| Real Shaolin Kung Fu: Shaolin Breeze Sword VCD Performed and demonstrated by Shi Xingxu Explained by Shi Deci Language: Mandarin Chinese Published by People's Physical Education Publishing House ISBN 7887210437 The sword skill is one of the most important Shaolin "short weapons." From Northern Wei Dynasty till now Shaolin sword has being prosperous all the time, and all the Shaolin monks can manage this weapon skill. Performing the Shaolin sword can keep fit and prolong the life. The Shaolin sword skill includes directing sword, stabbing sword, pointing sword and cutting sword. The routines of the Shaolin sword skill include single sword, seven-star sword, dragon sword, dragon-spring sword, flying dragon sword, white-monkey sword, plum-blossom sword, black dragon sword, and yang-girl sword, etc. Shaolin breeze sword is the most elegant of all shaolin weapons forms. Attacks are hidden within the elegant movements. The sword is used as if a light breeze were blowing in the trees. The form is used mainly for entertainment and for health preservation and is very popular throughout the country. The main techniques are thrust, cloud and figure circle swing.  |