Shaolin to be preserved with Modern Tech
To preserve the Shaolin KungFu the Shaolin Temple in Songshan County, Henan Province have elected to use modern media (video, audio) to preserve their art. The Shaolin Masters have reported there are 360 sets and routines, yet they only have 100 at their temple now. All their martial art information is stored with their other Buddhist works in depository.
Currently the routines are stored as letters, graphics, and
notes that have been passed down. Shi Yongxin, the present abbot in
Shaolin Temple, has decided to devote some efforts to saving more
Shaolin martial arts.
A select group of monks will be responsible for classifying all the informaton into the 18 branches of patterns. Each branch is a new set of skill: unarmed combat, dual practice, good health, etc. This project is expected to take 10 years.
Shaolin to be preserved with Modern Tech
Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 8:21 AM by Sifu Smith