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It is incredible but true that if you are skillful you can apply just one pattern to counter any attacks!

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Dragon patterns are graceful and flowing. If other martial artists, especially those used to rough fighting, criticize us saying that our kungfu is too graceful and flowing to be effective for combat, we should feel complimented rather than angry.

It was a fact that great masters in the past were graceful and flowing, yet very powerful and combat efficient, and we are blessed to have similar attainment. Others who believe otherwise can keep their opinions; we are not interested or obliged to share our secrets with them.

Paradoxically, many secrets are revealed in these video series, which are actually meant for our own students, but others may enjoy them if they wish. In this video series, the secret in applying only one pattern to counter any attacks is revealed. The pattern shown here is “Swimming Dragon Plays with Water”, a signature pattern in the Dragon-Form Set. An example from “Green Dragon Shoots Pearl” is also shown.

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Lohan Asks the Way

Peter and Adam perform the Dragon-Form Set. After the force training section using “Double Dragon Emerges from Sea”, they move the next pattern, “Lohan Asks the Way”, but in a Bow-Arrow Stance instead of a False-Leg Stance. Grandmaster Wong asks them to demonstrate a combat application of the Lohan pattern.
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Swimming Dragon Plays with Water

The next pattern is “Swimming Dragon Plays with Water”, which is a signature pattern in the set. There are many beautiful applications with this pattern. Adam and Peter shows one of them. Adam grips Peter’s arm with two hands, and Peter releases the grip and simultaneously counter-attacks using this Swimming Dragon pattern.
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Striking Opponent when his Attack is just Spent

“Swimming Dragon Plays with Water” is a very versatile pattern. Here, Peter applies it to counter a kick. However, his initial movement is incorrect as it is too hard. Peter corrects it and flows with the opponent’s momentum, striking the opponent when his kick is just spent.
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Flowing with Opponent’s Kick

Grandmaster Wong reveals the subtle movement of the “Swimming Dragon” pattern. It does not block the kicking attack, but flows with the kick. Hence, little effort and strength, but much skill is needed
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Adjusting Spacing to Strike Opponent

If the opponent drops his leg forward after the kick, as shown in the previous video, you strike him as he leans forward. If he is too close, you may have to move a small step backward to attain ideal spacing. If he has good balance, you move your body slightly forward without moving your feet, to strike him.
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Swimming Dragon against any Kicks

“Swimming Dragon Plays with Water” can be used against any kinds of kicks. However, Peter’s counter against Adam’s round-house kick is incorrect as it goes against the attacking momentum. Peter should move to his left side according to the attacking momentum as he counters. His counter against the side kick is good.
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Against Side Kick and Round-House

Grandmaster Wong demonstrates the spacing and mechanics involved in countering kicks with “Swimming Dragon Plays with Water”. After the side-kick has past, shift the body forward to strike the opponent, taming his leg with the other hand. If you strike him while he executes a round-house kick, his kick may break your arm. Hence, you have to move to your left as your strike.
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Changing Steps to Counter Round House

Instead of moving to your left as an opponent executes a left round-house kick, you can move back to avoid the kick, change steps and move forward again to strike the opponent with a dragon-hand. The crucial point is not to block the kick. Just let the kick pass.
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Green Dragon Shoots Pearl

In the Dragon-Form Set, after “Swimming Dragon Plays with Water” is the pattern “Green Dragon Shoots Pearl”. This is another very versatile pattern capable of countering almost all attacks. Here, Peter demonstrates its use against a backward throw.
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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
37. Kungfu Philosophy and Swaying Willows
38. Hands Pave the Way, Kicks to Clinch Victory
39. Six Harmonies of the Double Tiger Claws
40. The Amazement and Effectiveness of Monkey Kicks

41. A Bag Full of Monkey Tricks
42. Gentle and Flowing, yet Very Powerful
43. Can your Responses still be Correct and Spontaneous in Real Fights?
44. Incorporating Kicks into Combat Sequences
45. Elaborate Patterns to Meet Complex Combat Situations
46. The Benefits of Understanding and Applying Kungfu Philosophy
47. Our Kungfu is a Training of Energy and Mind
48. Ensuring Own Safety when Felling Opponents
49. The Beauty and Profundity of Shaolin Felling Techniques
50. Felling Techniques of the Dragon and the Monkey

51. Felling an Opponent Without him Realizing What has Happened
52. Pattern Analysis of the Tiger-Crane Set
53. Tiger Patterns for Chin-Na, Against Kicks and Countering the Shoot
54. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Tiger Set
55. Revealing the Secret Tactic of Leak Hand
56. From the Level of Techniques to the Levels of Tactics and Strategies
57. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Form Set





To be continued

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

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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