Wuzuquan
Five Ancestors (Wuzuquan and Ngo Cho Kun)
A Southern Chinese martial art consisting of techniques from five different styles:
The breathing methods and iron body of Da mo
The posture and dynamic power of Luohan
The precision and efficient movement of Emperor Taizu
The hand techniques and the complementary softness and hardness of Fujian White Crane
The agility and footwork of Monkey
Five Ancestor System, consolidated by a sixth influence; Xuan Nu also known as Hian Loo 'The Lady in the Green Dress,' who introduced the most deadly of its techniques Dim Mak lethal strikes to the pressure points of the body.
Five Ancestors is known for its large variety of power generational methods. Due to the distinct character of each ancestor, these methods change depending on the power required. Some schools teach tension forms that develop power, of which there are about ten, and fist forms that train technique, of which there are dozens. Others stress a relaxed body, instead seeking maximum transmission of the relevant jin.
On top of this are miscellaneous hand forms, two-man forms (also known as form-drill) that may or may not include sticking hands, and forms for a comprehensive arsenal of weapons including rice bowl and chopsticks, umbrellas, even opium pipes.
Over the decades masters have added to this list introducing material they considered relevant to the time.
Five Ancestors is now taught in China, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, the United States, Switzerland and Canada.
Ranking System
An internationally-recognized ranking system for Wuzuquan practitioners was established at the 2010 International Shaolin Wuzuquan Federation conference, in Quanzhou China. The 10th duan is recognised as the highest level, whilst the 1st duan is the lowest.