Maroon Fist
Kung Fu Syllabus
The syllabus follows a
steady progress of learning.
Gradings are aimed to test and monitor skills at various levels of training and help set high standards within the clubs.
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Harng Ma Ping Choi | Basic Walk & Flat Punch | Walking Technique |
| Open hand back fist strike and punch | Walking Technique | |
| Kair Ma Bo Ping Choi | Horse Riding Stance & Flat Punch | Stance Technique |
| Tsin Tak | Front Kick | Kick |
| Yeun Tak | Turning Kick | Kick |
| Warng Tak | Side Kick | Kick |
| Jor Dong Ping Choi | Left Hand Block & Punch | Hand Block No 1 |
| Yau Dong Ping Choi | Right Hand Block & Punch | Hand Block No 2 |
| Jor Dong Yeun Tak | Left Kick Block & Turning Kick | Foot Block No 1 |
| Jor Dong Tsin Tak | Left Kick Block & Front Kick | Foot Block No 2 |
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Beu Tsee Ping Choi | Spear Hand & Flat Punch | Walking Technique |
| Harng Ma Lin Wan Choi | Basic Walk & 3 Punches | Walking Technique |
| Kair Ma Bo Lin Wan Choi | Horse Riding Stance & 3 Punches | Stance Technique |
| Kay Boon Sau Fa | Basic Hand Set | Set |
| Jor Jurn Dong Ping Choi | Left Palm Block & Punch | Hand Block No 3 |
| Yau Jurn Dong Ping Choi | Right Palm Block & Punch | Hand Block No 4 |
| Jor Til Warng Tak | Left Jump & Side Kick | Foot Block No 3 |
| Yau Kiu Yeun Tak | Right Bridge & Turning Kick | Foot Block No 4 |
| Cern Ma Tsin Tak | One Step Front Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Yeun Tak | One Step Turning Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Warng Tak | One Step Side Kick | Kick |
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Beu Tsee Ping Choi | Spear Hand & Punch | Walking Technique |
| Sern Beu Tsee | Double Spear Hand | Walking Technique |
| Sern Ping Choi | Double Punches | Walking Technique |
| Cern Ma Tsin Tak | One Step Front Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Yeun Tak | One Step Turning Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Warng Tak | One Step Side Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Hou Tsarn | One Step Back Kick | Kick |
| Kay Boon Sau Fa | Basic Hand Set | Set |
| Jorn Sau | Set Hand Movement | Set |
| Sern Jarn | Arm Locking & Front Sweep Take Down | Hand Block No 5 |
| Gau Choi | Rolling Punch | Hand Block No 6 |
| Fing Choi | Spinning Punch | Foot Block No 5 |
| Yeu Kiu | Bridge Hand | Foot Block No 6 |
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Beu Tsee Ping Choi | Spear Hand & Punch | Walking Technique |
| Sern Beu Tsee | Double Spear Hand | Walking Technique |
| Sern Ping Choi | Double Punches | Walking Technique |
| Sern Yeu Kiu | Double Bridge Hands | Walking Technique |
| Cern Ma Tsin Tak | One Step Front Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Yeun Tak | One Step Turning Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Warng Tak | One Step Side Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Hou Tsarn | One Step Back Kick | Kick |
| Cern Ma Ceun Tak | One Step Spinning Kick | Kick |
| Kay Boon Sau Fa | Basic Hand Movement | Set |
| Jorn Sau | Set Hand Movement | Set |
| Charp Choi | Drilling Punches | Set |
| Fu Jau | Maroon Fist Tiger Stretches & Strike | Hand Block No 7 |
| Godd Sua Ding Jur | Harvest Hand & Palm | Hand Block No 8 |
| Bong Sau Bow Jar | Bridge Hand Block & Elbow | Foot Block No 7 |
| Churn Ma Jorn Choi | Slide Step & Upper Punch | Foot Block No 8 |
| Gee Yau Bok Gaik | Free Fighting |
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Beu Tsee Ping Choi | Spear Hand & Punch | Walking Technique |
| Sern Beu Tsee | Double Spear Hand | Walking Technique |
| Sern Ping Choi | Double Punches | Walking Technique |
| Sern Yeu Kiu | Double Bridge Hands | Walking Technique |
| Eagle claw, grab and punch | Walking Technique | |
| Lin Wan Tak Fa | Combination of Kicks | Kick |
| Kay Boon Sau Fa | Basic Hand Movement | Set |
| Jorn Sau | Set Hand Movement | Set |
| Charp Choi | Drilling Punches | Set |
| Far Kuin | Flower Fist | Set |
| Pressing double palm and strike to the neck /stomach | Hand Block No 9 | |
| Pressing double palm and blocking with hammer fist with palm/punch | Hand Block No 10 | |
| Double Palm Blocks, Horse Stance following through elbow strike, Knee to the stomach, Monkey Strike | Foot Block No 9 | |
| Sweep and elbow strike | Foot Block No 10 | |
| Gee Yau Bok Gaik | Free Fighting |
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Cern Dong Ping Choi Tsin Tak | Upper Block Punch & Front Kick | Walking Technique |
| Jown Dong Ping Choi Yeun Tak | Middle Block Punch & Turning Kick | Walking Technique |
| Har Dong Ping Choi Warng Tak | Lower Block Punch & Side Kick | Walking Technique |
| Sern Pak Jurn Farn Choi Hou Tsarn | Double Palm Back Punch & Back Kick | Walking Technique |
| Farn Yeun Tak | Step Reverse Kick | Kick |
| Hoon Sau Doi Dough | Knife Defence | Weapon Defence |
| Kay Boon Sau Fa | Basic Hand Movement | Set |
| Jorn Sau | Set Hand Movement | Set |
| Charp Choi | Drilling Punches | Set |
| Far Kuin | Flower Fist | Set |
| Fai Loong Tsee | Finger Movement of Dragon | Set |
| Gee Yau Gok Gaik | Free Fighting |
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Kok Chung Ma Bo | Combination of Walking Techniques | Walking Technique |
| Nyau Lim Toi | Sickle Kick | Kick |
| Kay Boon Sau Fa | Basic Hand Movement | Set |
| Jorn Sau | Set Hand Movement | Set |
| Charp Choi | Drilling Punches | Set |
| Far Kuin | Flower Fist | Set |
| Fai Loon Tsee | Finger Movement of Dragon | Set |
| Pressing double palm and strike to the neck /stomach | Hand Block No 9 | |
| Pressing double palm and blocking with hammer fist with palm/punch | Hand Block No 10 | |
| Double Palm Blocks, Horse Stance following through elbow strike, Knee to the stomach, Monkey Strike | Foot Block No 9 | |
| Sweep and elbow strike | Foot Block No 10 | |
| Hoon Sau Doi Dough | Knife Defence | Weapon Defence |
| Kwun Jorn | Stick Defence | Weapon Defence |
| Soy Mok | Wood Breaking | |
| Gee Yau Bok Gaik | Free Fighting |
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| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Bac Dong Sau | Combination of Hand Blocks | Hand Block |
| Bac Dong Tak | Combination of Foot Blocks | Foot Block |
| Kok Chung Ma Bo | Combination of Walks | Walking Technique |
| Lin Wan Tak Fa | Combination of Kicks | Kick |
| Fai Sun Tak Ta | Combination of Flying Kicks | Kick |
| Kay Boon Sau Fa | Basic Hand Movement | Set |
| Jorn Sau | Set Hand Movement | Set |
| Charp Choi | Drilling Punches | Set |
| Far Kuin | Flower Fist | Set |
| Fai Loong Tsee | Finger Movement of Dragon | Set |
| Bac Pye Jurn | 8 Powers | Set |
| Hoon Sau Doi Dough | Knife Defence | Weapon Defence |
| Kwun Jorn | Stick Defence | Weapon Defence |
| Soy Mok | Wood Breaking | |
| Gee Yau Bok Gaik | Free Fighting |
Black Sash 2nd Degree
| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Pressing tiger palm strike | Hand Block | |
| Double snake block and strike | Hand Block | |
| Sword Form 1 | Weapon Form | |
| Jig Ma Tarin Sau | Pressing Palm | |
Black Sash 3rd Degree
| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Stick Form | ||
| Seven Foot Staff Form |
Black Sash 4th Degree
| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Sword Form | ||
| Butterfly Knife Form |
Black Sash 5th Degree
| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Tiger Fork | ||
| Eight Power Form |
Black Sash 6th Degree
| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Maroon fist | Set | |
| Spear Form | Set |
Black Sash 7th Degree
| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Kwandoa | ||
| King Shield & Sword vs. Staff |
Hand Block / Foot Blocks
| Cantonese | English Meaning | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Side kick attack front kick counter to the inner thigh | ||
| Crossing palm for a front kick attack | ||
| Crane peak block for a front kick with palm or punch strike | ||
| Pressing palms and blocks with left hand following up front kick/punch | ||
| Five Animals | Set |