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Although Nick is much smaller in size than George, he effectively throws George onto the ground

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Many people mistakenly think there are few or no throws in kungfu. Actually there are more throws in Shaolin Kungfu than in arts well known for throws like Judo and Wrestling.

Throws are only one of many techniques to fell an opponent. There are other felling techniques where it is not necessary to hold an opponent first in order to fell him. On the other hand, felling techniques often incorporate gripping attacks too.

Another little know fact is that in arts like Judo and Wrestling, when the exponents throw their opponents, they do not pay much attention to the possibilities that their opponents may strike their vital spots like eyes, throat and groin during the throw. This is because these arts are sports where such drastic attacks are not allowed. But failing to realize this may result in serious injury in real fights where safety rules do not apply.

In Shaolin Kungfu, which is practiced for real fighting, it is very important to ensure you are safe before you attempt to throw your opponents. This video series show four combat sequences where felling and gripping attacks are used.

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Throwing an Opponent onto the Ground

Nick Kryder and George review Combat Sequence 13, which incorporates gripping and felling techniquss using he pattern “Felling Tree with Roots”. Many kungfu practitioners have a mis-conception that there are little or no throws in kungfu.
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Unicorn Step of Butterfly Palms

George neutralizes Nick’s gripping and felling attack using the pattern “Double Butteflies Flying Together”. It is the circular movement of the Butterfly Palms at theUnicorn Step that overcomes the attack, followed by a palm strike. Being merciful, George just pushes Nick away instead of striking him.
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Correct Leg Mode for Throw

George attacks with a Black Tiger, but hesitates after this move. He tries to throw Nick using “Lead Horse Back to Stable”, which also incorporates gripping. But it is not effective due to a wrong leg mode. If he wishes to fell Nick at this point, George should use “Fell Tree with Root”. To execute a “Lead Horse” throw effectively, George should force Nick to retreat a step, which he later does.
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Lead Horse Back to Stable

George attacks Nick with continuous cannons, As Nick counter-attacks using “Black Tiger”, Georges grips Nick's arm and attempts to fell him using “Lead Horse Back to Stable”. Nick neutralizes with “Hide Flowers in Sleeves” and follows up with a “Precious Duck”. George counters with “False-Leg Hand Sweep”. These movements constitute Combat Sequence 14, which is named “Lead Horse Back to Stable”.
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Correct Movement of Single Tiger

George responds to Nick’s attack with “Single Tiger”. Grandmaster Wong explains that his “Single Tiger” movement is too large and redundant, and demonstrates how it should be done.
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Why Isn’t it a Good Throw?

Although Nick is smaller in size, he fells George cleanly onto the ground using the Shaolin pattern “Farmer Hoes Rice Field”. But Grandmaster Wong says it is not a good throw. Do you know why? As a clue, the answer shows a crucial difference between a fighting art like Shaolin and a martial sport like Judo.
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Preventing Possible Strike While Throwing

Nick’s throw shown in the previous video clip wasn’t a good throw because George’s other hand was free to strike him. Nick should lock this free hand to prevent a possible strike, as shown in this video clip.
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Farmer Hoes Rice Field

Nick applies a shoulder throw using the pattern called “Farmer Hoes Rice Field”. George neutralizes Nick’s throw by rolling over Nick’s body and counters with a Tiger-Tail Kick. Nick strikes the kick using the pattern “Save Emperor with Single Whip”. Grandmaster Wong explains that Nick should use the Riding-Dragon Stance instead of the False-Leg Stance. This is Combat Sequence 15, named after the pattern “Farmer Hoes Rice Field”.
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Importance of Coverage When Moving In

This video clip captures an important impromptu lesson. Grandmaster Wong demonstrates the counter to Nick’s shoulder throw. After this, Nick moves in to attack but he is struck by Grandmaster Wong because he moves in too close without sufficient coverage.
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Right Spacing for Powerful Push

As Nick moves in to attack, George steps aside and pushes Nick away using “Fierce Tiger Pushes Mountain”. George could have struck the opponent, but being merciful he merely pushes him away. Grandmaster Wong comments that George positions himself too far away for a powerful push.
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Pushing from the Back Leg

Grandmaster Wong explains that the back foot should be placed near enough to the opponent to affect a powerful push from the back leg, and not from the shoulder. Nick responds with a thrust kick, to which Grandmaster Wong counters with a Single Whip. This is Combat Sequence 16, named after the pushing pattern “Fierce Tiger Pushes Mountain”.
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Fierce Tiger Pushes Mountain

Grandmaster Wong and Nick demonstrates Combat Sequence 16, which is named after the principal attack pattern “Fierce Tiger Pushes Mountain”. In this situation Grandmaster Wong could strike the opponent, but pushing him away is merciful.
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1. Returning to the Basics
2. Form, Force, Flow and Element of Threat
3. Reviewing the Basic Combat Sequences
4. Devising Strategies Using Combat Sequences
5. Applying Strategies for Effective Combat
6. Free Sparring with Prescribed Conditions
7. Combat Sequences to Train Spontaneous Attacks and Responses
8. Using Strategies and Tactics in Attack and Defence
9. It is Heartening to see so Many People Using Kungfu in Free Sparring
10. Felling and Gripping Techniques in Shaolin Kungfu

11. How Sequence Training and Chi Flow Enhance Combat Efficiency
12. The Tiger-Crane Set - Manifesting the Hard and the Soft in Shaolin Kungfu
13. The Dragon-Tiger Set - Crystallization of Two Wahnam Traditions
14. The Dragon-Form Set - Demonstrating that Softness Can be Very Powerful
15. Shaolin Monkey Set – Symbolizing Spiritual Path from Cheekiness to Enlightenment
16. Shaolin Five-Animal Set – Gist of Shaolin Forms and Essence
17. Shaolin Pakua Set Set – An Exclusive Set Fit for Kings and Generals
18. Combat Application pf Pakua – Sharing Secrets for Combat Efficiency
19. Beginning to Learn some Monkey Tricks
20. Refining Techniques in Combat

21. Some Examples of High level Combat
22. Collective Effort for Greater Benefits
23. Can Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques be Used in Combat?
24. Skills are usually More Important than Techniques
25. One-Finger Shooting Zen – the Treasure of Shaolin Wahnam
26. Raising Levels of Techniques and Tactics in Combat
27. Bringing Combat Skills to More Sophisticated Levels
28. Monkey Techniques are Flowing and Agile but can be Very Devastating
29. Flowing with the Opponent's Momentum
30. Beware of the Monkey Tricks

31. Marvelous Techniques Beget Marvelous Techniques
32. How to Raise your Level of Combat
33. How you can Defeat your Opponents
34. Employing Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques to Enhance Combat Efficiency
35. Systematic Training is Essential for Combat Efficiency
36. Raising Combat Efficiency from Basic to Advanced Levels





To be continued

• Intensive Chi Kung Course
• Intensive Shaolin Kungfu Course
• Intensive Taijiquan Course

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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