Basics & Salute Act Course | Five Family Southern Shaolin

Course Overview

Master the fundamentals of Five Family Southern Shaolin Kung Fu with this comprehensive foundation course. Learn essential techniques, Qigong practices, and the first basic form - Salute Act.

This course establishes the core principles of alignment, power generation, and focus that will support your entire martial arts journey. You'll develop proper stances, powerful strikes, effective blocks, and dynamic kicks while cultivating internal energy through Qigong breathing exercises.

The Salute Act form integrates all these fundamental techniques into a flowing sequence that builds coordination, balance, and martial intent. This is where every student begins their journey in the Five Family system.

What You'll Learn

Fundamental Stances: Horse stance, bow stance, cat stance, and proper weight distribution
Essential Strikes: Straight punch, uppercut, backfist, and proper fist formation
Core Blocks: High block, middle block, low block, and deflection techniques
Basic Kicks: Front kick, side kick, roundhouse kick with proper chamber and execution
Qigong Practices: Breathing exercises to cultivate internal energy and focus
Salute Act Form: The first basic form integrating all fundamental techniques
Body Mechanics: Proper alignment, power generation from the ground up
Training Methods: How to practice effectively and build martial skill

Who This Course Is For

Complete beginners with no martial arts experience
Martial artists from other styles wanting to learn Southern Shaolin
Students looking to build a solid foundation before advancing
Anyone interested in traditional Chinese martial arts and Qigong
Practitioners wanting to refine their fundamental techniques

Course Structure

This course is organized into clear, progressive lessons that build upon each other. Each technique is demonstrated from multiple angles with detailed explanations of body mechanics, common mistakes, and training tips.

Module 1

Fundamental Stances

Learn the foundational stances that provide stability and power for all techniques.

Module 2

Punches & Strikes

Develop powerful, accurate strikes with proper body alignment and energy transfer.

Module 3

Blocks & Defense

Master defensive techniques to protect yourself and create counterattack opportunities.

Module 4

Kicks & Footwork

Build dynamic kicking techniques with proper balance and power generation.

Module 5

Qigong Breathing

Cultivate internal energy and focus through traditional breathing exercises.

Module 6

Salute Act Form

Learn the complete first basic form, integrating all fundamental techniques.

Course Includes

✓ Lifetime access to all video lessons
✓ HD video instruction from multiple angles
✓ Detailed technique breakdowns
✓ Training tips and common mistakes
✓ Learn at your own pace
✓ Access on any device

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior experience?

No! This course is designed for complete beginners. All techniques are taught from the ground up with clear explanations.

What equipment do I need?

Just comfortable workout clothes and enough space to move. No special equipment is required to start training.

How long will it take to complete?

The course contains 4 hours 59 minutes of video content. Most students take several weeks to months to fully absorb and practice the material.

Can I learn at my own pace?

Absolutely! You have lifetime access to all course materials and can progress as quickly or slowly as you need.

What's the difference between this and in-person training?

These courses provide the same curriculum taught by Master Louie Martinez. While in-person training offers hands-on corrections, these detailed video lessons allow you to learn authentic techniques at your own pace.

Do I need to take the courses in order?

We recommend starting with Basics & Salute Act to build a proper foundation, then progressing through the basic forms before advancing to the Five Animals. However, you can explore courses based on your interests.

Basics & Salute Act

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