18 Wonderful Methods of Shaolin Monks

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13 Wonderful Method of Shaolin Monks

"At night you are ready to meet surprises and catch the moon in her flight with your both hands"
When you execute this method, you rush to the enemy and catch his hand, at the same time you deliver blows at his knee and ribs with your foot and palm. Then you make a step, slightly squat and strike the enemy between his legs. You surround the enemy with hand blows so that he becomes panic-stricken and runs away. All hundred blows have run home. Your arms fulfil all the space - the mystery of all-crushing arms.

14 Wonderful Method of Shaolin Monks

Method called "When kicking, you defend your heart"
You make six successive turns and then eight steps - forward, backward, to the left and to the right. All your movements are natural and light. You make eight steps at squat, make a somersault on the ground and rise on your feet. You are ready to defend yourself at any time, the sward shines on your back. The horse kicks to the left and to the right, and so your feet do; you are ready to rush. Bludgeons flash, you have swept off all obstructions and burst through them. You use all methods and chances to get the aim.

15 Wonderful Method of Shaolin Monks

The method called "Punching with long fists"
Indeed, the long fist punching is worth of praise. You perceive the great mystery and are able to see the wonders: you turn and somersault, hit the enemy's pudenda with your feet, break his defense, always ready to attack and do your best not to commit a mistake. "The iron buffalo sinks to the sea bottom, you squeeze the top of Taishan mountain with your golden talons". You squat and thumps with the dragon head into the solar plexus and the enemy is defeated.

16 Wonderful Method of Shaolin Monks

Method called "The knocking down foot and the whipping palm"
You use this method when you are in a low stance, punch with a fist and thump with a foot with all the force of your body. You turn your body, break through the defense with your fists, bravely rush to the enemy, but at the same time you are ready to defend yourself at any moment. You make a turn and a deceptive step to avoid a blow, sharply hit the stomach and break through the enemy's defense. You always have to protect the lower part of your stomach and try to strike with your hands: "you pick up flowers on the left and on the right, swallows peck food, birds and dragons let out their talons". You make three turns around the axis of your body, you stay firmly in "the central hall" and strike with your hands.

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17 Wonderful Method of Shaolin Monks

The method called "Twist with hands and strike with palms"
This position is used for defense. You strike at the arm-pits and simultaneously swart the enemy's attack, then came back to the method "Squeeze the top of Taishan mountain". Your whole body turns about and you make one more turn "to pick up hen eggs from the ground". Those are the mysteries of "six turns and eight stops". You advance and retreat to the left and to the right and combine somersaults with strikes. You strike with your hands all around and dexterously manipulate with a sward behind your back. "Military spies roam on the left and on the right" - those are your feet. That is a defense of "the advancing dragon", and when the enemy turns about and is running away, chase him, like a tiger after his pray. Strike with an elbow at the enemy's heart - "the arrow pierces the back". A strike with the first hand must be immediately followed by another strike with the second hand. You can push with your elbows from the left and from the right.

18 Wonderful Method of Shaolin Monks

The method called "Catch with hands and strike" 
This method is used at a low stance. Both fists are crossed and a side kick is made.. Many times you dodge blows and then you start a crushing attack called "the white tiger washes his face", "there are four doors below and above". You make deceptive movements with your hands and avoid "to knock at the central door". You should defend yourself from below and above. You must remember that when striking from above, you must protect your lower part and when striking from below, do not forget about the upper part.

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