Basic techniques of traditional Shaolin boxing

The basic techniques of traditional Shaolin boxing include straight punch, swing punch, leg sweep, palm thunder, drill punch, hanging palm, whirlwind kick, and broken hands.

1. Straight punch (Zhí Quán): Straight punch is one of the most basic and common boxing techniques.

It propels forward through a straight path, arms and fists straight, striking the enemy with speed and accuracy.

2. Swinging Fist (Bǎi Quán): Swinging Fist is a horizontally rotating boxing technique in which the arm swings horizontally in a horizontal direction to quickly hit the opponent.

This technique can be used to attack the opponent's side or avoid the opponent's attack.

3. Leg sweep (Sǎo Tuǐ): Leg sweep is a technique of sweeping the opponent's legs with one's legs.

Use your foot to sweep your opponent's legs with a forward motion to throw your opponent off balance and create an opportunity to attack.

4. Palm Thunder (Zhǎng Xīn Léi): Palm Thunder is a special palm technique.

In this technique, the palm of the hand hits the target with the palm facing up, which has great power and explosive power.

5. Drilling Fist (Zuān Quán): Drilling Fist is an upward punch. The arm is straightened and the opponent is hit upward with explosive force.

This technique is usually used to attack the opponent's chin or face.

6. Chuí Zhǎng: Chuí Zhǎng is a technique of hitting from top to bottom.

The palm strikes downward in a straight path with great force and impact.

7. Whirlwind Kick (Xuàn Fēng Tuǐ): Whirlwind Kick is a boxing technique characterized by spinning movements.

By quickly rotating the body and using the legs to hit the enemy with great force.

8. Suì Shǒu: Suì Shǒu is a technique of using fists to attack the opponent with multiple consecutive blows.

Through rapid and continuous punches, it helps to weaken the opponent's defense and disrupt the opponent's rhythm.

The above are some basic techniques in traditional Shaolin boxing.

Each technique has unique characteristics and application scenarios, and requires continuous training and honing in practice to improve skills and combat capabilities.