Friday, June 6, 2014

Video Links: Southern Dragon Kung Fu

Southern Dragon Kung Fu

Known as Long Xing Quan, Dragon Kung Fu is one of the only animal styles, if not the only animal style, inspired by a mythical creature. It is not as popular or well-known as many of the other styles animal Kung Fu; nevertheless, it is truly amazing.

It is generally considered an internal style, but, as you can see, the training seems very physical and external. Watch the firm application of power, and the firmness of the postures in the following linked videos. Those who do Kung Fu San Soo and Southern Kung Fu Styles in general will see several similarities.









Sunday, June 1, 2014

Video: Tiger And Crane Form of Hung Ga Kuen

Tiger and Crane

The Tiger and Crane form forms one of the pillars of the Hung Ga System. It is inspired by the motions of the Tiger and the Crane, which represent hardness (attack/interception/muscular strength/wielding power) and softness (evasion/redirection/flexibility/yielding power). In Chinese Martial Arts, there is usually an emphasis on balancing the Hard and the Soft, Yin and Yang, in order to create more effective techniques. The Tiger and Crane form of Hung Ga Kuen, a southern kung-fu style, does just that. This video is from youtube, and it demonstrates the Tiger and Crane form as performed by Sigung Chiu Chi Ling. If you love old Jackie Chan movies, you may recognize him. His skill is absolutely amazing. Solid and Fluid all at once.