Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Kung Fu: 5 Ancestors Fist

5 Ancestors Fist (Wu Tzu Quan) as the Jo Tai Quan (Fist of the Emperor) is inspired by Zhao Kuang Yin, later Emperor Taizu (960-976), founder of the Sung dynasty, is also recognized as Tai Jo (Founder Supreme ) of Longfist Changquan '' Kung Fu. 5 Ancestors Fist Although Zhao Kuang Yin acknowledged as the inspiration for its development, its origin is actually more recent.

Yue Feng Bai

Philippines 5 Ancestors Schools Foundation liaison to the consequences of burning the North and South Shaolin temples by government forces in the 17th century Qing. School Chee Kim Thong, however, states that preceded the foundation substantially attributable to the efforts of Yue Feng Bai in the 13th century.

At this time, the Shaolin Temple was pretty weak. Many monks had migrated to the border areas during the Tang Dynasty, robes and settled there to help in the fight against nomadic incursions recurring. Yue Feng Bai visited and explored these areas in search of the Masters who could persuade him to return home and help design a new style that would strengthen contemporary Shaolin.

The 5 Ancestors

In total, Yue Feng Bai 5 Masters convinced to return with him to this end, an expert in White Crane, Monkey stylist said, a famous Tai Jo (Fist emperor) practitioner, Lohan (Fist Immortal) Master: and a more specialized Da Mo in Qigong.

At first, the rivalry between the 5 Ancestors as each wanted their own style to form the core of the new system. Mediation skills Bai Yue Feng, however, secured a commitment was conducted in the following way.

Hand techniques

These are based on the ability of the White Crane on defense, blocking, stopping and counterattack.

Footwork

This is based on evasion and cunning Monkey maneuverability and agile.

Bodywork

The 'strong hands' precision, accuracy and Emperor Fist (Tai Jo) would be on it.

Breathing techniques and meditation

For the health, strength, endurance and resistance techniques like breathing Da Mo also be incorporated.

Internal power and ferocity

These arise from the structure of the body Lohan powerful and flexible to allow hitting, even powerful that resisted easy (1).

The sixth ancestor

The group eagerly praising his art again when a woman down in history as the "Lady in a green dress appeared. She said she never bragged about it, instead of training should always include two basic principles:" Silence is golden "and" win a war is better than winning a thousand battles "(a well-known maxim from Sun Tzu). Thus, its existence was not formally admitted and the number of ancestors has always been (1).

Total

Other principles such as "Wuxing '/ Elements 5 and Saint Jien" / three battles (skill and balance' test 'with a partner) were also incorporated into the style. Originally taught in the North Temple (Henan) Shaolin Quan Wu Tzu migrated eventually to the south (Fujian) the Shaolin Temple. After burning the temples "(above) the difficult terrain has made secret training Fujian possible. Despite the Qing (Manchu) government prohibits any practice of Kung Fu style flourished in these conditions, eventually spreading throughout Southeast Asia and beyond.

Notes and references (1) "The Five Ancestors Fist (Wuchu) - Founder Bai Yufeng (Sung Dynasty). Master Yap Leong in" Secrets of Kung Fu "(2009 Vol.3)

Available at: shaolinway.com providing a definitive explanation.

Sifu Peter Allsop M.Ed. teaches Shaolin Kung Fu and Qigong in Yorkshire and Derbyshire UK with almost 40 years of experience that Shaolin Fists international calling Instructor for the region and senior student of Grand Master Yap Leong.



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