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The Kwandao
The weapon derives its name from the famously strong and courageous General Kwan of legend. The wielder must likewise possess similar strength and spirit in order to properly express the kwandao as an awe-inspiring force. Because of this association and its magnificence, it was called "the general of the hundred weapons." (60
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Nine-Section Whip Chain
The nine-section whip chain is an important component of the soft weapons family. The unique nature of the weapon allows the wielder to strike either at short or long distance. Because its applications are so flexible, it is considered a fierce weapon that is difficult to defend against. (60
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Wind Demon Staff
The staff is the oldest traditional weapon of Shaolin martial arts. Proficiency in the staff is an essential foundation for proficiency in all other weapons. The Wind Demon Staff form represents the pinnacle of this proficiency, demonstrating the application of unleashed ferocious power. (60 mins.)
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Twisting Spear
The spear is considered "the king of the hundreds of weapons," and when manipulated properly, the spear wielder's fighting spirit is fully expressed in situations ranging from vanguard to ambush. The form culminates in comeliness and stateliness, like a roaming dragon. (60 mins.)
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Tong Zi Kungfu
In order to excel at Shaolin martial arts, training should begin at an early age. The children novice monks in this tape, although young, demonstrate a variety of fist and weapon forms that reflect martial arts practice with pure concentration and amazing agility. (60 mins.)
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Zhui Feng Palm
Like the hurricane from which it was named, the Zhui Feng Palm form combines flowing and suddenly explosive movements with rapid changes in direction. Throughout the form, the practitioner's gravity and focus remain calmly centered around the mind.
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