First, be advised that all of these VCD's are IN CHINESE ONLY. In our opinion that doesn't matter much because the instruction is clear and the quality of photography very good. But we will not accept returns just because people didn't read... IN CHINESE ONLY. Given that, these are really tremendous deals for the money. Each of these special VCD's can be played on a computer for full enjoyment. Made for PC's they are also Mac compatible by downloading Quicktime (for free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!

Shaolin Boxing page 13 The world of the Shaolin Temple Kung Fu style is diverse indeed. Frankly, like searching for beloved antiques, authentic specimens turn up in the most unusual places. A barn may hold a piece more valuable than the contents of any antique store. Same case here: some of these sets are more true to the Shaolin spirit and history than others demonstrated by performers wearing orange robes. But be warned, each must be judged on its own merits and, of course, the aims of the practitioner. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 LIST OF SHAOLIN VCDs Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Click on pictures to see larger versions.

VCD#1751 Shaolin Plum Blossom Praying Mantis About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only Quantity Want to see what mantis looked like 300+ years ago when it was first created by the Shaolin monk who went to Ermei then brought the style back to Song Shan? This is probably as good example as any for what that early version looked like. The movements strongly emphasize the use of the Mantis hook. Classic postures and some sections with extremely fast hand work. Not as smooth and sophisticated as more recent examples of Plum Blossom mantis but still characteristic of the style. More traditional looking than most entries in this category.

VCD#1752 Shaolin Double Daggers #1 About 1 Hour, VCD pricing,Chinese Only Quantity This set is medium length and relatively simple. Anyone can learn it. Why do we say anyone? Because each movement is clearly separated from any other. There are some sections with some fluid transitions but most of the stabbing and attacking involve short series of stabs and each short series is well differentiated from any other group. Tight stabbing actions, strong movements and a very ancient looking form that doesn’t cover a whole lot of real estate.

VCD#1753 ShaolinDouble Daggers #2 About 1 Hour, VCD pricing,Chinese Only Quantity The energy of the previous set was pure Shaolin. This is the same general approach to the daggers but with more sophisticated movements. For instance there is a lot of switch of the dagger from a downward to a straight grip by throwing the dagger in the air a little and catching it in the other grip. More spinning movements and more sequences of movements with multiple attacks. This set covers more physical space than Road #1. A quick, interesting and very typically Shaolin style weapon form.

VCD#1459 Shaolin Plum Blossom Saber About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese/English Quantity Shi Yong Zhi, a national champion in Shaolin style, shows this short, clean and powerful form. There is a good deal more personality and "organic" movement in this mature performance than many of the other Shaolin VCDs we have seen. The set is not difficult or long but the left handed coordination with the sword is reasonable and relatively authentic compared to the kind of set that relies on mindless whirling and flashing of the knife.

VCD#1231 18 Sounds (Slaps) About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only Quantity Bei Tui Shi Be Xiang with Ma Xiao Bin. A Northern Style Kung Fu form with some high kicks and flowery leg actions. This is not a contemporary, acrobatic form but does have some of the overall feel of a high kicking demonstration style form with long arm motions mixed in with face high crescent kicks and whirling leg actions. There is, in Shaolin, a pattern in which the player slaps his legs and body 18 times for the "18 LuoHan". The title probably refers to this because it is invariably a kicking form that contains this section.

OUT OF STOCK! Please place me on your WANT LIST for this item. VCD#1232 Shaolin Five Flower Kick About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only Quantity This is a traditional Northern Shaolin form. It is short, sweet and very similar to the types of forms found in the Gu Ru Zhang tradition. Well known Shaolin hand actions intermix with some tight, fast and flowery (hence the title) kicks. Some applications are given. The performer is young, strong and fast. The set is refreshing short and to the point. Strong form without some much of the stiffness often mistakenly associated with the Shaolin from the mainland.

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