Level 3 Blue - Shaolin Crane Kung Fu advanced

Synopses

Blue Sash, L3, is part of the last three levels. These rely heavily on you having completed all the previous levels well; and knowing your previous levels well.

For all it's Iron techniques in this level, it is focused on advanced Stretch, Agility, Flexibility and Grace to give it that Hard, Soft balance. We again look at your Life Balance, this time . . . Time Mastery. You learn a bit more about Shaolin Kung Fu; principles and Philosophy. And as usual the Accelerated learning Guide 7 and the Level 7 Vital Points.

Many clubs like using the old and over used quote "The Iron Hand in the Soft Glove or Strong as Iron, Gentle as Silk or some such. In essence it is true as you will be learning how to combine to Hard with the Soft, the quick with the Slow and the Long with the Short.

The Inch Thrust, so popularized by Bruce Lee is also in this level, defence against a Long Stick and Baseball/Cricket Bat and 4 different Sparing Styles. By the way, this is a really good time to start using your Kung Fu and if possible entering competitions for both Forms & Sparring. But make sure these competitions are safe, professional and honorable!

The Stances in the previous and on this level are based on the Stance Horse but require 5 - 8 times the strength to perform; you will want to have good Stance Horse & Stance Dragon. For the almost first time you are introduced to Blocks with legs; this also enriches our System of Blocks substantially! Twin punches & strikes is something that is not confined to Shaolin Kung Fu but seems to be the only place where quite a few of them are part of the curriculum. You complete your Standard Palms and get to do some forearm techniques as well as learning the Muay Thai Knee. The Kicks on this level, once learned are devastatingly effective. The Fire (Black Panther) Form finds its roots at least 1000 years ago. As usual a few sparring styles and in self defence you start with ground work; how to get there and the unique and powerful Turtle Self Defence.

Techniques

Stances

Blocks

Punches

Strikes

Kicks
Iron
Crane

Elbows

Knees

Monkey

Hour Glass

Crescent Leg Block Inside

Crescent Leg Block Outside

Crescent Leg Block Full Spin

Twin Stone Punches

Twin Hammer Punches

Twin (Whipping) Back Fists

Palm Twin Vert

Palm Twin Horiz (left & right)

Axe Inside

Axe Outside

Horizon Hooking

Butterfly

Inward

Flow & Stepping

Stepping
Patterns

Systems

Form

advancing Monkey

advancing Monkey and Guard

advancing Hourglass

advancing Hourglass Monkey Stance

4th System of Stances

4th System of Blocks

4th System of Punches

4th System of Strikes

4th System of Kicks

Crane advanced - Butterfly (V) Crane Form

Application

Self Defence

Sparring

Falling

Rolling

Turtle Leg Defence

Turtle Leg Capture

4 by 2 Minutes, Continuous Sparring (L2 Sparring)

3½ Minutes, Shaolin Dancing (L5 Sparring)

5 by 2 Minutes, Point Sparring (L1 Sparring)

5 by 4 Opponents, Sudden Sparring

Knowledge

Questions

Explain the focus of the 1st level of Shaolin Kung Fu

Name and show the Vital Point of this level

Name Liang-I's 1st Learning Guide

What are the Shaolin 6 Virtues

Name and Explain the 5 Chinese Elements

Fitness & Stretch

Fitness
60 Each

Crane
Walking

Push-ups

Sit-ups

Fish-out-of-water

Rock n' Rolls

Leg-lifts

One Step

Two Step

Step-fold

Kick-Punch Combo

Sun Fist Tiger Kick Combo

Continuous Inside Walking

Continuous Outside Walking

Continuous Combo Walking

Inside, Outside, Butterfly

The Multibook also covers this level including Pressure Points, Focus and techniques. advanced Combination 0334, take Down

A very effective and useful little routine for a person who is not afraid to counter attack when attacked. Side step the attack; arm bar lock; two strategic pressure point strikes, take down and take out.