Shaolin tong zi gong shaolin childhood keeping kung fu this style take around 1. It reemerged in popularity in 1942 when yang zhao yin from hunan made improvements upon the style by adding zhao jia quan and xing yi quan into the curriculum. Tongbei quan, or backthrough boxing, is also called tongbi quan or arm boxing and is one of the most popular schools in northern china. The chinese kung fu academy was established in 1958 and offers training in kung fu and tai chi. For those who dont attend my classes make sure to read the instructions especially the key points. Watch tongbei quan shaolin tutorial online vimeo on demand. In the upper limb movements, zhang quan and use, there are ups and downs, be the most changeful. Tongbei quan or backthrough chuan, also called tongbi quan or armthrough chuan, is one of the schools popular in north china.
Tong bei style teaches specific ways to deliver the fist strikes, making use of all the different areas of the human fist. The bajiquan international training center is school dedicated to teaching students the art of baji quan. The physical structure of the back, is the pathway that the bodyweight moves up and down within. The tong bei quan routine in this book is a simplified 36 moves routine serving as an introduction to the tong bei system. Yiquans top chinese experts and their different training.
Due to its long history it boasts of various names in different places such as the wuxing five elements, sixcombinations, five monkey, axehitch and shaolin. Kick forward and uppercut backward, then kick to the ribs. Pigua quan is often studied in conjunction with another style baji quan eight extreme boxing. A later student, hsi chianchi reassembled the two branches and left his findings in a series of valuable writing for tong bei afficianados. Shaolin kungfu tong bei quan throughtheback fist formtao lu. Due to its long history, it boasts of various names in different places, such as the wuxing five elementsmetal, wood, water, fire and. He uses to explain to his students that before practicing yiquanyi chuan a friend of him who was practicing tong bei quan, used to beat him in combat. Read the treasure book of chinese martial arts dynamic of power generation volume 2 by peter jaw available from rakuten kobo. Shaolin tong bei quan is one of the earlier boxing shaolin kung fu, emphasizes the ape back or monkey arm to take potential, so it is also called pass back the ape, white ape tong back. Dec 27, 2010 the original and complete name of the tongbeiquan is baiyuan tongbeiquan. Colorado is performing tong bei quan after 2 months and half of tr. Initially, there was one book containing 3 forms, pointing to 3 separate dvds. It continued to be practiced throughout the ming and qing dynasties, and in fact an emperor during the qing dynasty, was so impressed by one tong bei expert, master guo yong fu, that he declared this system to be at an almost mystical level.
Mar 18, 2008 shaolin kung fu tong bei quan throughtheback fist formtao lu. Tianhsu wrote a book shown here advancing the idea that tong bei was a famous. Secret methods of acquiring external and internal mastery shanghai, 1930 liu jin sheng. The treasure book of chinese martial arts ebook by peter.
Lam sai wing was one of the best fighters of his time, an outstanding master of southern shaolin hung gar kung fu and a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung at the beginning of twentieth century, supposedly in 19171923, when lam sai wing was the chief instructor in handtohand combat in the armed forces of fujian province, he wrote three books on traditional shaolin methods of the. Henry sue circular tong long chinese kung fu academy. Master shi feng qi has studied yiquanyi chuan with yang demao, he started at the age of 19. It is one of the six wellknown schools of shaolin boxing. Tongbei quan now in practice is generally divided into two styles. You are able to learn the xiao hong quan small red fist, tong bei quan straight complete arm, shaolin dao shaolin sword, shaolin gun shaolin stick, shaolin qian shaolin spear, san jie gun 3section staff, jiu jie bian 9section whip, tai chi quan, huo quan tiger from, tang lang praying mantis form and sanda chinese boxing. Shaolin long fist kung fu by yang jwingming, isbn 9780865680203. Sun bin quan sun tai ji quan tai shing tai zu quan tan tui tang fong text indonesia text inggeris tid kiu sam tiger fist tong bei. Sifu yans excellent instruction is clear, his english text wellwritten, and his teaching generous. Xiao hong quan small flood fist da hong quan big flood fist tong bei quan through the back fist liu he quan six harmonies fist taizu chang quan emperor taizus long fist this refers particularly to the 1st emperor of sung dynasty who was a military commander qixing quan seven star fist da pao quan big cannon fist.
Natural traditional chinese martial arts articles by sal canzonieri. It is also called tong bi through arm and bai yuan tong bei white ape through back, wu xing five elements tong bei and wu xing tai chi tong bei five elements yin yang. Originating in the 17th century tong bei quan, meaning spreading power from the back boxing, as tong means through, bei means back and quan means fist, is a school of martial arts popular in northern china. This was my 35th article, 12th for kung fu tai chi magazine, it is about the the origin of shaolin taizu chang quan and its relationship to shaolin long fist and the internal martial arts. The others are based on tiger, monkey, leopard, snake and dragon. Northern praying mantis archive page 8 kung fu magazine. An entire system of fighting was developed from observing the cranes movements, methods of attack and spirit.
Today we continue to teach a unique and practical fighting style. Many books about chinese martial arts confuse those styles with each other. Explosive tong bei kung fu dvd sun anguang northern. Step forward continually with the fist from the bottom of the sea. Explosive tong bei kung fu dvd sun anguang northern chinese. If you want to come train kung fu in china, go check out the school at. This book also features various examples and applications to applying all types of eagle claw techniques. Shaolin kung fu, like all of the kung fu styles, is primarily a striking style of martial art that utilizes kicks, blocks, and punches to stop attackers. It includes moves that cover all five categories namely shuai. It is highly valued and would be a good purchase for the dedicated eagle claw practicioner or the kung fu book enthusiast who is interested in expanding their collection of rare texts. This style is often called drunken kung fu, because many of the practices can make the fighter look drunk. The secrets of kung fu for selfdefense, health, and enlightenment by wong kiew kit, tao of jeet ku. Tongbeiquan is a school of martial arts popular in northern china, known for engaging. Tong bei throughback boxing is known by a number of other names.
Bajiquan international training center study martial arts. This is a perfect art to learn for self defense as it does not take very long in training to start to become an effective viable skill. Located in the muslim autonomous county of mengcun, cangzhou city in hebei province in the historical home of baji quan eight extremes fist. Tong bei quan basics, combos and form with zhang xinbin laoshi. Tong bei quan practice at dusk master yanxin youtube. Songshan shaolin traditional wushu academy located inside the original shaolin temple in china. Tongbeiquans basic precepts are taoist in nature and many of the training methods in tongbeiquan are similar to those of the internal. Sep 19, 2014 the tong bei quan routine in this book is a simplified 36 moves routine serving as an introduction to the tong bei system. Mar 04, 2017 first kung fu form that i learn, tong bei quan. Fujian white crane is a type of shaolin boxing that imitates characteristics of the white crane.
Plum has represented sifu jack yans book and dvds on tong bei quan, whip stick, and eight immortals sword for several years. Tien shan pai is a northern style which originated in the tien shan mountains of northwestern china see the legendary origins of tien shan pai kung fu for details. The original and complete name of the tongbeiquan is baiyuan tongbeiquan. Shaolin tong bei zhang advanced martial applications book. The school lineage is steeped in wu family history and prestige, boasting a long line of family masters. Master jack yan also specializes in five elements tong bei. According to the legend, during the spring and autumn period 500 acs, there was a very famous martial artist called yuan gong. Baiyuan tongbei is believed to be have originated at least years and as long as 2500 years ago, and is a kung fu style based upon taoist principles. Shaolin kung fu learn kung fu in china and train with. Five element tong bei is a practical combative martial arts system. Archive page 8 the devastatingly effective system of praying mantis boxing originated in the 17th century, was adopted by the shaolin temples and spread throughout china. Make your decision to apply and book your place in our academy located inside the original shaolin temple, you will have an outstanding life experience learning and having classes on.
Henry sues circular tong long is a system of fighting that utilises devastating power and incredible speed. Qing dynasty practitioners called it the traveling, traveling chuan or chang quan longrange. He has studied under tong bei quan master zheng jian feng, taiji quan grandmaster xue ju jin and chen. The history and origin of a kung fu style is generally attributed to one person or one location. Explosive tong bei kung fu dvd sun anguang northern chinese boxing xue ju jin. Boxing savate taichi aikido sanda wu shu shaolin kung fu systema eskrima wing chun judo jeet kune do kick boxing myanmar lethwei taekwondo tong bei quan taekkyeon baji quan fencing he has given seminars to korean ssat and swat. Although there are different names, the different styles of tangbei. Tong bei means through the back, it refers to a unique system of kung fu, with a.
Christopher lee, student from usa, colorado is performing tong bei quan after 2 months and half of tr. We offer traditional shaolin kung fu, praying mantis, baguazhang and many more styles. Training methods of 72 arts of shaolin tanjin, 1934 lam sai wing. Authentic shaolin book shaolin kung fu online library. Training book on long fist history, applications, and sequences. This is really an internal method of producing power. Master shi yan yue demonstrates shaolin tong bei quan. Originated from hebei province, he practiced shaolin style before meeting his master yang.
Due to its long history, it boasts of various names in different places, such as the wuxing five elementsmetal, wood, water, fire and earth, sixcombinations, fivemonkey, axehitch and the shaolin. Sifu wong introduces not only the shape, but the intent and training behind shaolin martial arts to an extent that gives a person some of the flavor of these arts, and gives more than just a hint at the depth they entail. For baji and pigua, the original founder can generally be attributed to wu zhong, a chinese muslim from mong village, cang county, hebei province. The chinese tong minority in guanxi province cites a recorded history of this style as far back as the ming dynasty. Shaolin kungfu chan academy strives to promote holistic health of being by offering training based on shaolins unique yi jin jing health. Many tong bei exercises could be applied to any style of martial arts with ease and profit. I enjoyed practicing ton bei quan on a bench at dusk early this evening, the. Popular kung fu books meet your next favorite book. Tong bei is an aggressive long to mid range martial art that employs fast, relaxed and precise movements to attack your opponent. Thunderbolts that tongbei was the best of all styles of kung fu. Tong bei means through the back, it refers to a unique system of kung fu, with a unique method for generating chi power.
When we become aware of this pathway, the power is unified, and we strike from any part of the body with full power. Throughtheback boxing tong bei quan tong bei throughback boxing is known by a number of other names. Shaolin kung fu has a vast content and numerous forms. One day he challenged another teacher, but lost the struggle. It is well known in taiwan as an effective fighting style. Whether you want to train internal martial arts or sanda, weihai kung fu academy in china is the best school to come to. One thing that is pervasive in kung fu is the sheer beauty of the forms they practice, as well as the mixture of open and closed hand, strikes to defend against attackers. Internal kung fu, external kung fu, hard kung fu, light kung fu and qi gong. In 1937 wu tianxu wrote in his book tongbei quanshu that this school of chuan had been called the backthrough which was later changed to the white ape school and longarmed ape school.
This book stands high among all the books intended to introduce readers to shaolin kung fu. The major schools and styles of tongbei quan are as follows. Shaolin tong bei quan this style takes around 2 week to learn. Tong bei quan immortal palm internal martial arts association. Chi family tb 5 element tb white ape tb tong bei quan, what is the difference between pigua and tong bei. The art of tong bei quan is first recorded as being practiced during the hong ming dynasty, in shan xi province in about 72. Bgt ent also features over 30 years worth of research information about chinese martial arts kung fu boxing, such as its long 5,000 years worth of history. Yiquans top chinese experts and their different training methods. See more ideas about chen, tai chi and tai chi qigong. Tongbeiquans basic precepts are taoist in nature and many of the training methods in.
When the real chang quan can be fully performed, when the practitioner has matured in his art, the actual. Also there is another style called hong dong tongbeiquan, which is a local. Natural traditional chinese martial arts articles by sal. Shaolin kung fu is the pearl of chinese wisdom, which was handed down by numerous generations of chinas top martial artists. This was my 35th article, 12th for kung fu tai chi magazine, it is about the the origin of shaolin taizu chang quan and its relationship to shaolin long fist and the internal martial arts shaolin kung fu tai chi magazine.