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The path to EnlightenmentThe path to EnlightenmentFOUNDER: FOUNDER: MASTERMASTER SIMON SIMON WONGWONG

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To all those seeking to learn the true essence of kung fu, its applicationand form.

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Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu ( Level 1 )

1. Kung fu I. Title

ISBN 0-9537221-9-8

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Acknowledgement

This book is dedicated to myTantric Buddhist & Feng Shui

Master:

His Holiness Living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu

without whose guidance I wouldnot have been able to solve all the

problems in my life.

LIVING BUDDHA SHENG-YEN LU

LIVING BUDDHA SHENG-YEN LU

His Holiness Living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu is one of Master Simon Wongs mostimportant spiritual and Feng Shui Masters.

Grandmaster Sheng-Yen Lu was born in 1945 in Taiwan. Originally a Christian, hewas twenty six years old when a profound mystical experience led him to studyTaoism, Sutrayana and Tantric Buddhism. After intense training and practice overa period of fourteen years, he became a Master of exceptional accomplishment inthese disciplines and achieved perfect enlightenment.

In 1982 he settled in the United States to promote Buddhist teachings in the West.He has since built a major Buddhist temple, the Loi Shiang Tze (Hidden ThunderTemple), in Redmond, Washington and a large retreat centre in the CascadeMountains.

Grandmaster Sheng-Yen Lu is now a prominent religious figure throughout south-east Asia. As of 1999, over 4 million people had taken refuge in his True BuddhaSchool, including many well known and highly respected Tibetan Tulkas andRinpoches. With over 300 chapters & 30 temples worldwide, the True BuddhaSchool is recognised as a major component in Buddhism today.

Grandmaster Lu is revered as a Living Buddha by his students and by his HolinessThe Dalai Llama. By practising the True Buddha Tantric Dharma, as taught by theLiving Buddha, one can realise awakening and liberation in this present life. He isalso a prolific writer, having published over 140 books in Chinese on such variedtopics as Tantric Buddhism, Feng Shui, Zen Buddhism and Taoism.

Many of these books are now being translated into English, Spanish, Vietnamese,Japanese, German . . If you wish to take refuge with Living Buddha Sheng-Yen Luyou can write to this address:

Jen Wai Tong

17- 19 Lever Street,

London EC1V 3QU

U.K.

You can get more information on the internet at : http://www.tbsn.org

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This new style of Martial Art combines external and internal systems of power; long andclose range techniques; hard & soft Chi Gung, together with the True Buddha SchoolTantric Buddhism to cultivate the mind and achieve the ultimate goal of enlightenment.

To achieve enlightenment was the original and real purpose of Kung Fu. Howevermodern Martial Arts are rarely if ever practiced for this reason. They have in everysense, lost the meaning of what it set out to do. That is why Yellow Dragon Fist is unique.It is not just designed to make you into a mere fighting machine but to go beyond this toachieve enlightenment. Although many different styles of Martial Art proclaim themselvesas a way of life, in reality they just enhance the ego and cannot give their students muchwisdom beyond strength and physical control. This is not the way of life.

However Yellow Dragon Fist is different. It is a refined interweaving of the most advancedcombat, internal power and spiritual systems, available today creating the ultimate stylefor health and self defence and spiritual development.

The system of training is divided into 20 grades. White, yellow, green, blue, orange, red,purple, brown, brown/black and black. It usually takes 5 -6 lessons to achieve a white sash.From White to Yellow takes usually 25 lessons. When a black sash is achieved, it takes 1year to achieve the first level; 1.5 years to reach the second level and a further 2 years toreach the third. However a student is given permission to promote the style after achievingthe level of Black sash.

Sifu Simon Wong has been studying the Martial Arts and Chi Gung for over 25years andhas been teaching this knowledge to people for over 15 years. Yellow Dragon Fist is theculmination of this experience.

WELCOME TOYELLOW DRAGON FIST KUNG FU

YYellow Dragon Centrellow Dragon Centree17 - 19 Lever Street, London EC1V 3QU U.K.

Telephone: 0207 251 8020; 0207 6893316Fax: 0207 689 5167

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Course Timetable

The first level is based on a 1 month (28 Day) training program.This does not need to be 30 continuous days. The time you taketo complete the program is up to you. It can be every day, everyother day or whatever timescale suits your requirements.

Week 1(DAYS 1-7)

Week 2(DAYS 8-14)

Week 3(DAYS 15-21)

Week 4(DAYS 21-28)

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Disclaimer

While every care has been taken to explain the techniques and training methods of YellowDragon Fist Kung Fu, in a clear and concise manner, neither the Author or the Publishercan be held responsible for any injury or undesirable side effects resulting frompracticing the techniques mentioned in this course. Any attempt to apply them is thereader own responsibility.

You are advised to seek a medical opinion before starting on any course of physicalexercise and you must use your own judgement about the intensity of your trainingprogram. You should proceed at a safe and steady pace without over exerting yourself.

In Chinese Kung Fu, good health is the foundation of all training, therefore please bearyour safety in mind. Nevertheless, please do not worry uneccessarily about the coursecontents. The exercises contained herein are perfectly safe when practiced in a propermanner.

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INTRODUCTION TO YELLOW DRAGON FIST KUNG FU

This is an introduction to one of the most unique styles of Kung Fu in the world. It strikes a perfectbalance between devastating combat skills, health and the highest levels of spiritual cultivation.This holistic approach is the real essence of Kung Fu that made the ancient master's so fearedand respected. Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu is perhaps the only system of kung fu in the worldto teach this REAL essence.

The name of Yellow Dragon was chosen as the name of this style of kung fu to honour a meetingbetween a Taoist Monk(Loi Dong Bung) and Buddhist Master (Yellow Dragon), who shared theirknowledge.

This resulted in Loi Dong Bung learning to understand compassion which lead him to achieveenlightenment. After this he taught his wisdom and compassion to a lot of people leading to manyof them also achieving enlightenment. The purpose of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu is also toteach people how to achieve Enlightenment through the unique kung fu training system and notjust how to fight or keep fit.

Initially, training concentrates on building speed & power, through both internal and external kungfu training, as these are the most important aspects in a fight.

From this solid foundation, you will then learn the internal secrets of kung fu: to harness thehidden powers of your mind, body and spirit to focus as one force.

Finally, you will go beyond a mere kung fu fighting machine - to achieve the ultimate goal ofenlightenment.

WHAT IS YELLOW DRAGON FIST KUNG FU

This style of kung fu is a refined interweaving of the devastating power and aggression ofSouthern Mantis Kung Fu, combined with the internal secrets of Tai Chi. Also incorporating hard& soft Chi Gung for internal and external power development, together with Tantric Buddhismand meditation for spiritual cultivation - making a complete kung fu system.

To get a better understanding of the style, below is a description of the systems that form theroots of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu.

TAI CHI CHUAN - INTERNAL KUNG FU

Tai Chi Chuan means "Supreme Ultimate Boxing System" - the most advanced of the internalstyles of Kung Fu. It is a set of exercises developed by Chang San Fung in 960 - 1126 A.D tobring the body, mind & spirit together. He incorporated a system of deep breathing with theShaolin Kung Fu techniques of Marrow Washing & Sinew Changing based on Taoist principles.He developed a style of kung fu that was beneficial to health and which could protect apractitioner in combat. The fighting application of this kung fu style is to yield under forceneutralising the attacker's energy, then counterattack using an unyielding force of great power &speed. In Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu we use Small & Large Circle Yang Style Tai Chi. The Largecircle style mainly promotes health, relaxation & soft chi, which later leads to Fa Jing -discharging energy - the secret of Yang style. The small circle Tai Chi is one of the mostadvanced kung fu known today and is known by very few people. It utilises small compactexternal movements but with maximum power generated internally.

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PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU

Southern Praying Mantis systems are a much respected style of Kung Fu with simpler, moreeffective techniques than the Northern variations. This Kung Fu style is designed to inflictmaximum damage on an opponent.

This style of kung fu uses a strong stance from which to defend against aggressive attacks. Thewrists are used to manipulate the opponent's attack, in a way that is unique in kung fu, forcingan opening in their defence allowing for a lethal & devastating counter attack targeted to vitalpoints of the body, destroying nerves, organs and breaking bones - effectively rendering theopponent defenceless - such is the power of Southern Mantis Kung Fu.

In Yellow Dragon fist we use two styles of Southern Mantis Kung Fu. Chow Gar is used to trainthe body to build power, strength, sensitivity. Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis is a pure kung fufighting system and another of the world's most advanced kung fu systems and equivalent toYang Style small circle Tai Chi.

CHI-GUNG AND KUNG FU

Chi-Gung is an ancient system of deep breathing exercises. Its history can be traced back over3000 years to ancient China and has always been used extensively in kung fu.

Chi-Gung exercises can be divided into 3 distinct types: Stationary Chi-Gung ( Like meditation), moving Chi-Gung ( Like Tai Chi) and both combined (100 day Chi gung) These can further bedivided into three levels:

Soft Style Chi-Gung :

which can be used for health and to cure illness.Examples include Tai Chi, Five Animals and 100Day Chi-Gung. It allows injuries sustained during kung fu training to be healed.

Hard Style Chi Gung :

can be used in kung fu. Examples include Iron Shirt, Iron Palm & Iron Head etc. It also preventsinjuries during kung fu training.

Advanced Chi-Gung :

develops the Chi, so that it can leave the body and can be used to cure illnesses as well as forkung fu applications.

HOW TIBETAN BUDDHISM; TAOISM & MEDITATION COMPLIMENTS THE KUNG FUTRAINING

As well as being a kung fu Master, Sifu Wong is a Vajra Master of the True Buddha School, whichwas founded by living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu and combines the teachings of Tantric Buddhism& Taoism. Tantric Buddhism employs the most advanced methods of spiritual cultivation,concentrating on internal power and meditation, offering the fastest path to spiritual awakening.Sifu Wong has achieved a high level of cultivation - attaining a state of emptiness and is uniquein that he is the only Master of the True Buddha School to teach Western people in the UK to

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whom many of the esoteric practices were previously inaccessible. This cultivation complimentsthe kung fu training perfectly and includes how to attack & defend yourself spiritually.

THE KUNG FU EXPERIENCE OFMASTER SIMON WONG

Sifu Simon Wong is the founder of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu and holds a 7th degree blacksash in Kung Fu with the AMA; a 7th Generation Master of Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis KungFu and the U.K. representative of 100 Day Chi Gung.He is also the founder of the Rainbow ChiGung Institute as well as being a Vajra Master of The True Buddha School of Tantric Buddhism.He has also mastered both the Small & Large Circle styles of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. andstudied Wing Chun, Pak Mei & Hung Gar styles of kung fu . Sifu Simon Wong has been studyingkung fu, the Martial Arts and Chi-Gung for over 25 years and has been teaching this knowledgeto people for over 15 years.

TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORY KUNG FU TRAINING

Our kung fu syllabus also includes weapons at an advanced stage. When you reach this levelyou will learn - The Long Staff, Sai, Nunchukas, Tai Chi Sword, Broad Sword, Butterfly Knives &Spear.

Also included on the traditional side are the lion & unicorn dance which are also a form of kungfu training in their own right. Contempory kung fu training offers students the opportunity to trainas licensed door supervisors and work under the umbrella of Yellow Dragon Security.

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What You Will Learn in Yellow Dragon Fist:

HIM HOYE: Learn to be humble. Also learn Chinese Philosophy, Taoism, Buddhism & Meditation.

TJAM JONG GUNG: Tai-Chi Chi-Gung breathing exercises which develop health andrelaxation.

YIK SUN WUN DUNG: Exercises to make you supple.

MA BO: 16 Different steps.

GURT FAK: 20 Different high and low kicks.

CHY SOW: 18 different methods of Grinding Arms, to build up power in the arms.

TOI SOW: Pushing hands, building up power & feeling in the arms andthroughout the body.

DOYI JON: Sticking hands, building up power in the arms so as to be mostefficient in any direction.

TIP SOW: Tempting hands, training for feeling and fighting.

SANG SOW: 72 individual movements.

CHY GIR: Building up power individually, in the leg, knee, ankle and shin.

TOW KUNE: 20 Different forms.

DOYI CHAT: Set movements.

JEE WAY SUT: Self defence, close range, long range & with weapons.

BOT GIT: Free fighting Semi and full contact as well as knockdawn sparring

BENG HAY: Weapons training - Nunchakas, Butterfly Knives, Mantis Long Staff, Sai, Sword, Broadsword etc.

CHI KUNG: Also known as Hay Kung breathing exercises, In our style, CHIKUNG has three stages:

1. FOR HEALTH REASONS (SOFT STYLE): Examples Tjam Jong Kung, Saam Wang Kung (Threerings training) and Jaw Syrn (Meditation) etc.

2. FOR MARTIAL ARTS (HARD STYLE): Training for IRON shirt, finger, palm, head, throat,scrotum, legs, eye exercises. Dip Gwu Kung (ribs training), Tip Boi Kung (Iron Back), Hup Jern Kung (Chi Kung exercises), Shop Ba Unn Ging Sow (Shadow hands) Tong Long Yeaun Ya Jern (Chi Kung Exercises).

3. CHI TRANSMISSION: (ADVANCED STYLE): For the control of chi power coming through your hands.This can cure people as well as be used for Martial arts applications.

The first style you will learn straight away, the second you will learn when you are at an advancedlevel and you will not learn the third style until you reach 3rd level black sash.

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C O N T E N T S

The The YYellow Dragon Home Studyellow Dragon Home StudyCourse Consists of the following:Course Consists of the following:

TJam Jeong - Chi Gung

Yeat Sun - Warm Up Exercises

Ma Bo - Steps

Gurt Fak - Kicks

Sang Sow - Individual Movements

Doyi Chat - Set Movements (Against Punches)

Doyi Chat - Set Movements(Against Kicks)

Conditioning Exersises

Self Defence Techniques

White Sash Form

Meditation

Finishing Exercises

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YELLOW DRAGON FIST GUIDE FOR WHITE SASH

PO KUNE:

Weight on back leg, right hand fist, left hand palmand repeat the five principles.

The 5 Principles:

1. Achieve enlightenment in this lifetime2. Work as a team3 The value of a mistake is to change4 Respect your Sifu & Seniors5. Always be humble.

GOHT GUNG:

Bow: Close your feet together, make a fist with yourright hand and keep your left hand open. Then bringyour right hand fist and left hand palm together,then bow.

TJAM JONG: Breathing exercises

Open feet shoulder width apart. Bend knees sinkhips slightly. Raise arms to shoulder height, out infront of you with hands about 6 inches to I footapart. This will form a circle as if you were holdinga large balloon, Press.your tongue against roof ofmouth. Then breath calmly but deeply, inhaling &exhaling through your nose. You should be usingyour diaphragm to breath causing your stomach toexpand on inhalation and contract on exhalation,Remember to stay relaxed throughout, especiallyyour shoulders.

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Neck:

Circle the head inboth directions,move forwards &backwards, sideto side and left &right.

From the starting position,move your head forward (1),then backwards (2) -stretching the mucles on thefront & back of the neck.

From the starting position ,move the head from side toside (1) & (2), moving yourear towards your shoulder.This stretches the muscleson the sides of the neck.

YEAT SUN: WARM UP (STRETCHING EXERCISES):

Starting Position

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SHOULDERS

Stand with one legsshoulder widthapart. Then raiseboth shoulderssimultaneously in ashrugging action.

Hold for a fewseconds then relax.Repeat this severaltimes.

UPPERBODY

Stand in a Kun JinBow Stance, with yourarms extendedstraight in front of youat shoulder height.

Tense your entirebody and bring yourarms downward andinward in a semicircular motion, whileclenching your fistsone finfer at a time.

Continue this untilyour fists are fullyclenched - with thesmall knuckleextended - and yourforearms are touchingwith your palms facingupwards.

Then suddenly relaxyour body and strikeout with your extendedfingers.

Repeat several times.


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KNNEEEESS:

Raise one leg

which should be

kept bent at the

knee. Then circle

the lower half of

the leg in both

directions. Then

change legs.

Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Place hands on your hips with palms facing up. Then rotate your

hips in both directions.


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HIPS:

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LEEGGSS:

Sit on the floor with oneleg stretched out in frontof you.

Lean forward, keepingyour back as straight aspossible and try to touchyour toes.

Hold this position to allowthe muscles to stretch.Then relax.

Repeat this a few moretimes trying to go furthereach time.

Then switch to the otherleg.

Next bring both legs in sothe soles of both feet aretouching.

Then pull your body downtowards your feet.


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MA BOW HANG MA: Steps (forward & backwards)

GUNG JIN BO:

Start with your feettogether and handsgripping your waist .

Step forward with yourright leg with this legbent and the back legstraight. The weightshould be centred.

Then step forward withthe other leg doing thesame.

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HOYE BO:


Step forward with yourright leg so your toesare just touching thefloor with all the weighton the back leg.

Then step forward withthe other leg and do thesame.

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TUNG SAT:


Step forward with yourright leg bringing yourknee up and across thebody, protecting thegroin. Then bring the footdown.

Then step forward withthe other leg and do thesame.

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JJAATT SSUUNN BBOO::

Start with your feet togetherand hands gripping yourwaist .

Step forward with your rightleg, turning your bodysideways, with your headfacing the direction you aregoing. Keep both legs bent,sink your weight in thecentre and keep your backstraight.

Then step forward with theother leg doing the same butkeeping your head and bodyat the same height.

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GURT FAK: Kicks (forward & backwards)

CHHIINN TEETT: FRROONNTT KIICCKKReach out & grab imaginary opponent, then bring left knee forward

and up. Then snap out lower half of leg and kick.

JAATT TAANNGG: SIIDDEE KIICCKKReach out & grab imaginary opponent with leading hand. Bring backknee forwards & up to side of hips, twisting body to the side as you

do so, then kick straight out to the side.

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GURT FAK: Kicks (Continued)

SHUEN TET: Turning Kick:

Bring back knee through to the front, turning your hips as you do so, then at lastmoment snap out the lower part of leg.

TOA BOW JAT CHANG: CROSS OVER SIDE KICKWith your body side on, cross back leg over front. Then raise front knee

up to waist and kick straight out to the side of body.

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How TetBack Kick

Turn body,pivoting on theballs of your feetin the directionof your back footuntil you haveturned 180degrees, thenkick out with rearfoot, lookingwhere you kick.

GUURRTT FAAKK: Kicks (Continued)

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SAANNGG SOOWW: (Individual Movements)

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2. Peng Kune Fung Ann:Variation of Peng Kune. Same as above but with index

knuckle extended as shown in photos 2 and 2a.

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1. Peng KuneFrom 2 punch up (Position 1), Step forward, sinking hips and punch,

turning fist into horizontal punch (Palm Down) when arm is nearly extended

3. Jet KuneFrom 2 punch up Step forward, sinking hips and punch, with a verticle fist.

when arm is fully extended, drop your ribcage on the side that has

4. Jet Kune Fung Ann:Variation of Jet Kune. Same as above but with index

knuckle extended as in photos 2 and 2a.

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SAANNGG SOOWW: (Continued)

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5June Sun

ChoiPlace left leg acrossright leg, turn thebody, in the directionof the back leg around180 degrees, turningon the balls of thefeet. Then block up &outwards with the rightarm followed by a lefthand punch.


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6. Tiel Sow:Block outwards with open palm facing upwards, passing under horizontal fist.

7. Pak Sow:Block across body with an open palm

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8. Gow ChoiBlock down with your right arm using Haah Pak Sow (Low Palm Block). Atthe same time bring your left arm up and over, keeping your arm relaxed andstrike down with a Hammerfist Strike, using the side of your fist. Keep theindex knuckle extended.


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SAANNGG SOOWW: (Individual Movements)

9. Sheong Pai KilBlock upwards, bringing your arm up in front of your face, then strike up sharplywith your forearm finishing with your fist (with small knuckle exteneded) above &in front of your head.

10.Sheong Pai

Kil PengKune

Same as above except

after you execute the

block, punch with a

vertical fist using the

other hand

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DDOOYYII CCHHAATT: (Set Movements Against Punches)

Face each other in twopunch up position anarms length apart.

The attacker steps forwardwith a Peng Kune

(Horizontal Punch).

You can then counter attack witha Fung Ann (Extended knuckle)

punch to your attackers solarplexus or throat.

Step back bringing your armupwards and outwards in front ofyour body blocking to the inside

of the attackers forearm.

Til Sow (Fung Ann)

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DDOOYYII CCHHAATT: (Set Movements Against Punches)

Face each other intwo punch upposition an armslength apart.

The attacker stepsforward with aPeng Kune(Horizontal Punch).

Step back bringingyour arm acrossthe front of yourbody blocking tothe outside of theattackers forearm.

Pak Sow (Palm Block)

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DOYI CHAT: (Set Movements Against Punches)

Gow Choi (Hammer Fist Strike)


As the attacker steps forwardand punches, step back andblock with a pak sow open

palm block.

Keeping your arm relaxed bringthe side of your Fung Ann Fist

down on your attackers nose oracross the jaw.

Redirect the attackers armdownwards, while bringing your

other hand in a Fung Ann(Extended Knuckle) Fist above your

head.

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DOYI CHAT: (Set Movements Against Punches)

Sheong Pai Kil (Peng Kune) - Upper Forearm Block & Strike


As the attacker steps forward andpunches, step back just out of

distance of the punch.

Move forward into range using themomentum generated by the blockto add extra power to a Peng Kune

- horizontal punch.

Then strike upwards sharply usingthe side of your forearm to smash

against your attackers bone.

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DOYI CHAT: (Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Haah Chin Tet (Low Front Kick)

Face each other in a free fightingstance, with one foot and one hand

on the same side of the body forward

The attacker steps forward with aHaah Chin Tet - low front kick -aimed at your kneecap or shin.

Then bring your foot down using themomentum to generate extra powerin a Peng Kune - Horizontal Punch

from the rear hand.

Raise your front leg, bringing your kneeup and slightly back towards your body

then kick out, at the attackers shin, with aheel stomp, thereby blocking the kick.

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DDOOYYII CCHHAATT: (Set Movements Against Kicks)Defence Against Haah Jat Chang (Low Side Kick)



The attacker steps forward with aHaah Jat Chang - low side kick -aimed at your kneecap or shin.

Then bring your foot down, stepforward using the momentum to

generate extra power in a Peng Kune- Right Horizontal Punch.



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DDOOYYII CCHHAATT: (Set Movements Against Kicks)Defence Against Haah Shuen Tet (Low Turning Kick)



The attacker steps forward with aHaah Shuen Tet - low Turning kick -

aimed at your kneecap or shin.

Then bring your foot down, stepforward using the momentum to

generate extra power in a Peng Kune- Right Horizontal Punch.



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DDOOYYII CCHHAATT: (Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Chin Tet (Mid Level Front Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting stance, with one foot and one hand on the same side of thebody forward. The attacker steps forward with a Chin Tet - Mid Level Front kick - aimed atyour groin. Raise your front leg, bringing your knee upwards and inwards, blocking across

your groin, re directing the attackers kick to the side. Push down on the attackers lead armand Bring your leg down, using the forward momentum to generate extra power for a backfist

strike with the front hand.

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Defence Against Jat Chang (Mid Level Side Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting stance, with one foot and one hand on the same side of thebody forward. The attacker steps forward with a Jat Chang - Mid Level side kick - aimed at yourgroin or stomach. Bring your arm down and out in a semi circular movement, to redirect his kickand turn his body to the side. This leaves him in a vulnerable position. Secure the attackerslead arm with your other hand then step forward and strike to the side of his head wth a punchor backfist strike with the front hand.

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Defence Against Shuen Tet (Mid Level Side Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting stance, with one foot and one hand on the same side of thebody forward. The attacker steps forward with a Shuen Tet - Mid Level turning kick - aimed atyour ribs. Sink your body down onto your back knee while pushing your leading forearm out tothe side - in a vertical position - to block the kick. At the same time punch with a Peng Kune -Horizontal fist to the attackers groin with your rear arm. By using his own momentum against

him and catching him in a state of imbalance - your strike should send him flying back.

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COONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGG EXXEERRCCIISSEESS

Face your partner with your right armfully extended pointing towards his leftshoulder (small knuckle extended). Yourarms should cross at the wrist. Youshould be in Gun Jin Bo Stance - right legforward and gripping your waist.

Your partner must now try to force your

arm sideways, across the front of his

body from the left to the right shoulder -

while keeping his elbow in. All the time

you should be resisting him.

He must now force his arm straight out

towards your opposite shoulder, once

agian keeping his elbow in. You must

keep constant pressure on him, trying to

resist him by pushing against his arm.

Once his arm is extended, you must nowtry to force his arm sideways, across thefront of your body from the left to theright shoulder - while keeping your elbowin. Then extend your arm to the firstposition.

CHY SOW: GRINDING ARMS.This exercise involves pushing against your

partners wrist in a circular movement. Repeat several times until your arm becomes tired then change arms

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COONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGG EXXEERRCCIISSEESS

Face your partner with your right arm

forward - hand in front of your chest with

the palm facing your body. Your left hand

should be behind it. You should be in Gun

Jin Bo Stance - right leg forward.

You and your partner both flick your

arms out striking the back of each others

hand while keeping your wrists loose and

relaxed.

Both you and your partner now drop the

lead hand that has just been used and

bring the rear hand over the top of it

ready to strike again

Both you and your partner now repeat the

previous action of flicking your arms out

and striking the back of each others

hand. Continue this several more times.

DA SOW BOYIE: SLAPPING WRISTThis exercise involves striking the back

of your hand against your partnersRepeat several times with alternate arms

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Face your partnerin Gun Jin BoStance - right legforward - both youand your partnerbring your rightarms downwardsand inwardsstriking eachothers forearmson the inside of thewrist.

Both of you thencontinue thenatural movementof the arm,bringing it up andout in a semicircular movement- like Til sow -again striking eachother on the insideof the wrist.

Both of you thenbring your armsdownwards andinwards in a semicircular movement- striking eachother on theoutside of thewrist.

Change arms andrepeat.

COONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGG EXXEERRCCIISSEESSDA GOW CHOI: HAMMERFIST TRAINING

This exercise involves striking yourpartners forearm with your own

Repeat several times with alternate arms

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Face your partnerin Gun Jin BoStance - right legforward - with yourleft palms held up atshoulder height andthe right hands heldat waist height.

Your partner willbring his right armup - so that hisFung Ann fist isabove eye level.Your wrist and armshould be keptrelaxed.

Then he will bringhis fist down onyour palm - strikingwith the side of thefist like a hammer -and continue downto finsh where itstarted.

You will then bringyour right arm up -so that your FungAnn fist is aboveeye level. Your wristand arm should bekept relaxed.

Then bring your fistdown on his palm -striking with theside of the fist like ahammer - andcontinue down tofinish where itstarted.

COONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGG EXXEERRCCIISSEESSDA GOW CHOI: HAMMERFIST TRAINING

This exercise involves striking your partnerspalm with the side of your fist

Repeat several times with one hand then change arms

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Start of with your

body held a few

inches off the floor

and your elbows

held in touching

your body.

Still keeping your

elbows in - push

yourself up and

back so your

backside rises first

creating an

inverted V shape

of your body.

When your arms

are fully extended,

slowly lower

yourself down the

same way you

came up - this

should be a

swooping action -

remembering to

keep your elbows

in.

When you have

returned to the

original position -

start all over again.

COONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGG EXXEERRCCIISSEESSCHIN SUN GAR: CAT PRESS UPS

This exercise involves sinking your bodyup and down in a See-Saw Motion.

Repeat several times.

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SEELLFF DEEFFEENNCCEE TEECCHHNNIIQQUUEESS

Stand facing your partner in anormal relaxed position

Your partner grabs your rightwrist with his right hand.

Step towards your partnerwhich will break his grip.

Then bring your elbow upstriking him underneath the chin

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Stand facing your partner - in anatural position - who grabs your

right wrist with his right hand.

Bring your left hand underneathhis wrist, while turning your right

wrist outwards e.g. palm up.

Bring your left arm upward andoutward in a semi circular motion -

Til Sow - while pulling your rightarm in the opposite direction

Once your right arm is free, punchyour partner to the face with Peng

Kune - horizontal punch.

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Stand facing your

partner in a normal

relaxed position .

Your partner grabs

your right wrist

with his right hand.

Secure his hand

with your left hand

over his right hand

- so he cant pull

away.

Bring your right

wrist round and

over in a semi

circular motion, so

it ends up on top of

your partners wrist

- then grab his arm

to secure the lock.

This action will

have turned his

wrist at a painfull

angle. Push down

towards the

ground which will

force your partner

down.

Then finish off with

a kick to his head

or body.


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WHHIITTEE SAASSHH FOORRMM

CLOSE: Starting Position. Stand with your feet together,arms down by sides and facing the front.

Open: Keeping your right fist and left palm together, sink allthe weight onto your right leg. Bring your left leg forward.

Bring your kicking leg down,with weight on back leg.

BOW (Front View)

CHIN TET: Right Front Kick.Kick straight out off your rear leg.

BOW: Bring your right fistand left palm together.

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CHIN TET: Left Front Kick.Kick straight out off your rear leg.

Left Peng Kune:Horizontal Punch

JAT TANG:Left Leg Side Kick.

Bring leg down ready fornext kick.

Right Peng Kune:Horizontal Punch Front View

JAT TANG:Right Leg Side Kick.

Bring your kicking leg down,with weight on back leg.

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From kick, bring foot down straight into left horse riding stance, right open handblocking face - finger pointing up, left open hand protecting groin, palm facing down.

Step into reverse ofprevious Horse Stance

Step Forward

Turn head, bring right knee up & open left hand blocksdown, palm facing floor, the strike with right backfist.

Block Upwards with lefthand and punch with right.

Block Upwards withrighthand and punch with left.

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LEFT SHUEN TET:Turning Kick

Block down & in using rightforearm - small knuckle up.

Block down & in using leftforearm - small knuckle up. Front View

Bring leg down ready fornext kick.

RIGHT SHUEN TET:Turning Kick

Bring leg down ready fornext move.

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Turn to the right, while dropping to the left kneeusing a double forearm black, small knuckles up.

Swivelling on the balls of your feet, turn your body360 degrees ready for a back kick.


Front View

As you rise from the previous position, your legs will already be crossedand positioned for TOA BOW JAT CHANG - Cross Over Side Kick

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HOW TET: Back KickFrom this position kick out with your right leg

TIL SOW: Blocking outwards with left hand passing under extendedarm with open palm facing you & fingers pointing up.


Step with right leg & left tiger claw to throat; right tigerclaw to groin area with fingers pointing inwards.

Right tiger claw to throat;left tiger claw to groin

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TIL SOW: Blocking outwards with right hand passing under extendedarm with open palm facing you & fingers pointing up.

Bring right hand fist and left hand palm togetherand bow head forward

Bring arms downto sides to finish

Bring feet together & both open hands down to waist level,palms facing down, fingers pointing to each other.

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MEEDDIITTAATTIIOONN

Sit down in a cross legged position. If you are flexibleenough you can assume a half lotus position - onefoot resting on the opposite thigh. Or full lotus - bothfeet resting on opposite thighs.

Rest your hands on your knees, with palms up. Yourforefinger and thumb rolled into a circle, with theremaining three fingers extended.

Place your tongue against the roof of your mouth.Focus your eyes on the end of your nose.

Then concentrate on your breathing. Counting yourbreaths up to your age. Each inhalation andexhalation is counted as one. Therefore if you are 30years of age, you count your breaths up to thirty,then start again. Continue this for 5 - 20 minutes.

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FINISHING EXERCISES

Sit in a horse riding stance,with your feet twice aswide as your shoulders,your legs bent and weightsunk down as low as youcan, while keeping yourback straight and hipspushed forward.

Punch out, starting with aright Peng Kune(Horizontal Punch), andshout Haah from your solarplexus.

Continue punching andshouting with alternatearms.

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FINISHING EXERCISES

Sit in a horse riding stance,with your feet twice as wideas your shoulders, your legsbent and weight sunk downas low as you can, whilekeeping your back straightand hips pushed forward.

Punch out, as before, thenkeeping the arm extended,bring the leg on the sameside of the body up into afront kick and shout Haah asyou do so.

Continue punching, kickingand shouting with alternatearms and legs.

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FINISHING EXERCISES

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After finishing both theprevious exercises, remainin a horse riding stance.

Then shift your weightonto your right leg.

Bring your left hand palmand right hand fisttogether.

Bring your left leg in tomeet your right leg, closingthem together.

Stand up straight and bow.

Introduction to Southern Mantis Kung Fu

Southern Praying Mantis systems are much respected styles of Kung Fu withsimpler, more effective techniques than the Northern Mantis variations - designedto inflict maximum damage on an opponent.

Southern Mantis Kung Fu uses a strong stance from which to defend againstaggressive attacks. The wrists are used to manipulate the opponent's attack,forcing an opening in their defence allowing for a lethal & devastating counterattack targeted to vital points of the body, destroying nerves, organs andbreaking bones - effectively rendering the opponent defenceless. This makesSouthern Mantis Kung Fu very dangerous.

The Mantis systems of Kung Fu have developed in both the north and south ofChina, and are now renowned and practiced world wide. The southern MantisKung Fu systems have only recently travelled to the west, where their impact hasbeen quite dramatic. There are four southern mantis systems of Kung Fu

1) Chu Family Southern Mantis Kung Fu2) Chow Family Southern Mantis Kung Fu 3) Iron Ox Southern Mantis Kung Fu 4) Bamboo Forest Temple Southern Mantis Kung Fu

Bamboo Forest Temple style of Southern Mantis Kung Fu has only recently beentaught to westerners. Before this, the knowledge of this mantis system wasalways kept among the Chinese. Consequently, its fame has mainly beencontained within the Chinese community.

Bamboo Forest Temple Southern Mantis Kung Fu was founded by Red EyebrowTaoist during the Ming dynasty, around the year 1523 AD and was first practicedin the Kwong Sai Bamboo Forest Temple.

After Red Eyebrow passed away, his Southern Mantis Kung Fu knowledge andskills were passed down to his student Buddha Lee, from Buddha Lee, theteaching was passed down to Cheung Yiu Chung. Cheung Yiu Chung developedhimself and skills in Southern Mantis Kung Fu to remarkable standards, and wasknown through China as the first of the great Canton Tigers ( 10 best fighters inCanton).

On passing away, Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu was taken over by histop student Wong Yu Gong. Wong Yu Gong himself specialised in the training ofIron Ribs. It was said that, during demonstrations he would let someone strikehim vigorously in the ribs with an iron bar until the bar bent. Quite a task with aone and a half inch thick bar. On passing away, the secrets of this uniqueSouthern Mantis Kung Fu style were taken over by his student, whose name wasYang Yin.In the early 60's, Yang Yin emigrated to England. His skills in Chinese cuisinegave him a chance to open a restaurant. In his spare time he would teachBamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu.Around the age of 45 Yang Yin decided to open an alternative medicine practicein London's Chinatown.The Bamboo Forest Temple style of Southern Mantis Kung Fu involves theknowledge of many medicines. During his life in England, Yang Yin picked upmany recommendations and became Sifu to many people across the countrywhether in teaching Kung Fu, medicine or the spiritual Sun Dar'. Master Kim Lawshowing a technique to a mantis practitioner Grandmaster Yang Yin was a veryrespected man in Chinese circles and taught this style of Southern Mantis KungFu to over 1000 students (but did not teach Westerners). UnfortunatelyGrandmaster Yang Yin passed away on October 29th 1997 at 1.00 am inBrompton Hospital, Fulham.

His death brought great sadness to many people and his wisdom was sorelymissed. To his son, Fun-Kit Yang, he left the medicine practice and spiritual SunDar and the Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu was left to his mostrespected student, Kim Law. 'Priior to this, Kim Law was helping his Sifu teachand now all the generations of responsibility were left to him.

Master Kim Law - The Southern Mantis Fighting Machine

When Yang Yin was alive, he would have had great concern about teaching KimLaw the devastating tequniques of this Southern Mantis Kung Fu style becauseof his passion for fighting and challenging other styles and masters. SometimesYang Yin would stop teaching him until he realised what he was doing was wrongand changed for the better. Although head of Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis, KimLaw has now chosen not to teach. Many masters respect him still because of hisyears of fighting experience and his physical ability. Master Law still cares aboutthe promotion of Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis and holds meetings withclassmates regularly. In Master Law's short time teaching he did pass on theSouthern mantis secrets of Yang Yin to one student, Simon Wong.

Training At The Yellow Dragon CentreUntil recently, Bamboo Forest Temple southern Mantis Kung Fu was only taughtand practiced by the Chinese. However, westerners were presented withopportunity to study and learn this system. Classes are now held 5 days a weekat the Yellow Dragon Centre. If you are interested in training please contact us atthe address shown below, by phone or e-mail.

The 5 Principles which you must adhere to in Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu:

* To Achieve Enlightenment in this lifetime * To work as a team * The value of a mistake is to change * Respect your Sifu & Seniors * Always be humble

Everybody is welcome at the Yellow Dragon Centre, but to save your time andours, only those with humility and an open mind are welcome to learnThe above syllabus is just the basics which provide the solid foundations of theYellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu System. Once you reach Black Sash, you still havea lot more to learn. Your training will move to a higher level where you will learnthe advanced secrets of the system from Master Wong

KUNG FU HOME STUDY COURSE

We have just introduced our Kung Fu Home Study Course, designed for thosewho live too far away or do not have the time to attend all kung fu classespersonally. The kung fu course is in digital format including text and photos andwill be uploaded to your own computer in stages. This offers you the opportunityto learn the secrets of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu from the comfort of your ownhome!

We provide a full backup service, so if you have any question you can write to, orphone Master Wong. You can also visit our Kung Fu centre at any time duringthe course for personal kung fu tuition to compliment what you are learning onthe kung fu home study course. If at the end of the course you decide that youwant to become a Kung Fu Master or Instructor, then you will have theopportunity to visit the Yellow Dragon Centre for personal training with MasterWong .This will guarantee that you'll receive a kung fu instructors certificate.subject to signing an agreement and give you the authority to teach our style.

Some of the information on this page is extracted from a series of articlesincluded in "COMBAT' Martial Arts magazine, British Edition November 1988,July 1990, January 1992 and August 1993.

Bamboo Forest Temple Family Tree

1st GenerationRed Eyebrow Taoist

2nd GenerationMonk Buddha Lee

3rd GenerationChung Yiu Ghung

6thGenerationShi-Wah-Lee

6thGeneration

Kim Law

6thGeneration

Fung-Kit Yang

7th GenerationSifu Simon Wong

4th GenerationWong Yu Gong (Hong Kong)

5th GenerationYang Yin (England)

4thGenerationLum Sang

(USA)

5thGenerationGin-Foon

Mark

This BAMBOO FOREST TEMPLE MANTIS & TAI CHI CHUANfamily tree contains only the main exponents of these styles that we have knowledge of and is

not intended to be

YELLOW DRAGON FIST FAMILY TREE

BAMBOO FOREST TAI CHI TEMPLE MANTIS CHUAN

RED EYEBROW TAOIST CHEUNG SAN FUNG(1523AD) (960 - 1126AD)

WONG TAOIST & VARIOUS TAOISTSBUDDHA LEE2nd Generation DETAILS UNCERTAIN

CHENG YIU CHUNG CHEN CHANG-XING3rd Generation (CHEN STYLE)

(1771 - 1853)

WONG YU GONG4th Generation YANG LIU-SIM

(YANG STYLE) (1799-1872)

YANG YIN

(1921-1987) YANG KIM-HOU 5th Generation (1839-1917)

YANG CHEN-FU(1883-1936)

KIM LAW6th Generation

YANG SOW-CHUN

CHU KIM-HING

Yellow Dragon Fist FounderMASTER SIMON WONG

This BAMBOO FOREST TEMPLE MANTIS & TAI CHI CHUANfamily tree contains only the main exponents of these styles that we have knowledge of and is not intended to be

comprehensive.

Brendan Wong, Master Wongs 12 year old son, demonstrates chi gung in London, ChinaTown when an audience volunteer jumps on him from a ladder while 2 other students lie ontop of him.

Master Simon Wong gives a chi gung demonstration in London, China Town by taking threepunches from three different kung fu experts at the same time.

Master Simon Wong demonstrates iron shirt chi gung by breaking 3 chop stickson his stomach from a 17 stone tug-of-war volunteer from the audience.

Master Simon Wong demonstrates hard style chi gung (iron shirt) by taking threepunches from a sixteen stone karate black belt volunteer from the audience.

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