Video: Shaolin Sanshou Fighting: Kick and Punch Combinations by ShifuYanLei. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Basic Shaolin long-fist combinations combine straight punches, uppercuts and hammer fists with stance changes.
3 key details
- Drive from the hips.
- Pull back the non-punching hand.
- Breathe out with each strike.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Slow combos
- 3:00Combos with stance
- 3:00Speed combos
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Keep the elbows soft.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
