The Eighteen Hands of Shaolin Arhat is a unique martial art handed down from the late famous martial artist Cai Longyun. It was introduced in the 1980s and is well received in the martial arts community for its plain, simple, majestic and practical boxing techniques.
Chinese Kung Fu Series (10): The Eighteen Arhat Methods of Shaolin Kung Fu
Compiled by Cai Longyun, translated into English by Huang Long
Published by Hai Feng Publishing Co, Hong Kong,1988
Language: English
Paperback, 119 pages
ISBN: 962238031X
These 18 methods consist of six sets executed with the fist, one set with the elbow, two sets with the palm, four sets with the leg and five sets by catching hold of the opponent. To make successive practice easier, the 18 methods are grouped into a routine of 24 movements. This traditional routine can be practised either by one or two persons. The application of the 18 methods, its applied tactics and the attack-defence methods by two persons are explained in detail.
This is an instruction manual covering applied tactics of the 18 methods, and Arhat attack/defense methods practised by two persons.
Contents
Part One: Applied Tactics of the 18 Methods
Part Two: Arhat Attack-defence Methods Practised by Two Persons
