Chapter 158 - 144 Special Soldier’s Combat Ability
"The army likes to recruit people with a background in Martial Arts, so I met many skilled martial artists in the military: Long Fist, Piercing Kick, Tan Tui, but most practiced Shaolin Fist," Gu Qing said.
"Back then, almost all the Military Combat instructors were from Traditional Martial Arts, and the army even specially invited experts from Shaolin Temple to serve as temporary instructors."
"There are several versions of military boxing in the military, I can’t say much, but when I first enlisted, the military boxing we learned was modified from the Nine Posture Fist of the Old Red Door of Southern Shaolin, all moves were killing moves, but it wasn’t promoted throughout the entire army later."
Wu Li nodded, he knew a bit about Southern Shaolin Old Red Door Fist—specifically designed for real combat. It required practicing Finger Strength and Palm Force daily by hitting wooden posts. With persistent training, not only was the Palm Force incredibly strong, breaking wood and bending iron, injuring a person on contact but also developing proficiency in martial combat, readily deployable in face of an enemy without hindrance.
This was a typical practice method that also served as the fighting technique, indeed well-suited for popularization in the army.
"Every year during the major military contests, those of us with a martial arts background like me would easily stand out. When it came to hand-to-hand combat, it was usually us, the martial arts practitioners, who end up in the final rounds," Gu Qing said.
"Later, when I went to other units, I indeed met many experts, but there are regulations in the army, I can’t say specifics, and even if I did, you wouldn’t be able to meet those people."
Wu Li felt somewhat disappointed; most of the military units did not spend time developing top-level fighting experts. True experts were definitely special talents with unique statuses, and he indeed would have a hard time meeting them.
Gu Qing looked at Wu Li, "However, I can introduce you to someone who’s retired. His name is Li Changsheng, he resides in Luo City, practices Baji, and is a person worth respecting."
Wu Li was surprised and asked, "Would this senior Li be willing to appear on camera?"
Gu Qing nodded, "He has been interviewed many times before, there shouldn’t be any problem."