Wu-Tang Sword Style

[nonpuritan]

Shaolin - The Legend

 

ACCORDING TO ANCIENT LEGEND, an Indian Buddhist priest named Tamo

 

travelled to China in the 6th Century in order to study at the temple of Shaolin.

 

But the head-abbot, Fang Chang, was suspicious, so the priest was denied entry.

 

Tamo then sought to prove his devotion by meditating in a nearby cave - and such

 

was the strength of his faith that his unbroken meditative gaze bored a hole through

 

the rock.

 

On finally gaining access to the temple, Tamo met high standards of learning,

 

but he was alarmed to discover that many of the monks failed to perform even

 

the most basic physical requirements for meditation. Starting with simple movement

 

exercises designed to enhance the flow of Ch'i, or life force, Tamo took it upon

 

himself to bring the monks' bodies up to a standard worthy of their intellects.

 

Tamo formulated a set of exercises styled on the movements of the main 18 animals in

 

Indo-Chinese iconography, and as the monks became more skilled at the basic routines,

 

defensive combat elements were introduced. These exercises became famed as the

 

Shaolin martial arts. Every style was varied and adaptable, providing the monks

 

with a series of exercises and defensive procedures appropriate to their individual

 

bodies. Some preferred to study the wild but regal movements of the Tiger style;

 

others opted to master the martial art of Shaolin Crane, a style developed by a monk

 

who saw a crane defeat an ape by darting repeatedly or unpredictable angles with

 

its razor-sharp beak. Each monk was encouraged to experiment and find the style

 

that suited their Ch'i.

 

Over the centuries the styles developed and solidified, with certain arts

 

incorporating the use of swords and other weapons. Most difficult of all styles was

 

the Wu-Tang sword, and a true master of this style was practically unbeatable in

 

battle. A student would progress through the various levels of mastery of the sword

 

technique, each one more difficult than the last. Each level, or Chamber, took the

 

swordsman nearer to invincibility, and on attaining the next Chamber, the monk

 

would replace one of his natural teeth with a gold one. The monks who taught

 

the Wu-Tang Style had reputedly reached the 36th Chamber - meaning they were

 

invincible to all but a fellow 36th Chamber Wu-Tang master - and had platinum

 

set into their gold front teeth.

 

The monks used their mastery solely for defensive purposes, and swore never to

 

teach the Wu-Tang style to an outsider. But a renegade fraction believed that the

 

Wu-Tang style was too important to be kept secret, and vowed to be free to teach it

 

as they pleased. These rebels joined forces with their sworn enemies, the Manchurians,

 

and sought to overthrow the temple of Shaolin, the eventual goal of the joint

 

uprising being world domination. The rebels believed that they would be able to build

 

an unbeatable army of Wu-Tang swordsmen, if only they could rid themselves of the

 

monks and be free to use Wu-Tang style aggressively.

 

The defention of "Wu-Tang" is battle. The Wu-Tang is a sword style

 

of kung fu martial arts that is based primarely in Northern China.

 

The Wu-Tang consists of 36 Chambers.To become a Shaolin warrior,

 

one must pass each task within the 36 Chambers.Once one chamber has

 

been completed, the warrior must move on to the next.

 

Each one of the 9 members of the Wu-Tang contain 4 chambers within

 

their heart. 9 members with 4 chambers in each equal the 36 Chambers.

 

There are 36 deadly points within the body, each one at a 10 degree

 

interval. A blow to one of the 36 deadly points can instantly kill.

 

The Wu-Tang believe in only 3 things:

 

Honour, Loyalty, & Brotherhood

 

The Wu-Tang is known for their ability to be a group, separate, and still have the knowledge to stay together, much like the cartoon, Voltron.

 

 

 

"Watch your step, kid. I got your back, but you better watch your front."

 

Prepare for the Illuminati 2000; the Mason's plan for the New World Order...

 

The Wu-Tang sword was initially practised only as a highly secretive form of defence, but a renegade fraction of masters vowed that they would teach it as they pleased. The rebels joined forces with their former enemies and overthrew the temple of Shaolin, their eventual goal being total world domination. Although they were eventually broken up, the legend says that their descendants will one day return to resume their quest for global control. The rebels became known as the Wu-Tang Clan... *

 

The ancients believed two things: (1) that the descendants of the slain monks would one day rise up against the Clan for revenge; (2) that the legendary Wu-Tang Clan would be reborn to finish their ageless plan of controlling the universe. Such is the continuing legacy of the most feared group ever to master the art, a group that remained inseparable till the appointed time arrived.

 

[ This Message was edited by: nonpuritan on 2002-07-11 04:16 ]

[El Guerrero Loco]

Cool. Wonder if they gon show up anytime soon, lol, they'd be in for a big surprise to find that their sword skills art no match for M16's and Stinger Missiles. But still i prolly wouldn't want to find myself trapped in a room wit one of them...i doubt my escrima sticks will be of much help

 

 

[30-70 Classic]

lol im guessing youve been listning to wu-tang (the rappers)? if no then that is who that legend tends to be associated with

[30-70 Classic]

lol of course u have. didnt notice the GZA quote