Combat Shaolin Book by Gary Tang 7" Inseam He sees training as preparation

He sees training as preparation for this

and when executed properly you could say it is like the wind

There is also an explanation of the Nippon Kendo Kata using a bokuto (wooden sword)

Kata dori men uchi Ikkyo

9 From side control top

Combat Shaolin Book by Gary Tang 7" Inseam He sees training as preparationIT IS SAID THAT NORTHERN SHAOLIN kung fu was born when Shaolin monks combined the most effective fighting techniques from various Chinese martial arts styles into one devastating method of combat. Over the years, Northern Shaolin has proven the style of choice for some of history's greatest martial artists, including Ku Ju chang, one of the early 20th century's famous "Five Northern Tigers," and Lai Hung, renowned as one of kung fu's most fear some