The Crane Sequences in White Crane Gongfu Training

If you have learned different Chinese martial styles, you will have realized that the construction of most White Crane sequences, especially the beginning ones, are constructed from several Jin patterns. Normally, the beginning sequences are short and only about five to ten Jin patterns are included. The learning process is short and easy. However, the training process is very long and difficult. This is very different from many other Chinese martial styles such as Long Fist (Changquan), Praying Mantis (Tang Lang,), or Eagle Claw (Ying Zhua), in which the sequences are constructed from the techniques. Normally, these sequences are hard to learn and easier to train.

Dr. Yang in White Crane stance
In the White Crane sequence training, a firm root is the first requirement. How to generate the different Jin patterns from the waist with the coordination of the breathing is the most critical aspect of the training. Normally, it will take many years for a beginner to grasp the essence of Jin manifestation. It is only after a Jin is manifested correctly and powerfully that the techniques derived from each Jin pattern are explained by the master. Generally, each Jin pattern includes four possible categories of martial arts applications: Kicking, Striking, Wrestling, and Qin Na. Again, there are several possible techniques in each of these categories. Click to learn how Chinese medicine treats Proctitis.

In addition, speed training is heavily emphasized because it is believed that, without good speed and power in the Jin manifestations, even if you know many techniques, they will be useless. Therefore, speed and power have become the most important parts of training at the beginning levels.