Power of Shaolin Kung Fu. Ronald Wheeler

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      Chinese martial arts has a long, vast, and rich history with some systems dating back as far as the 10th Century, as in the case of the Chang Chuan (Long Fist) system created by Zhao Kuang Yin.

      Due to its vast size and typography as a country, the martial arts of China are broken down into two main categories, which are Northern and Southern, and the most famous system of Chinese martial arts, Shaolin, is no exception,

      Shaolin martial arts were founded by an Indian monk by the name of Da Mo who, while traveling through China, made his way to Shaolin temple where he taught a series of exercises known as the 18 Lohan methods to help the monks strengthen their bodies during the long hours of meditation they had to endure.

      From this emerged a system of martial arts that has become famous the world over. The Jow Ga system can be referred to as a Shaolin-based system in that its roots are connected directly to both the Northern and Southern Shaolin temples but its creation did not originate within the temple.

      The creation of Jow Ga kung fu can be attributed to two Southern Styles and one Northern.

      One of the Southern styles is the Hung Ga system which traces its roots back to the Southern Shaolin Temple located in the Fukien province.

      Hung Hei Gun who was a tea merchant in Fukien acquired his knowledge from Gee Sim who was a monk from the Southern Shaolin temple. The system is known as one of the five family systems of southern China. The other four family styles are Choy Ga, Lau Ga, Li Ga, and Mok Ga with Hung Ga becoming the most famous of the five.

      Hung Ga is famous for its rock solid stances and powerful punches. The hand techniques are based on the five animal styles of Shaolin Kung fu. They are the Tiger, which promotes strength and courage; the Crane, which teaches balance and finesse; the Leopard, which teaches speed and aggression; the Snake, which trains relaxation and accuracy in striking; and the Dragon, which cultivates the spirit and teaches breath control.

      Hung Ga is also known for its Sup Yee Kiu Sao (Twelve Bridge Hands) technique which is developed through a combination performing the exercise known as Da Sam Sing (Hitting Three Stars) and a form of Hay Gung (Hand Chi Gung) using a combination of breathing and isotonic movement to make the forearms seem as hard as iron.