![]() ![]() The school's members are predominantly Buddhist monks with a minority of non-monks known as "secular members" ( 俗家弟子). It is best known worldwide for the Shaolin Kung Fu associated with the monastery. It is also synonymous with Chinese martial arts as it is mentioned in wuxia stories as the origin of all Chinese martial arts. It is also sometimes referred to as "Shaolin Monastery" or "Shaolin Temple" instead of "Shaolin School".Īpart from playing the role of a leading righteous school in the wulin in wuxia novels, Shaolin is also featured in popular culture and martial arts films such as The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978), Shaolin Temple (1982), and Shaolin (2011). ![]() Its base is in Shaolin Monastery, Henan, China. It is one of the largest and best-known orthodox schools in the wulin (martial artists' community). The Shaolin School is a fictional martial arts school mentioned in several works of wuxia fiction. For the actual school of martial arts, see Shaolin Kung Fu. Some of Kongtong's best known skills include: Seven Harms Fist ( 七傷拳), Soaring Phoenix Hand ( 飛鳳手), and Yin and Yang Grind ( 陰陽磨).This article is about the fictional martial arts school in wuxia fiction. The weapons' designs make them easily concealable and can be used as secret weapons during combat to achieve an edge over opponents. Instead, Kongtong has its own custom weapons that come in all forms and shapes, but nevertheless as deadly. A unique feature of Kongtong is that its members do not use traditional martial arts weapons such as swords, sabers, and staffs. Kongtong's main focus in martial arts are to improve physical fitness and increase inner energy strength. Kongtong's martial arts bear some resemblance to those of Wudang and Kunlun, because they all have their roots in Taoism. Zong and some Kongtong members later appear to help Zhang Wuji rescue Xie Xun from Shaolin Monastery, even though Xie was previously an enemy of Kongtong.Īnother account of Kongtong's origins states that the school was founded by Feihongzi, a former Shaolin monk who later became a recluse in the Kongtong Mountains. Zhang also heals one of Kongtong's elders, Zong Weixia, during a fight, and inadvertently improves the cult's relations with Kongtong. ![]() However, Zhang Wuji, the new leader of the Ming Cult, saves it from destruction at the hands of the six schools. Xie Xun of the Ming Cult had stolen the Seven Harms Fist manual from Kongtong and mastered the skill. In The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, the Kongtong School is led by the Five Elders and it joins five other orthodox schools in a campaign against the Ming Cult, leading to the battle at Bright Peak. He was especially strict towards his own apprentices. Whenever he saw any Kongtong member engaging in an immoral act, he would severely punish that person. ![]() In his later years, Mulingzi still retained his fiery temper and strong aversion towards evil. Mulingzi hated villainy so he often roamed the jianghu in his younger days as a youxia to help the poor and punish the wicked. Mulingzi is known for his most powerful skill, the Seven Harms Fist ( 七傷拳), and his chivalry. Mulingzi attained a remarkable level of prowess in martial arts and led Kongtong towards its rise to prominence in the jianghu as one of the major orthodox schools alongside Shaolin, Wudang, and others. It is named after the place where it is based, the Kongtong Mountains.Īccording to legend, the Kongtong School was founded by Mulingzi ( 木靈子), who in his childhood had met an immortal in the Kongtong Mountains and learnt extraordinary martial arts. It is commonly featured as a leading orthodox school in the jianghu (martial artists' community). The Kongtong School is a martial arts school mentioned in several works of wuxia fiction. ![]()
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