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.
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