Ching Mo ( Chinese Gymnasium) Forms

[yingching]

Could someone familiar with the Ching mo Forms Please list them. I know a few, but would be interested in the complete list.
Thanks,

[NorthernShaolin]

Ying Ching,


I translated a section from a Ching Wu document that may explain more about the techniques involved in the sets that you are inquiring.

‘As the chief instructor, Chao Lin Ho developed a curriculum that would be regarded as the standard Ching Wu sets. In one of his lecture papers he wrote: “Our Chinese Wu Shu (Martial Arts) is composed of many styles. Long ago, sifus were very selfish. They kept their own styles very secret, teaching no one their real kung fu except for a select few disciples. Eventually good styles died out. Huo Yuan Chia organized the Ching Wu Ti Yu Hui in Shanghai for the express purpose of creating a National Martial Arts free from stylistic jealousy and secrecy. Good techniques from the co-operating styles were grouped into ten Ching Wu hand and weapon sets. These ten sets will be the standard sets for our school.

1. Twelve Rows of Tam Tui
2. Gung Lic Kung (Work - Strength Fist)
3. Jeet Chuan (Weaving Fist)
4. Big Battle Fist
5. Eight Trigram Saber
6. Shepherding Staff
7. Five Tiger Spear
8. Tam Tui Sparring
9. Set Fist
10. Saber verses Spear

Within these ten sets are elements of numerous styles from throughout China. It does not stress one style over another nor any particular region. Those techniques which are considered good and useful were included. This program takes two years to complete. Any instructor who wishes to teach at the Ching Wu Physical Cultural Association must learn these ten sets.

Any student who completes the ten fundamental sets may proceed to other styles. The ten sets, in encompassing good elements of many styles, will give the student a knowledge of principles of Martial Arts in China.” ‘

:) :cool:

[ngokfei]

Cantonese:

1. Sup Yee Lo Tan Tui - 12 road Spring/Pond Leg
2. Kung Lek Kuen - Power Fist
3. Dai Gin Kuen - Big War Fist
4. Jeet Kuen - Quick Fist
5. Kwan Yeung Quan - Shepherd Staff
6. Ba Gwa Do - 8 Triagram Saber
7. Ng Fu Cheung - 5 tiger Spear
8. Jie Tan Tui - Combat Spring/Pond Leg
9. Toa Kuen - Paired/Set Fist
10. Darn Do Doi cheung - Single Saber VS Spear

Tan Tui comes from the Long Tan/Dragon Pond Temple in Shangdong Province. It is believed to be a shaolin deritive of the original 10 road moslem version. Moslems call it Spring Leg.

Kung Lek Kuen comes from the Cheung Gong Pai (long river style). This style was practiced in heibei Province. Two other sets of this style are: Yee Long Kuen (Yee Long is a God) and Say Lok Kuen 4 & 6 Fist. Can't remember off hand who created it but I think it can be found in Kung Fu Wushu's 100 styles issue.

Dai Gin Kuen comes from the a Shaolin Style called "biZong Jia" in Heibei Province. It is one of 5 sets. Big War, Cross Pattern War, Short War, Scraping War and Harmony War (partner set).

Dai gin is broken down into two smaller forms as it is over 200 movments when done combined.

Jeet Kuen was introduced to the Chin Woo by Maste Zhao Zhilian of heibei Provicnce. He Taught this set to: zhao Lian He and Zhao Guanyong who were coaches at the Shanghai Chin Woo.

further information and the actual sets can be found in the two books published by Wing Kit Lam of the HK Chin Woo.
www.kungfumaster.com.hk (http://www.kungfumaster.com.hk)
He also has books on Shaolin and Eagle Claw.

ps:

the Chin Woo taught many other Northern sets as well but these 10 are the most accepted as a general curriculum.

eric Hargrove
ngokfei@juno.com