SHAOLIN TEMPLE Boxing: SPECIAL ORDER

This is the page for all those DVDs which have no VCD correlate. In other words we present these forms exclusively in the DVD format.

#18002  Shaolin Ying Kung Fu
Shaolin "Hard" Kung Fu (as distinguished from "Ruan" or soft). This is series of demonstrations by various practitioners of many forms of "hard" Chi Kung. See monks use their teeth to pull cars, lick red hot metal, lay on beds of nails, break big stones with their heads, smash wood over their body, bend metal around their limbs and many more demonstrations of both authentic skill and carnival stunts.
Demonstrated by various including Shi DeCi.
About 44 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles          

#18003  Shaolin Tai Tzu Chang Chuan
Tai Tzu is a very important form historically. It was created by the first emperor of the Song Dynasty, Song Tai Tzu (Song the Founder) who was himself an accomplished martial artist. At least this version, unlike so many, does not claim to come directly from Song himself. Tai Tzu Long Fist is claimed by many practitioners because of its fame and significant history in the martial lineage. This is the Shaolin version based on this ancient set. Demonstrated by Shi De Ci.

About 45 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles          

#18004  Shaolin Chao Yang Boxing
Facing the Sun Boxing is a practical combat art. Movements include Cutting Fist, Forward Push, Punching the Ears and more. The movements are essentially hard with some quick changes and strong stances.
Demonstrated by Shi De Ci.

#18006  Shaolin Boddhidharma Straight Sword
This sword set is said to have been created and passed on by Da Mo (Boddhidharma) himself which is, to say the least, pretty unlikely. The sword is performed with some of the energy of meditation, soft, slow and "silent." Sword technique is really advanced in all its incarnations and requires a nimble foot and a delicate touch.
Demonstrated by Shi DeCi.

#18009  Shaolin 5 Animal 16 Techniques Style

In the spirit of five animals, the movements of roosters, horses and tigers are emphasized. Adopting the fighting techniques of the five animals - the peck of the rooster, the kick of the horse, the crouch of the tiger, the jump of the rabbit and the twist of the dragon, created this style. Sixteen hand skills, footwork actions and kicking arts were established based on these animals. The changing techniques is hidden in their coordination. The movements are forceful, agile and practical.
Demonstrated by Shi DeCi.

#18010  Shaolin QiMei Staff

#18011  Shaolin GuanDong Fist

#18012  Shaolin Seven Star Fist

#18014  Shaolin Arhat Boxing Road #2

Special Order #18015  Shaolin Fan Zi Boxing

Fan Zi of course means "Tumbling Boxing" but there is little tumbling in this Shaolin version. A fast, almost frantic, set with some unusual swooping back kicks (Dragon Sweeps Tail), some fast spins, very fast short hands, quick jumping actions. A fairly long set.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles          

Special Order #18016  Mountain Shaking Stick

A fast, short set based on what we call the "Big Wheel" roll where the hands are held about 10 inches from one end of the staff, fist almost touching and the stick is spun like a huge wheel. Most of this set is comprised of whipping actions, some jumps. A lively set with few poking actions.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles          

Special Order #18017  Double Spears

Two short double heads spears (that is, four spear heads). Some great flips in this short but very dynamic set. For double short spears who have seen no better as of yet. Some killer moves. Much coordinated and syncopated poking of the spears and some twirling. If you are interested in this weapon you could do worse.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English/Spanish/French Subtitles            

Special Order #18018  Tiger Boxing

Unless you are in top shape don't even attempt this one. Some really wonderful aerial rolls like cats leaping into the air to fight. Not much as far as tiger actions but dragon tail kicks, jumps with 3/4 rolls, etc. A very nice slow motion series of the form.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles         

Special Order #18019  Three Sectional Stick

A short, quick 3-part stick set with come complicated actions and even a Drunken Fist fall. It's always hard to tell with contemporary weapons that weight about 2 oz. because they allow some bending of physics. But some good, coordinated rolls with the staff. This set is distinctly based on striking the ground while rolling the staff, an action other practices avoid.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles         

#10508  ZhaoYang Quan

Created in the Qing dynasty by Shaolin monk Zhangquan, Zhao Yang (Bright Sun) Boxing is basically a leg art where the hands are used defensively and to confuse the opponent. Cleaving to the adage, "Hands are windows, legs are doors." The Zhao Yang applies hand actions with speed and angular deviation to accomplish the task of expediting the entrance of the legs. Movements are relatively simple but not basic.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English/Spanish/French Subtitles    

#18021  Liu He - 6 Harmony - Duet

Said to be developed by monk Xu NanLuo—a Shaolin Monastery kitchen attendant—set dates from the end of the Yuan/beginning of the Ming dynasties. This is a highly stylized and very flavorful two person set. It was taught centuries ago as the basis of real combat. Not a "show" set it lies somewhere between practical and ritualized. Shi DeYang talks but doesn't demonstrate and gives a rather strange explanation of why it is called "Six Harmony", very different from the accepted reference.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English/Spanish/French Subtitles