Tian Gang Sheng Shou

Sheng Shou has the meaning of “virtuoso.“ In this video shifu Yang shows the exercises that comprises his system and his skill. They range from methods of striking in the Southern Shaolin manner, to one arm push ups and cartwheels done not only by his muscular assistant but BY HIMSELF. He shows a number of applications for his movements. This video starts with a demonstration of the Sheng Shou 36 techniques, a linking set of strikes and lines mean obviously as a basic skills form. Demonstrator: Yang De You. Yang Shifu is NINETY-TWO years old. He started when he was seven. He is amazingly vigorous, some might even say feisty. An acupuncturist, traditional Chinese doctor his energy is lively and vital. He demonstrates forms where he CARTWHEELS among other things. Tian Gang is an ancient name for the Big Dipper. Yang’s lineage is essentially Southern Shaolin. Support channel on Paypal: #chinesemartialarts #shaolin #wushu