Shaolin Chuan Fa Requirements for

Purple Belt

Stances

The heart of any movement is the stance, because your position and balance dictates your ability to perform the desired strike or kick, or to evade your opponent’s actions. One of the keys to success as a Martial Artist is balance, the ability to deliver strikes or kicks in a controlled manner that minimizes your vulnerability to your opponent. The Stances required for Promotion to Purple Belt are:

1. Right foot out, Hands at elbow Position 2. Fighting Stance 3. Fighting Cat Stance

1. Right foot out, Hands at elbow Position

· Start in Front Position · Bow (Keeping your head up and your eyes focused forward) · Return to Front Position · Right foot steps out into a Horse Stance as your · Hands come to Elbow Position. · Quickly execute Double Overhead Cross Block (Right hand on top, both hands over your head) · Hands return to Elbow Position as you · KIAI

2. Fighting Stance, Hands on Guard

· Stand in your Horse Stance, hands at Elbow Position · Jump up · Land with your right foot back 2 / 3 foot lengths behind your left foot (Weight is evenly distributed between both feet) · Hands on Guard in front of your body · Left Hand about chin height · Right Hand about belt height · Eyes are focused forward · KIAI · Jump Switch.

3. Fighting Cat Stance

· Stand in your Fighting Stance, Hands on Guard · Draw your right foot back to about one foot length in front of your left foot · Foot rests lightly, flat on the ground · Weight is on your back foot · Hands on Guard · Eyes are focused forward · KIAI · Jump Switch.

Strikes

Strikes use the hands to strike to your opponent’s body. The strikes required for Purple Belt are simple to learn, but remember to ask your Instructor should you have any difficulty in understanding any of your strikes. As a beginner you will start all your Hand Strikes from the Hands at Elbow Position. This helps you to control the natural tendency to use your arms to balance your body. REMEMBER to NEVER fully extend your arms. This could lead to hyper extending your elbows. The strikes required for Promotion to Purple Belt are:

1. Reverse Hammer 2. Knife Hand 3. Chicken Wrist 4. Back Elbow

1. Reverse Hammer to the Groin

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position · Chamber your right, closed fist up to your left ear · Lower your body into a low Horse Stance as you · Slide your right hand down the left side of your body · Rotate your Hammer Fist to point upwards · Strike with your Hammer Fist to your opponent’s groin (Keep your strike centre of your body) · KIAI · Switch LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT…….

2. Knife Hand to the Side of the Neck

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position · Chamber your right open hand up next to your right ear (Keep your elbow held high) · Circle your strike horizontally towards your opponent’s neck (Keep your palm facing up as you extend your hand out) · Strike with the Knife your hand between your little finger and your wrist · KIAI · Switch LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT…….

3. Chicken Wrist to the Chin

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position · Drop your right hand down towards your knee · Bring your right hand up keep your fingers pointing down (Fold your wrist in half as much as you can) · Strike with your wrist to your opponent’s chin · KIAI · Switch LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT…….

4. Back Elbow to the Ribs

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position · Look over your right shoulder · Chamber your right hand up to your left ear. · Extend your elbow backwards towards your opponent’s Ribs · Be sure to bring your elbow close to your ribs · Strike with the area just above your elbow joint · KIAI · Switch LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT…….

Kicks

Kicks are much more powerful than punches as they usually have the full weight of the body behind them. They can be delivered from longer distances and also offer more protection for the Martial Artist while defending against an opponent. The kicks required for Promotion to Purple Belt are:

1. Reverse Crescent 2. Rising Knee

1. Reverse Crescent Kick to the Ribs

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position · Chamber your right knee into a Crane Stance, pointing to 10:30 · Extend your right foot out to the target as you circle your leg across your body (Your right leg forms an arc as you execute your kick from left to right) · Strike with the side of your right foot · KIAI (Keep your toes up and pointing away from your opponent’s body) · Re-chamber your knee into a Crane Stance on the other side of your opponent’s body, pointing

to 1:30 · Replace your foot onto ground in it’s original Horse Stance position · Switch LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT…….

2. Rising Knee to the Head

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position · Circle both your arms delivering double Palm Heels to the Head · Grab your opponent’s Head · Pull the head down as you bring your right Knee up (Strike with the muscle just above your knee) · KIAI · Switch LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT…….

Blocks

As an Orange Belt you are moving forward to more difficult application of your basic 8 Point Blocking System using Counterstrikes with an added second Punch. Please remember that you DO NOT use any Power and/or Speed at this time. Practice slowly and focus on the moves and position of each Block, Counterstrike and Punch. Stand in your Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position, keep you’re back straight and focus forward – do not follow your hands. Practice your Blocks, Counterstrikes and Punches with your fists closed.

1. Eight Point Blocking System with Counterstrikes and Punches

# 1 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your right # 1 Block · Pause · Quickly execute a right Front Two Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s nose · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute a left Front Two Knuckle to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your left hand to Elbow Position

# 2 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your left # 2 Block · Pause · Quickly execute a left Front two Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s nose · Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute a right Front Two Knuckle to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your right hand to Elbow Position

# 3 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your right # 3 Block · Pause · Quickly execute a right Cross Hand Hammer to your opponent’s temple · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute a left Front Two Knuckle to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your left hand to Elbow Position

# 4 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your left # 4 Block · Pause § Quickly execute a left Cross Hand Hammer to your opponent’s temple § Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you § Execute a right Front Two Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your right hand to Elbow Position

# 5 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your right # 5 Block · Pause · Quickly execute a right Circular Hammer Fist to your opponent’s ribs § Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute a left Front Two Knuckle to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your left hand to Elbow Position

# 6 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your left # 6 Block · Pause § Quickly execute a left Circular Hammer Fist to your opponent’s ribs § Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute a right Front Two Knuckle to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your right hand to Elbow Position

# 7 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your right # 7 Block · Pause · Chamber your right fist up to your left ear · Quickly execute a right Back Fist to the side of your opponent’s head · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute a left Front Two Knuckle to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your left hand to Elbow Position

# 8 Block, Counterstrike and Punch · Execute your left # 8 Block · Pause · Chamber your left fist up to your right ear § Quickly execute a left Back Fist to the side of your opponent’s head § Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute a right Front Two Knuckle to your opponent’s nose · KIAI · Return your right hand to Elbow Position

Now try Half Mooning with Eight Point Blocking, Counterstrikes and Punch REMEMBER to take your time and allow your body to learn the movement. You should be starting to add Power and Speed at this point in your Martial Arts Training.

D.M. # 3

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position facing 12:00 (As your opponent attacks with Front Two Knuckle Punch) · Step forward with your left foot towards 10:30 as you (Avoiding your opponent’s punch) · Execute a left # 4 Block to your opponent’s wrist · Deliver a right Front to Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s Groin (Your left hand will be in a protective position by your head) · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as your · Left hand grabs your opponent’s right shoulder · Pull your opponent’s shoulder downwards as you · Deliver a Right Back to Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s Temple · Reach behind your opponent’s head with your right hand · Grab your opponent’s left shoulder with your right hand · Twist your opponent sharply around (Pull towards your body with your right hand, push away from your body with your left hand taking them off balance and leaning backwards) · Slide your right foot into a Horse Stance out of the way · Bring your left hand to elbow position, · Throw your opponent to the ground with your right hand (Opponent should land on their back close to your feet) · Kneel on your opponent’s chest as you deliver a left Front to Knuckle Punch to the nose · KIAI

Additional Kempo Material

Punch Kempo Defenses

The Kempo Defenses are divided into the 5 Shaolin Animals. Each animal has a different fighting style and skill. This allows the student to adapt to different opponents. The Kempo requirements for promotion to Purple Belt is

1. Leopard Kempo # 1

· Start in a Horse Stance, Hands at Elbow Position facing 12:00 (As your opponent attacks with a Front Two Knuckle Punch) · Bring your left foot to your right · Turn 90 degrees anti-clockwise (This move allows you to avoid your opponent’ punch) · Step out into a Horse Stance with your right foot (This will bring you to the side and closer to your opponent facing 9:00) · Look to 12:00 as you · Quickly execute right # 3 Block to opponent’s wrist · Deliver right Reverse Hammer Fist to your opponent’s groin (This will stop your opponent) · Quickly execute a right Rolling Back Fist to your opponent’s nose · Step forward into a left Half-Moon Stance facing 12:00 as you · Quickly execute a left Driving Palm Heel to your opponent’s chin. · KIAI

Form

Form can be described as a prearranged set of movements designed to assist the student in mastering the basic required material. As you execute the Form remember to flow through your movements, pausing at the proper places. Keep your back straight, your head erect and your eyes focused forward towards your opponent. Deliver your blocks to your imaginary opponent’s punches and your punches to their targets, remember to keep your balance at all times.

Pinan # 2 is broken down into 12 ‘Moves’ each Move is a defense against an imaginary opponent. You must show that you are indeed being attacked and that you are using all your Power and Speed to defend yourself.

REMEMBER Take your time in learning your Form and you will build a basis on which you can learn other more advanced Forms in the future. Also remember you must breath as you perform your Pinan # 2

Pinan # 2

1. First Move - Opening Salutation · Start in Front Position facing 12:00 · Inhale deeply through your nose · Exhale powerfully through your mouth as you · Bow · Return to Front Position · Inhale deeply through your nose as your

· Right foot steps out into Horse Stance · Drop your elbows down towards your belt (Hands remain together just below your chin) · Exhale powerfully through your mouth as you · Slowly execute a Double Downward Blocks (# 7 and # 8 Downward Blocks)

· Pause

2. Second Move · Look to your left side towards 9:00 · Draw into a Left Cat Stance facing 9:00 · Bring your left hand to your right ear · Return your right hand to Elbow Position · Step forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 9:00 · Execute your left # 8 Block · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 9:00 · Drop into a low Horse Stance · Execute Right Thrust Punch to your opponent’s groin · Pause

3. Third Move

· Look over your left shoulder towards 3:00 · Bring your right hand to your left ear · Look over your right shoulder and · Turn 180 degrees clockwise into a Right Cat Stance facing 3:00 · Step forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 3:00 · Execute your right # 7 Block · Half-Moon forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 3:00 · Drop into a low Horse Stance · Execute Right Thrust Punch to your opponent’s groin · Pause

4. Fourth Move · Look over your left shoulder towards 12:00 · Bring your left hand to your right ear · Turn 90 degrees anti-clockwise into a Left Cat Stance facing 12:00 · Step forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 12:00 · Execute your left # 8 Block · KIAI · Pause

5. Fifth Move · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 12:00

· Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute Right Front To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s head · Drop into a low Horse Stance · Execute Right Reverse Hammer to your opponent’s groin · Pause · Half-Moon forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 12:00 · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute Left Front To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s head · Drop into a low Horse Stance · Execute Left Reverse Hammer to your opponent’s groin · Pause · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 12:00 · Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute Right Front To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s head · Drop into a low Horse Stance · Execute Right Reverse Hammer to your opponent’s groin · Return your right hand to Elbow Position · Pause

6. Sixth Move · Look to your right side towards 3:00 · Bring your left hand to your right ear · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Turn 270 degrees anti-clockwise into a Left Cat Stance facing 3:00 · Step forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 3:00 · Execute your Left # 8 Block · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 3:00 · Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute Right Back To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s chin · Pause

7. Seventh Move · Look over your left shoulder towards 9:00 · Bring your right hand to your left ear · Look over your right shoulder and · Turn 180 degrees clockwise into a Right Cat Stance facing 9:00 · Step forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 9:00 · Execute your right # 7 Block · Half-Moon forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 9:00 · Return your right hand t Elbow Position as you · Execute Left Back To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s chin · Pause

8. Eight Move · Look 90 degrees to your left towards 6:00 · Bring your left hand to your right ear · Turn 90 degrees anti-clockwise into a Left Cat Stance facing 6:00 · Step forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 6:00 · Execute your left # 8 Block · KIAI · Pause

9. Ninth Move · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 6:00 · Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute your right # 5 Block over your head · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute your left # 6 Block over your head · Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute right Front to Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s groin · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute left Back To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s chin · Return your left hand to Elbow Position · Pause · Half-Moon forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 6:00 · Execute your left # 6 Block over your head · Return your left hand to Elbow Position · Execute your right # 5 Block over your head · Return your right hand to Elbow Position · Execute Left Front to Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s groin · Return your left hand to Elbow Position · Execute Right Back To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s chin · Return your right hand to Elbow Position · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 6:00 · Return your left hand to Elbow Position

· Pause · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 6:00 · Execute your right # 5 Block over your head · Return your right hand to Elbow Position · Execute your left # 6 Block over your head · Return your left hand to Elbow Position · Execute right Front to Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s groin · Return your right hand to Elbow Position · Execute left Back To Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s chin · Pause

10. Tenth Move · Look to your right towards 9:00 · Bring your left hand to your right ear · Turn 270 degrees anti-clockwise into a Left Cat Stance facing 9:00 · Step forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 9:00 · Execute your left # 8 Block · Half-Moon forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 9:00 · Return your left hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute your right # 1 Block and · Execute right Front Two Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s nose (# 1 Block and Counterstrike)

· Pause

11. Eleventh Move · Look over your left shoulder towards 3:00 · Bring your right hand to your left ear · Look over your right shoulder and · Turn 180 degrees clockwise into a Right Cat Stance facing 3:00 · Step forward into a Right Half-Moon Stance facing 3:00 · Execute your right # 7 Block · Half-Moon forward into a Left Half-Moon Stance facing 3:00 · Return your right hand to Elbow Position as you · Execute your left # 2 Block · Execute left Front Two Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s nose (# 2 Block and Counterstrike)

· Pause

12. Twelfth Move - Closing Salutation · Look over your left shoulder towards 12:00 · Bring your hands together just below your chin · Elbows point downwards towards your belt as you · Turn 90 degrees anti-clockwise into a Left Cat Stance facing 12:00 · Step out with your left foot into a Horse Stance facing 12:00 · Inhale deeply through your nose · Exhale powerfully through your mouth as you · Slowly execute a Double Downward Blocks (# 7 and # 8 Downward Blocks)

· Bring your right foot in to meet your left foot · Hands come to Front Position · Inhale deeply through your nose · Exhale powerfully through your mouth as you · Bow · Return to Front Position

Sparring

Student should show improved ability to move their hands and feet in coordination. No contact is allowed.

As you get higher in rank we ask that you begin to get a little closer to your opponent. Getting closer means that you should be using much more focus and control. Control will allow you to Spar at a faster and harder pace without the fear of getting injured.

REMEMBER Sparring can be a lot of fun as well as a great workout. As long as both ‘Fighters’ follow the rules and respect each other in order to prevent injury.

Even though Sparring is ‘Free Flowing’ it is always good to have a few ‘rehearsed’ moves you can execute quickly and fluidly.

Sparring Technique # 2

Kick, Punch, Punch, Kick

· Start in your Right Fighting Stance, Hands on Guard · Quickly execute a Right Snipping Front Ball Kick your opponent’s Belt area · Re-chamber your foot to a Crane Stance · Step forward and closer to your opponent · As you land · Execute a Right Thrust Punch to the head · Follow quickly with a Left Front Two Knuckle Punch to your opponent’s Belt area · Follow quickly with a left Crescent Kick to your opponent’s Head