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  1. Translation Please?

    I was recently sent this in an email: 主旨: 厦门翔安武术协会题词 厦门翔安武术协会题词 Could you please tell me what this says in English???? I know it is an inscription from the Wushu Association Xiang'an but do not know what it says. I hope you can help me?
  2. How do you approach forms (Kata / Taolu) within your style or art? Do you teach the forms meaning (i.e. Bassai Dai ~ "To Penetrate a Fortress, major")? How do you define this? What methods do you use to transmit the forms? Do you teach applications? If so, how do you approach this aspect?
  3. Translation help

    Can someone please transalte this into Chinese Characters please: "Membership terminated. Right's, rank and privileges lost"
  4. Translation help

    Hey thank you very much!
  5. HELP WITH TRANSLATION PLEASE

    I am trying to find the correct Chinese Characters for the following: * "Babulian" - 8 Steps/8Strikes * "Ershibabu / Ershibada" - 28 Steps / 28 Strikes. * "ZhongKuan" - Middle (Gate) Save * "RouJian" - Soft Arrow * "XiaKung" - Seven Splendid? * "JiShou" Also I was recently sent a letter by Master Kong Lee of YongChun White Crane. What I am after is the actual Chinese characters for his name? Can you help me? Lastly, can anyone translate this into Chinese Characters: "You will never take my pride" Thanking you sincerly in advance!
  6. HELP WITH TRANSLATION PLEASE

    Thank you so very much for your help. I greatly appreciate it!
  7. To K.I.S.S or not to K.I.S.S?

    To K.I.S.S or not to K.I.S.S? I have been giving the matter of our syllabus and Taolu (forms) some considerable thought over the past few days. Traditional Chinese Martial Arts were simple, direct and to the point. The writings of respected Chinese Martial Arts historians as Brian L. Kennedy, Ma Mingda, Wong Yuen-Ming, Kong Lee, Andrew D. Morris and others point strongly to this being so. The "Expansionist" path is to add more techniques, more drill, more forms etc, collect heaps of cool stuff and teach more to maintain the student's interests for as long is possible. This is a commercial approach. The disadvantages is that with more to learn, the students are less likely to be able to apply or understand in any real depth that which they have learned. Traditional Chinese Martial Arts are in essence "Reductionist" in approach, following the K.I.S.S. Principle as touted in the West ("Keep. It. Simple. Stupid"). This approach can also have its problems as it can lead to the professional school of martial arts not having enough "padding" in their syllabus to keep the students interested and returning for more. Such students fail to see the depth within this approach in technique, forms, concepts and principles. Taking the middle road seems to be for many the best option. I am however, a purist at heart when it comes to the spirit of the Chinese Martial Arts. So to me, a reductionist or so-called simple approach seems the way to go. Teach a student well, not just load them up with technique after technique, form after form. Chinese Martial Arts are like a very thin yet deep line. As such, I have decided to drop Wu Xing Shou, Ershi Quan forms from the syllabus. I also feel that a simplified approach to Baihe Ba Shou should be considered and looked upon for the future. In the main, the most important form for developing a Crane Body and Crane Mind is BaBulian embodying the SanZhan (3 Battles) principle. Traditional, history tells us that each form was considered to be a tradition in itself. We do not need hundreds of forms to embody the Crane Spirit. A minimalist approach which embodies great depth over and above quantity is what is sought. This is the way it was in Fuzhou. Great Master dropped the practice of Hua Ba Bu form because it was an outgrowth of BaBulian Form except for slightly differing footwork. This is important to me as though I love the art for the art I also want it to be practical and applicable, after all that was and is its primary function. Real Chinese Martial arts were not fancy. That came later with the Shaolin Temple Myth and many "martial artists" being actual street performers so the more elaborate the form and demonstration, the more money they made from their performances and "teachings". I also don't believe in "stacking" the art with more and more complex things just to keep students around longer to draw more money out of them (We are a non-profit, private and community based group). What are your thoughts? which approach is better?
  8. RIP ~ Great Master Ruan Dong

    I am very sad to tell you that Great Master Ruan Dong passed away earlier this year (last month). I was informed of this by master Zhen Yin Xi and Yu Dan Qiu, members of the Ming Crane Fist of Fujian Wushu and the Martial arts Association of Calling Crane Kungfu Research Board of China and my White Crane Research Institute member who is currently in YongChun China. He had been unwell for some time, he - like most Fujian Crane masters smoked rather heavily, plus he was of a good age by Chinese standards. Great Master Ruan Dong was a mentor and guide to me, he gave of his knowledge and views, sharing what he could with me given the distances between us. He was the Technical Advisor to myself and the White Crane Research Institute, to me, he was a great man who gave everything to Fujian Crane Kungfu, his skill and speed were really in a class of their own. His unique style will not be bettered for a long time I think, but I feel he didn't get as much back as he might have done. I hope somehow that we will be able to give him some of the due credit he deserved.... I love and practice all the Fujian Crane I can get! But I am more determined than ever now to dedicate my school to Great Master Ruan Dong. There are photos of him in the FangQiNiang Shrine/Museum in YongChun. I will publish them at a later date. Ron Goninan White Crane Research Institute
  9. About 12 years ago I contracted Glandular Fever which then resulted in me being diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), a serious and debilitating illness that can last for years, and sometimes for life. Symptoms of CFS/ME include overwhelming exhaustion, both physical and cognitive, memory and concentration impairment, an intense 'flu like feeling, muscle pain, sleep disturbance, headaches, disturbance of balance and other symptoms. There is no effective treatment for CFS/ME. The main symptoms of CFS/ME are persistent profound weakness, extreme tiredness after any form of exertion, disrupted sleep, pain and neurological and cognitive (thought related) problems. Other symptoms include: * Orthostatic hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand up) * Orthostatic tachycardia (increased heart rate when you stand up) * Palpitations * Shortness of breath with exertion * Muscle twitching * Sensitivity to light, touch and sound * Nausea * Gastrointestinal and urinary problems * Sore throat and tender lymph nodes * Marked weight change - extreme loss or gain * Not coping with temperature changes. As you can see this would and still does to some effect, have an impact on my training and capacity. Exercise is often a problem for people with CFS because physical activity may worsen their symptoms. Some people with CFS, especially in the weeks or months following onset, are unable to perform the most basic activities, such as showering or walking from one room to another. In such cases of extreme exhaustion and pain, the person may be confined to their bed. As time passes, they may feel a little better and attempt regular exercise. However, aerobic activity can cause a relapse of symptoms. It gets worse, as a result of the CFS/ME I went on to develop Bi-Polar Depression. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. But there is good news: bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives. It is mainly caused by a lack of serentonin in the brain. Bipolar disorder is a lifetime illness. This had a devestating effect on not only my training but my life, causing great grief for my family, and it could have destroyed my marriage had I not been urged to seek out help. It almost destroyed me. I have seen the darkness of humanity and myself. As a result of the Bi-Polar condition and the CFS/ME I have had to re-structure my whole life (which includes my training and teaching). I have cut back on my teaching schedule and only now teach a small select group of people who I really like. With Medication daily, correct eating and training in Chi-Kung and the forms of my style etc I now have a normal (Whatever that may be!) life. I balance the effects of this disease by good diet, good training (smart training) and Chi-Kung practices which are a part of my style. I also use Chinese traditional herbs including Monk Wine (500 year old recipe). There is no Western "cure" for ME. I am now much more happier than ever. I realise that many out there have it much worse than me.
  10. My White Crane Approach

    Hi all, I been actively pursuing the Oriental Martial Arts since January 1972 commencing in Shotokan Karate-Do. I went on to explore Matsumura Shorin-Ryu Karatedo and Okinawan?Chinese Hakutsuru which I studied on Okinawa with Yabiku Takaya Sensei. Realizing the need to take my personal exploration far deeper than this meeting would allow, I gave up my ranking in Karatedo, Kobudo and Hakutsuru to explore the Chinese martial arts. This led me to a 6 year study and friendship with Shaolin Baihe Teacher Shifu Nian Chen Fai and senior Chun Ho. April 1988 saw myself awarded Internal Arts Instructor Accreditation with the World Taiji Boxing Association. Moving on in his studies of the Chinese arts, I linked up of Shifu Gu-Ping 師父谷平 of Guangdong Province China in 2000, a relationship that continues to this day. Since 1998, I has been a follower of Grandmaster Yap Leong of the Shaolin Fists International. I was recognised as a Shifu 師父/Instructor of White Crane Gongfu/Wushu by the China Martial Arts Association of China. The China Martial Arts Association China.Government University Beijing and China Government Central Party Academy and China Government University in Beijing consists of Grandmaster Mu Xian Jie, President Zhan Shan, Grandmaster He Fu Sheng, Grandmaster Liu Wan Fu, Grandmaster Wang Feng Zhu, Grandmaster Professor Dr. Gu Ping. In 2003 I found and linked up with Great Master Ruan Dong of Fuzhou Calling White Crane with Shifu Dong agreeing to become the Patron and Technical Master/Advisor to myself and the White Crane Research Institute. One of my students visited Great Master Ruan Dong for lesson and returned to pass on that which he had learned during his time in China. As it stands another of my members is currently in China and has learned from Great Master Ruan Dong passing on several valuable resources and will return with his training to also pas it on. I continue to research this link by going deeper and wider. I have continued to research and learn led which led me to the inspiration and the rockbed that is “Baihe Jingqishen Quantao” ~ White Crane Essence Energy Spirit Fist Way. In order to understand Martial Arts in-depth it is not enough to simply practice … one also has to research deeply the basis for the foundation of one's chosen art form. I have been continually researching the martial arts for most of his 39 years involvement with this research yielding a great amount of information. In 1988 I began my studies of Dim-Mak (Chinese Pressure Point Art Form) and related practices and continues along this pathway of learning. My research is not only for his own benefit of knowledge, but for the benefit of others who may choose to walk this martial path with Me. I am an instructor who keeps himself to himself. I is known for his Kung-Fu only to a limited number of people. teaching at a private school. I am the Australian White Crane Boxing Dissemination Branch Director and Representative of the prestigious YongChun YiYun Wushu Research Society. As part of my research, I was introduced to “Reiki” (霊気) and other Energy Healing Arts. I have made the connection between these Arts and has since taken my research to a point where I can act competently as a healer. I entered into the world of semi-professional writing and was a writer for magazines such as Blitz Martial Arts Magazine, Bujutsu International Magazine and an International Correspondent for two United Kingdom-based martial arts magazines, Traditional Karate and Combat Magazines. The WCRI are members of the Martial Arts Industry Association (Membership No. 414), the peak association for martial arts in Australia as recognised by the Australian Government.I offer private, hands-on instruction to a select and dedicated few via my Closed Door Wushu Guan in Wellington NSW Australia. I am also a fully Accredited Sanshou Judge/Official under the Accrediataion Scheme administered by the Australian Kung-Fu (Wushu) Federation and the Australian Sports Commission. I am also a member and recognized teacher of White Crane Gongfu/Wushu with the World Kuoshu Federation. It also seems to me that grades within the martial arts are only designed for those that kick, punch, and shout. There does not appear to be any grade awarded to those that seriously study martial arts in-depth and dedicate their lives in pursuit of these same arts. Ranks and titles do not exist for those who seek the essence of the arts. We do not need them as we are far too busy living the life rather than looking for recognition and reward. Those of us actually walking the path find this is enough reward. This is a reward far beyond the external embroidery that ranks and titles bring with them. Such externally ego bound aspects are for the followers not the leaders of the martial arts. Such people need to belong to something rather than for those of us that see no reason to belong to anything in order to justify our existence and exploration of the art. Ranks and titles, belts and external embroidery are grades for those that follow the martial path rather than create their own unique martial path. Not really considering myself as an expert in the Chinese combative traditions my preoccupation with them has however, progressively escalated since my childhood. Many hard, arduous and lengthy hours, months, years of continued study, research, training and refinement have gone into the collective syllabus of the White Crane Research Institute including the study of rare manuscripts made available to us via Master Su YingHanof the YongChun YiYun Wushu Research Society (YongChun Joy Cloud Martial Arts Research Board/Society) and footage given to me by Great Master Ruan Dong of Fuzhou, China. A great many hours, burning the candle at both ends and “night porridge” has been placed in the study of Chinese texts and rare footage of the old masters, Crane players from a generation soon to disappear, performing their arts for prosperity. A great deal of walking the martial pathway to the heart of White Crane Boxing has been undertaken by myself. I am something of an eccentric and therefore my views have spilled over into the art I research and study. This is the natural way of things. I am considered a rebel because of my views regarding the martial arts. I make no apology for this as this is as it is. In my own school I teach Baihequan in non-traditional manner, which means I have added some fighting tactics, basic kicks, and few other elements to make practice more interesting and beneficial for students. I don't need to "defend" what I do. I am not here to win a popularity contest. Anytime someone steps outside the box to take a stand that is different from the accepted practice is reason enough to be criticized by others, and no where is this more evident than in the martial arts. Having come up through the ranks since childhood (during the seventies) and having stayed active for the past 39 years or so --- along with going to extremes to better understand what has remained terribly ambiguous, unsystematized and relatively incoherent (particularly with regards to the study of Taolu/Xing) I and those who choose to walk this path with me remain happy. I see myself as a seasoned veteran, no longer willing to accept and or swallow the ignorance, arrogance and incongruous practices so widespread in this tradition. I’d guess that the idea of “legit,” or “authentic” martial arts, is probably based upon the Chinese tradition (Okinawan/Japanese also have a similar motif) --- pedigree/lineage; i.e., if your style IS NOT connected directly (or possibly even indirectly) to some “original” Chinese/Asian tradition then it's NOT legit/authentic! The idea of functionality has long been reason for some of us seniors to re-evaluate many of the long-established practices of traditional Wushu. Much of it has to do with the contextual premise that technique is supposed to work against. Such “re-evaluation” has, without question, given birth to a myriad of eclectic Wushu-like “traditions.” Some of this Western-based eclecticism has been done within the accepted boundaries of Chinese cultural landscape and social mindset, some has not and then there’s stuff that is way out there. I am sure that one could even argue that even the most accepted Chinese traditions (Wushu, Gongfu) are eclectic by nature. The Martial Arts industry (of which Wushu is a part) is largely unregulated. Based purely on this one issue alone I don’t believe there’s anything stopping anyone “making up something” and calling it whatever they want. My ongoing comparative study with progenitor forms (Fuzhou, YongChun, Shaolin), has given me much to consider when trying to accurately evaluate the essence, energy and spirit of same. I am largely a self made man and proud of it. A seeker not a follower. I do not seek to be well known, entering tournaments, making books after books and DVD’s after DVD’s, nor appearing in countless magazine articles and I have no interest in the world. The White Crane Research Institute is a grouping together of people in a study group dedicated to the White Crane Essence Energy Spirit Fist Way of Gongfu / Wushu martial arts politics. I simply practice my art and am all the more happier for it. The Art-form in question is Baihe Jingqishen Quantao or "White Crane Essence Energy Spirit Fist Way" - a study and collection of time-honoured White Crane-based exercises, techniques and forms that originate from faraway villages in Fujian - a south eastern province of mainland China. The White Crane Research Institute (Incorporation Number INC9874707) is a non-profit association as registered with the Australian Department of Fair Trading and as such places no emphasis on monetary concerns. The exploration of the art is all that we are concerned about. Our aim is to research the various aspects of the White Crane arts. The White Crane Research Institute is a member with honor of the World Kuoshu Federation and the Martial Arts Industry Association. The White Crane Research Institute is a private non-profit Closed Door school of martial arts. Membership and training is open to a select dedicated and spirited few. We are a study/research group dedicated to the spirit and essence of White Crane. The White Crane Research Institute encompasses a study of Chinese Shaolin and Calling Crane Wushu, Chinese Weaponry, Tai Chi, Chi-Gong/Qigong and Healing Arts (Reiki & Seichim). We follow the teachings of Sifu Ruan Dong of Fuzhou Fujian China who has agreed to be our Master/Advisor. This has resulted in an exchange of rare and highly regarded training information and resources. Great Master Ruan Dong has offered us access to a number of highly prized resources and guidance regarding the Calling White Crane art and continues to guide us in our studies and on-going research.It is our sincere aim to continue to explore the martial arts unfettered by the politics, ego and other like-distractions normally associated with the martial arts world. Our art is a a collection of time-honoured Crane-based exercises that originate from faraway villages in Fujian a south-eastern province of Mainland China. Our art essentially refers to Traditional and Classical Chinese Martial Arts based upon the local and indigenous culture of Fuzhou both the City and the outlying area which the locals call Fuzhou Area as well as Guangzhou, Guandong Province. Neither a style of Chinese Wushu (traditional Chinese martial arts) not a system of Chinese gongfu, it is a collection of concepts and principals expressed by way of various Forms (taolu) and two-person training methodologies. The White Crane Research Institute exists to explore the wonderment and depth of the White Crane art and seek to join in research and study with those interested in joining with us on our pathway to the Martial Arts. The White Crane Research Institute shall remain a small a non-profit, non-commercial association of people seeking something more from their involvement within the martial arts. It will remain as an association for people, not "martial artists. The White Crane Research Institute is dedicated to excellence in the research of our White Crane Gongfu art. The White Crane fighting arts system that we teach in our club is very strongly influenced from the Whooping Crane art of Great Master Ruan Dong and our studies of the Shaolin Baihe of Shifu Chen Fai and Shifu Gu-Ping. We call our art "White Crane Jingqishen Quantao". The White Crane Research Institute does not claim any direct lineage over hundreds of years like lots of other clubs do, after all if nobody had further developed each style, we would not have the rich wide range of styles that exist today. China has so many unseen heroes that have never been seen in the West never mind made famous and their martial arts are a way of life to them not a commercial product. In reality all martial form are constantly changing to meet modern demands while keeping the original essence and character of the art. The mentality, the essence of the arts are creative. "The arts are alive and creative. In Chinese philosophy, if an art is not creative, then the art is dead. It is also because the art is creative that, after hundreds of years of development and creation, there can be many styles of the same art." ~ Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, Shaolin White Crane Master. No claim is made to be studying or teaching the exact Minghequan tradition. We seek the spirit of White Crane hence the name of our teachings being Baihe Jingshen Quantao or White Crane Spirit Fist Way. Our study group uses a number of resources at hand in order to look into the essence of White Crane as a valid martial arts form. Such resources include written notes, DVD's and hands-on interpretation and instruction in same. The WCRI Study Group is made up of members of the public who seek the essence and spirit of the White Crane arts. Meeting on a regular basis, the techniques, forms and applications of the essence of White Crane is what we focus upon. Techniques and forms are researched in depth and all aspects are considered before being put in to practice. We believe that White Crane should be practiced in as natural manner as possible as such we do not subscribe to the harder, more “Karate-Like”, external practices sometimes seen within the White Crane world. The White Crane is a natural, free-flowing bird whose movements are filled with great grace and beauty. It does not move in a staccato fashion. What the WCRI Group really is a gathering of martial arts enthusiasts unencumbered by the world of martial arts politics, back-biting, ranks, titles and whose who. The members of our study groups are more concerned with the in-depth research, understanding and practice of the martial arts themselves rather than the misfortune of the politics and ego's which surround it. IMPORTANT: At no time do we within the White Crane Research Institute and WCRI Study Group lay any claim to be teaching the exact White Crane art. Our teachings are as a result of our continuing research, practice and internalisation of the principles, spirit and essence of White Crane! Should you have any questions or comments arising from what you read here (or, for that matter, anywhere else) then please do not hesitate to make contact with me and I will do my best to answer you!
  11. #1346 shifu Posts: 7 graphgraph User Online Now Click here to see the profile of this user Seeking people interested in White Crane Boxing 0 Minutes ago On behalf of the White Crane Research Institute I invite you to become part of a progressive community of individuals and organizations interested in promoting Martial Arts in general and White Crane training in particular. Through its cutting-edge, next generation training programs, the White Crane Research Institute delivers the life changing experience that today's Martial Artists demand. By becoming a member of the White Crane Research Institute, and promoting these life-changing training programs you will become the catalyst for changing the lives of many and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and become a part of this unique approach to martial arts. We can teach you not only how to dramatically increase your punching, striking and kicking power via Waveforms Impact Generation but how to do so with ease of motion and ease of effort! You will learn how to incorporate Pressure Points into your training and knowledge to increase your personal effectiveness! We are here to help you become the best you can be!We can teach you this material in an amazingly short time span. Our approach to the Martial Arts is honest, down to earth with no frills and no overt commercialisation or bowing and scraping in order for you to learn this highly effective approach to the martial arts! Please consider joining with us and begin the Journey! Shifu Ron Goninan's ability to teach this information in a clear, concise and easy to understand way, is what makes him stand out from the rest. Ron Goninan has made it his mission to ensure that everything he teaches meets the following criteria: Easy to Learn Easy to Replicate Easy to Pass on to Others Works for you when it matters. Qualifications: * Internationally Accredited Martial Arts Instructor! Martial Arts Industry Association & World Kuoshu Federation * Recognised in China! * Over 35 Years Experience! You too can fast track your way to acquiring Martial Arts knowledge with the aid of the White Crane Research Institute. We will personally guide you through the processes required to become certified at your own pace! Join now for free, that's right, FOR FREE! No Hidden catches! No Strings Attached! Free Lifetime Membership to approved applicants! We want you to become a part of our White Crane Martial Arts Research and Discovery. We ARE NOT interested in money, commercialisation or politics .. Just down to earth Martial Arts! We will teach you our White Crane for free! We are looking for serious and dedicated people who really care about the Martial Arts and who want to be a part of our unique approach to the martial arts. We make this unique offer because we believe we have something of value to offer within the martial arts! Start your own White Crane Boxing study group under our banner and contribute to the on-going research of our WCRI I personally invite you to get in touch with me at the White Crane Research Institute to see how we may be able to help you with your own Martial Arts journey! I offer to accept you as a member free of any charge and to teach you for free! I seek only your honesty and your input. I want to promote our unique way and invite you to join with us now! ~ Ron Goninan. White Crane Research Institute 9 Short Street Wellington. NSW. 2820 Australia Ph/Fax: (02) 68452846 Intl Phone: 61-2-68452846 Email: [email protected]
  12. Yes its right! The White Crane Research Institute has gone international with member instructors in the USA, Mexico, France and Montenegro!  You can find out more at our new web site at: http://www.whitecranefist.com    Please take the time to look at the site as like all things a great deal of work went in to making it possible. And please take the time to let us know what you think about it. Our email is [email protected] Don't forget we have our own Blog at: http://whitecranewushu.wordpress.com/   
  13. White Crane Research Institute goes International!

    Yes, we are also in Oz! (Australia) Thank you for your all too kind words!
  14. Seeking English Translation

    Hello, I am seeking a translation of the following certificates into English if possible: You can PM or email me with the translations. My email is [email protected] Many thanks in advance.
  15. For the Aussies

    The Australasian Martial Arts & Self Defence Forums http://www.ozmaforums.com
  16. For the Aussies

    There was a problem with the name servers picking up the domain ozmaforums.com ... Forum will be down for around 48 hours (the time it takes for the domain to synch. Please book mark: http://www.ozmaforums.blogspot.com/ -- you can always find out any notices should such an occurance happen again. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#...9629&ref=nf -- FaceBook Page
  17. New White Crane Web Site

    Hello, Just to let you know that the all new White Crane Research Institute Web Site is now on-line with new sections added and updated such as: * Testimonials (Link found on "Shifu" page) * Master Yap Leong * Master Gu-Ping * Straight Talk * Crane Articles: With in-depth articles on White Crane With 42 pages of information our web site is one of the most complete areas on the Internet for White Crane Research! Please don't forget to sign our Guest Book when you visit! http://whitecranemartialarts.we.bs/
  18. New White Crane Web Site

    * From a lecture delivered by Great Master Ruan Dong to Ron Goninan: "About four hundred years ago, in Qing Dynasty China, Crane style Boxing was founded by a nun, called Fang Qiniang. She used to learn South Shaolin boxing from Yong Chun Town of Fuzhou Fujian. Someday while she was washing clothes by the river, she saw white crane acting near her, then she got this afflatus and created Crane style Boxing. This boxing since that time continue growing fast and fast, there are four major Crane styles nowadays, such as Flying-Crane, Calling-Crane, Resting-Crane and Eating-Crane. I am an important person of the third inheritors of Calling-Crane Style. About Calling-Crane Boxing, there are more than ten forms, which have not included push-hand forms, practice forms and weapon forms. The very basic form 'BaBulian' we so call that Eight-Step Form. Then this form has got three routines from low level to high level. Another main form is the 'ErShiBaBu' the 28-step form, which contain both crane style and shaolin style together is quite different comparing to other Crane styles. Calling-Crane boxing also including high stance routines, middle high stance routines and low stance routines etc. For the weapon forms, which very few remaining until now, many have lost, only some stuff forms few masters can play". Arising from the traditions of Fuzhou our White Crane characterized by unique breathing techniques used to express energy. It uses rapid, intricate swirling hand movements combined with delicate jumps and the calling sounds of the White Crane.Our White Crane patterns place emphasis on the powerful breathing that gives the style its name and coordinating breathing with hand movements, delivering powerful strikes with lightning speed.What makes White Crane an advanced art is found within its energy.
  19. Good News from China

    I've just received word from China that Great Master Ruan Dong has recovered from his bout with stomach Cancer and is doing well and back into training and teaching his beloved Calling White Crane. This is great news for those of us who pay our respects. Thank you to those who offered their prayers and best wishes.
  20. The White Crane Research Institute (WCRI) is offering free lifetime membership and training to acceptable and approved applicants who may wish to explore this path further. As a non-profit, community based group we aim to spread our research and understanding of White Crane and the Martial Arts to those who may feel we have something of value to offer and who are dedicated to the learning experience. Support will be offered via hands-on training, written and DVD instructional material and interested persons may find more information by clicking on the following link: http://mywebsite.bigpond.com/baihe/Join_Us_Now.html Our full web site can be found at: http://www.whitecranefist.co.nr/ Alternatively you may contact us care of the following: Shifu Ron Goninan Chairman / Director White Crane Research Institute Baihe Jingqishen Quantao Shifu Degree - China Member: The World Kuoshu Federation Baihe An Wushu Guan: 9 Short Street Wellington. NSW. 2820 Australia. Ph/Fax (02) 68452846 Web Site: www.whitecranefist.co.nr Email: [email protected]
  21. All New White Crane Web Site!

    Just wanted to let you know that the White Crane Research Institute (WCRI) has (finally) an all new, new look Web Site with 28 pages of information on our way and the martial arts. I'd like to invite you to visit our new site and have a look around! The new site can be found by clicking on the link below: http://www.whitecranefist.co.nr/ It would really be appreciated if you would take the time to look around and then sign our Guest Book telling us what you think of the Web Site!
  22. Qigong / Chi-Kung

    Who here practices or utilises Qigong / Chi-Kung in that of their martial or healing arts? If so, how do you apply this practice to your art or healing aspects? Does Qigong / Chi-Kung have any relevance to the martial arts if so why?, if not, why? As always, interested in your thoughts.
  23. What is Martial Arts Spirit to you? Some of us do so for the love of the art, the cool buzz we get from doing it, from learning and understanding its many and varied aspects. Yes even for life-protection/self-defence. Some do it to discover more about themselves, to perfect character, to enjoy the "spirit" of the arts. It is not a prerequisite of the arts to go around punching people. The defensive/offensive aspects have there place but need not be the only reason to study it. There is martial arts spirit, there are martial arts fighting, there is martial arts forms, there are many aspects to the martial arts. Simply look at Sword study, the end aim is not to go around cutting people up into bite size pieces, to slice and dice them! If violence is all one seeks then what type of life is that? After all if your only need or desire is to cause the maximum damage you can to someone then why not use a gun? This is in my view a self-limiting view of the martial arts in its entirety.