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少林拳術對敵進退歌訣 Shaolin
Pugilism Advance and Retreat Sonnet
進步捷如風Advancing
steps swiftly like the wind
失機退宜快Losing
opportunity the retreat should be prompt
乘敗側鋒入Capitalize his lost enter from the flank
身稍向前邁Torso launches forward slightly
掌實即須吐Palm
that contact solid must immediately discharge power
發聲驚怪使Do
use vocalizing, scaring and strange tactics
變化如蛟龍 Maneuver like a dragon
遲快分勝敗Slow or quick in timing separates victory from defeat
* 少林拳術對敵趨避歌訣 Shaolin Pugilism Closing and Avoiding Sonnet
趨避須眼快Closing
and avoiding requires sharp eyes
左右見機行
Follow the left or right side to capitalize the opportunity
趨從避中取Closing
from within avoiding
實自處處生Solidify
position from everywhere
功力雖制我Despite
his conditioning surpasses mine
隙開進莫停As
a gap opens advance forward without stopping
勢猛君休懼Thou
shalt not fear the fierceness in his offence
四兩撥千斤Let
four taels to remove a
thousand catties
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*趙宗師原文只作拳術對敵歌訣並無此兩句標題
These two Shaolin pugilistic sonnets appeared in Grandmaster Chiu’s manuscripts as one sonnet without the titles.
拳術五要點 5 important points of pugilism
心要明－心不明，則神昏
1. Mind must be bright – Mind without brightness, the spirit will be dull
眼要清－眼不清，則意亂
2. Eyesight must be sharp - Eyesight without sharpness, the intent will be
chaotic.
手要速－手不快，則遲緩莫救
3. Hands must be fast – Hands without speed, the delay and slowness in situation
will not be salvageable
身要下－身不下，則起落無方
4. Body must commit – body without
commitment, the rising or falling of form will be without orientation.
步要準－步不準，則進退失勢
5. Footwork must be accurate – footwork without accuracy, opportunity will be
lost while advancing or retreating.
拳術之五法 5 methods of pugilism
手法 1. Method of combination of hands
眼法 2. Method of sighting
身法 3. Method of body movement
心法 4. Method of mental faculty
步法 5. Method of footwork
對敵之五法 5 methods of dealing with opponent
1. 心中想著 1. The mind keeps computing
眼裏看著 The Eyes keep observing
2.
手上動著
2. The Hands keep active
身子活著 The body keeps lively
3. 脚下走著 3. The feet keep moving.
遇撩即攻
Attack immediately when opening appears
4. 見空即捕 4. Seize the critical moment
隨機變化 follow the situation and adapt accordingly
5.
令人莫測
5. Be unpredictable to your opponent
則為得矣 then you can be considered having attainment .
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