficionado.
more extreme possibilities.

By Gene Ching
rchery is one of the most revered disciplines in the revival of traditional Asiatic and Chinese Archery
A Chinese martial arts. It was classified as one of the

Six Arts (liu yi ‫ޝ‬㰍) in the Rites of Zhou (ઘ⿞),
one of the fundamental canons of Confucianism from
the Zhou dynasty (1122–256 BCE). Alongside
Archery (she ሴ), the Six Arts included Rites (li ⿞),
Music (yue ′), Charioteering (yu ᗑ), Calligraphy
(shu ᴨ), and Mathematics (shu ᮨ). These six arts
practice (and with whom I would later become
good friends). I also started studying articles and
posts on the Asian Traditional Archery Research
Network (ATARN)
that Stephen Selby had
founded, gathering
more knowledge on
were the measure of the man – a man who could the fascinating details
master all six was the definition of the perfect behind the art. As
gentleman. For many successive dynasties, December rolled
archery skills remained critical tests for China’s around, I was ready
rigorous military exams. The art of Chinese to take the plunge
archery is rarely practiced anymore, but and purchased my
now there's a growing movement to reclaim
China's illustrious heritage of Traditional
Archery and it has come to America.
Straight as an Arrow
“We’re a niche within a niche,’ admits
Justin Ma. Ma is a traditional Chinese
archery enthusiast who has become a
leading American exponent of Chinese
archery in just a few years. He is
also already very familiar with the
Chinese martial arts world. He was
a member of the 2001 and 2003 U.S.
Wushu Teams which competed at
the World Wushu Championships
in Armenia and Macao respectively.
After Macao, Ma retired from
competition but kept active in the
Wushu world, first as a representative
judge for the U.S. at the 2005 World
Wushu Championships in Hanoi and
2006 World Junior Wushu Championships
in Kuala Lumpur, and later as a Tournament
Director for the 2006 US Junior Wushu Team
Trials and the 2007 US Wushu Team Trials. But
after 2007, he left the Wushu circuit and moved on.
“I realized a part of my soul would always be missing
until I could return to a martial pastime with strong
Chinese cultural roots,” reflects Ma. “At the same time, I
still yearned for a new pursuit.”
It was October of 2009 when Ma first started taking lessons

in western archery because there were no local Chinese archery
coaches. He hoped to transition to traditional Chinese archery
when the opportunity arose. That opportunity came quickly
as Ma dug into his research. “Fortunately, I was able to
find invaluable resources such as Kay’s Thumbring Book (by
Kay Koppedrayer, Blue Vase Press, 2002) and Stephen Selby’s
Chinese Archery (Hong Kong University Press, 2000), both
written by authors who were key pioneers in the 21st century

Justin Ma demonstrates the Shedao method of shooting.
Thumb Rings
One of the distinctive qualities of Chinese Archery is the use of thumb rings. Almost every museum with
Chinese artifacts will have some thumb rings in their collection, often made of jade. However, jade and
semi-precious stone thumb rings were more about adornment than practicality because the material is
too smooth. Bone or other porous materials were more common for actual combat archers. Thumb rings
are used throughout many traditions of Asian archery such as in Korea, Mongolia and India. Thumb rings
give the archer a more secure grip on a knocked arrow, which is critical when moving on a battlefield or
shooting from horseback. The earliest example of a Chinese thumb ring was found in the tomb of one of
China’s many famous women warriors, Lady Fu Hao (died 1200 BCE ႖ྭ). Lady Hao was one of the 64
wives of King Wu Ding (1250–1192 BCE ↖б). She rose to become the most powerful Shang general of
her era with some 13000 soldiers under her command. When her tomb was unearthed in 1976, it was
the only royal tomb that had not been looted, and contained a cache of over a hundred weapons including
thumb rings.
Two lipped rings and a cylindrical ring
made by Vermil Archery. Left to right:
Victory in black resin, metal Victory
in Silver+, Manchu ring made with
biocomposite material.
first thumb ring (an awkwardly-shaped, unforgiving horn ring) and my first Chinese-
style bow (an auction site solid-glass bow with leather wrapping). So began my long
and winding journey to discover the Way of Archery.”
Six years ago, archery was trending, thanks to a TV show and several movies. The
DC CW TV show Arrow (2012–present) led the way on the small screen. At the of manuals to gain a fuller
movies, several heroic protagonists were archers, including Katniss of the Hunger understanding of what
Games trilogy (four films actually, released each year starting in 2012), Merida in Gao called ‘the Way of
Brave (2012), and Hawkeye of The Avengers franchise (first significant cinematic Archery’ or ሴѻ䚃 (or more
appearance in The Avengers (2012)). Archery garnered renewed interest from being in simply, ሴ䚃, pronounced
this spotlight, but that didn’t trickle down to Chinese Archery. There just weren’t 'Shedao'). We augmented
that many resources available to potential practitioners back then. “In early 2010, our understanding by
entry-level solid-glass bows were common, and Chinese makers of laminated bows corresponding with archers
were just getting started. It was difficult to find something in between the cheap from related archery
starter bows and the high-end traditional horn composite bows. The commercially traditions, studying the
available thumb rings were unusable.” anatomy behind archery,
and going to sports
Undaunted, Ma stayed on target. “In 2012, with the help of my good friend and co- science laboratories to
author Jie Tian, I committed myself to researching the detailed archery manuals of perform electromyograph
the Ming dynasty (1368–1644 CE) archery teacher Gao Ying (儈ま). Gao Ying’s experiments (which
manuals were special because of their depth, their pragmatism, and their sincerity measure the electricity
– when he published them in 1637 (near the end of the Ming), Gao was a wise but of muscle activations)."
thorny old man looking to save his country by sharing the carefully guarded secrets of Their book, The Way of
archery. We first saw an excerpt of Gao’s work in Stephen Selby’s Chinese Archery, Archery: A 1637 Chinese
and we were so inspired that we went to find the full Classical Chinese text.” Military Training Manual
(Schiffer Publishing), was
Obsessed and passionate, Ma and Tian were both avid archers who tested their released in 2015. More
translations on the field and in the lab. “We continued to spend many months than just a translation,
translating, annotating, and verifying (with actual shooting practice) the passages

Traditional Chinese Bows
Because of the long history and vast geographic territory of China, Chinese bow designs come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
These days, Chinese bows are classified into a few broad categories:
(1) Xiaoshao-changbi (“small tip, long limb” ሿ〽䮯㟲). Designed for speed. A lot of Ming bows have this design, and you can
find depictions of these shapes in select Han dynasty (and earlier) artwork.
(2) Dashao-duanbi ( “big tip, short limb” བྷ〽⸝㟲). Designed for stability. You find variations of this design from late Han
through Ming dynasty (though the exact shape of the tips/ears of the bow may differ).
(3) Dashao-changbi (“big tip, long limb” བྷ〽䮯㟲). Designed for delivering a heavy arrow. The canonical examples are the large
Qing dynasty bows.
Xiaoshao bows with laminated construction. Top to bottom:

Taurus Crimean, Mariner Ming-4, Spearman Ming Xiaoshao.
Dashao-duanbi bows. Within this genre, there
is a lot of variety in the angles and curvatures of
the tips. Top to bottom: Mariner Han-1, Mariner
Yuan-Kublai, Mariner Kaiyuan, and a horn
composite Ming Dashao bow made by Lukas
Dashao-changbi bow. The bowmaker Jia Zhiwei makes Novotny (Saluki Bow).
the Tiger Tail 2, a fiberglass core version of a Qing dynasty
military design.
this is a groundbreaking instructional manual and to Ma. “The Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) had at
historical reference, what is sure to become the “bible” of least 7 published manuals, including one by the ‘Flying
Traditional Chinese Archery. The Way of Archery is a General’ Li Guang (died 119 BCE ᵾᔓ), the Ming
welcome addition to any martial library. dynasty (1368–1644 CE) had at least 14 different archery
and crossbow manuals, and the Qing dynasty (1644–1911
CE) had manuals from over 14 different schools of
Two Strings to One Bow archery."
“There is no continuous Chinese archery lineage because
the political turmoil of the 20th century eliminated them,” The use of a thumb ring and a recurve bow without a
admits Ma. “What we see today is the result of tireless shelf are some of the distinctions between traditional
research and reconstruction, and we owe much credit to Chinese archery and modern archery. While this might
all modern participants seem more primitive, there's a combat functionality.
Hip Quiver striving to recover the art. When traditional archers use their bow hand thumb as
Fortunately, we still have a shelf, it is easier to move about with the bow drawn.
the stories and history When the arrow is balanced on a shelf, it can slip off
that serve as a cultural easily if jostled. The thumb ring is more practical for
anchor for our efforts and running around in battle or shooting from horseback.
that connect us to our It's also simpler for blind knocking, which is the process
archery ancestors.” Like of loading an arrow into the bow without looking at it.
the growing communities That sounds a lot easier than it is, even when just target
of historical martial shooting at the range.
arts proponents today,
the traditional Chinese There's more than just target shooting for Chinese
Archery curriculum is archery. As this was going to press, Ma was looking
based on historical data forward to helping host the 6th annual Chinese
and reconstruction instead Archery Program in March 2018. Held at Jaap & Kay
of classical teacher-to- Koppedrayer’s scenic bamboo farm in rural Georgia, this
student transmission. is an intensive archery training retreat that welcomes
Fortunately, there’s a fair all skill levels. On top of the technical training, there
amount of extant material are lectures and bow and arrow making demonstrations,
to draw from according friendly contests, plus some really unique activities,

like an Archery Ritual. As Ma explains, "A simplified
Archery Ritual (ሴ⿞, pronounced 'She Li') is a solemn
ceremony where you have to synchronize your shots to a
drum beat in order to score, and where the winner serves
drink to the loser." He also says they stage separate
heckling matches, "where teams hoot and holler in an
attempt to distract opposing archers."
Hitting the Bull’s Eye

The community of Chinese traditional archers is
growing. Ma and Tian’s book is more of a symptom of
this growth than the cause. “In China, there are easily
several thousands involved in practicing traditional
Chinese archery,” states Ma. “As Chinese archery
Use of the thumb ring. courses continue to appear in universities and high
schools, I anticipate the number of Chinese practitioners
will grow much larger. Indeed, the Shaolin Temple has
also begun practicing archery. There are multiple annual
competitions that attract several hundred attendees
at a time. Because of this great interest, the Chinese
domestic business for traditional Chinese archery
equipment has been booming. New makers continue
to enter the market, and established makers continue to
hone their skill.”
Here in the United States, Ma estimates the number

of practitioners at several hundred. His own group,
Bay Area Asian Archery (BAAA), based in the San
Francisco Bay Area, has over 140 members at this
writing. Similar grassroots groups are sprouting
up across the nation. Right now, they are all fairly
connected because the overall number of participants
is still manageable. Proponents of Shedao Archery
The use of a thumb are currently located in Los Angeles, Orange County,
Seattle, Dallas, Boston, and New York City, as well
ring and a recurve bow as in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver), Australia,
without a shelf are Thailand, and Europe.B
some of the distinctions

between traditional To find out more, visit Justin Ma’s websites:
www.thewayofarchery.com and www.cinnabarbow.com. Watch
Chinese archery and for the unabridged source interview, “Justin Ma on Traditional
Chinese Archery” by Gene Ching, on KungFuMagazine.com in
modern archery. May 2018.

By Williy Pang All of these factors contribute to the combative
formula of Ng Hang Gwan (ӄ㹼ỽ) – Five Element
Photos by Gabriela Vizcarrondo Staff.
“With the fist, fear the young and strong;

The Legacy of the Li Clan
There are many Li (pronounced lei in Cantonese
with the pole, fear the experienced master” ᵾ) lineages in Chinese martial arts due to the
pervasiveness of the surname. The Li family name
(Kyun pa siu jong, gwan pa lou long ᤣᙅቁ༞, ỽᙅ㘱䛾) in this context bears no relation to the Li lineages
pertaining to other martial styles such as the Li Family
(ᵾᇦ) of Guangdong province. In this situation, the
–Kung Fu proverb fighting methods of the Li Family as established by its
patriarch Li Yi (ᵾ㗙) were native to the Dong River
C
hinese martial staff methods are classified according (ᶡ⊏) region, which maintained a relatively large
to the interpretation and execution of their diverse Hakka (ᇒᇦ) population. Recognized for its choice
concepts and combative principles. There is a staff skills, Li Ga pole techniques were highly sought
geographical context, Northern (bak े) and Southern after within the region. Training methods addressing
(naam ই), that influences the type of staff techniques pole proficiency through repetitious drills to reinforce
typically indigenous to those regions. There are double- sensitivity and striking accuracy were all essential in
ended pole (seung tau gwan 䴉九ỽ) approaches and single- the development of a highly skilled exponent of the 5
ended staff (daan tau gwan ௞九ỽ) methods determined Element Staff.
by the hand grip positions on the pole. And there are
Chinese martial and cultural themes such as Shaolin (ቁ᷇)
While the techniques of this pole practice served as the
and Eight Diagram (bagua in Mandarin ‫ޛ‬খ) references,
crown jewel of the Li Family’s fighting methodology, it
respectively, that provide the framework from which the
was also passed on to some non-family members who
staff techniques will follow.
showed diligence and martial promise. As a result,
Ng Hang Gwan was imported and incorporated into
Gung gwan (attacking staff ᭫) is used in Diu ma deuk gwan (hanging

conjunction with the aggressive gon bou stance pecking staff ᦹ俜୴ỽ) is
(䏅↕), or the chasing step. a downward strike assuming the
water element in the long-range.

the
curriculum
of some
Hakka fighting
styles. This version
is the representation
that was learned and passed
down by Master Cheung Lai
Chuen (ᕥ⿞⋹), the modern-day Laam gwan (grasping
founder of the White Eyebrow system staff ᭜ỽ) exemplifies
(Pak Mei Paai ⲭⴹ⍮). The routine’s name the centering properties
in its entirety is Ng Hang Jung Lan Gwan of the earth element.
(ӄ㹼ѝ᭄ỽ), or Five Element Central Guarding
Staff.
The Long of It: Keep Back!

Ng Hang Jung Lan Gwan is a single-ended staff method
modeled within the framework of the 5 Elements construct.
Like some Southern-style staff methods such as Wing
Chun’s Luk Dim Bun Gwan (Six and a Half Point Pole
䂐᱕‫ޝ‬唎ॺỽ) and Hung Ga’s Ng Long Baat Gwa
Gwan (Fifth Brother Eight Diagram Pole ⍚ᇦӄ䛾‫ޛ‬খ
ỽ), Pak Mei’s 5 Element staff employs a grip with one
hand situated at the butt end of the staff and the other
hand gripping the staff at a position approximately the
length of the practitioner’s torso and head. Its design, like
most single-ended staff methods, is to disarm and disable
The Long (Wood): Paau gwan (tossing staff ᣻ỽ) behaves in the rising
manner of the wood element. It can be preemptive in its application.
Or it can disarm from a distance due to the length of the staff. The Short (Wood): Paau gwan in close-quarters becomes an uppercut,
like punching with a roll of quarters hidden within the fist.
The Long (Metal): Yiu fong gwan (swinging obstructing staff ᩆ࿘ỽ) The Short (Metal): In close-range combat, yiu fong gwan can trap
follows the characteristics of the metal element. Due to the length of the the adversary’s arm and punch his face in unison.
staff, it can simultaneously disarm and strike the opponent.
from a distance. Aside from a sliding elements: muk (wood ᵘ), fo (fire cycle outlines a system of counters
grip that unites both hands in a ⚛), tou (earth ൏), gam (metal 䠁), against the vectors of attacking
reinforcing strike, the hands typically and seui (water ≤). Each element movements. Water, a suppressing or
remain in the aforementioned represents a specific attribute that smashing force, will quench the fire
position on the staff. Additionally, the pole assumes during a specific element’s penetrating and piercing
the staff is never twirled, flipped, technique. Wood is associated with strikes. The metallic quality of
or spun in an attempt to use both growth and upward movements swipes and swats is neutralized
ends for defense or attack. This as in paau gwan (tossing staff ᣻ by fire-based techniques. Upward
means that the tip of the staff is the ỽ). During the creation cycle, it strikes, tosses, and throwing actions
focal point of most techniques that gives rise to fire which possesses an indicative of the wood element are
aim to create distance between the expanding quality that correlates to quashed by metal-based tactics.
practitioner and any attackers. It an outward action as manifested in Earth element techniques that
is generally believed that it takes chyun sam gwan (heart piercing staff attempt to redirect or offset attacks
a highly experienced exponent to クᗳỽ). This in turn produces earth can be nullified by wood-based
project one’s ging (martial force – a centralizing phase characterized movements. Lastly, water-directed
ࣱ) throughout the length of a by a recoiling maneuver as evidenced techniques can be absorbed by earth
pole. Ideally, opponents can be in laam gwan (grasping staff ᭜ phase methods within the five
incapacitated from long range by the ỽ). Subsequently, the fortification elements model.
power exerted throughout the staff facet of metal emerges bearing a
and the precision of the practitioner’s lateral behavior as exhibited in fong While the staff techniques assume
techniques. gwan (obstructing staff ࿘ỽ). And, directional cues from the 5 elements
the permeation of water alludes model, the status of the staff and the
The five elements, or five phases, to a downward property found state of the situation are perceived
refer to cycles of creation and control in saat gwan (killing staff ⇪ỽ). through the lens of yin and yang (䲠
through the interaction of the five Conversely, in theory, the control 䲭). When a staff is in the yin phase,
The Long (Fire): Diu ma biu gwan (hanging stance shooting staff ᦹ俜䨒ỽ) The Short (Fire): Diu ma biu gwan becomes a knee strike to
enables the practitioner to avoid a leg attack while executing a throat-piercing the assailant’s back while the base of the staff is pressed
strike in the manner of the fire element. against his throat in the extreme range.

it is guarding in repose or readying for counters.
While it is in the yang phase, it is active and
attacking. The weakest moment in combative
engagement is during the transition when one is
preparing for an attack or during the response and
recovery following an attack. During this time
a window of opportunity opens for an adversary
to exploit the weaknesses that may arise from
structural flaws, poor timing, deficient distances,
or inferior angles. At this juncture, the individual
in jeopardy is considered in a yin stage while the
one with the advantage is in yang mode. With
single-ended staff methods, footwork (bou faat
↕⌅) is critical in moderating the yin and yang
cycles, ideally minimizing yin conditions and The Long (Water): Gung gwan (attacking staff ᭫ỽ) attacks in the relentless
maximizing yang influences. Gon bou (䏅↕), or form of crashing water to keep the opponent at a distance.
chasing step, is an aggressive attacking maneuver
that pressures the opponent into retreat and
disarray, thereby creating opportunities and
entries within the disarray. When the practitioner
is at a disadvantage, the use of teui bou
(retreating step 䘰↕) provides an escape and an
artifice. It enables the individual to withdraw into
more favorable conditions or creates a ruse which
leads the adversary into a compromising position.
The baat gwa (bagua in Mandarin ‫ޛ‬খ) bou
refers to the eight-diagram stepping method that
enables the practitioner to step in angles to evade
attacks and attain a superior position.
The one who wields a single-ended staff is always

aware of how distance and angles affect the The Short (Water): Gung gwan uses the base of the staff to strike the assailant’s
knee in order to break his structure within close-quarters.
efficacy of the 5 elemental staff movements.

weapons adapted within their martial studies were also
tailored to their close-range principles while maintaining
their original combative blueprints. If an opponent, or
opponents, manages to maneuver inside the frontal third
of the staff to nullify its long-range effectiveness, the
practitioner will employ close-quarter protocols which
conform to the Hakka practitioner’s comfort zone. The
principal methodology is to break the opponent’s structure,
expose vital targets, and cease further attacks.
There are five primary approaches with fighting from the

inside with Ng Hang Gwan: using the base of the staff
(gwan mei ỽቮ), the fists (kyun ᤣ), elbows (jaang 䑝),
Saat gwan (killing staff ⇪ỽ) is also in the family of water element
techniques. Its downward action is extremely effective with disarms.
knees (sat 㟍), and the stance (ma 俜). The base of the staff
is useful for its impact force, particularly against an ambush
from the rear. An unforeseen attack on the practitioner is
The Short of It: You Were equally as shocking against the assailant when the haft of
the staff collides against vital areas multiple times. The
Warned grip on the staff should exercise the strength of claws (jaau
The biggest misconception about the single-ended staff ⡚) and the power of the punch. Having the staff within the
is that it is only or most effective at a distance. This is grip is akin to punching with the impact of a roll of quarters
partly due to inherited sentiments that it is reminiscent concealed within a fist – firm and dense. Elbow and knee
of battlefield spear (cheung ´) techniques or through strikes are typically used within close-quarter encounters,
staunch instruction that the tip of the pole is the and are deployed in the same manner with the staff. While
only attacking agent of the weapon. In close-quarter stepping patterns are the keys to regulating the range of
combat with the single-ended staff, commanding efficiency with the staff, stances supply the essentials
the pole while controlling the opponent is a point of of close-quarter success. First and foremost, the force
paramount significance. Traditionally, to lose one’s wielded within the staff is derived from stance stability.
weapon was to lose face in the martial context. This The energetic process begins with its root in the legs, is
was the equivalent of publicly declaring one’s Kung Fu refined in the waist (yiu 㞠), and is channeled through the
inferiority. In the larger real-world perspective, losing arms into the staff. In close proximity, the stance serves
one’s weapon means that it could be retrieved and used to trap, uproot, or trip an assailant while assisting the
by the adversary in a possibly more vicious manner. aforementioned close-quarter striking methods. When the
fight is in such an extreme range, all anatomical weapons
Since the clannish Hakka fighting methods of the are used in combination with each other to overwhelm the
Dong River (ᶡ⊏) region in Guangdong (ᔓᶡ) opponent.
Province generally focused on close-range combat, the
A Single-Ended Staff by Any

Other Name…
Whether in the long range or short range, single-ended
staff techniques are strategic, stealthy, and surgical. The
five elements concept within Ng Hang Gwan is meant
to liberate the practitioner from the constraints of its
own construct. If you follow it too strictly, it will impede
your personal development. If you are too liberal with
its interpretation, you are at risk of losing the foundation
upon which your techniques were derived. Acknowledging
The Long (Earth): Lau seui gwan (flowing water staff ⍱≤ỽ) this continual balancing act enables one to recognize and
attacks in the form of the earth element. In the long range, its reach appreciate the endless transformations of all single-ended
is just enough to preempt a leg attack. staff methods within the family of Chinese martial arts.B
Williy Pang is a regular contributor to Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine.

His performance of Pak Mei’s Sap Baat Mo Kiu (18 Stripping
Bridges) at KFTC 25 can be viewed on YouTube’s KungFuMagazine.
com channel: KFTC Day 2017: Williy Pang. He can be reached at
WPang@NYPakMei.com. Vance Vizcarrondo, a martial artist of
multiple Asian disciplines, is an extreme fitness competitor. He
uses the 5 Element concept as a meditative means to cultivate his
competitive mindset.
The Short (Earth): Lau seui gwan used in the extreme range breaks
the opponent’s structure and attacks vital targets such as the groin.

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Horse stance (ma bu 俜↕)

tances are an important part of foundation
training in Shaolin Kung Fu. They are taught Do Stances Really Work
from the beginning of one’s training as a form
of leg strengthening. As part of the daily training
on the Street?
curriculum at the Songshan Shaolin Traditional Kung Fights seldom take place while standing still. Though
Fu Academy located in Songshan Shaolin, students Shaolin stances are often broken down into specific
line up on the outdoor training field and hold each postures in practice, they are meant to be done in a
particular stance for an extended amount of time. continuous flow during actual application. Note
Besides stretching and strengthening the legs and hips, that Shaolin training sequences are exaggerated for
stance training also teaches valuable lessons in life conditioning purposes. It’s hard to imagine xie bu
such as patience and endurance. (cross stance ⅷ↕) or pu bu (low stance Ӷ↕) being
applied in a combat condition; that is because they
were not meant to be taken literally as fighting stances,
In many areas of Shaolin training, a single technique is
but more figuratively as strategic concepts. These
often multifunctional; this applies to stances and stance
concepts appear naturally in day to day life, sparring,
training. Through strong legs in Kung Fu, many things real fights and even simply rough-housing with friends.
can be accomplished. Kicks, punches and other strikes For example, when riding on a crowded subway, if the
deliver more power with a solid connection to the ground. train comes to a jerky stop, the natural inclination is
Legs become harder and can withstand more punishment to take a wide stance and bend one’s knees if standing
from kicks and strikes. Stance training also improves sideways, or extend one leg back for bracing one’s weight
“rooting” – the ability to maintain a solid footing while while maintaining a lead bent leg for stability. These
attacking, defending and otherwise being mobile. demonstrate how a front stance and horse stance work.
Bow stance (gong bu ᕃ↕). The front stance used to sweep out the opponent’s leg. The front stance used to control a downed opponent
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for prolonged periods of time, the some strong Chinese wine at a dinner meeting in Beijing. After
student develops stability and the group took pictures together, one of the guys, a Korean movie
footwork. While we all wish we director now working in China, grabbed me in a friendly manner and
could remain unmovable in a horse pulled me close to stand next to him in the picture. I was at a distance,
stance during a fight like in the and when he pulled me forcefully, I temporarily lost my balance, but
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remaining standing and not being him off balance. I wound up in a kind of modified front stance. It is
taken down or toppling to the floor no coincidence that this is an actual application of front stance to
in a confrontation. reap out an opponent’s leg, while maintaining one’s own balance.
Another example of how stances work in reality comes from another
According to Shifu Shi Yan night out drinking several years ago. A martial art enthusiast who had
a lot to drink wanted to play grapple with me, trying to demonstrate
Shuang (䟺ᔦৼ), Shaolin Kung a takedown technique which involved him pulling my arm towards
Fu fighting applications are him. The pull caused my rear leg to cross behind my lead leg, to
flexible. This is what makes catch my balance. This happens to be a technique used for xie buu in
them successful in combat when Shuai Jiaoo wrestling (᪄䐔
᪄䐔)) to catch your balance when pulled in an
dealing with different situations. awkward direction.
This goes for all areas of training,
including stances. If the student
can create an offensive or defensive
movement from a stance, then it
is considered a Shaolin technique.
Among the more commonly taught
offensive maneuvers are the use
of horse stance and front stance
in conjunction with throwing an
opponent with a rear reap (the
horse stance being the initial off-
balancing movement and the front
stance being the reap). The cross
stance can be used along with a
standing elbow lock to crash down
on the adversary's knee, and the
pu buu stance can be used to toss
an opponent in the other direction
with a pulling motion.
Ground Fighting
in Kung Fu
Ever since the early UFCs, ground
fighting has become popular. Kung
Fu does not completely ignore
the importance of fighting from
the ground. Shaolin Chin Na
includes techniques for subduing
an opponent on the ground.
With a little creativity, the

stance concept can be applied
on the ground in a grappling
context. For example, If you look
at xie bu
u, the cross stance, this
Horse stance used to enter and off-balance the opponent
closely resembles a triangle
choke as done in Judo and
Brazilian Jujutsu. On the
ground, the cross stance
can be used as a choke by
capturing an opponent’s
neck and arm between the
legs while squeezing with
the legs to create pressure.
Practicing the xie bu stance
will strengthen the leg
muscles needed for applying
the choke from the ground.
From a Kung Fu fighter’s Above: If an opponent attempts a single-leg takedown, shift your weight
perspective, in a life-and- to the rear leg as in cat stance
death struggle that has One-legged stance (jin ji du li – Below: When the opponent grabs the leg, use your lead hand to press
reached this position, the literally “golden rooster stands down on the back of his head and knee him in the face.
eyes can be attacked. on one leg”䠁䴎⦘・)
Another example of how stances can be adapted to

ground fighting is the horse stance. This famous
defensive position, known as the guard, involves
wrapping your legs around the opponent’s waist, to
prevent him from gaining a superior position. The
Japanese version used in traditional Jujitsu is known
as do jime (㜤㎎) and emphasizes an offensive rib-
crushing squeeze rather than just a defensive hold. The
Shaolin practitioner gains both defensive and offensive
techniques through horse stance practice. Gripping the
ground with the feet while bending the knees works the
thigh muscles, which transfers well to leg-scissoring an
opponent’s body while on the ground.
The one-legged stance being used to defend against a low kick

By practicing the many stances and transition
moves from one to another within the forms and
basics, one will develop a high level of coordination.
The movements are complex and difficult for a
reason. They are taking you above and beyond
what will be needed for an actual confrontation.
If one can perform the difficult movements in
the form, more typical movements used in self-
protection become that much easier. B
Chris Friedman has been doing the martial arts since his early
teens. He has been living in China for the past decade, where
he trains, teaches and writes. For more info on Chris or Shaolin
Kung Fu, please check www.shaolinwithchris.com.

By Daniel Kun
he arsenal of Five Ancestors in the 1700s in the Fujian party, and soon it
T Fist includes such weapons

as staff, pole bladed, lance,
swords, mace, chain whip,
broadsword, shield with cutlass,
as well as twin weapons such as
martial art community. Before
that, the sang te pi’s hand guard was
U-shaped. The weapon would later
be adapted by the Japanese into their
Karate arsenal as a sai.
came to symbolize
aggression, hatred,
violence and racism.
Without a proper
understanding of the swastika’s
daggers, tiger hook, sang te kwai history and context, the public often
(tonfa 䴉⸝ᤀ), and sang te pi (twin When the two sang te pi are mistakes the Buddhist symbol for
short whip 䴉⸝䷝). Each is designed put together such that their S the Nazi swastika. The S-shaped
for a specific usage and purpose. handguards are in clockwise position, hand guard has a combat purpose:
The sang te pi is one of the most they resemble the Buddhist religious the lower pointed guard protects the
versatile. Resembling a small hand- swastika symbol that relates to entire hand while the upper pointed
held trident, it is made of solid iron. auspiciousness, peace, inclusiveness, guard protects the upper weapon
The stem narrows to a sharp point and good luck. This symbol has been hand. It can also trap the opponent’s
and is octagonal or rounded in cross around for thousands of years. In weapon or wrist. The tips of the S
section. The S-shaped hand guard 1935, the Nazis inverted the symbol guards are sharpened for stabbing.
(also called a yin yang hand guard) is to a counterclockwise orientation
believed to have appeared sometime and made it the symbol of their

There are no reliable records on
the origin and author of the sang
te pi, though it is believed to have
appeared first in India, then spread
to southern China and later to
Southeast Asia. It would later be
widely used in southern China,
most notably in Fujian province by
the martial arts community of the Incorrect way to Proper way to hold sai Flip forearm guard Incorrect sai
southern Tai Cho (ཚ⾆) martial art stick thumb out on forearm
system, by Goh Cho Kun (ӄ⾆ᤣ) The pi’s slimness and modest size strike. The falling weight of the pi
martial artists, and later by Japanese allow concealment under clothing, can impart a very strong impact.
Karate practitioners. The sang te so that the wielder can get close When delivered to a helmet, it can
pi is made of solid steel and has a to the target without the weapon disorient, or briefly render the warrior
strong, stiff structure. Measuring being noticed. When holding the unconscious, allowing the pi wielder
approximately 1” to ¾” in diameter pi, keep the fingers under the hand to follow up with a finishing attack.
at the base, it tapers to a sharp point guard. If placed outside the hand
at the end. From butt handle to tip, guard, the thumb and index finger
it measures about 22”. The S guard are vulnerable, and will get in the
tips are sharp as well. way when using the S guard to trap
weapons. The only time the thumb
Aside from stabbing and striking, the and index finger should be on the
sang te pi can also be used to pierce outside is when flipping or changing
body armor, including chainmail. the position of the pi.
The butt handle can be used as a
small mace or hammering device. When in forearm guard position,
The solid stem is strong enough to the pi should be on the outside of
stop or intercept bladed weapons the forearm to protect the forearm
such as swords or axes. Aside from cuts and getting hit and to
from its symbolism, the S-shaped successfully use the forearm with
hand guard is designed to be used the pi to block and parry against
as an anchor for the thumb, to opposing weapons. The only time
allow flipping, reversing, swinging, it is inside the forearm is when the
and changing the pi from inside intention is to conceal the pi.
to outside position, to position at 2. Whip-hook swing strike – the pi
different levels for thrusting, and to Because the pi is a short weapon, travels in a half circular motion with
switch from whip strike to handle effective application requires the shoulder guiding the arm and the
butt striking, to blocking, deflecting, movement – mostly side-stepping wrist; the weapon hand firmly holds
to parrying, trapping weapons, and left to right, dodging, ducking and the pi and strikes with lightning
to forearm guard. keeping oneself a small target, all speed and force at the target while
Piercing the while counterstriking and sliding the opposite shoulder counter-pulls
forward to crowd the attacker and (to give the strike more speed and
keep him off-balance. Successive force) with whipping power, or pulls
attacks at close range prevent the the attacker’s weapon inwards to
attacker from setting up and from allow the striking pi-hand better
successfully counterattacking. In range and impact.
Goh Cho this is referred to as
“bridging cut and destroy.” One
pi hand is used to trap or deflect
while the other pi-hand is used
simultaneously to strike or thrust,
both pi-hands can be used to trap an
attacker’s weapon.
Sang Te Pi
Techniques
The sang te pi has many techniques.
The major ones follow.
1. Overhand flip strikes out –

executed by flipping the pi from
inside down to vertical straight
Trapping and striking upwards like a vertical backfist

3. Inside swing strike – a short-range 5. Underneath straight spike thrust 7. Reverse hand thrust – a quick
striking technique targeting the – this technique is executed from a inside thrust with the weapon hand
attacker at close range, with the pi- low position, with one or two knees facing flat in an upwards position
hand striking outwards while in the on the ground; thrust your weapon pi and the pi pointed outwards. This
on guard position or while deflecting upwards underneath the attacker’s quick snap-stab is delivered outwards
an attacker’s weapon, using the same two legs while using the other pi- after stepping sideways to the right
pi-hand to counterstrike. This is hand to hold or deflect the attacker’s or left side of your attacker, while
a quick jab snap after deflecting or weapon or to strike the weapon hand using your other pi-weapon-hand to
redirecting the attacker’s incoming or the ankle or knees of your attacker. trap or push your attacker’s weapon
weapon away from your body. The away.
pi-hand whips outwards without
bringing the pi-hand in or chambering
it.
4. Straight thrust – hold the pi close 8. Hand-handle butt straight punch –

to your body at a straight angle, punch forward with the butt handle.
ready to thrust outward or deliver a
quick stab with a full push forward.
The full straight thrust is executed
in a spiral motion with two hands
or one hand or in overhand to have
better penetration, especially when
targeting a wicker shield, rattan
shield or ancient body armour.
6. Twelve o’clock strike down – strike
straight down from overhead after
executing a high or inside block;
follow through with a straight strike
down, aiming at the forehead or the
shoulder bone of your opponent.
This technique, supported by the
solid structure of the pi stem, will
cause serious trauma, shock, and
bone fracture.
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handle. on the forearm, swing the elbow transferring final power to the wrist
vertically to strike the target with the and to the weapon pi.
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The Weapon of
Choice
The versatility and structure of the
sang te pi has made it the weapon of
choice in urban areas, and especially
for policing crowded and tight city
street alleyways. One famous Goh
Cho Kun grandmaster was Lo Yan
Chiu (ⴗ䀰⿻) of Quanzhou, Fujian
province, China. His weapons of
choice were the sang te pi and the
nine-sectional steel whip. The book,
Kong Han Ngo Cho Kun, recounts
a fighting incident in 1910 (near the
10. Hand-handle butt upper cut strike end of the Qing dynasty) in which
– punch straight upwards with the Lo Yan Chiu led a group of Tai Cho
butt handle. 13. Forearm snap-stab – with the tip Goh Cho Kun fighters against Qing
of the pi flipped at the forearm, use soldiers to rescue one of their martial
the elbow with the pi’s sharp tip art compatriots about to be executed.
sticking out to strike outwards, or Lo Yan Chiu’s expertise with the
stab backwards. sang te pi, combined with his ferocity
and the ideal setting of tight alley
streets, were major factors in their
success at freeing their compatriot
and escaping. In 1937, after the fall
of the Qing dynasty, Lo Yan Chiu
migrated to Manila, Philippines,
where he started what was to become
Kong Han Goh Cho Kun Kung Fu
(‫╒ݹ‬ӄ⾆ᤣ) and established the
Philippine Kong Han Martial Arts
Club (㨢ᖻ䌃‫╒ݹ‬഻㺃佘).
Today the sang te pi is recognized as

a legendary and historical weapon.
11. Forearm-elbow horizontal strike No longer used on the modern
– with the weapon-pi flipped and battlefield, it is preserved in cultural
positioned on the forearm, swing and martial art museums and used
horizontally to strike with the stem by mostly southern China’s Kung Fu
of the pi or to slash with the tip of The major techniques of the sang te schools and associations. Kung Fu
the pi. pi involve getting close to the target athletes practice it along with other
while remaining a small target. ancient Chinese weapons, most
Training is designed to develop notably by southern Tai Cho and
great agility and mobility, striking Five Ancestors Fist Kung Fu groups
accuracy (aiming for vital points), in Fujian province. Japanese martial
speed, timing, aggressiveness, artists, who travelled to Fujian,
decisiveness, focus, and without fear. China, back in the 1600s (Ming
This is important if one is to come dynasty) to learn Chinese martial
out on top when wielding the sang arts and continued on up to the
te pi in combat. The vital points to early 1900s, eventually brought the
aim for are the throat, solar plexus, sang te pi back to Japan, renaming
kidney, armpit, forehead, groin, ankle it sai, where it became an important
joint, knee, wrist, elbow, collar bone weapon in the arsenal of Karate.
etc. For the striking techniques to
be effective, one must develop the

The sang te pi is an ancient weapon
once used for peace and war; its rich
Training is designed to develop great history must not be forgotten. Those
who continue to practice it help
agility and mobility, striking accuracy preserve its legacy. In return, the
sang te pi offers many benefits. It
improves body coordination with its
(aiming for vital points), speed, timing, artistic flipping of the pi in different
directions while moving the lower
body, midsection, upper body, the
aggressiveness, decisiveness, focus, eyes and mind. It conditions the
body, promotes good balance, and
improves focus and concentration
and without fear. through performance of the sang
te pi form. And it provides a well-
balanced exercise for staying fit and
healthy in today’s challenging world.
Of course, for those interested in its
martial aspect, it holds a rich array of
effective self-defense techniques.B
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been in development since 2010, but Corporation. A Spanish-dubbed the Shaw vaults, more than any other
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Pratt became involved in 2014. Americas, and the original Japanese
Blake Lively’s femme fatale actioner version was telecast on Japanese TV
The Rhythm Section suspended But back to Man at Arms: Art of
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move, none of the central quartet Norbu, or “Ten” for short, and his
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KUNG FU HOROSCOPES: April 4 to June 5, 2018 By Wilson Sun (with Gigi Oh and Gene Ching)
W
ithin Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, the first Tiger 㱾: 1926 Fire, 1938 Earth, 1950 Metal,
period (4/4–5/5) of this horoscope is the transition from spring 1962 Water, 1974 Wood, 1986 Fire, 1998 Earth,
to summer. The second period (5/5–6/5) is summer. The first
2010 Metal
period is ruled by liver and gall bladder, and spleen and stomach, so beware
of maladies of the liver, gall, and digestive system. Nourish the liver and 4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): Riches come your way easily.
strengthen the spleen and stomach. Previous digestive ailments may flare But don’t get irritable or angry easily. To cultivate your
body and mind, combine entertainment and fitness.
up again.
5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Complicated family matters arise.
The summer period is ruled by the fire element and the heart and small Avoid doing things in a hurry or impatiently. You are prone to
intestine channels. The heart governs mind and spirit, as well as blood sores. Avoid eating anything too greasy.
circulation. If the heart is overheated, it can disturb the mind, cause “heat “There are no dead ends, just detours.”
disease” and strain the cardiovascular system. Nourish the heart and Tiger Nora Roberts
clear away the heat. Heed the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine:
“Winter ailments are healed in the summer.” Hare ‫ބ‬: 1927 Fire, 1939 Earth, 1951 Metal,
Preventatives: Get up early and exercise for a half hour every day. Rest 1963 Water, 1975 Wood, 1987 Fire, 1999
between 11 AM and 1 PM, preferably with eyes closed. Avoid acidic, spicy Earth, 2011 Metal
and cold food. Warm food is favorable. Avoid cold drinks and winds after
4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): Fortune and prosperity are
you’ve been hot. Be in bed by 11:00 PM. Increase physical exercise for good
forecast. Your abilities for communication and competence shine.
blood circulation. Consume the appropriate amount of sweets to normalize When trouble comes, discuss it with your friends more.
digestion, as well as fruits and vegetables that are red, to help regulate the 5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Many unexpected wealth sources
five internal organs and balance the blood. appear, but don’t be greedy. Beware of fire injuries and
The following recipes are recommended for this time of year: hyperactive travel. Your body and mind are restless.
White Fungus & Wolfberry Eye-Brightening Soup (䢰ᶎ᰾ⴞ⒟) “Your mission in life is where your deep joy
and the world’s deep hunger meet.”
15 gm white fungus 15 gm wolfberry 100 gm chicken liver 1 egg white Hare Richard Nelson Bolles
24 pc jasmine flower Ginger powder, rice wine, and sea salt to taste
Clean and slice chicken liver, then marinate it with egg white and the small amount Dragon 喽: 1928 Earth, 1940 Metal, 1952 Water,
of ginger powder, rice wine, and sea salt. Clean and slice white fungus into small 1964 Wood, 1976 Fire, 1988 Earth, 2000 Metal,
pieces, then soak in a pot of water until soft and expanded. Add wolfberry, chicken 2012 Water
liver, jasmine flowers and bring to a boil, then let simmer until liver is well done. 4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): Be low key with your behavior.
Benefits: Tonifies liver and kidney, brightens eyesight, beautifies skin, nourishes Seek stability. Avoid being arrogant with everything.
heart, soothes nerves, and reduces blurred vision, dizziness of eyes and haggard It’s most important to get adequate rest.
looks. Consume twice daily accompanying a meal. 5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): You’ll be optimistic and ambitious.
You’ll have a strong heart to create. But understand that haste
Big Date Wolfberry Porridge (བྷἇᷨᶎ㋕) makes waste. Reasonable planning is very important.
15 large dates 10 gm wolfberry 100 gm rice Rock sugar to taste “Doing the right thing has power.”
Clean dates and wolfberry, then add to rice and water and cook to porridge. Add Dragon Laura Linney
rock sugar to taste. Benefits: Nourishes liver, strengthens spleen, replenishes qi and
blood, and reduces fatigue caused by diarrhea, sleepiness after meals and dry eyes. Snake 㳷: 1929 Earth, 1941 Metal, 1953 Water,
Consume twice daily as a meal supplement. 1965 Wood, 1977 Fire, 1989 Earth, 2001 Metal,
2013 Water
Rat 啐: 1924 Wood, 1936 Fire, 1948 Earth, 1960 Metal, 1972
4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): It’s easy to get trapped in
Water, 1984 Wood, 1996 Fire, 2008 Earth pessimism. It’s an emotional illness. Think more, worry more.
4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): You’ll have many helping hands. The advantage Keeping an open mind is the best medicine.
is in real estate. Don’t let opportunity slip and don’t eat too much or you’ll 5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): To win by wisdom, you’ll benefit by
get sick. 5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Anticipate family concerns. Guard against displaying your talents. This is the best period for performing
theft and loss. Avoid sleeping late. You are prone to bone injuries. Take it artists and writers to show off their stuff.
slow. Master the rhythm of doing things. “When we are no longer able to change a situation
“Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value – we are challenged to change ourselves.”
your time, you will not do anything with it.” Rat M. Scott Peck Snake Viktor E. Frankl
Horse 俜: 1930 Metal, 1942 Water, 1954 Wood,

Ox ⢋: 1925 Wood, 1937 Fire, 1949 Earth, 1961 Metal, 1973 1966 Fire, 1978 Earth, 1990 Metal, 2002 Water,
Water, 1985 Wood, 1997 Fire, 2009 Earth 2014 Wood
4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): Pay close attention to your health. Be preventative, 4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): You’re prone to loneliness. It
especially when it comes to fatigue. Guard against limb injuries. will be easy to catch a cold due to low immunity. Maintaining
5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Your limbs are still vulnerable. Be vigilant, physical strength is very important now so exercise regularly.
especially against sport or martial injuries. If injured, seek help right away. 5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): You’ll gain money, power and people’s
Getting enough rest is very important now attention. Rise to success. This is a good time to invest in your
“The world more often rewards the appearances of merit health and wellness.
than merit itself.” Ox Francois de La Rochefoucauld “Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape
the consequences of his choices.”
Horse Alfred Armand Montapert
Ram 㖺: 1931 Metal, 1943 Water, 1955 Wood, 1967 Fire, Dog⤇: 1934 Wood, 1946 Fire, 1958 Earth, 1970
1979 Earth, 1991 Metal, 2003 Water, 2015 Wood Metal, 1982 Water, 1994 Wood, 2006 Fire, 2018
4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): This is a good period. Your popularity is high. Your Earth
fortune, wealth and financial management outlooks are positive. It’s a good
time fsor acquisition. Female ewes might be emotionally hypersensitive. 4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): Be sure to deal with emotional
5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Travel actively. Fortune is prosperous. Play to your issues straight away. Don’t let your heart be broken. Troubling
strengths for the most benefit. entanglements come easily if you don’t watch out.
5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Speak and act cautiously. Do not be
“Without competitors there would be no need for strategy.”
too cynical to others. Remember to show proper etiquette and
Ram Kenichi Ohmae
manners in everything you do.
Monkey ⥤: 1932 Water, 1944 Wood, 1956 Fire, 1968 “Are you really sure that a floor can't also be a ceiling?”
Earth, 1980 Metal, 1992 Water, 2004 Wood, 2016 Fire Dog M. C. Escher
4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): This is a good time for communication and
public relations. Wide-ranging financial resources are on the horizon. Pig 䊜: 1923 Water, 1935 Wood, 1947 Fire, 1959
5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): A lot of good fortune is in your forecast, fortune
for profit. Don’t miss the opportunities. You’ll make more contacts. Display
Earth, 1971 Metal, 1983 Water, 1995 Wood,
your talents in the spotlight. 2007 Fire
“Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can 4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): Love is in the air. Married
use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've pigs should be sensible. Unmarried pigs must guard
lost it you can never get it back.” Monkey Harvey Mackay against deception and illusion. Don’t fall for the trick.
5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Avoid personal arguments. Even
Rooster 䴎: 1933 Water, 1945 Wood, 1957 Fire, 1969 between brothers, accounts must be calculated clearly.
Earth, 1981 Metal, 1993 Water, 2005 Wood, 2017 Fire Distribution of benefits must be transparent and reasonable.
4/4–5/5 Bing Chen (щ䗠): Attend to your health. Prevention is “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.”
better than resorting to a cure. Everything should be focused on
Pig Michael Porter
your health now. Other things can be put aside temporarily.
5/5–6/5 Ding Si (бᐣ): Your physical outlook is poor. You’ll be restless
and interactions will be complicated. Avoid gossiping because that will bring
trouble. Astrologist Wilson Sun is a Feng Shui Master from
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Jin gou kai jin yun

䠁⤇䮻䠁䙻
By Grandmaster Tu Jin-Sheng
Jin (䠁 1st tone) means ‘gold’ or ‘golden’. Gou (⤇3rd tone) means ‘dog’. Kai (䮻 1st tone) means ‘open’, ‘begin’ or ‘start’. And
yun (䙻 4th tone) means ‘luck’ or ‘fortune’. This can be translated simply as ‘Golden Dog begins golden luck.’ There actually aren’t
that many idioms about dogs in Chinese, so this is a general reference to 2018, the Year of the Dog. The inscription to the left reads
Wuxu nian, yi yue (ᠺ4ᠼ1ᒤ2༩1ᴸ4). Wuxu refers to the date, the 5th of 10 celestial stem and the 11th of terrestrial branches,
and nian means ‘year’. Yi yue means ‘first moon’ or January. The characters to the far left form Grandmaster Tu Jin-Sheng’s
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