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Welcome to our 16th Shaolin Special. It’s been a while. As a sworn Shaolin disciple, it feels like coming home. Our last Shaolin Special was our MAY+JUNE 2014 issue. We had planned one for 2015 right after the 4th Shaolin Cultural Festival, which was held right in our own backyard, here in San Francisco California. But controversial circumstances led to the main guest of honor, Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin (释永信) cancelling his visit at the last minute. There was a nationwide corruption crackdown in China and all prominent leaders were examined. Once again, just like with all of the other misplaced accusations, the Abbot was exonerated, but the investigation stopped his trip and the Festival suffered for it. It’s sad when politics sully Shaolin. Many fantasize about Shaolin Temple, dreaming…

Ann Woo was the co-founder of Chinese Performing Arts of America (CPAA). CPAA was founded in 1991 with the mission of introducing Chinese culture as an integral part of American society through the performing arts, to promote multiculturalism through collaborations with arts organizations from other communities, and to promote global cultural exchange through international cultural events. Woo was a leader in the Silicon Valley Chinese community, promoting Chinese culture through art, music and dance programs, performances and events. This included Shaolin Kung Fu and Modern Wushu. She helped sponsor artists from mainland China to travel and perform in America, as well as supported some Chinese martial arts coaches who worked at CPAA’s 14,000-square-foot headquarters Arts and Culture Center in West San Jose, California. For many years, Ann supported the Tiger…

ON October 14, 2017, the 2nd Annual Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day was held at the beautiful Scioto Park in Dublin, Ohio. With over 20 performances, more than a dozen participating groups, celebrity guests, local, state and national recognition, this event has seen amazing growth in just its second year. This year, in addition to spectacular martial arts demonstrations, several Chinese Culture performances were presented including, Qipao show, traditional dance and face changing show. There were also Kung Fu and Tai Chi workshops held which were enthusiastically attended. The organizers, Ohio Kungfu Taichi Association, have worked hard to raise the level of the event and also raise the awareness of Chinese martial arts and their benefit to all people. This event is expected to grow even more in the…

FOR more than 1500 years, Shaolin warrior monks have been melding martial arts and Buddhism, their physical bodies and their spiritual selves, and occasionally breaking a few heads when necessary. Although they’re no longer breaking heads, they’re still justly famous for both their Chan and their Quan—their Buddhist practice and their martial arts—and continue to thrill audiences the world over with live shows demonstrating their breathtaking athleticism and grace. Not as well-known but just as formidable are their Shaolin sisters, the warrior nuns of Yongtai Nunnery (located northwest of Dengfeng (登 封) on the western foothills of Taishi Mountain (太室山)), who also embrace martial arts as part of their spiritual path. The nuns of Yongtai are not the only Buddhist nuns to take up Kung Fu. A group of Himalayan…

We have a special installment of our Chollywood Rising column for this issue. In honor of James Lew’s recent Emmy Award™ win, Corey Danna submitted a guest column devoted to the achievement. Master Lew is well known for his martial contributions over the last several decades and Danna has written several film-related articles and interviews for our exclusive web publications on KungFuMagazine.com. Turn the page and you can read all about that – but first, Golden Week. From the onset, the title of this column reflects China’s meteoric rise as a cinematic juggernaut to become the world’s second largest film market. When it might eclipse the United States remains to be seen, but it seems inevitable. Beyond having over four times the population of the U.S., the P.R.C. has more…

For the most up-to-date listings, visit our online interactive calendar at KungFuMagazine.com TOURNAMENTS & GATHERINGS 2017-12-07 (4 Days) 2017 Shuaijiao World Cup Held at San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. The United States Shuai-chiao Association is proud to announce the 2017 Shuaijiao World Cup Competition! Teams from around the globe will be competing over the course of 3 days to claim the World Cup, and take home the win for their respective country. Hosted by United State Shuai-chiao Association. TIGER CLAW SPONSORED EVENT Contact: United State Shuai-chiao Association 408-647-2400 I Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192 ussainfo@aol.com - https://shuai-chiao.org 2018-03-24 (2 Days) 26th Annual Chinese Martial Arts Tournament (CMAT 26) Held both days at UC Berkeley’s Recreational Sports Facility, Kleeberger Field House, 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720. “Come…

Sifu Tony Timmer, a true pioneer for Chinese martial arts in Denver, Colorado, passed on Sept. 5, 2017, on the Great Wall of China, a place in history where the spirit of legends dwell and live forever. How amazing that he passed on in such a meaningful way (as a true legend), dedicating his life to country, wife, family, and martial arts. Sifu Timmer was a very educated and spiritual person. In addition to his first language of English, he spoke Chinese, Korean, and Spanish fluently. He had a truly amazing and brilliant mind. His legacy will continue through his students. Those who truly loved him understand that he did not pass away, but only passed on through his teachings and example of life. Sifu Timmer left a treasure of…

Enhanced by brilliant video backdrops, vibrant costumes and vivid original music, a National Wushu Performance Troupe from China composed of 25 famous champions dazzled a packed house at the United Nations Headquarters in the heart of New York City this last September. Among the troupe was international film star and former 5-time national Wushu champion, Li Lianjie (李连杰), better known in the West as Jet Li. This invitation-only event marked the first stop of the 2017 Chinese Wushu Performance and Exchanges in the United States Tour, organized by the Chinese Wushu Association together with the Beijing Mountain & Water International Media and Planning Co., and hosted by the General Administration of Sports of China, the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in…

For the martial artist, traveling to the birthplace of martial arts is an exciting experience. Many great sights await discovery. Within the surrounding areas of the Shaolin Temple, beyond the temple itself, are many hidden fascinating places if you know where to go. Dengfeng is a small city on the way to Shaolin Temple where most of the private Kung Fu schools are located. This is a hub for martial arts and the Songshan Shaolin area, and the gateway to Shaolin Temple. As far as spectacular shows go, the Shaolin Zen Music Ritual (Yin Yue Da Dian 音乐大典) theater, located in the village just outside of Shaolin Temple, is highly recommended. The theater is built into the mountains, which then serve as a backdrop. With spectacular lighting, costumes and theatricals,…

The name Shaolin Five Animals is usually associated with southern styles of Chinese martial arts such as Hung Gar (洪家) or Choy Li Fut (蔡李佛), which originated and spread in Guangdong province during the last century of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). However, in the early 20th century there appeared several essays and other verbal chronicles, such as Shaolin Temple Record (少林寺志), Chinese Sports History (中国体育史), and Shaolin Boxing Secrets (少林拳术秘诀), that suggested that legendary Songshan Shaolin ancestors from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) were responsible for incorporating the practice methods of the Five Animals (五形 – lit. Five Shapes), also known as Five Fists (五拳), into the martial arts practiced around the temple during that era. Though not historical, the lore of various other styles hold similar accounts suggesting that the…

For those who are unaware, there’s another set of Emmy Awards™ given out to recognize those shows and individuals who work behind-thescenes in a more technical aspect. These go to costume designers, sound editors, cinematographers, and many others. The Academy Awards have very similar categories to cover film, but there’s a category the Emmy Awards™ recognizes which the Academy does not; they have an Outstanding Stunt Coordination category. This year’s recipient is a legend in the business, not only for his stunt work, but his work in front of the camera as well. His victory is exciting for his longtime fans and is also very historic for the Asian community. The 2017 recipient for Outstanding Stunt Coordination on a drama or limited series was Master James Lew for his work…

Length: 20” Weight: 2.33 lbs Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The Chinese martial arts has a lot of unusual paired maces. This pair is cast from solid metal with polished brassy heads and pommels. The fist heads have remarkable detail including fingernails and lines of the knuckles. They are joined to the shaft with an etched leaf-shaped design filled with geometric patterns. The pommels have a more conventional mace head shape, lobed spheres echoing Chinese Twin Melon Hammers (gua shuang chui 瓜双锤) or an Indian Gada. Chinese paired maces have tremendous diversity in the design of their striking heads. Hands are often used in different configurations, so much so that there are several common types of Chinese mace-like weapons that have hands for heads. The most common is a Claw (zhua 爪)…

Sifu Paul Fraga passed away on September 5, 2017, from a heart attack. He first became involved in the martial arts in the early 1970s and has students and friends around the world. Throughout his life he helped many, never asking anything in return. Sifu Paul began his training in Wing Chun in Brazil and then studied Northern Shaolin at the school of Chan Kwok Wai. While living in Brazil, he also studied Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Also a gymnast, he helped coach young athletes hoping to make the Olympics. But his love was traditional Chinese Kung Fu. Moving to New York, Sifu Paul studied Fu Jow Pai for 3 years. Then he moved to Florida where he performed regularly as part of a lion dance team and resumed training…

The 14th edition of the World Wushu Championships (WWC) brought together the best athletes from around the world during five days of heated competition in the city of Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, with the support of the Russian Wushu Federation and under the auspices of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). Well-known athletes as well as new faces raised lots of excitement among the fans present at the arena and also around the world since the competition was streamed live on Facebook Live and YouTube. Never before has so many viewers had the opportunity to connect in real time with the excitement and action of the sport, sharing the triumphs, achievements and struggles of each and every athlete from over 50 countries, reaching their fullest potential at…

The U. S. Challenge IX was held at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, Maryland, on October 7, 2017. Competition Organizing Committee Chairman (and Kung Fu Tai Chi September+October 2013 cover master) Christopher Pei and his wife, former Beijing Wushu Team member Zhang Guifeng, organized the competition through their school, the United States Wushu Academy (USWA). It was supported by Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine, Tiger Claw Martial Arts Supply, Zhao Changjun Wushu Academy and World Swordsmen Federation. More than 100 competitors participated in the games of Modern Wushu, Northern and Southern Kung Fu, Tai Chi, IWUF Standardized Junior Wushu, Sparring Sets, Health Qigong, and more. Coach Pei believes in furious competition combined with fun. The evening prior to the competition, all the VIPs were invited to the People’s Republic of…

Those traveling to Shaolin for the first time have little to reference other than video clips from documentaries or old Shaw Brothers films. Getting off at the airport and taking the two-hour bus ride to the temple is an exciting experience for any martial artist. The birthplace of Asian martial arts is like a Mecca for Kung Fu and non-Kung Fu stylists alike. As a disciple who lives in Songshan Shaolin1 [have a unique perspective on what really goes on here. Residing about twenty minutes outside of the famous Shaolin Temple1 [serve as an occasional tour guide1 leading small groups of tourists into the Shaolin Temple. lf you are a foreigner among the thousands of tourists visiting Shaolin1 you will get your fair share of stares1 which is quite common…

The original Shaolin Temple in Henan, China, as it stands today, is magnificent. With the support of countless patrons, the Chinese government, and a steady stream of tourist income, Shaolin has been restored to a world class historic site with the glory and majesty that such a venerated institution deserves. But it wasn’t always so. With over 1500 years of history, Shaolin Temple has been ravaged many times, most recently in the late sixties by the Cultural Revolution. Less than four decades ago, Shaolin Temple lay in ruins. In 1978, Deng Xiaoping launched the Open Door Policy, reintroducing China to the world market after being closed off for nearly three decades under communist rule. As part of the campaign, historic sites across the nation were restored. It was an effort…

Shaolin Kung Fu is characterized as the standard bearer for external Kung Fu. However, every balanced style contains some external and internal elements. Pangenshu (盘根术) is one of Shaolin’s qigong routines. It focuses on Shaolin internal and basic training (neigong 内功 and jibengong 基本功). The meaning of the word pan (盘) is akin to rao (entwining, winding around, or surrounding 绕) or ningdong (twisting or wringing action 拧动). The strength and power of Shaolin Kung Fu is created from twisting movements. Gen (根) means “roots” and it refers to legs and footwork. Shu (术) means “method” or “technique.” It is also commonly translated as “art” and is the suffix of the word Wushu (martial art 武术). It is like the giant tree; the higher the tree, the stronger the root.…

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IN Chinese cosmology, this period is classified as winter so it is important to keep warm in the cold weather. Focus on self-cultivation and take particular good care of your teeth. Here’s some advice to stay healthy: 1. Go to sleep earlier and get up later. Avoid excessive night life. Get to bed by 11:00 PM. 2. Limit sexual activity to ensure plenty of energy every day. If you feel tired, take a break and rest. Nourish yourself with tonics. 3. Eat well in the winter. A balanced nutritional diet is best for recovery and rehabilitation. 4. Get plenty of exercise. In winter, the best way to stay healthy is through internal cultivation, specifically Qigong and Tai Chi. 5. Keep warm. Avoid evil winds because wind is believed to be…

Ming (2nd tone 明) means ‘bright’, ‘brilliant’ or ‘light’. It combines the radicals for sun (ri 日) and moon (yue 月) and is the same character used for the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE). Xin (1st tone 心) means ‘heart’, but it can also mean ‘mind’, ‘intelligence’ or ‘soul’. Jian (4th tone 见) means ‘see’ or ‘perceive’. Xing (4th tone 性) means ‘nature’ or ‘character’. Ming xin can be translated as finding your own heart. Jian xing is to see your authentic original self. Combined, this means to ‘find your true self’. In Chan Buddhism, this chengyu saying often accompanies Li di cheng fo (立地成佛) which means to become a Buddha instantly. Grandmaster Hao Xinlian (郝心莲) is a 9 duan (段) holder, the highest rank awarded by China for martial artists.…