Northern Shaolin Kungfu is one of the oldest traditional martial arts sytems of self defense. Originated in China over 3000 years ago, it is sometimes referred to as Shaolin Long Fist. One of the most distinguished martial arts schools in China is the Chin Woo Association, which has three major arts systems: Shaolin, Eagle Claw, and Praying Mantis. The Shaolin system is the most acclaimed and is said to be the root of Karate and Tae Kwon Do.

Shaolin Kungfu has: 'Four Hits' which consist of punching, kicking, wrestling, and capturing; 'Eight Skills' which consist of hands, eye, body, foot, spirit, breath, strength, and power; 'Twelve Patterns' which consist of action, calmness, leaping, falling, standing, positioning, turning, rotating, quickness, slowness, lightness, and heaviness.

These 24 elements give you speed, power, coordination, perception, balance, flexibility, agility, accuracy, endurance, timing, and mental & physical strength. Of the most notable form sets of Chin Woo is the 12 basic Tan Tui forms. Click here to read more about it.

Benefits of Shaolin Kungfu are

• It is an effective self defense system
• It provides good physical training
• It reduces stress and facilitates relaxation
• It is a good method of natural weight control
• It develops and supports self-discipline
• It increases energy levels
• It reduces risk of injury by making the body stronger and flexible
• It fosters self-confidence
• It enhances the circulatory system
• It provides self-control

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