Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association

Northern Shaolin Style - 北少林拳

Our association teaches this traditional style of Chinese martial arts that emphasizes large frame techniques in its taolu (forms), small frame techniques in its application, as well as quick and light footwork, cunning kicking combinations and circular defensive movements. The system also relies on agility, creativity and aggressiveness in its attacks when facing an opponent.

Traditional Methods

The Northern Shaolin style is often seen as beautiful and graceful to the beholder when performed by an experienced practitioner. Members in our program learn the applications of the techniques, the correct structure for postures and how to efficiently deliver each stike with smootheness of force. When learning one of the eighteen different classical weapons, our style offers, our members are instructed on how to properly, and safely, handle the weapons according to the traditional training methods of the system.

Three Points

The practice of the Northern Shaolin system brings together three important aspects in its training:

Health (健 - Jiàn) - It must be healthy to practice
Applicability (用 - Yòng) - It must work efficiently
Aesthetics (看 - Kàn) - It must be pleasing to see

These three points are the foundation of a well balanced martial art.

A rich and unique system

Northern Shaolin offers a wide range of options within its study, it covers striking with a variety of different parts of the body, pushing and checking techniques, seizing and apprehension methods and numerous throwing and take-down maneuvers. It also teaches the use of eighteen classical weapons, combat sets, fighting and internal training methods to keep its practitioners well rounded and strong.

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