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Table of Contents

IT IS TIME!...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

DEDICATED TO SHAOLIN FUKIEN (FUJIAN) TEMPLE................ ............. ............ ............. ........... ............. ........ 2

L3 FOCUS - STATURE & POSTURE.................. ............. ............ ............. ........... ............. ............ ............. ........... ....... 6

3 AS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

LIFE BALANCE............................................................................................................................................................ 10

TAO DE CHING ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

3RD LEARNING GUIDE - CHUNKING LARGE TASKS............. ............. ........... ............. ............. ............ ............ 18

LEVEL 3 VITAL POINTS, HEAD................. ........... ............. ............ ............. ........... ............. ............. ............ ............ 19

HOW DO WE KNOW THAT WE GET BETTER?............. ............ ............. ........... ............. ............. ............ ............ 21

KNOWING AND GUESSING...................................................................................................................................... 23

WHITE SASH CURRICULUM............... ............. ............ ............ ............ ............. ............ ............ ............ ............. ...... 24

KNOWLEDGE PAGE................................................................................................................................................... 26

YELLOW SASH CURRICULUM............... ............. ........... ............. ............ ............. ........... ............. ............ ............. .. 27

KNOWLEDGE PAGE................................................................................................................................................... 29

ATTENDANCE RECORD.......... ............. ............. ............ ............ ............ ............. ............ ............. ........... ............. ...... 30


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Shaolin Academy L3 Yellow Sash Fukien Temple

Last updated 21/06/2011 Page - 1 Copyright Sijo Robert Z

It is time!First, congratulations on passing to this level and

achieving Yellow Sash! It is time you start on

slightly more advanced kung fu and learn to see a

bigger picture.

We will cover a few very important concepts in

this workbook including the need for a good

Posture through Foundation and Balance work.

Seeing the big picture, you need to continue

working on all of that which you have learned

before and make it work for you. Continuetraining in a very safe way and continue to use your breath to enhance you health and chi.

These workbooks have some very powerful and interesting information in them. Some of this is

innovative like the principle of Life Balance. Other points are founded on thousands of years of

research, trial and error and not only from China and Shaolin. We need to remember that the

foundation of our style is Active Yoga and that what many call Shaolin Kung Fu is really a way of

life and health incorporating much, much more than just a fighting style.

Yet we do incorporate a style of self-defence in our training. It is practical to do so and allows for a

lot of fun and games. But in focusing on the two different styles of sparring remember that they are

only a small part of what in essence is Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation, Breath

Development . . . . and the search for Health and Enlightenment!

Remember, this is a Shaolin Kung Fu Workbook and there is more to it than a one-off reading will

discover. We have had very advanced students going back over their old workbooks and having

aha experiences. What will it take you to have an aha moment?

Sijo Robert Z


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Dedicated to Shaolin Fukien (Fujian) TempleIn the time before Shanghai, Fukien was a major

port connecting China with Taiwan, Korea and

Japan. Although many history books speak about

Shanghai, Canton and Peking (Beijing) is was the

province of Fukien that was one of the main

centres of trade and commerce earlier in Chinese

History. Fujian's history extends well back before

the dawn of Chinese civilization and was also a

major population centre with many citys.

A Shaolin controversy about the 2nd

temple together with some facts recently unearth (literarily)

finally solve the mystery of the elusive 2nd

Shaolin Temple! Although Fukien was long accepted as

Shaolins 2nd

Temple, conflicting information about the temple has made it a well argued over

topic. Lets look at some facts and history from the time of the inclusion of the temple into the

Shaolin order and why the Shaolin may have seen the need for a 2nd

temple!

Pirate incursions in Fukien Province are still an issue to this day. A record dated from the time of

the 7th

Century recorded that Pirate problems threatened stability and prosperity in Southern China

and the new dynasty needed help. The Emperor's request Shaolin for help. As there was a very good

relation ship between the Tang Emperor, he was reputedly saved before he was the Emperor by the

13 Shaolin Brass Cudgel Monks.

Shaolin sent three of these fighting monks, Dao Guang, Seng Man and Seng Feng, together with

500 warrior monks to help solve the problem. Together with the Tang soldiers over a period of

time, the Shaolin were able to reverse the trend and if not eradicate the Pirates, push them back and

greatly reduce their influence in the ports and

centres of commerce. To thank the Monks and

give them a place to stay an existing Buddhist

Temple was offered. This was then referred to

as Shaolin Fukien Temple. Records show that

the temple had only been (at that time) built

some 100 years earlier in 650 CE and this

could only be one temple, the temple in

Putian!


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Guangzhou Temple in Putian would have been the first Fukien Shaolin Temple. Located at the foot

of Fenghuang (Phoenix) Mountain, about two miles to the south of Putian City in Fujian Province.

It was built in the Southern Dynasties (420-589) and became well known in the Tang Dynasty (618-

907) because of the Shaolin Monks Living there. Yet, for some reason, Shaolin Monks did not stay

in this temple moved to another temple.

Construction of a new Temple for Shaolin started around 874-8 AD still during the Tang dynasty. It

seems that there may have been other Shaolin temples including one in Guangdong and another in

Hebei, but Ive as yet been unable to find more material on these.

Yet, traces of Shaolin Buddhism were also found in Guangzhou & Fukien which leads us to suggest

that although there was Shaolin presence in Fukien, it was not located in just one temple. And this

is where the Southern Shaolin Temple history becomes a bit more difficult than the other temples!

In addition to this, there was evidence found in the Fukien Temple of Shaolin life and activity

including a sign (that is usually above the main entry) with the Characters of Shaolin! Even the

Chinese National Cultural Relics Bureau acknowledged this as a temple used by Shaolin most

probably in the 12th

, 15th

and 16th

Century!

Considering this, trying to determine which major influence the Fukien temple had on martial art

based on temple history us futile. It may be better to work the other way around. What styles do we

know that refer their origins and major influence to the Fukien Province. For this we look a Japan,

Korea and other areas located reasonably close to Fukien.


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One of the best know styles that strongly and repeatedly links its heritage

and greatest influence to Fukien Shaolin is Okinawan Karate, most

specifically White Crane Style called Shorin-Ryu which translates

Shaolin Style. We know this style to be based on strong stances, quick

footwork and powerful punches.

Then there is the Fujian White Crane Boxing,

suggested to have been originated by the

Daughter of a Kung Fu master who could never

win against her fathers students. The one day

whilst trying to shoo cranes from a building she

noticed how these kept evading here with little

effort. She observed this and made it into the Fujian White Crane Style.

The characteristics of this style are deep-rooted stances, intricate hand

techniques and fighting mostly at close range.

(Sijos note - Both Black and White have been used to

represent Deadly Techniques; much in the same way as

the Chinese Element Metal is represented both as

White & Black and also means Killing and Death)

Hwa Rang Do, the original Korean Martial Art has

been taught by Buddhist Monks for several hundred

years. Its origins are most certainly Korean yet, there

is only one Buddhist order that taught martial arts as past of their development.

And to round it off; Some styles of Wing Chung (Ving Tsun, Weng Chung) are

also reminiscent of Fukien Crane, especially the White Crane Weng Chun (Yong

Chun).

And of course the Hong Kong White Crane. Although here some say that the

major influences are from Tibet, which can be possible. But Fukien is around the

corner from Hong Kong and is famous for its White Crane Kung Fu.


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But, we are not looking at proving Shaolin Influence of the Oriental world, we are just looking to

speculate what influence the Fukien temples had on Shaolin Martial Art techniques and principles

and how it was influenced. Although a complex subject we can make some assertions.

Fukien Shaolin Kung Fu would have combined

low resting stances and rapid moving high

stances (as Wing Chung and Crane Styles). As

we have covered low and strong stances in the

Kwantung level we will focus on the high and

quick moving high stances with quick sideways

and complex patterned movements. Most of the

afore mentioned styles depend on a Strong low

striking fist and a rapid high striking fist.

Avoiding, evading and redirecting is proffered to

blocking, stopping or primitive action. Finally, less visible, but the cranes wings, another name for

elbows would be another learning for this level as to close quarter action!

For this level focus on your Core Strength, Low Stance, Posture, Balance and Bone Strength.

Although not part of the required curriculum, you may want to look at the Shaolin Elbow Routine.

Stepping is low and no longer back and fourth by diagonally (X) sideways back and forward like

and X.

Although you will learn the High Stances and rapid foot movement, you still need to be able to drop

into a low Stance Horse and be a rock! Punches will be quick and flicking supported by the Strong

Arrow and Moon punching from the previous levels.


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L3 Focus - Stature & PostureNo matter who you are, what job or profession you have,

what your position in life and family may be; the way you

carry your body gives an impression and influences your

chances for success. This influences your whole life on many

levels, in many ways! So lets look at what gives you that

erect, upright and powerful stature, the Spine!

Some people habitually adopt poor spinal alignment

throughout their various postures. This can predispose the

spine to injury and pain, even in early years.

There are two major body positions we need to look at and

consider the needs of our spine;

1. Horizontal (lying down, sleeping)2. Vertical (standing, sitting, moving)

When sleepingIt is best to sleep in various positions, as it is natural for us to

do. If we stay in one position for too long we put pressure on the skin creating an ulcer. The

firmness of our bed, or the lack thereof, influences the quality of our sleep and our spine.

If the bed is too hard an automatic mechanism that prevents these pressure ulcers will make us

move often during the night and thus have less rest; unless we get used to it and our body toughens.

Conversely, if the bed is too soft three adverse effects come together;

1. It is difficult to turn and you may do it less than required.2. The heaviest part of your body, the mid section will indent into the bed and cause an unnatural

curvature of the spine whilst sleeping.

3. It may be too difficult to sleep in any other position and you will remain on your back for thewhole night. Apart from creating ulceration all your blood will drain from the front part of your

body and settle on the back around the pressure points!

There are three natural curves to your spine.

It is important that you maintain these curves

habitually, always and especially when

preparing for Animal Kung Fu.

The Skeleton is the super structure

supporting everything else. If the structure is

damaged, the body is prone to injury.


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Considering that we spend around 30% of our lives

in bed (for one reason and another) it is best to

invest in a very good mattress and bed.

Sibok and I are not bed specialists and cannot

speak with authority. Sibok is a Director of

Nursing Training & Development; from this

experience with older people she recommends a

water bed. It has several advantages if maintained

properly and filled to the correct firmness,

including that it reduces skin ulcerations by

increasing the size of the surface that is in contact

with the matters, therefore decreasing the amount

of pressure per area of skin.

As mentioned, this is not a medical or professional

opinion, just a personal and experience opinion.

Just consider that sleeping is very important part of

your life (refer to workbook 2, to Yellow Sash, Life Balance, Sleep, Rest & Relaxation). It may be

worthwhile investigating your needs and experimenting with your sleeping patterns now.

The spine fulfils

three important

functions,

1. support2. protection3. motion

In China, a bed in the

form of a complete little

house, with an anteroom

in the form of a veranda,

was placed in the middle

of the room.

Reference

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Reproduction of early 18th-century chintz

bedspread and hangings from India; in the Victoria

and Albert Museum, London.

Great Bed of Ware, carved,

inlaid, and painted wood,

English, late 16th century; in

the Victoria and Albert

Museum, London.


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When in a vertical position

When we are not asleep, we spend most of our time either sitting or standing. Let us first look at the

sitting position.

To the right is the ideal sitting position. Clearly shown is the double S

shape of the spine. There is really no other way to sit for any length of

time and it would be of greatest benefit to you to get used to this way.

Occasional lapses may be OK if they do not become a habit.

We could discuss if this feels natural or not and many other aspects but it

is not worth it. There have been many studies with posture and sitting as their focus. None that I

was able to find disagree with this being the best possible sitting position!

Get used to it, sit this way and move on in life.

The sitting posture to the left compresses both the abdomen and chest. This will affect the curvature

of your spine adversely especially if this becomes a habit. In addition, this will also reduce the

amount of space your lungs have and therefore reduce oxygen intake,

healing, blood and ultimately your brain. It can also slow digestion and

may cause stomach problems. Finally, it also compresses the rib cage

which will lead to shallower breathing, less oxygen intake . . . which

will lead to your feeling tired and sleepy.

The sitting posture to the left only affects your shoulders. But there is

an insidious hidden side effect. Once you make this a habit, it can push

you cervical vertebrae out of position. Dagmar had this unknowingly

and it caused her to have frequent migraines. After 1 years of Chiro

and Physio all is well and her migraines are gone as is this sitting position!

Also, this may effect the lungs as the lung meridians

runs through the shoulder points leading to breathing

problems!

As a Liang-I Student you will know the natural stance

well! This is the best possible position for you when

standing! Just to recap, in case we forgot anything;

review your Grey Tip Workbook.


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3 AsSelf-protection is the term used to describe a holistic attitude to self-defence. The three A's are a

systematic approach to this.

1- Awareness (Spirit)

The major key to any safety is awareness. This applies specifically

to self-protection and Liang-I Kung Fu. Whenever you enter a room

or area, be Aware. You may be walking into a dangerous situation or

about to step onto a street. Whatever you do, train yourself to go

about life consciously and aware!

2 - Avoidance (Mind)OK, you stuffed it; you were not aware that the pub you just entered

is known for violence. What now, back out, retreat? If possible yes,

but often it is too late. Now you practice Avoidance. Look around,

locate the danger spots, and identify the safest way out. Avoid any

possible conflict situations or areas.

3 - Assertiveness/Action (Body)You were not aware and could not avoid a dangerous situation, what

now? Now you need to be Assertive! Without being violent, you

need to strike a balance of non-aggressive assertiveness and possible

smart avoidance. You need to be aware of the situation and

possibilities. Try and negotiate your way out of the situation if

possible, if not, don't hesitate.

The 5 levels of safe physical self defence.

Bluff before striking

Strike before hurting

Hurt before harming

Harm before breaking

Break before knocking out

LookListen

& Feel

Find a safe exit

Find a path to itChoose your timing

Choose your timing

Choose your action

Ensure your safety


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Life Balance(Another form of Balance)

We live in an information age and we are inundated with information sometimes relevant,

sometimes not, often we feel that the information presented may be good, but we dont know where

to store it or how to use it. People like Stephen R Covey, author of the Book The Seven Habits of

Highly Successful People amongst many others, presented a tool with which you may be able to

define what is important to you.

Edward DeBono, author of Lateral Thinking, Six Thinking Hats and

many other mind and thinking related books focused on better, different

and more efficient ways of using your mind, as does Anthony Robbins

who challenges you to use Your Mind Powers. All of this is excellent

information and these are superb ways of improving your life! But

where to start, and with what because;

We dont know - what we dont know,

and not everything we dont know

we want to know. So the question is:

How do we define what we want to know from the stuff that we dont know?

Peter Senge, author of the book The 5th Principle looks a bit further and suggests

that a systematic approach is required in all things. He also notes that many

problems or inadequacies stem from the point of view that everyone only sees it

from their point of view without seeing the bigger inter-related picture. This is the

first clue!

Steven Covey followed up his book on Seven Habits of Highly Successful

People by expanding the First Things First (3rd habit) concept. He speculates

that before we engage on planning anything, we should look at what is most

important in our lives, what really motivates. This is the second clue. Steven

also suggests that you need to Review and Renew and live a Principle

Centeredlife, where we define what is important and necessary, and define guiding principles for

ourselves and follow them. This is all good stuff and starts making a picture!


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Anthony Robbins on the other hand, suggests that you should improve your Brain Powers, see more

clearly and increase your thinking, reasoning, retention, comprehension, etc. abilities. This is

important. You will impede your progress on defining your first thing first and seeing your bigger

picture if your mind isnt up to it. This gives us a whole host of clues!

Edward DeBono has written some good and some controversial material. In each, I believe, there is

an underlying message which is Start young and develop good habits. Look at everything

important from many angles. Expect from yourself the unusual. Incorporate

not only the logical, but also the emotional and creative. More good stuff.

Charles Kovess, author of the book Passionate People Produce, although

focused on using your passion for achievement, also touches on the

Meaning of Life. This is powerful.

If we now include the well-known facts about physical health and authors

like Deepak Chopra (Unconditional Life), we see a wider, maybe more

complete picture of our life and our needs. If we sort through all the

information, we come to see the three aspects Life Balance manifest; the body, mind and spirit!

The BodyThe body is the vehicle, the container and the material aspect of our beings. We do a lot to our

bodies in the way of abuse and misuse. In past times this was excusable, as knowledge was hard to

come by, and often a controlled resource. Today there is only one reason that may inhibit you

looking after yourself and your body, and that is Lack of Appreciation.

There is a story of a man, who for the third time in his life is getting married. Nothing very unusual

about this except that he was 107 years old and his wife was 56 years old.

This person lost his first wife at the age of 82. At the age of 89 he had made his first million dollars.

He was interviewed at his book launch and asked various questions including how he came to make

money so late in his life. He answered, "When my wife died I got bored and started looking at

things to do". One thing led to another and here we are. Around his 96th birthday he was

interviewed a second time on the launch of his second book.

Charles Kovess:

The Passionate man


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Now at the age of 107 he was marrying for the third time, his second wife had passed away 2 years

ago, and was asked if he had any regrets in his life. He answered, none, except one; Had he known

that he was going to live this long, he would have taken better care of his body!

Bang! This is a startling revelation. We think about having enough money to retire and we base a

lot of our efforts, especially in later years, into acquiring material wealth. Yet often many of us get

there only to die a few years later. Upon reflection of this, some questions are raised:

Will you be able to enjoy and use your retirement(even your life if you continue to neglect your

physical well being)?

Have you planned out your life and incorporatedall the material well being, but little or no thought

for your physical independence and health?

Will there be meaning in your life once you donot need to work to survive?

Will you have a reason for living?

And that is the key, your attitude, Your Persona.

I developed a saying in regards to this when I was touring around Australia keynote speaking on theLife Balance; Sometimes you have to WANT to do what has to be done. You need to have that

attitude that no matter what (excluding extreme exceptions) you will always find time for your

health and fitness, exercise and stretching! This needs to be a conscious, well thought through

decision on your part!

Having said that, the fact that you are training with us and reading this shows that you are aware of

this on some level. You are investing your resources into Kung Fu training, the best all around

physical training and the best all around development when we talk about mental and spiritual

health!

Another key is also time & money, but more to that later in the workbook!


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The MindUse it or lose it. It is that simple. Research also has shown that we

reach our mental peak at around 55 to 59 years of age! We then

can maintain this mental peak through exercise, mental exercise!

I have often heard that we only use 10% to 15% of our brain

capacity. Now if I were to say that you only use 15% of your

earning potential, or that you only earn 15% as much as someone

else doing your job, you would (most likely) immediately start

jumping up and down or at least looking at what you can do about

it. Well we have been told that we only use 15% of our brain, what are you going to do about it?

Anthony Robins, amongst many others comes to mind. Mega Memory and Mind Powers are

just some of the books, tapes and videos that he has produced. Exploring the potential of your mind

would seem like a very important focus. But why should you?

On a seminar that I attended about Being More Effective, one of the subjects was reading speed

and comprehension. We were given 5 pages to read and the time we needed to read them was noted.

I was timed at 1,200 words a minute, most others at 400 to 500 words a minute, comprehension and

retention was equivalent. This surprised me!

Here I was with top managers and executives who needed to digest

large amounts of information in the Age of Information and we were

told that grade 7 students also read at 400 to 500 words per minute.

Further, from this point onwards in our life we do not really improve

our reading speed significantly.

We were then asked to speculate about possible reading speeds, suggestion from 1000 to 4000

words a minute (w/m) were given and some even laughed at the 4000 w/m suggestion. We were

really surprised (and somewhat doubtful) when the course leader told us that speeds of 50,000

(fifty thousand) w/m were achievable with practice. In the next 2 hours we were subject to some

simple but unusual reading exercises, at the end of which we were asked to participate in a

retention and comprehension exam.


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Everyone scored an average of 5% better on their retention and comprehension scores, and with the

exception of 2 people (from some 50), everyone was well above 1500 words a minute. Thats a

300% increase in only 2 hours. And the facilitator stated that through practice you would maintain

and even increase this speed. Obvious isnt it:

The SpiritThe Spirit; can it be touched, seen, felt, experienced or sold? In a time of strong Stone Logic

thinking (Edward DeBono, Water & Stone Logic) it is difficult to understand what the Spirit is.

With questions like this we may choose to refer to a dictionary or encyclopedia.

Dictionary definition:

The principle of conscious life, originally identified with breath; the vital principle of man

(and woman) animating the body and mediating between body and soul.

Encyclopaedia definition:1. Any of a number of alcoholic beverages produced by distillation (ok, this is not the one we

want.)

2. The Holy Spirit of God becomes one of the most elusive and difficult themes in Christiantheology, because it refers to one of the three Persons in the Godhead but does not evoke

concrete images the way "Father", "Creator", "Son" or "Redeemer" do. Reference to the Holy

Spirit includes the true creative element in the life of the church. It works in an apparently

contradictory sense: by virtue of its authority, the Holy Spirit establishes law and breaks law . .

Sijos definition:

In essence, the same as the dictionary explanation plus; the spirit is the part of us that

is us. It is who we really are, what we are and what we can be. The spirit manifests

itself in the physical world using the mind as a link, and the body as a vessel and

mechanics.

(I do not say that my explanation is more or less valid then any other, it is just my viewand the following is based around this.)


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So what is the spirit?More than half the human race believes in one religion or another. Most of these speak of a soul,

chi, spirit or incorporeal aspect of each human. This seems like a strong argument for a spiritual

aspect. There are people who say they can see the spiritual aura of humans, with all their various

shapes and colours. This is sometimes thought to be a semi-visible manifestation of our spirit.

Have you ever met someone and instantly felt a kinship or even apprehension without ever before

having known the person, or had time to think about him or her?

There are Yogi, Spiritual, and day to day people who say they have had out of body experiences,

where they were able to leave their bodies and travel anywhere they

wished! I believe that these are enough to at least suggest that we

have a spirit.

What does your feeling tell you, and what logical

advantage/disadvantage is there to think that there is or

isnt a spiritual self? I have answered this for myself

and firmly believe that I have a spirit.

Resources (Time & Money)Time is money, I have no time, Time is slipping past, Time

Management. . . It would seem that Time and money are closely

linked together. But there seems to be something missing, a factor,

something that translates a given amount of time into a given

amount of money, an hourly rate. Why do some people earn a lot

of money and some less money, working the

same hours and even with the same

educational levels?

Attitude/Persona!It is that which influences our view of what is

enough time, money or even knowledge!

Money (material wealth), Time (the ability to use it) and personal Attributes (our perceptions,

needs, beliefs, wants, etc). It would seem that there is a clear relationship between these three and

therefore there would be a balance.

Spirit

MindBody


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Putting it togetherHow does this all work together? How are these parts inter-related? Is

there is a link between these five distinct aspects?

We exist physically (the body). It is the vehicle for our mind and

thoughts. It is the anchor and link to the physical world. It is that which

allows us to have presence in this world. The spirit is our life energy, our

being, our true self. It is that which gives us life and meaning. The mind

is the link, being both physical (the actual brain) and metaphysical (the function and possibilities).

It is that which brings inanimate matter and spirit together and allows the two to work together, be

one for the duration of existence, to be life. A certain amount of resources (Time & Money) we

need to survive and live. How much we need depends on our Persona.

SummaryOriental people often spoke of the principle of Liang-I, the two ancient, ever opposing and

complimenting forces, commonly represented by the black and white symbol of Yin and Yang.

They say that from these two come the three;

Heaven, Earth & Man (Woman, Life)

From the three come the five;

Animals Elements Seasons Flavors Aspects of Life Balance?

From the 5 came the 8 (Tri-grams) and from these came the 10,000 (everything else).

So what do you believe?

Master Robert Z

"This above all: to thine own

self be true,

And it must follow, as the

night the day,

Thou canst not then be false

to any man."


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Tao De ChingThe Way

The Way that can be experienced is not true;

The world that can be constructed is not true.

The Way manifests all that happens and may happen;

The world represents all that exists and may exist.

To experience without intention is to sense the world;

To experience with intention is to anticipate the world.

These two experiences are indistinguishable;

Their construction differs but their effect is the same.

Beyond the gate of experience flows the Way,

Which is ever greater and more subtle than the world.

- Lao Tze


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3rd Learning Guide-Chunking Large TasksThe fourth guide to learning efficiently is called "Chunking" and works well with the first principle

of One Thing at a Time.

No matter what type of information you have to process, learn or assimilate, if it is a large amount,

it's best chunked down. This is a well-practiced habit of good writers and presenters of information.

A good writer will divide their book into chapters, paragraphs and sentences. They will try and have

one statement per sentence, one thought per paragraph and one subject per chapter.

A good presenter will finish a part of their presentation by opening to questions, recapping the

subject or some other distinct way of allowing the audience time to digest.

This is also a good way to learn. Lets take the form youve

learned most recently. It has 8 frames (1 for each direction)

with each frame having a series of sets. Each set has a number

of techniques and each technique is comprised of a number

of details. That could be around 1,000 separate parts. Yet

you learned this in an astonishingly short time. How? By

not trying to do the whole form in one go but by building it

up, detail by detail, technique by technique, by set and frame.

Of course, once you have learned the form you focus on

individual aspects to perfect. Choosing the weakest item,

technique, set or frame and working on it until it is no longer

the weakest! You would chunk down the process of

perfection just as you chunk down the process of learning.


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Level 3 Vital Points, HeadWe have had a look at the Shaolin Points and

the two Shoulder joints. Now have a closer

look at the head and look at the 10 head points

to protect and attack.

The skull protects the most vital human organ

as defined by the body (for it is the last to be

shut down in an emergency). It is also a very

tough part of the body though it has some

obvious and not so obvious points that need to

be protected.

Eyes (points 1& 2)

The eyes dominate our sensing

organs. On a day-to-day basis we rely

on our eyes far more than all the

other senses combined. The eyes are

vital to us and their protection is

paramount. Also, should you need to

attack these points as in the Spider

Finger Technique, never use the

fingernails, just the finger tips/pads.

Ears (points 3 & 4)

The ears are a key sensing organ; we rely on our ears for hearing and for balance. We must protect

our ears in the same way we would protect our eyes, very attentively! Attacking the ears can cause

lifelong damage; for example a backhand strike to the ear could rupture the eardrum. This type of

attack should be avoided.

Nose & Moustache (point 5)


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It is actually the spot between the teeth and the skull. When hit with the Panther or Dragon punch

that causes greatest amounts of pain. Attacking this point is not really dangerous but very effective.

Temples (points 6 & 7)Either side of the head just above the eye line are another two vital points, the temples. These are

two very vital points. Strikes such as the Phoenix Eye, Cranes Beak or Mantis strike will cause a

lot of damage and possible complications!

Under Ear Lobes (points 8 & 9)

As you could see from the picture on the previous page, there are a lot of nerve endings directly

under the ear. If you feel the spot you will see that it is softer and indented. These are the final

points to protect. These could be attacked with a Dragon Thumb, Mantis Fingers, Scorpion Finger

or Phoenix Eye Fist from the side.

Crown (point 10)Directly on top of the head, the flat part that often loses its hair soonest is considered a Dim Mak

point. Attacking this point can also cause a great amount of damage, more than we are prepared to

cause under most circumstances. It is the point where several of the skulls plates come together.

Under normal circumstances, unless we are attacked from behind, this point is well protected and

hidden; except if you are a ducker & weaver. Then this could be a problem! Stick to the standard,

45 degree horse stance with the standard Fighting Stance guard!

(pictures taken from the Encyclopaedia Britannica)


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How do we know that we get better?We can assume that we improve; we can feel it and see some obvious signs. But there is nothing as

clear as a set of clear measurements. Again, it is time to make a Time Capsule a Snap Shot of

where we are in our Kung Fu. Choose a month and during this month, complete all the details;

before class, after class at home. . . wherever!

Physical Details Date Today _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

My Age ___________ years My Height____________cm My Body Weight ____________ kg

Chest Size ___________________ cm Tummy _____________ cm Hips _______________cm

left Upper Arm _______________ cm Lower Arm __________ cm Fist________________cm

right Upper Arm ______________ cm Lower Arm __________ cm Fist________________cm

left Quad____________________ cm Calf ________________ cm Ankle______________cm

right Quad___________________ cm Calf ________________ cm Ankle______________cm

Strength (Amount total)

Push Ups_________________ Sit-ups ____________________ Squats __________________

(Distance in cm)

High Jump ____________ cm Long Jump ______________ cm Hop-Step-Jump _________cm

Stretch (measured in Hands & Fingers)

Sitting-Leg Split against wall____________ left bend_______________ right bend________

Hands & fingers from crotch to wall both hands either side of leg - distance to foot (+/-)

Hands up & down spine - left up ___________________cm Right-up ___________________cm


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Speed/Coordination (how many in one minute)

100 Straight Punches _____________ 100 Front Kicks__________ 100 OBlocks __________

Stature (completed by Instructor)Ideal Horse Stance

Head ..................................................... tilt L5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5RBody ...................................................lean L5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5R

Hips ....................................................lean L5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5RLeft Leg.......................................... inward L5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5R

Right Leg .........................................inward L5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5RStance Height .................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Stamina (how many seconds)

Ideal Stance Horse, Golden Buddha________________ sec Shadow Sparring_____________sec

Hand Stand Against Wall ________________________ sec Lower Push Up Position _______sec

Beats Per Minute _________________BPM

Notes, items you wish to focus on/achieve

1 _____________________________________________________________________________

2 _____________________________________________________________________________

3 _____________________________________________________________________________

4 _____________________________________________________________________________

5 _____________________________________________________________________________

Maybe

"Few are those who see with their own eyes

and feel with their own hearts." - Albert Einstein


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Knowing and GuessingAnd whilst on the subject of Stop and Take Stock; it is a good idea to measure where you are at,

today, at this time in your life. You can compare it when you have improved to use it as a positive

motivator. You can use it if you ever stop as a negative motivator!

Todays

Date

Your

Height

Your

Weight

Training sessions

each week

(average)

Push

ups

1 min

Sit-ups

1 min

Time to

Run 100

Meters

Time to

Walk

3k

Time to

Swim

50

meters

Stance

Horse

Duration

Stance

Crane

Left

Stance

Crane

Right

Heart rate at the

end of warm up

(BPM)

Max rate 220 - age =

Best rate 60% to 80%

leg lift

(number of

bricks)

Wall stretch

in hands and fingers

hands & fingers

List what you ate over the past 24 hours; everything from club lollies to snacks, chips and main

meals.


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Shaolin Kung Fu Academy L3 Shaolin Fukien

Ver 13.8 - 21June 2011 Page - 24 Yellow Sash Workbook

White Sash Curriculum

Stances & Posture 20%0f ResultHorse Foundation 3 min ....................................... Height 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Snake Baseline ................................................. Movement0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Spear Baseline ................................................ Movement 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Stationary Techniques 20%0f ResultBlocks Palm Cross ............................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Palm Down............................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Palm Up ................................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Palm Out & Forward (Thrust)................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Roundhouse Capture Block (Leg).......................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Punches Volcano Fist (Short Upper Cut) ............................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Moon Fist (Sharp-Short Cross Cut) ....................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Ram Fist (Inch Thrust) ........................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Kicks Round ......................................................Back leg 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

..................................................................Front leg 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Elbow Descending (as in after upper block) ...................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Knee Roundhouse .................................back & front leg 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Moving Techniques 10%0f ResultGuard Advancing & Retreating 45 deg.............................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Short Stepping......................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Horse Kama Square ........................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

45 Degree Adv & Ret.............................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Dragon Kama Square .......................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

45 Degree Adv ........................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Systems of Stances ............................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

of Blocks ................................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

of Punches .............................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

of Kicks (13 dir Roundhouse) ................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10


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Defence Response to Chokes from the front 10%0f ResultMountain both hands coming up like a mountain................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Follow up (students choice) .................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Finishing (safety)..................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Wave One above and one below, up down .......................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10



Crane reaching for the sun................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10



Kwantung Horse (Riding) Form 20%0f ResultTotal Mark...............................................................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10(note only to be graded by a full instructor & Black Sash)

Sparring (Optional) Snake Tag Sparring 10%0f ResultSparring ONLY WITH FULL SPARRING EQUIPMENT

Total Mark...............................................................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Knowledge & Background 10%0f Result

What is the focus of this level & why?............................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10Speculate on the value of the 2

ndLearning Guide .................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

List the 5 Shaolin Gates.................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Give 5 Examples of Yin and Yang?................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Describe your favourite Tech of this level & Why ................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

This book needs to be handed-in when you are Grading.

Your Grading results will be entered in this book and

returned back to you for your records!


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Yellow Sash Curriculum

Stances & Posture 20%0f ResultHorse Foundation 3 min ....................................... Height 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Cat Baseline ................................................. Movement0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Crane Baseline ................................................ Movement 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Eagle Baseline Front ...................................... Movement 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Baseline Back....................................... Movement 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

...................................................................Stability 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Bare Hand & Foot Skills 20%0f ResultBlocks Gate Block.............................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10Reverse Gate Block................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Uplifting Gate Block.............................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Inverted Gate Block ............................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Punches Back Fist................................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Reverse Fist............................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Monkey Fist............................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Strike Brass Gong (Head Butt).......................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Kicks Side Front Spin....................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10Side Back Spin ....................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Knee Spear........................................................ right side 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Elbow Uplifting .................................................. right side 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Stepping & Systems 10%0f ResultAdv Spear........................................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Ret Snake....................................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Snake Kama Triangle.........................................................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Kama Square ........................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Spear Kama Triangle.........................................................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Kama Square ........................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Systems of Stances ............................................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

of Blocks ................................................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

of Punches .............................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

of Kicks (13 dir Side Kick) .................................... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10


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Attacker Response to Grab Attacks from Behind 10%0f ResultCrane Choke from Behind .................................................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10



Spring Arm Lock from behind............................................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10



Combo Bear Hug ................................................................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10



Fukien Fist Form 20%0f ResultTotal Mark...............................................................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10(note only to be graded by a full instructor & Black Sash)

Sparring (Optional) Continuous for 3 mins Touch Contact 10%0f ResultSparring ONLY WITH FULL SPARRING EQUIPMENT

Total Mark...............................................................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Knowledge & Background 10%0f Result

What is the focus of this level & why?............................. 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10Speculate on the value of the 3

rdLearning Guide...................0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Research What the Dragon & Phoenix together symbolise.... 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Describe your favourite Tech of this level & Why ................ 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Assign Write 200 words or more on an aspect of Shaolin Kung Fu or Shaolin Temple or

Shaolin Academy History

This book needs to be handed-in when you are Grading.

Your Grading results will be entered in this book and

returned back to you for your records!


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Attendance RecordThe amount of times you have trained, the amount of signatures you have, allows the grader to give

you better feedback on which you are doing well, where you need more time, and where you may

need special attention. Please keep your signatures up to date!

date & signature date & signature date & signature date & signature date & signature

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35

36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45

46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55

56 57 58 59 60

61 62 63 64 65

66 67 68 69 70

71 72 73 74 75

76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84 85

86 87 88 89 90

91 92 93 94 95

96 97 98 99 100

101 102 103 104 105

106 107 108 109 110

111 112 113 114 115

116 117 118 119 120

121 122 123 124 125

126 127 128 129 130

131 132 133 134 135

136 137 138 139 140

141 142 143 144 145

146 147 148 149 150

151 152 153 154 155

156 157 158 159 160

161 162 163 164 165

166 167 168 169 170

total classes at grading

this level+

total classes from

previous work book=

total classes so far

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