Northern Shaolin Chuan
Gung Li Chuan
Gung Li Chuan was founded by Chao Lian (1657 - 1748) who was from Shanxi
Province in China. Gung Li is a form which is used by many styles as a
basic training set. This form uses dynamic tension as part of it's
training methods. Gung Li makes use of deep stances in order to develop
lower body strength and endurance.
Gung Li Chuan or Power Fist Form is one of the four basic Shaolin Chuan
Sets. Gung Li Chuan is broken down into a written text version and 7
sections of form. Though the form is broken down into lines or sections, it
is meant to be practiced as one complete set. By breaking the movements
down we are able to give the individual details needs to learn each movement by
itself, then you will be able to link the movements together.
Each section has photographs depicting the movement of the form, video clips
with instruction, and demonstration of sections. Click on any photograph
to start the main video for that movement or click on any link with-in the
movement. If a second or third angle is needed to show you the movement,
it will be listed.
It is more important that each movement be done correctly, then fast.
So, you can go as fast as you like as long as you do each movement
perfectly.
• Gung Li Chuan • Tan Toi • Chin Na 5 •
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