CKF Application Clips.

[Eric Ling]

Hi everybody,

Robert, as always, your message never fails to provoke and inspire. It’s my honor to be acquainted with you.

I agree, in most parts, the spirit of your opinions.

Mine are somewhat simpler and to some, hardened.

Talk to the “crazy Dutchman” and he’ll tell you that, in all the 2 plus years that we’ve been interacting, I have never shifted my stance.

I am sure my Southern “rootedness” training has got something to do with this.

Traditional CKF has a very special place with me. And yes I got to accede that it’s not just the fighting elements but also the histories, traditions, philosophies, peoples and even the politics that sometimes add to the colorful fabric.

My upbringing is “strange” in certain ways. My dad’s generation was caught up in the transitional period of cultures, so to speak. Uprooted from the motherland, they found themselves in a new place where intermingling and adaptations was the key to survival. To survive and thrive in such environment calls for much efforts.

You are a displaced Chinese and I don’t have to describe any of this to you.

Still, a big part of him struggles to keep the “Chinese ness” alive. So to be conversant in both academic and martial skills is still very much the aspiration. To embrace the new and not forget the old became the mantra.

I did not take up the various arts at random. It was, more or less, part of a plan. I must have disappointed him tremendously with my failure in the Northern styles.

I love traditional arts – pure and simple.

Every now and then, I might peek into modern Wushu, MMAs and non-Chinese arts but my heart still stays with old CKF.

Nothing gives me more joy than to watch an old Master do his routine wearing an all-knowing smile on his face.

Sometimes I wonder; did the old Masters taught in riddles just so to compel us to discover for ourselves, the brilliance behind the methods.

They like to use words like polishing to associate with training.

Now if I remember correctly, you need to polish quite a bit to see the diamond in the stone…..

Warmest regards my good friend.

Eric

ps Milan, you're right; videos must go on. I will post some 2 men drills later....

[Eric Ling]

Hi everybody,

A 2 men drill form from FuoHanQuan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3dNcxiX7Gc

I remember reading an article in a magazine about this style many years ago.

With the passing years and hundreds of magazines in my dump, I really don’t know where to start looking for this article.

So if any of you fine people know more about FuoHan, please fill in.

Regards.

[Eric Ling]

Good Sunday Morning folks,

Posting a clip of yet another rarely mentioned or seen Northern style – 3 Royal Cannon Fists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m76nzGzaFqc

Interestingly this style is also known as “Taizu” or “Grand Ancestor”.

This particular form, to me, smells a little Hsing Yi….

Anyone on board a practitioner?

Would not be posting the next couple of days – traveling to a place called Sibu here in Sarawak; about 1 ½ hours away by air from Kuching.

Going there to visit and video:-

• Hakka Praying Mantis Sifu Wong. His son is the one in the Hakka PM clip I posted earlier on.
• Flying Crane Sifu Lee
• Wuzhu 5 Ancestors Sifu Xiong De Lu
• Some of late GM Huang Xin Xien’s descendant; his Tai Chi and Whooping Crane disciples.

And to eat Fuzhou food hahaha… Sibu has probably the largest Fuzhou community outside mainland – also known as “Xin FuZhou” or “New Fuzhou”.

Food, food, glorious food lalalala

Regards.

[fiercest tiger]

Hi Eric,

Those Chou Jiao clips, are great that 4 of 4 is very kool! What are they putting there feet into the square holes in the ground i couldnt see it as well the hands>?

Thanks very much for sharing your info mate much respect!!

kind regards
Garry

[Eric Ling]

Hi everybody.

Milan, this is a formal warning to you; do not give away the secret of “Shaking Crane” so freely in open internet discussions. Much blood had been spilled in protecting this ancient “secret”.

No offence to the genuine Shaking Crane folks; I think they have a terrific system. In fact, the one style Crane that I would love to study, if given the opportunity…. I am too old and clumsy to make a good student though.

FT, you are too kind. Like I said before, no biggie. I got materials that I think should be opened to all.

My position is simple; holding back would just allow for too much speculations. This is going to be detrimental to the prolongation and propagation of traditional CKF.

I like to think that we are all gathered here because we love and care for the arts and especially where they are headed.

This generation, imho, can do so much with real-time communications and visuals made possible by the internet.

So it is really up to each one of us; doesn’t matter what styles, colors or creeds.

Passion is passion is passion.

And Carlsberg is probably the best beer in the world…….and don’t anybody argue with me here!

[Shaolin Master]

FT,

That is Yao Gong in Chuojiao. It is the application of medicine for the development of Chuojiao iron leg type training.... The medicine is simmering underneath and then feet hands etc are placed over, the distance and time are all critical to ensure efficacy.

There are many special gong or skills in chuojiao, that is one of them only.

Eric,

Fohanquan is from Hebei and is derived from the teachings of Monk Guangming over three years to Master Jia Yunlu the founder. It is complete based around a two man set which is the complete style, long and consisting of 24 sections.

Sanhuang Paochui is also from Hebei, it is popular in Yi county, the skills were first taught and expounded by Qiao Sanxiu. The style was expanded and became furtherly popular as it was practised by the members of the Jingdu Huiyou Biaoju (Capital Huiyou Security Escort Logistics Bureau), thereafter it became commonly associated with Beijing, where currently there is quite a following. The movements are one move one release one breath in one out in general. Fairly straightforward. There are two main branches of the style: Song Style (Song Mailun) and Yu Style (Yu Liandeng)

Regards
Wu Chanlong

[pakhok]

Hi to all,

Eric worning accepted , I didn't meaned nothing bad exept for video camera will shake if Carlsberg is included Anyway thanks for worning.
My love and respect about White Crane is out of question , but I think I must be more serious in the future otherwise people will think that I am much younger than you .

And of course, ewerybody knows that Carlsberg is the best bear on the world does exist any different kind of bear? isn't it people?

Eric here is Fujian Shaking Crane form in my private videos but I am not sure did you accept my invitation to private vids access. Please check your YouTube inbox, thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsGdd1xO5o0

with regards and respect to all,
Milan

[mantis108]

Hi everybody,

Robert, as always, your message never fails to provoke and inspire. It’s my honor to be acquainted with you.

My friend, I am sure the feeling is mutual. It's quite an honor to be acquainte with you too.

I agree, in most parts, the spirit of your opinions.

Mine are somewhat simpler and to some, hardened.

Talk to the “crazy Dutchman” and he’ll tell you that, in all the 2 plus years that we’ve been interacting, I have never shifted my stance.

I am sure my Southern “rootedness” training has got something to do with this.

I hear you and I understand your position as well.

Traditional CKF has a very special place with me. And yes I got to accede that it’s not just the fighting elements but also the histories, traditions, philosophies, peoples and even the politics that sometimes add to the colorful fabric.

My upbringing is “strange” in certain ways. My dad’s generation was caught up in the transitional period of cultures, so to speak. Uprooted from the motherland, they found themselves in a new place where intermingling and adaptations was the key to survival. To survive and thrive in such environment calls for much efforts.

You are a displaced Chinese and I don’t have to describe any of this to you.

Absolutely.

[/quote]Still, a big part of him struggles to keep the “Chinese ness” alive. So to be conversant in both academic and martial skills is still very much the aspiration. To embrace the new and not forget the old became the mantra.[/quote]

I see. Chinese is an identity that we can be proud of for sure.

I did not take up the various arts at random. It was, more or less, part of a plan. I must have disappointed him tremendously with my failure in the Northern styles.

You know very few people have that kind of vision. My hats off to your father.

Honestly, as far as failure goes I would think I fail in Southern styles too. But I supposed there are times that certain things speak to us clearer then other things.

習武貴強身﹐豈分南北
修行尚明理﹐不論古今

Northern or Southern is just 2 side of the same coin right?

I love traditional arts – pure and simple.

Same here.

Every now and then, I might peek into modern Wushu, MMAs and non-Chinese arts but my heart still stays with old CKF.

Nothing gives me more joy than to watch an old Master do his routine wearing an all-knowing smile on his face.

I hear you.

[quote]Sometimes I wonder; did the old Masters taught in riddles just so to compel us to discover for ourselves, the brilliance behind the methods.

They like to use words like polishing to associate with training.

Now if I remember correctly, you need to polish quite a bit to see the diamond in the stone…..[quote]

Point well taken, my good friend.

Warmest regards

Robert

[fiercest tiger]

Shaolin Master,

I had a feeling it was something on those lines when he had his hands over the hole.

What is the english name for that system and is there a complete history, those guys look like they train very hard and condition very well.

Thanks

Erik,

Totally agree, there are no secrets just hard work and understanding of your chosen system.

have a good one guys!
FT

[pakhok]

Hi all,

Small improvisation four punches and four blocks by me and Danilo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDAQ68GzuO8

regards

PS. from now I am totally serious with apologize if I made any mistake in communication until now

[Yen-Wang-Yeh]

Someone actually fighting using what they have learned! I am stunned and amazed. It some what lacks in initial application, but goes to prove traditional gung fu movements remain valid if one simply practises and trains how to apply them in Today's martial world.

Bravo! I chuckled gleefully at the following clip. Now this is a student of a true gung fu teacher!

White Crane Pak Hok Pai kick ass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGkF...elated&search=

[pakhok]

Yen Wang Yeh,

Did you check this link?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lOguT2wVIE

regards

[pakhok]

Hi everyone,

Somebody must works until Sifu Eric back with new materials

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRd8xnYVoS8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNjYAboN9kE

Some Krav Maga apps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENvWl5hc25M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_3qael6VDY

Xing Yi - Eight Fists form
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__wGJewQ-kc

regards,
Milan

[pakhok]

Hi,

Nice form

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E2PFUTRI0w

regards,

[Yen-Wang-Yeh]

Yes Pak Hok, I did check out all of the Pak Hok Pai fighting clips. Whomever the practitioner is, it does my gung fu heart well to see a practitioner use basic technique in an open tournament setting. Of course when one places video footage for the general public to view there is going to be criticism: mine being I'd like to see a more solid fighting stance out of this practitioner. It is quite loose.

I will say this is a fine example of using one's style though and successfully. It doesn't matter much about winning a point system or not; you can tell who is in control of all of the matches I viewed. Again..well done and my compliments to this gung fu fighter!