The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu by Ronald Wheeler

Author:Ronald Wheeler
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-8048-4194-8
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

CHAPTER 8

The Jow Ga system, like many other styles of kung fu, teaches a vast number of forms in its curriculum. Jow Ga is comprised of over 100 sets for solo, weapons, and two-person combat sets. However, there are only five forms that make up the bulk of knowledge taught within Jow Ga. From foundational training, to speed of techniques, to Hard Chi Gung training, the five core sets of Jow Ga will train you in nearly every aspect of Chinese kung fu.

Jow Ga’s Core Sets

Jow Ga has over 100 sets within the system between solo sets, weapons sets, and two person combat sets. Which branch of Jow Ga a practitioner may come from will depend on how many sets that person may or may not learn. However as long as the practitioner has learned a variation of one of the core sets that individual can truly say they have learned the system of the Jow Ga 5 Tigers.

1. Siu Fok Fu Kuen—Small Controlling Tiger Fist: This set is the heart of Jow Ga and contains most of the essential techniques taught within the system. Great attention to detail is placed on the teaching of proper footwork as there are many angles within the set.

2. Dai Fok Fu Kuen—Big Controlling Tiger Fist: This set is one of the longest taught and is considered a Chi building/Chi releasing set. The first half of the set is very stationary in that you are sitting in the Sei Ping Ma position while practicing Hard Chi Gung through Isotonic movement. The second half of the set is performed with rapid hand techniques and quick changes of footwork finishing with Hard Chi Gung just before you salute at the end of the set.

3. Chai Jong Kuen—Wood Post Fist: Rapid movement and aggressiveness are two of the key attributes of this set. Fist, Palm, and Finger strikes are all seen in this set along with this set’s use of the Mo Ying Gek (No Shadow Kick).

4. Fu Pow Kuen—Tiger Cougar Fist: This set resembles the Big Controlling Tiger form in the beginning of the set but pays less attention to the Hard Chi Gung aspects of the form. The Northern side of the system can also be seen clearly in the leaping techniques taught within the set. According to legend this set is the one Jow Lung liked the best and was his favorite empty hand set to perform.

5. Man Gee Kuen—10,000 Shape Fist: This form is truly a combination of all that Jow Lung had learned from his three teachers. The set begins with the Hung side of the system with heavy stance work and isotonic movement. The Choy side is seen with quick footwork and swinging punches. The Northern side is seen in the use of the Side kick followed by a powerful Heel kick.

*Lok Gok Chong Kuen—Six Corner Seed Fist: The creation of this set can be attributed to Jow Lung and is considered a highly advance form. The set is designed to teach the practitioner how to fend off opponents from multiple directions.

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