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This fighting skill did not originate from the Shaolin of Central China.
It was brought into China by a Lama of Siankiang province. Located in the northwestern part of China.
In the late Ming Dynasty, Lama Jen Ji went to central China to serve as a protector for a merchant. The merchant brought medicine, jade and other precious things. Lama Jen Ji did not look strong or robust. He was lean and guant in his figure, and his skin was as yellow as a wax man.
The traveling group of about 30 people, respected the Lama very much. The Lama never really showed much of his fighting skill until one day the group passed a mountain valley that passed near Honan province.
They came across a gang of robbers, covering more than 100 men lurking the road.
Among the robbers were three leaders.
The first leader at one time was known for subduing a strong and fierce tiger.
The second leader had hard and tough skin, that knives and spears couldn't penetrate.
The third leader was excellent with his Iron Ore Palm.
The robbers occupied this area for many years. The local police couldn't stop them. Many merchants that passed this area were robbed.
They blocked the way that the traveling group was traveling. They were so frightened that they went to the Lama for help. The Lama smiled and went to the front to meet the robbers. They dispised him because of his lean and weak figure.
The fighting started, The Lama severely wounded two of the leaders in their hearts and ribs. They fell to the ground dead.
The last leader, was the one with the tough skin and muscle. He was so angry at the defeat of his companions that he launched an attack at the Lamas vital parts.
In his steadiness, the Lama warned the leader to retreat immediately or one of his fingers would pierce into his belly.
The leader ignored his advice and continued to attack the Lama. The Lama lifted his finger and pointed at the belly of the leader. The leader stumbled to the ground and was dead.
Then all the robbers scattered and fled.
During that time, Mr. Pai Yu Feng, a famous pugilist of the Shaolin School, who endeavoured to promote and improve the fighting skills of Shaolin, heard about this.
Pai went to visit the Lama. The Lama was invited to live at the Shaolin Temple in Honan province. The Lama was asked to teach, One Finger Zen, to some of the disciples at the Shaolin Temple. Hence the method was passed down to the later generation.
I hope you enjoyed the story.
Anton
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