.10 Luo-Han-Quan
罗汉拳: Boxing the disciples of Buddha
The tenth and final essential technique of Shaolin Kung-fu, called Luo-Han-Quan, "The Arhat boxing." The style of 'Arhat is one of the patterns of initiation of Shaolin. In Buddhist theology, the' Arhat is 'realized soul, the mystic able to see and hear in all directions.
This style combines the movements of the
- Leopard
- Tiger,
- snake
- cranes,
- dragon.
From leopard takes strength, the tiger's tenacity, attention from the snake, the crane and dragon intelligence posture.
The Master-Xing Miao gave the following formula:
"The head moves like a wave of the sea, the hands move like a burning star, your body moves like a twig of willow, the feet move like a drunk. The movement comes from the heart, is strong but not rigid, even when it is not real "
The longer you practice this mystical technique, and you become more experienced. Only practitioners of Shaolin Kung Fu more advanced, can learn the technique of fighting Arhat, because it requires a huge energy and involves movements to large angles. E 'must have good coordination in the movements of the legs. Also because they are used fists and palms of hands to fight the attacks require rapid movements of the upper body.
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阿弥陀佛
