Kung Fu (Accomplishment)
Shaolin Kung Fu The term "Shaolin" is used to refer to those styles that trace their origins to Shaolin, be it the, another temple associated with Sh aolin such as the Southern Shaolin Temple in Fujian Province, or even wandering Shaolin monks. More restrictive definitions include only those styles that were conceived on temple grounds or even just the original Henan temple proper. The broadest definition includes just about all external Chinese martial arts, though this has much to do with the attractiveness of the Shaolin] Taoist styles Taoist styles are popularly associated with Taoism, the credulous may believe that they were created or trained mostly within Taoist Temples or by Taoist ascetics, which often later spread out to laymen. These styles include those trained in the Wudang temple, and often include Taoist principles, philosophy, and imagery. Some of these arts include] Islamic styles
Muslim Chinese Martial arts.
Islamic (回教; Huíjiào) styles are those that were practiced traditionally solely or mainly by the Muslim Hui people in China. These styles often include Muslim principles or imagery. Some of these styles Tan-Tui, some branches of Xingyi quan, and.
12 Animal Forms
Xingyiquan is based on twelve distinct animal forms (形; xíng). Present in all regional and family styles, these emulate the techniques and tactics of the corresponding animal rather than just their physical movements. Many schools of Xingyiquan have only small number of movements for each animal, though some teach extended sequences of movements. Once the individual animal forms are taught, a student is often taught an animal linking form (shi'er xing lianhuan) which connects all the taught animals together in a sequence. Some styles have longer, or multiple forms for individual animals, such Eight Tiger Forms Huxing bashi.
The ten common animals |
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Bear |
熊 |
Xióng |
In Xingyi, "the Bear and Eagle combine," meaning that the Bear and Eagle techniques are often used in conjunction with each other. There is a bird called the "Bear / Eagle which covers the characteristics of both forms. |
Eagle |
鷹 |
Yīng |
Snake |
蛇 |
Shé |
Includes both Constrictor and Viper styles. |
Tiger |
虎 |
Hǔ |
features lunging open handed attacks mimicking the pounce of a tiger |
Dragon |
龍 |
Lóng |
The only "mythical" animal taught. in some styles it is practiced separately from tiger because they are said to clash. |
Rooster |
鷄 |
Jī |
mimics the pecking movement of a chicken |
Horse |
馬 |
Mǎ |
Uses left to right movements similar to the tiger form but with closed fists. mimics the action of a rearing and striking horse |
Lion |
燕 |
Yàn |
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Sparrow |
鷂 |
Yào |
This can mean 'Sparrow hawk,' though the more common word for "Sparrow hawk" used to be Zhān (鸇), which has fallen from use over the years. The Chinese word for "Goshawk" covers both the. |
Monkey |
猴 |
Hóu |
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Other animals that may be present in a particular lineage |
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Crane |
鶴 |
Hè |
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Alligator |
鼍 |
Tuó |
The animal it is meant to represent is the alligator. Sometimes referred to as a water-skimming insect, or water lizard. the movements of a yangtze river alligator have been compared to those a dragon |
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Mantis |
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Turtle |
龜 |
Guī |
Some schools will teavh this as a path of patient |
Wild Cat Lyns |
貓 |
Māo |
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Where There's Will There is a Way!!!
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