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Steve employs the Crouching Tiger to break an opponent’s arm

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Two patterns from the Pakua Set, namely “Cannon Punch Towards Sky” and “Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground”, are discussed. A combination the skyward cannon punch with some fist techniques can make you into a formidable fighter – even with gloves on. This can be a good answer to those who say that kungfu is quite useless when gloves are worn.

Many people, especially those who only perform kungfu forms, would be at a loss as what combat functions “Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground” can have. Amongst many other applications, it can be used to break an opponent’s arm or leg. You should know not only the combat applications of any patterns but also their counters.

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Modifying to Suit Situation

Grandmaster Wong demonstrates how to apply “Two Steps Pull Boat” in continuous attacks. Sometimes the pattern is modified to suit the combat situation. For example, it may be used like “Single Tiger Emerges from Cave”.
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Skyward Cannon and Horizontal Cannon

Grandmaster Wong explains the difference between skyward cannon punch and the horizontal cannon punch, which is also called an arrow punch. The word “cannon” in skyward cannon punch could be a phonetic mistake. The technique of the skyward cannon punch is called “bao chui”, which means “throw fist”. The sound “bao” can also mean “cannon”.
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The Techniques of Bao and Chow

Molly suggests another application of skyward cannon punch. Actually the technique demonstrated by Molly here is not “bao” or “thorw”, which is the technique in skyward cannon punch, but “chow”, or “pull up”, which is used in the pattern “Hide Flowers in Sleeves”.
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Variety of Fists

You may confuse your opponent by throwing different types of fists, such as skyward, horn, straight and whip as demonstrated by Grandmaster Wong. This variety of fists is a good counter against many kungfu practitioners who say that their kungfu combat efficiency is made ineffectual by wearing gloves. The fact is that these practitioners would be ineffectual regardless of whether they wear gloves.
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Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground

Sifu Anthony demonstrates an excellent application of the pattern “Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground” against a wrestler attempting to grip his leg for a take-down. This pattern locks the attacker’s hands, while executing an elbow strike at his head or back that can cause serious injury.
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Breaking an Attacker’s Leg

“Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground” is also an excellent counter against a floor-sweeping attack. Be careful when you practice it on a sparring partner. It can easily break the attacker’s leg.
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Monkey Testing Cave

How would you counter if an opponent applies “Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground” on your florr-sweeping leg? Sifu Roland suggests a good counter using “Monkey Testing Cave”. If your leg is being pressed down before you can turn it, you can turn your body the other way and counter with “Carp Turns Body”.
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Breaking an Opponent’s Arm

Sifu Anthony demonstrates another application of “Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground” to break an opponent’s arm. It is interesting to note so many combat applications of this pattern which many uninitiated practitioners may believe is only flowery.
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Counter for Every Attack

In Shaolin Kungfu there is at least one counter for every attack. In line with the aim of this course, which is enabling the participants to think and act as masters, Grandmaster Wong asks Steve to release himself from this seemingly impossible situation. Steve counters effectively using the pattern “Spiritual Monkey Kicks Leaves”.
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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
69. Cannon Punch Towards Sky and Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground





To be continued

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

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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