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    1. The Shaolin Kungfu syllabus is divided into 12 levels that each take 12 weeks to complete and focus on forms, applications, force training, and philosophy. 2. The first few levels focus on fundamentals like stances, footwork, basic hand techniques and defenses against simple attacks. 3. Higher levels incorporate more complex techniques like kicking, weapon forms, and multiple opponent scenarios. Mastery of each level is required before advancing to the next.

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    Shaolin Kungfu-syllabus

    Monday, 11 October 2010 12:02

    The Wahnam Institute Shaolin Kungfu Syllabus offers the student a holistic methodology for Shaolin arts in al
    spiritual and health-related functions. It is used in all our kungfu schools all over the world.
    The syllabus is divided into 12 levels, and every level takes roughly 12 weeks to complete (also depending
    completed only when the student has succesfully acquired the skills and techniques relevant to the level, and
    succesfully.

    1. Fundamentals of Shaolin Kungfu


    2. Lohan Asks the Way
    3. Black Tiger Steals Heart
    4. Fierce Tiger Speeds Across Valley
    5. Happy Bird Hops Up a Branch
    6. Felling Tree with Roots
    7. Crossroads at Four Gates
    8. Shaolin Staff
    9. Shaolin Sabre
    10. Unarmed Against Armed
    11. Single Unarmed Against Multiple Unarmed
    12. Single Unarmed Against Multiple Armed
     -- After Level 12 --

    Although our syllabus is quite comprehensive, it only scratches the surface of the true wealth and richness of
    this framework is an excellent tool to provide the student with the fundamental skills in combat, force training, t
    are gradually deepened during progression in levels, and can be effectively used in all Shaolin arts and technique
    in this syllabus or not.
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    1. The Fundamentals of Shaolin Kungfu


    Form: Basic patterns, stances and footwork
    Application: Specific techniques
    Force: Zhang Zhuang (basic stances), One Finger Shooting Zen, leg stretching
    Philosophy: Dimensions, aims and brief history
    Content:
    - 8 basic patterns of hand attack
    - Basic stances: Horse�Riding, Bow�Arrow, False�Leg, Single�Leg,
    - Footwork: forward, backward and
    - Specific Techniques: Against simple punches, kicks, holds on wrist, and throws from standing position.Use "Sin
    "Lohan Strikes Drum" against kicks, "Rolling Thunder" against holds on wrist, and appropriate shifting step to
    throws

    2. Lohan Asks the Way


    Form: Basic set "Lohan Asks the Way"
    Application: 4 basic hand attacks and defence from poise patterns
    Force: Zhang Zhuang with hand forms, Spacing, Timing, breath co�ordination
    Philosophy: Principles of attack and defence
    Content:
    - Sparring mode: Pre�choice and
    - Principles: Three Arrivals, Ask the Way, Safety First

    3. Black Tiger Steals Heart


    Form: Application Set 1: "Black Tiger Steals Heart"
    Application: Hand attacks in three�step sequences
    Force: Flow of movement, quick decision making, instant modification
    Philosophy: Principles of force training
    Content:
    - Sparring mode: Changing
    - Principles: Gradual Progress, Perseverance, Techniques and Skills
    4. Fierce Tiger Speeds Through Valley
    Form: Application Set 2: Fierce Tiger Speeds through Valley, patterns for kicks and defence
    Application: Further hand attacks in three�step sequences, one�step kicking attacks and defence
    Force: Leg�stretching exercises
    Philosophy: Techniques, tactics and strategies
    Content:
    - Sparring mode: left or right, run
    - Principles: Soft against hard, exploiting opponent's weakness, avoiding his strong points

    5. Happy Bird Hops Up a Branch


    Form: Application Set 3: "Happy Bird Hops Up a Branch"
    Application: Combat sequences with kicking attacks
    Force: Exploding force
    Philosophy: Use of tactics
    Content:
    - Tactics: Feign weakness, pressing attack, breaking opponent's momentum

    6. Felling Tree with Roots


    Form: Application Set 4: Felling Tree with Roots
    Application: Combat sequences with holds and falls
    Force: Performing movements flowingly with force but without panting for breath
    Philosophy: Use of Strategies
    Content:
    - Strategies based on "Know Thyself, Know your Opponent"

    7. Crossroads at Four Gates


    Form: "Crossroads at Four Gates" kungfu set
    Application: Combination Set of Four Gates
    Force: Solo performance as well as sparring with picture�perfect form, force speed but without panting
    Philosophy: Different levels of combat
    Content:
    - "Crossroads at Four Gates" is a treasure of Shaolin Kungfu, enabling us experience profundity in simplicity

    8. Shaolin Staff
    Form: "Flowing Water Staff" staff set
    Application: Against staff and other weapons
    Force: Hit, thrust, and eye sight training.
    Philosophy: Principles of weapon combat
    Content:
    - Safety, certainty and decisiveness; avoiding strength and attacking weakness

    9. Shaolin Sabre
    Form: "Plum Flower Single Sabre" sabre set
    Application: Against sabre, spear and other weapons
    Force: Accuracy and "sabre force" to cut an apple or any suitable object for testing
    Philosophy: Characteristics of major weapons
    Content:
    - Major weapons: Staff, sabre, spear, sword, dagger, big Knife, trident, soft whip

    10. Unarmed Against Armed


    Form: "Empty Hands Enter White Blade"
    Application: Unarmed against dagger, staff and knife
    Force: Countering feign moves
    Philosophy: The principles and practice of Apparent and Real
    Content:
    - "Over Bridge, Flow with Water"

    11. Single Unarmed Against Multiple Unarmed


    Form: "Tiger Enters Herd of Sheep"
    Application: Single unarmed against multiple unarmed
    Force: "Bamboo Man" or "Through the Woods"
    Philosophy: "Back�wall battle" and "Dodge�hit battle"
    Content:
    - Agility, stamina and endurance
    12. Single Unarmed and Armed against Multiple Armed
    Form: Dodge Hit
    Application: Single unarmed and armed against multiple armed
    Force: Dodging skills and using enemy as shields
    Philosophy: "Catch the Leader First" and "Break Through the Weakest"
    Content:
    - Importance of mind and energy control

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