Progression from foundational forms through advanced partner and weapons training, organized by rank. Select any rank to explore.
Gong Li Quan (功力拳, gōnglì quán) means “Power Sequence.” It is the second barehand sequence trained in Northern Shaolin Long Fist. Like Lian Bu Quan, this sequence was developed by the Jingwu Association. While Lian Bu Quan serves as a student’s first introduction to forms, Gong Li Quan is an introduction to martial applications and power. Power generation in the legs and hips is especially important. Students also learn how to utilize their chest and spine bows.
Qi Mei Gun (齊眉棍, qíméigùn) means “Equal Eyebrow Staff” and is a Shaolin White Crane staff form. The techniques are designed for a staff as tall as the practitioner’s eyebrows. It is a basic form that introduces students to long weapons practice.
Pan Shou (盤手, pánshǒu) means “Bridging Hands,” or “Connecting Hands” and is a set of 2-person Shaolin White Crane barehand exercises designed to train specific blocks and strikes. It is also know as Qiao Shou (橋手, qiáoshǒu) — meaning literally “Bridge Hands,” or Da Qiao (搭橋, dāqiáo) — meaning “Building a Bridge.” The Wing Chun style variant is called Qi Sao. This Pan Shou set introduces 5 more practice drills to further develop a student’s White Crane hand skills, including hooking, coiling, sticking, and adhering.
Qin Na (擒拿, qínná) means “Seize and Control” and is applicable to all martial arts styles. In this level, students must execute techniques with improved fluidity and less hesitation. Speed is not necessary, as accuracy and attention to detail are more important at this stage. Students should already have a preliminary understanding of correct Qin Na angles. There are 5 techniques in this set.
Shuai Jiao (摔角, shuāijiǎo), translated as wrestling, is one of the four major categories of Chinese martial arts. In this context, it refers to practical takedown methods integrated within training, rather than the standalone sport. These techniques emphasize off-balancing, control, and bringing an opponent to the ground through timing, leverage, and precise body positioning.
Within this set, students learn ten foundational takedown techniques, from which many variations can be derived. Because Shuai Jiao operates at close range, it naturally integrates with Qin Na, with many techniques flowing seamlessly between joint control and takedown. Students also develop essential supporting skills, including safe falling methods and the conditioning of muscles, tendons, and joints to handle impact and close-contact work.
