Drawing from his extensive knowledge of Long Fist and White Crane Kung Fu (Gongfu), Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming explains and instructs the basic training techniques of Shaolin Kung Fu. In Course 1, Dr. Yang teaches Stretching, Fundamental Stances, and extensive Hand Drills. In Course 2, Walking, Hopping, Jumping, Sense of Distance training, and extensive Kicking techniques are taught.

Dr. Yang instructs proper alignment and posture, explains the martial applications of the techniques, and shows corrections for common mistakes, as students demonstrate.

• Stretching Routines
• Fundamental Stances
• Proper Alignment and Posture
• Extensive Punching & Kicking Drills
• Martial Applications

This DVD teaches the essential foundation of YMAA Shaolin training, and provides excellent additional training for all martial artists, especially those interested in tracing back the root of Asian martial arts.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Over 100 Scene Selections • Narration: English, French • Multi -Language Menus & Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish • Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with Previews of all YMAA Videos, and more…

What is Martial arts ?

Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preservation of a nation’s intangible cultural heritage.

Although the term martial art has become associated with the fighting arts of East Asia, it originally referred to the combat systems of Europe as early as the 1550s. The term is derived from Latin and means “arts of Mars”, the Roman god of war. Some authors have argued that fighting arts or fighting systems would be more appropriate on the basis that many martial arts were never “martial” in the sense of being used or created by professional warriors.

Essential foundation of YMAA Shaolin training