Real Shaolin Kung Fu: Shaolin Xiao Hong Quan
Performed and demonstrated by Shi Xinghuo
Explained by Shi Deci
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Published by People's Physical Education Publishing House
ISBN 7887210437
Shaolin Small Hong Boxing is the elementary boxing of Shaoling Kung Fu. Practicing Shaolin Small Hong Boxing is necessary step to Shaoling Kung Fu. The Hong clan, named after Hongwu, the title of the reign of the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was one of the secret associations in the Qing Dynasty. It is believed to have been set up in the 13th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1674). Hong-clan boxers practiced their own style of boxing, which has been passed on to the people for about 300 years. During this time it exerted great influence on the people and many branch styles developed, such as the Hong Quan of Guangdong Province and the Hong Quan of Hubei Province. Most of the routines of the Hubei Hong Quan are hand plays, such as the general hand plays, defensive hand plays, Jingang (Buddha's warrior attendant) hand plays, etc. Influenced by the Wudang-style boxing, one of the famous schools in China.
Xiao Hong Quan embodies the unique characteristics of Shaolin Fist .The movements and stances are made quite clear. They either defend or attack. The movements are arranged very well. The hands, eyes, body, and step should be coordinated. This form is very powerful and has won a reputation of beating the crouched buffalo.
