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Sifu Anthony Korahais demonstrating an application of "Horse-Riding Hand Sweep" on Eugene Butterworth

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There is at least one combat application for every kungfu pattern. But most kungfu practitioners today do not know the combat applications of the kungfu patterns they practice.

The video series shows participants forwarding patterns that they are unsure of their combat functions. Three patterns are shown here” “Single Tiger Emerges from Cave”, “Horse-Riding Hand Sweep” and “Lohan Emerges from Cave”.

The pattern “Single Tiger Emerges from Cave” shown here is from the classica Tiger-Crane Set of Uncle Righteousness’ lineage. It is slightly different from the one we normally perform.

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Single Tiger Emerges from Cave

It is interesting to note that the pattern “Single Tiger Emerges from Cave” found in the Tiger-Crane Set which Grandmaster Wong learned from Uncle Righteousness, is quite different from our “Single Tiger Emerges from Cave”. Here, Sifu Eugene shows an application of this special “Single Tiger” pattern.
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Front-Arrow Stance

Molly suggests that this special “Single Tiger Emerges from Cave” can be used to counter against an opponent holding you from behind. Grandmaster Wong improves on Molly’s application, including striking the opponent’s leg with his leg, thus explaining a combat function of the “Front-Arrow Stance” of this pattern.
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Horse-Riding Hand Sweep

Eugene Butterworth asks about the combat application of “Horse-Riding Hand Sweep” found in his Dragon-Tiger Set. Grandmaster Wong asks him in return to think of some applications. Eugene demonstrates that when an opponent sweeps his leg from behind, “Horse-Riding Hand Sweep” (with a jump) would be a good counter.
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Sweeping at Neck

Sifu Anthony shows another application of the pattern “Horse-Riding Hand Sweep”. As an opponent attacks with a thrust punch, brush away the attack and fell him by sweeping at his neck.
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Lohan Emerges from Cave

Andy performs the pattern “Lohan Emerges from Cave”, and asks how it can be used in combat. Lohan Kungfu is the prototype of Shaolin Kungfu. This Lohan pattern is highly combat effective if one knows how to use it. Grandmaster Wong invites others to offer their suggestions.
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Counter-Striking as Opponent Punches

Steve suggests an application of the pattern “Lohan Emerges from Cave”. As an opponent attacks with a thrust punch, brush away his attack and counter-strike with a upward cannon punch. Acting on Grandmaster Wong’s comment that the opponent’s hand may pose a danger, Steve grips it as he counter-strikes.
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Counter-Striking from a Side

Grandmaster Wong improves on Steve’s response. Instead of counter-striking face to face, Grandmaster Wong moves to the opponent’s side. This gives better control over the opponent as well as avoids his possible counters.
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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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