Northern Shaolin

"Ma Family"
Numbered Fighting System

Description :
Fast, powerful, and relaxed, the Numbered Fighting system uses entire body strength behind every technique. It is foundation for all northern martial art styles including Tai Chi, Hsing-I, and Bagua.

The Ten Fighting Methods

  1. Cannon Fist: To fire a punch straight both vertically and horizontally.
  2. Raining Fist: Circular hammer motions like a whip from high and low.
  3. Grabbing Fist: Trapping the hand or limb to make an opening to attack.
  4. Sweeping Fist: Trips, sweeps, throws, and pushes.
  5. Locking Fist: Lock, capture, seize, and break an opponents limbs.
  6. Attack from Ground: Rolls, falls, kicking from ground, and evading.
  7. Crossing Fist: Crossing, twisting, springing power from one side to other.
  8. Attack and Evade: Covers distances quickly, to attack or avoid an opponent.
  9. Plum Flower Fist: Chops and blocks in a circular spinning motion.
  10. Flying Kicks: Jump, hop, kick, using body momentum and multiple leg attacks.

History :
Originally from Taoist/Buddhist "Wu" Temple this the "Ma" family version or style of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. The "Ma" family were well off and known for their generosity and kindness, as well martial art skills, having been undefeatable for generations.

Benefits :
This is a Fire element style that develops a strong cardiovascular system, strong relaxed muscles, speed, agility, balance, and endurance. Character attributes are courage with straight forward honesty.


Head Instructor Troy and Instructor Mathew demonstrate jumping and
sweeping applications from "Sweeping Fist" and "Attack and Evade"

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