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If all things were equal, it would be difficult for a Monkey to fight against a Tiger, especially against the chin-na of the Tiger Claws. But of course things are not equal. There are various ways for a Monkey to counter the powerful grip of Tiger Claws.

This video series shows some effective Monkey counters, “Spiritual Monkey Plucks Flowers” and “Spiritual Monkey Washes Face”, against two powerful chin-na techniques of the Tiger Claws, “White Tiger Presents Claws” and “Fierce Tiger Descends Mountain”. These Monkey techniques exemplify the principle of “soft overcoming hard”.

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Two Monkeys having Fun

The two Monkeys are having some fun. The big Monkey tries to grip the smaller Monkey’s arm, and the smaller one tries to grip the bigger one’s head. But both escape the other’s attacks.
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Appreciating Some Fine Points

The two Monkeys go over their previous movements which were not pre-arranged, so that Grandmaster Wong can show them some fine points which need to be learnt personally from a master. One such fine point is the way to grip an opponent’s arm using the pattern "White Tiger Presents Claws".
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Naughty Monkey Plucks Flowers

How would you release yourself when an opponent grips your arm as shown in the video? A good counter is “Naughty Monkey Plucks Flowers”. After releasing himself, Nick moves in to lock Sifu Roland’s hand and grips his neck using the pattern “Fierce Tiger Descends Mountain”.
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Spiritual Monkey Washes Face

How would you release an opponent locking your arm and gripping your head? Sifu Roland counters the attack using the pattern “Spiritual Monkey Washes Face”. Notice that Sifu Roland flows with the attacking momentum, and not against it.
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Gripping and Counter-Gripping

Sifu Roland and Nick are griping and counter-gripping each other. All their movements are not pre-arranged. They then go over the movements so that Grandmaster Wong can explain some fine points. An essential part of Monkey Kungfu is to know how to escape chin-na.
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Soft and Flowing but Powerful

Monkey movements are soft and flowing, but they can be very powerful. Notice the fine point Grandmaster Wong shows Sifu Roland how to push on Nick’s elbow to release his grip, using minimum force against maximum strength.
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What is the Secret of the Counter

Using the pattern “Fierce Tiger Descends Mountain”, Sifu Roland has Nick held in a grip that is seemingly impossible to escape from. Yet, although Nick is smaller in size, with a seemingly effortless movement he not only releases himself from Sifu Roland’s grip but also grips him in return using the same pattern. What is the secret of Nick’s successful counter?
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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
70. Flowing Monkey Techniques against Powerful Tiger Claws





To be continued

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

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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