Shaolin Kung Fu Fundamental Training Essential Stretching, Stances, Punches, Movements and Kicking techniques. Drawing from his extensive knowledge of Northern Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu and Southern Shaolin White Crane... more » Crane Kung Fu (Gongfu), world reknown author and teacher Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming explains and instructs the basic training techniques of Shaolin Kung Fu. In Course 1, Dr. Yang teaches stretching for the entire body, Fundamental Stances, and extensive Hand Drills. In Course 2, Walking, Hopping, Jumping, Sense of Distance training, and extensive Kicking techniques are taught. Dr. Yang instructs proper alignment and posture, explains the martial applications of the techniques, and shows corrections for common mistakes, as YMAA Shaolin Kung Fu students demonstrate. ?Stretching Routines
"Kung Fu means 'Time / Energy'. Literally, something which takes time and energy to achieve.
In this video, Dr. Yang teaches the necessary body conditioning for Shaolin Kung Fu, starting with stretching for the entire body, both standing and sitting. Some of it is very intense, difficult stuff which needs to be patiently trained for 6 months.
During the fundamental stances Master Yang explains some of the applications, and really corrects the posture of his students demonstrating. He teaches with a great sense of humor, with a very humble manner, but offers so much information for each technique.
The Punches are shown in a classroom situation, with corrections and applications, and are also shown by students hitting a heavy bag. There is a great variety of techniques, which give an excellent foundation for further study.
Very fun and serious video!
Thank you Master Yang for keeping the classical martial arts of Shaolin Temple alive and well. This fundamental training is rigorous and gives a lot of insight into other, more 'modern' styles. Very practical, powerful techniques."
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE VERY WELL DONE AND WORTH EVERY DOLLAR I
Chris Walker | 03/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This dvd is loaded with information. I suspect I will be learning, refering to and benefitting from its contents for years to come.Dr Yang appears as a very learned Sifu and as I have recently begun the practice of Kung Fu at a school in Michigan (TCMA/ Berkley) this was bought as a tool to use at home. I am totally pleased and am glad I own this. Thanks to Sifu Yang for taking the time to do what he does which is pass on valuable and rare kung fu knowledge. I do feel that a beginner buying this DVD would be able to increase his/her awareness and make progress in kung fu even if there was not a school to attend though it is reccommended. I am looking forward to it all."
Very good resource.
N. Harman | Texas | 04/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an excellent video that covers the basics. Dr. Yang is an excellent instructor."
Excellent DVD
S. A. | 04/16/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great product. This will teach you the fundamentals of Shaolin Kung Fu. It is an outstanding product that will be beneficial to understanding and making Kung Fu engaging and exciting."
Shaolin Kung Fu Fundamental Training Video Review
K. Champagne | Long Island, NY, USA | 07/18/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Dr Yang does a good job in going through the Forms carefully and at a slow enough pace for viewer to learn and follow along, and quick enough so that it does not get boring. Does both front and reverse angles so that you get to see form from both sides. Not a lot of combat application footage but enough to get an overall feel for the most important aspects of each movement. Very good starter video for the beginner martial artist."