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Grandmaster Wong demonstrates how to employ the skyward cannon punch irrespective of an opponent’s response

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Would you believe that by using just the pattern “Cannon Punch Towards Sky” you can continue to attack an opponent almost irrespective of how he responds? This video series will show you how. Of course, it is not merely the technique; you need considerable skills.

The cannon punch here is known as “Skyward Cannon Punch”. It is different from the horizontal cannon punch, which is also known as an arrow punch. The pattern “Two Steps Pull Boat” is a variation of the Skyward Cannon Punch, and can serve many combat functions.

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Poisonous Snake Across Valley

Chris asks when it is advantageous to apply the pattern “Poisonous Snake Across Valley”. Nick says it is an excellent pattern to strike an opponent’s throat. Grandmaster Wong adds that the strike can start from the groin, up to the dan tian and solar plexus to the throat.
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Attacking Opponent Continuously Irrespective of his Responses

Sifu Anthony asks about the pattern “Cannon Punch Towards the Sky”. Grandmaster Wong says that a skillful exponent can apply just this one pattern to attack an opponent continuously irrespective of his responses!
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Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attacks

What would you do when your hand is being held and a skyward cannon punch is coming at your ribs? Sifu Anthony demonstrates a counter. But Grandmaster Wong grips the attacking hand and continues with the skyward cannon punch attack.
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Skyward Cannon Punch against Thrust Punch

Grandmaster Wong demonstrates another application of the skyward cannon punch in continuous attacks. As Sifu Anthony throws a thrust punch, Grandmaster Wong brushes it away and counter with a skyward cannon punch. When Sifu Anthony tries to brush away the first cannon punch, Grandmaster continues with another cannon punch.
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Continuous Attacks with Skyward Cannon Punch

This video clip shows Grandmaster Wong using just the skyward cannon punch to attack Sifu Anthony. Irrespective of how Sifu Anthony responds, Grandmaster Wong still persists to attack with the same pattern.
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Reversing Holds and Continuing Attack

How would you continue your skyward cannon punch attacks if an opponent holds your hand? Reverse the hold and continue the attack. Even when your opponent holds you with his two hands, you can still reverse the hold and attack.
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Two Steps Pull Boat

Grandmaster Wong demonstrates the footwork and hand movement of the continuous cannon punch attack. It looks simple but can be very sophisticated. When needed, a variation of the pattern “Cannon Punch Towards Sky” in the form of “Two Steps Pull Boat” is used.
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Pull Boat in Continuous Attacks

Like “Cannon Punch Towards Sky”, “Two Steps Pull Boat” can be used in continuous attacks irrespective of an opponent’s responses. In the video, Grandmaster Wong executes an organ-seeking kick. Sifu Anthony continue to attack with “Two Steps Pull Boat”.
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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
67. Effective Counters against Kicks, Grips and Knee Jabs
68. Secrets of Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attack





To be continued

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

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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