Shaolin 72 Fist Boxing Introduction

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Shaolin 72 Fist Boxing History & Perspective

You will find the background of the Shaolin 72 Fist, how they came to be, what they are and how they changed. Towards the bottom of this page are some 72 Fist Training Videos and in the future will be a full 72 Fist Program to Black Sash with gradings, Promotions and Certification. At the very bottom is an interesting game called Four Fighters; try it out and let us know what you think!

Introduction

Around 570 CE Shaolin was burned only 90 years after it was originally built (refer to Shaolin History for full account of Shaolin from founding to today). When it was rebuild, Shaolin Monks wanted to make it more their place of living and meditation secure. Shaolin being in a area place, they concluded that they need to be able to take care of themselves. The concept of Warrior Monks was born.

No 1 temple Under the Sun

Shaolin had helped the Imperial Court and was named the "No 1 Temple Under the Sun". This gave Shaolin great Standing and Status as well as financial and political support. Shaolin became very central and many would seek Shaolin advice & guidance. Retired Generals and Senior Soldiers would seek entry in Shaolin for meditation, rest and sometimes healing (physical & mental). In return they provided practical and real military training including. Imperial Guards also came to Shaolin and shared their skill in the Imperial Eagle style which was used by the Emperors protectors. But Shaolin also invited wandering warriors, poets, learned, historians, heelers and other such into their temple for information exchange. It is in this environment that Shaolin developed the 18 Hands of Lohan (which had some martial art movements in it) to the 72 Fists of Kung Fu.

The Original Shaolin 72 Fists Kung Fu

As they did not want to spend vast amounts of time on a violent art, the fists needed to be easy to learn, effective and in clear chunks for easy learning. Gathering all the best no lethal techniques from the Generals and other helpers, the 18 Hands of Lohan turned into the 72 Fists of Shaolin Kung Fu.

The Modern Shaolin 72 Fists

Master Robert Z has been training martial arts since he was dragged along by his older brother to Judo, in the 60's when Judo was all the rage. Since 1967 he has trained regularly 2 to 8 times a week with only short breaks. Since 1983 CE Sijo has taken to researching the history and style of Shaolin and Kung Fu.

Master Robert went about exploring the 'other' generation of Shaolin Kung Fu and was intrigued by the 72 Fists of Shaolin. Once the principle of the 72 Fists was understood, one could find bit's and pieces here and there. Some lead to the foundation of whole martial art styles or strongly influenced these. The Stone Breaking Fist, all but lost in China found it's home in Okinawa; Whirlwind Fists survived in Taiwan; some fists went into Hung gar, Choy Lee Fut and Wing Chung. Now, after over 9 years of research and experimentation the 72 Fists of Shaolin are back. if not exactly as they were in detail but in spirit, effectiveness and style

Shaolin 72 Fist Boxing Sampler;
have a look at one of the techniques and some training!

9 Books of Fists

There are nine 72 Fists Books with 8 Fists in each with over 50 supporting techniques, 36 Strategies, 72 Tactics and extracts from Art of War. It is a complete course that deals with conflict and how to resolve it physically, Strategically and Amicably, if anyway possible. It is a comprehensive program for both people new to martial arts and also experienced martial artists and Black Belts/Sashes.

Strategies are well explained for both Sparring/Self Defence and life. Ancient and well proven Strategies like "Loot the Burning House" are explained and how these can be used in a conflict, argument or even discussion to your best advance. Each individual Fist has a system, routine that shows how best it can be used and what allows it to be so effective.

The Shaolin 72 Fists are supported by defensive techniques including the incredible Sunrise Block, Iron Bar Block and others. It is possible a bit more extensive than the original version of 600 CE, but we now know a whole lot more and are vastly more short and long term, safety & legally aware!

Students are introduced to one of the great 7 Books on Strategy, the Art of War together with another Great Book on Strategy, the 36 Strategies.

Details

You can have a look at the details of many of the fists by clicking on the appropriate icon below;

Shaolin 72 Fist Home Training Program

Since 1996 the Shaolin Academy has been offering Shaolin training Instructional Videos with Accreditation. It is a comprehensive program including all the elements that are also use in the Kwoon (training hall) training. It is masterfully presented and recorded onto DVD and beautifully packaged and accompanied by additional materials in the Shaolin Academy Cyber Training Program.

Below is an overview of the Shaolin 72 Fist Program (not completed).