Shaolin Kung Fu Vermilion Palm Technique
Of all the 72 Accomplished and Secret Arts of the Shaolin Temple, that is, its Secret Fighting Exercises or ‘Kungs’, the Vermillion Palm Technique is probably the deadliest. It is also one of the most difficult to acquire, demanding a lot from the student in terms of willpower, persistence, and determination. The Vermilion Palm falls under the category of Yin/Rou Internal Energy Training and is a specific palm exercise.
Technical analysis
The Vermillion Palm technique has long been associated with dim-mak or “delayed deathtouch”. it was said that, if the technique was applied by a Master, although no external evidence of any blow would initially be apparent, bright red marks would appear on the victim’s body after 3 days. Subsequently, death would ensue after approximately 10-15 days caused by damage to internal organs.
The Vermillion Palm is number 1 on the Shaolin Temple’s list of secret fighting arts!
Also known as the Red Cinnabar Palm and the Plum Blossom Palm, The Vermillion Palm Technique requires 15 years of practice to acquire, plus a dedication to never abuse it. Not to be confused with Black Cinnabar Palm, as treatment with certain drugs can help injured individuals – for the effects of The Vermillion Palm, there is no cure.
method
Stage 1 Concentration and gathering of Qi
Take a shallow open container or other similar container partially filled with fine sand and place it on a table in front of you. Rub your hands constantly with the sand until exhausted and repeat this practice daily. At first, you may feel dizzy after the practice; persevere and this will go away soon. When you can rub your hands together 1 foot away from the bowl and get the sand moving and swirling, Stage 1 is complete.
Stage 2
Replace the fine sand in the container with coarse sand and repeat the exercise until similar results are obtained. Next, use rough iron sand and gravel in the same way. Finally, use small pieces of junk until they respond similarly to the rubbing of your palm. At this point Art has been reached.
general
Learning the Vermillion Palm makes one stronger and healthier overall, improving the function of major internal organs. However, the Qi directed to the palms of the hands by the exercise causes damage to the internal organs of those struck and this invariably proves fatal. Therefore, great restraint should be applied in the use of the technique.
