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the
Imitative Boxing |
Every
creature, as big as lions and tigers or as small as ants
and mantis, has its own way of survival. The Chan Sect
has crystallized and incor porated the law of existence
for the world's myriad living forms into the routines of
Shaolin boxing.
Unlike other styles of boxing, imitative Shaolin boxing
has absorbed the essence of living creatures: overcoming
adversaries with surprise and changeable moves. Monkey
boxing is a gile for both defense and attack; crane
boxing is quick as lightning; dragon boxing forestalls
the enemy with an imposing manner; snake boxing is
quick-witted and to the point; tiger boxing is arrogant
and of great power; and lion boxing is irresistible with
its ferociousness. There are other well-known forms,
such as the hawk boxing, rooster boxing, dog boxing and
mantis boxing.
Reaching new heights is what imitative Shaolin boxing is
particularly about. During the performance, the
performer reaches the destiny of what he imitates: a
dragon or a crane, feeling the natural desire of the
creature. Each of his movements must resemble that of
the creature: like a snake or a dog. No wonder other
martial art practitioners sigh with emotion when they
admit, "None but the Chan devotees can make it!" |
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