Three-Emperor Cannon Fist: Second and Third Routines VCD
Demonstrated by Master Zhang Kai
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Published by Physical Education Press
ISRC CN-M23-99-302-00

San Huang Pao Chui (cannon boxing) is one type of Shaolin boxing developed by Pu Zhao monk. Sanhuang Paochui or the three-emperor cannon boxing is also known as the cannon boxing. This style of boxing owes its name to its rapid and powerful fist blows which are likened to firing cannon balls.

San huang paochui is based on the theories of the positive and negative, hard and supple, substantial and insubstantial, attack and defense, as well as advance and retreat. Cross-hand fist blows are the foundation of the skills and rounded squatting stance is the basic stance. The three-emperor cannon boxing requires organic combination of eye, hand and body movements, footwork, spirit, mind, breathing and generation of force. It pays attention to the close blending of mentality, breathing and movements. While practicing, Paochui, practitioners should maintain a still mind and concentration. When building up power, it is like pulling a bow and when releasing power, it is like discharging an arrow.

A very unusual set but definitely in the Long Fist family. At this point it is difficult to distinguish the practitioners age from the way the set is performed. Some Long Fist movement which, as with much Canon Fist, resemble Tan Tui mixed with very tight folded elbow movements and arm rolls almost mantis like in their shortness. A good practitioner fighting his age but a complex and somewhat intriguing series of movements.

About the performer: Vice Secretary-general of Beijing Wushu Association, president of Beijing San Huang Pao Chui (Three Emperor Cannon Fist) Research Institute & the Headmaster of JingHua Wushu School. He began learning wushi in 1952 from famous master including Liu Huazhou, Zu Zhonghui, Cui Tingrui. In 1979, he won 3 wushu champions for long, short weapons & all-round techniques. He has devoted himself to teach young wushu professionals and organized many wushu exhibitions in order to promote Chinese martial arts. He wrote several books on free Sparring (san shou).