Shaolin Kung Fu
New class Shaolin Kung Fu, Level 1
Start: April 12th, 2018 at 7 pm (trial lesson)
The first lesson is free of charge. Afterwards you can decide if Shaolin Kung Fu is right for you.
It may be necessary to set up a waiting list in order to maintain an appropriately sized class. If you are interested, please sign up. No strings attached. Three weeks before the class starts, you’ll receive more information via e-mail.
(Please note: The waiting list is limited! If you change your mind, please ask to be removed from the waiting list so that others can have the opportunity to join. Thank you for you consideration.)
Sign up for a trial lesson at: wahnam@operamail.com
Shaolin Kung Fu
with Sifu Kai Uwe Jettkandt and other Sifus
Training is divided into levels. Each level has its own particular contents. Once these have been acquired, the student moves on to the next level. Levels last between three and six months. Students may be tested in order to show what they have learned.
Shaolin Kung Fu 1
"Fundamentals of Shaolin Kungfu"
| Time | Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm |
Contents:
| Form | Basic patterns (8 basic patterns of hand attack and defense), stances (Horse-Riding, Bow-Arrow, False-Leg, Single-Leg, Unicorn, Goat) and footwork (forwards, sideways, backwards) |
| Application | Specific Techniques (against simple punches, kicks, holds on wrist, and throws from standing position) |
| Force | Basic stances (Zhang Zhuang), One Finger Shoot Zen (Yi Zhi Chan), The Art of Flexible Legs |
| Philosophy | Dimensions, aims and brief history |
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Shaolin Kung Fu 2
"Lohan Asks the Way"
(Lor Hon Man Lou)
| Time | Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | Basic set — Lohan Asks the Way |
| Application | 4 basic hand attacks and defense from poise patterns |
| Force | Zhang Zhuang with hand forms, Spacing, Timing, Breath Co-ordination |
| Philosophy | Principles of Attack and Defense |
Shaolin Kung Fu 3
"Black Tiger Steals Heart"
(Hak Fu Thow Sum)
| Time | Thursdays, 8:30-10:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | Application Set 1 — Black Tiger Steals Heart |
| Application | Hand attacks in three-step sequences (sparring in pairs with changing patterns) |
| Force | Principles of Force Training (Kung) |
| Philosophy | Gradual Progress, Perseverance, Techniques and Skills |
Shaolin Kung Fu 4
"Fierce Tiger Speeds Across Valley"
(Mang Fu Kor Leng)
| Time | Thursdays, 8:30-10:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | Application Set 2 — Fierce Tiger Speeds through Valley, Patterns for kicks and defense |
| Application | Further hand attacks in three-step sequences, One-step kicking attacks and defense |
| Force | Leg-Stretching Exercises as Chi Kung |
| Philosophy | Techniques, Tactics and Strategies |
Shaolin Kung Fu 5
"Happy Bird Hops up Branch"
(Hei Choek Tang Chee)
| Time | Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | Application Set 3 — Happy Bird Hops up Branch |
| Application | Combat sequences with kicking attacks |
| Force | Use of Tactics |
| Philosophy | Tactics Feign weakness, Pressing attack, Breaking opponent's momentum |
Shaolin Kung Fu 6
"Felling Tree with Roots"
(Tou Shue Phoon Kern)
| Time | Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | Application Set 4 — Felling Tree with Roots |
| Application | Combat sequences with holds and falls |
| Force | Elegance and Speed |
| Philosophy | Use of Strategies |
| Note | Strategies based on "Know Thyself, Know your Opponent" |
Shaolin Kung Fu 7
"Cross-Roads at Four Gates"
| Time | Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | "Cross-Roads at Four Gates" is a treasure of Shaolin Kungfu from the Southern Temple, enabling us to experience profundity in simplicity |
| 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 |
Shaolin Kung Fu 8
"Flowing Water Staff" Shaolin Staff
(Chin Wah Stock)
| Time | Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | "Flowing Water Staff" - Safety, certainty and decisiveness, Avoiding strength and attacking weakness. "When there is a bridge, go along the bridge; when there is no bridge, let the water flow." |
| Application | Against staff and other weapons |
| Force | Hit, Thrust, and Eye sight training |
| Philosophy | Principles of weapon combat |
Shaolin Kung Fu 9
"Plum Flower Single Saber" Shaolin Saber
(Siu Lam Mui Fa Tan Tou)
| Time | Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 pm |
Contents:
| Form | "Plum Flower Single Saber" |
| Application | Against saber, spear and other weapons |
| Force | Accuracy and "saber force" to cut an apple or any suitable object for testing |
| Philosophy | Characteristics of major weapons |
| Major weapons | taff, saber, spear, sword, dagger, big knife, trident, soft whip |
Private lessons/ Personal Training
Private lessons can be booked on all topics with Sifu Kai Uwe Jettkandt. Appointments made when booked.
Shaolin Kung Fu
with Sifu Wong Kiew Kit
Großmeister Wong Kiew Kit voraussichtliche 2012 wieder nach Frankfurt. Für weitere Informationen schauen Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit is expected to come to Frankfurt again in 2012. For further information see "Seminars".
