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Using the principle of flowing with the opponent's momentum, you can release a strong grip on your throat without tearing away your trachea

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If an opponent has succeeded in gripping your throat, how would you release it? Don’t push away his hand or pull away your head, because these movements may cause his grip to tear away your trachea. You should also guard his gripping hand to prevent him from suddenly releasing the grip to attack your eyes.

This video series shows some participants attempting to release a grip on their throat. Although the techniques applied may be different, the basic combat principle is the same, i.e. flowing with the opponent’s momentum. This important kungfu principle enables small sized persons to defeat bigger sized opponents

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Naughty Monkey Plays with Leaves

Nick demonstrates an interesting pattern called “Naughty Monkey Plays with Leaves”, which often catches an opponent by surprise. This pattern is excellent if the grip has been released. If the grip is still on, the pattern is ineffective. First, you need to release the grip on the throat.
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The Grip must First be Released

Molly pushes away the grip and executes a snap kick. Again this counter is effective if the grip has been released. Otherwise, pushing away the gripping hand will result in tearing away the trachea.
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Rolling according to Opponent’s Momentum

Sifu Eugene jerks his elbow down at the gripping arm to dislodge it from the throat. Grandmaster Wong says that the counter is close but not exactly correct. If the grip is strong and hard, this counter may hurt your own throat. Instead you should “roll” the opponent arm following its gripping momentum. You should also hold the opponent’s gripping hand so that he may not release the grip to strike your face. This counter is called “Double Dragons Tame Serpent”. You can then break his wrist or his arm, or counter-attack his throat.
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Following the Opponent’s Momentum

Acting on Grandmaster Wong’s advice, Sifu Eugene applies the same pattern, “Bar the Big Boss”, but following the opponent’s momentum instead of jerking down his elbow. To avoid his arm being broken, Sifu Roland rolls away, also following the opponent’s attacking momentum.
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Subtle Counter-Attack which may Not be Noticed

Acting on Grandmaster Wong’s advice, Sifu Roland executes a subtle counter-attack, which the uninitiated may not notice but is obvious to the initiated. This is one of the Monkey’s tricks.
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Executing Movements in Smooth Chi Flow

Adam applies the same principle taught by Grandmaster Wong. Not only he can readily release the grip on his throat but also control Sifu Roland on the ground. It is illuminating to note that all the techniques are spontaneous. At first Adam is unsure of what to do. Then he applies the principle again and fells Sifu Roland onto the ground. Notice also that no muscular tension is used; all the movements are accomplished in smooth chi flow.
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Same Principle with Different Techniques and Skills

Earlier (as shown in the previous video clip) Sifu Roland was felled onto the ground. Now he uses the same principle of flowing with the opponent’s momentum and roll safely away. The same principle can be applied with different techniques and at different skill levels. Adam is smart. He quickly assumes his poise, aware of possible Monkey’s tricks.
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Full of Fun and Laughter

As always, Shaolin Wahnam lessons are full of fun and laughter. Chris turns his head around to escape the grip on his throat, and aptly executes a Tiger-Tail kick. But Grandmaster Wong says that if the grip is firm, he may not turn around. The Monkey is smart. He grips the Tiger-Tail and goes for the tiger’s balls.
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The Famous Tiger-Tail Kick

Christ, therefore, releases the grip first. Grandmaster Wong advises that he must hold on to the grip with one hand to prevent the opponent from tearing the throat. By turning his head and body, Chris is able to release the grip, and executes a Tiger-Tail Kick.
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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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