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Shaolin school's marital arts forms are compact in structure, "Fighting along a single straight line tactics. The use of power is flexible and elastic. The forms focus on the practicability rather than flowery postures, which though aesthetically pleasing.
When jabbing or palming, the arm is required to be neither bent nor straight. The arm is in constant twining motion when it is extended or withdrawn to allow the flexibility of the arm movements. The eyesight is focused on the opponent' eyes so that his expressions and intentions are under observation. When advancing, the body moves straightforwardly and horizontally and when landing from a jump or retreating from an attack, it follows the direction of the momentum, The body techniques focus on the control of the center of the gravity so as to keep balance. When stepping, low stanc is used in advancing and high stance in treating. The stepping techniques focus on lightness, agility and steadiness.
When applying the techniques, the intention shall be well hidden and not revealed to the opponent. When executing the application, the person shall remain calm inside but fierce outside. Application of techniques requires integration of versatile tactics. An attack can be made from the left or to the lower part of the body while the opponent's attention is diverted to the right side or the upper part of the body. An intention to retreat can be disguised as an intention to advance or vice versa. Tactics and techniques shall be amalgamated and consolidated. Hardness of actions and blows is stressed while softness in support of the hardness is also advocated. Attacks shall be made at the right moment and when the mistake of the opponent is observed. Attacks shall be executed without mercy and directed at the opponent's fatal part.
Training formula describes the tactics as “elegant as cat, shaking like a tiger, advancing and retreating like a dragon, moving like a lightening and roaring like a thunder."
Shaolin school has characteristic features in movements, stillness, breathing techniques, mobilizing qi to accumulate power and utilizing power transformed from qi. The training formula says, "full force shall be applied in performing the form (or in striking). The power is transformed from qi. Mobilizing gi to accumulate power shall be done in an unhurried manner while utilizing power transformed from gi shall be done in a speedy manner. The success of this technique lies in the speed and manner how qi is transformed into power and how the power is utilized, that is to say, the breathing is the key."
The play of martial arts forms of Shaolin school requires the completion of the form in one breath and combination of the external with the internal in order to deliver force to the required parts of the body, Externally, the hands are required to move simultaneously with feet, elbows with knees and shoulders with the kuas (the joints and surrounding areas of the hips) while internally, mind (xin) is required to integrate with intent (yi), intent with energy (qi) and energy with strength (li). Breathing through the nose facilitates the accumulation of power and when necessary, roaring loudly through the mouth intimidates the opponent. Striking with explosive forces as swiftly as thunder deprives the opponent of the time to react or reduce the effectiveness of counterattack. Thus, the victory can be won over the enemy.