What is Shaolin boxing all about?

Question

I mean like.... what kind of things do you do in that martial art? I've just heard about it and am curious. I'm looking on the net and i'm getting confused with things such as "shaolin" kung fu "shaolin" monks....etc

Are there weapons involved? Do you get belts like in karate, taekwondo? or is it just punching/kicking pads and sparring...!? (thats what i imagine what with the "boxing" being in the title... but i'm not sure)

Answer 1

Shoalin comes from the shoalin monks, simple as that, any technique that has Shoalin in front of it was created by the shoalin monks, and has alot to do with religions as well as the discipline and skill of the martial art

Answer 2

shaolin kung fu

incorporates most Martial art styles including Chinese boxing

it is all built around animal forms please check out this web site it  will help you understand more and yes you do take regular gradings to obtain  yor belt  and work with weapons.

WWW.fightinglions.co.uk

Answer 3

Shaolin Boxing is a translation from the Mandarin term Shaolin Chuan Fa (Shaolin Fist Method) it is a general name for all/most of the Chinese Martial arts. It incorporates punches, kicks, throws, joint locks, and grappling, and forms...Each school will have their own focus and routine. I teach it myself...

Answer 4

1.) Shaolin is the name of a Buddhist monestary in China.  Shaolin means 'young forest'.

http://www.chinashaolintemple.com/

2.) Wudang is the name of a Taoist monestary in China.

http://www.damo-qigong.net/temple/wudang...

Both Shaolin and Wudang are religious organizations and produce Buddhist monks and Taoist priests.

Both Shaolin and Wudang practice martial arts as a means of physical fitness, self-defense, self-sufficiency, and as a means of dynamic or moving meditation (as opposed to sitting still in meditation).  They are monks & priests first, and warriors last.

O.K.  Shaolin Kung fu is a 'complete system' of self-defense.  A complete system means it will train you in: weapons usage; empty hand combat; defense against single & mulitiple opponents; kata; pressure points; wrist locks and small joint manipulation.  There is also some espionage tactics like wall scaling, handcuff escapes, how to tie up people, sneak into a castle, etc. etc.  AND for a bonus, kung fu will also teach you how to cook, play chess (Chinese version), good hygenic habits, and philosophy.  Everything it takes for you to become self-sufficient both mentally and physically.

Shaolin Kung fu wants you to become an 'officer and a gentleman' and not just a prize-fighting goon.  In the Shaolin Temple anyone who just does kung fu and nothing else would be considered a little weird.