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Grandmaster Wong revealing the Secret of Continuous Snakes

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The beginning patterns of the Five-Animal Set, like in some other kungfu sets, are meant to develop internal force. These patterns, of course, can also be used for combat.

“Single Planting of Flowers” in the beginning patterns contains a “close secret”, i.e. a secret that is taught behind close doors to selected disciples only. Understandably it is not shown in the video clips here.

But Grandmaster Wong reveals the “Secret of Continuous Snakes”, which is a deadly attacking tactic. It requires much skill to execute this secret. In other words, even if one knows this secret, if he lacks the necessary skill, he still will be unable to apply it effectively. On the other hand, a skillful exponent can successfully apply this tactic on an opponent even if the latter knows about the secret.

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Patterns to Develop Internal Force

Chris and Nicholas perform the opening patterns of the Five-Animal Set. The patterns are “Single Planting of Flowers”, “Beauty Looks at Mirror”, “Single Dragon Emerges from Sea” and “Upturn Thunder Rolling in Sky”. These patterns are meant to develop internal force. They can, of course, be used for combat too.
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Single Planting of Flowers

Nicholas demonstrates an application of “Single Planting of Flowers” as a strike on an opponent’s ribs. Grandmaster Wong then shows the same application (not shown here in the video) but of a high level.
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Rolling Thunder to Release Grip

“Rolling Thunder” is a useful pattern to release an opponent’s grip on your wrist. However, many students forget to cover the opponent’s hand after the release, thus giving the opponent the chance to counter-strike. After the release, you could cover the opponent’s hand and simultaneously counter-strike him with an upward cannon fist.
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Defence-cum-Counter

Nick demonstrates how he would apply “Poisonous Snake Shoots Venom” to counter Chris’ punch. Grandmaster Wong shows how one can improve the application of this technique from “first defence then counter” to “defence cum counter”.
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Release Grip and Counter Strike

Grandmaster Wong goes further to show that the pattern “Poisonous Snake Shoot Venom” can be used not only to deflect a striking attack, but also to release a grip on the wrist and then counter-strike.
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Poisonous Snake Basking in Mist

Sifu Anthony shows another deadly application of the snake pattern. He throws Nick a punch. Nick intercepts and counters with a hanging fist. Following the momentum of Nick’s attack, Sifu Anthony deflects it and counter strikes. He may thrust into the opponent’s eyes using “Poisonous Snake Shoots Venom”, or slice them using “Poisonous Snake Basking in Mist”.
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Tricking an Opponent to Counter-Strike

Grandmaster Wong elaborates on Sifu Anthony’s technique. He throws a horn punch at Nick, purposely leaving out his guard hand to trick Nick to counter-strike. As Nick counter-strikes, Grandmaster Wong brushes away the attack and slices Nick’s eyes with “Poisonous Snake Basking in Mist”.
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The Secret of Continuous Snakes

Grandmaster Wong reveals the secret of “Continuous Snakes”. He attacks Nick with “Poisonous Snake Shoots Venom”. This could be a real attack or a feint one. As soon as Nick responds, Grandmaster Wong continues with “Poisonous Snake Basking in Mist”.
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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
58. Effective Techniques for Fighting on the Ground
59. Pattern Analysis of the Monkey Set
60. Soft Techniques and Internal Force in Monkey Kungfu

61. Interesting Monkey Patterns that are Deadly for Combat
62. Pattern Analysis of the Pakua Set
63. Pattern Analysis of the Five-Animal Set
64. Variety of Techniques in Shaolin Five Animals
65. Investigating the Combat Applications of Some Patterns
66. Similar Patterns but Different Applications





To be continued

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

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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