Shaolin Kung Fu encompasses a wide range of techniques. While it's difficult to provide an exhaustive list, here are 20 techniques commonly found in Shaolin Kung Fu: Horse Stance: A wide and stable stance resembling a horse's posture, used for developing leg strength and stability.Bow Stance: A stance with one leg forward and the other leg extended backward, providing a balanced and versatile position for both offense and defense.Straight Punch: A linear punch delivered with the arm extended straight from the shoulder, focusing on speed and accuracy.Hook Punch: A curved punch delivered with a circular motion, targeting the opponent's side or temple.Front Kick: A kick executed by raising the knee and extending the leg forward to strike with the ball of the foot.Side Kick: A kick executed by lifting the leg sideways and striking with the heel or the outer edge of the foot.Inside Block: A defensive technique where the forearm is used to deflect an incoming strike from the inside.
Outside Block: A defensive technique where the forearm is used to deflect an incoming strike from the outside.Palm Strike: A strike executed with an open palm, focusing on striking with the base of the palm or the heel of the hand.Ridge Hand Strike: A strike executed with the side of the hand, using the edge of the palm or the knuckles of the index and middle fingers.Elbow Strike: A strike executed with the elbow, targeting vulnerable areas such as the ribs, face, or temple.Knee Strike: A strike delivered with the knee, targeting the opponent's midsection, groin, or legs.Throws: Techniques used to off-balance an opponent and bring them to the ground by leveraging their body and using momentum.Joint Locks: Techniques that involve manipulating an opponent's joints to immobilize or control them, typically targeting wrists, elbows, shoulders, or knees.Sweeps: Techniques used to sweep an opponent's legs out from under them, destabilizing their balance and causing them to fall.Jumps: Acrobatic movements that involve leaping or jumping off the ground, adding power and height to attacks or defensive maneuvers.Aerial Techniques: Advanced techniques that involve jumping or flipping in mid-air, typically executed with kicks or strikes.Finger Strikes: Precise strikes using the fingertips or knuckles of the hand, targeting pressure points or vulnerable areas.Eye Pokes: Techniques that involve using the fingers or thumbs to target an opponent's eyes, temporarily linding or disorienting them.Chin Na: Grappling and joint manipulation techniques used to control, restrain, or submit an opponent through the manipulation of their limbs or joints.These techniques are a small sampling of the wide array of techniques found in Shaolin Kung Fu. Mastery of these techniques requires dedicated practice, discipline, and guidance from a qualified instructor