With single-arm strength, Wang Zhan Ao (王占鳌) executed "Dragon Coiling the Sea" (盘龙搅海), then "Golden Rooster Nods" (金鸡乱点头), forcing Li Gong to retreat. A final strike, "Kun Peng Spreads Its Wings" (鲲鹏展翅), sent the spear whipping toward Li Gong like lightning. The bandit barely dodged, but the shaft grazed his back, knocking him down.
By reviewing precious old photographs and publications from the Republican era, we are able to glimpse the true appearance of the Jiangsu Provincial Martial Arts Institute (江苏省国术馆). It was the official orthodox martial arts institution of Jiangsu Province at that time, and also the most prosperous testament to the martial arts movement in Jiangsu during the Republic of China period.
The Han Dynasty (汉朝) saw the rise of the Huán shǒu dāo (环首刀), The Tang Dynasty (唐朝) introduced the liuyedao (柳葉刀), the khanda (खंडा), a double-edged straight sword and The scimitar (saif al-muqawwar سيف المقور),
A sword needed much more than just a sharp edge to be useful. In addition to a blade geometry suitable for its intended function, it required a controlled combination of hardness, toughness, strength, elasticity, edge retention, and fracture resistance
Not only did Qi Jiguang (戚继光) learn staff techniques from Yu Dayou (俞大猷), but he also included the full text of Yu’s Jian Jing (《剑经》) in Ji Xiao Xin Shu (《纪效新书》), praising it: "The most wonderful part lies in the moment you gain control, then every grab and thrust is like rolling a round stone down a cliff of a thousand ren (仞), unstoppable."
Li Yuan was not rescued, nor was Li Shimin trapped. The one who actually fought the Shaolin monks was Wang Shichong's nephew, Wang Renzhe. The Shaolin monks did participate in the battle, but the story of rescuing the Tang emperor is a legend embellished by later generations based on historical facts.
The term "Medical Monks" (医僧) refers to Buddhist monks who, in their mission to spread the Dharma and benefit all beings, also practice medicine to heal the sick and save lives. Throughout history, Southern Fujian (闽南) has been home to many renowned medical monks who excelled in healing and treating illnesses. The earliest recorded among them dates back to the Tang Dynasty, with Master Yizhong (义中禅师), followed by Master Puzu (普足禅师) in the Song Dynasty. Due to a lack of historical records, the author was unable to trace medical monks from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties.
Ping Jingyi was born in Gonggong Street (国公街), Baoding. A master of wrestling, he is credited with pioneering the Baoding wrestling movement. After refining his skills, his wrestling prowess became legendary. Ping was a disciple of Nangong Mengliu (南宫孟六), from whom he learned Shaolin martial arts, further solidifying his reputation as a foremost martial artist of his era. His contributions to Baoding’s "Fast Wrestling" (快跤) style were particularly significant.