Lion s breath is an energizing yoga breathing practice that is said to relieve tension in your chest and face. Study hard too, in order to learn the roots of the art and be able to transmit this information to future generations of martial artists. Combat chin na grappling joint locks imperial combat arts. Spirit of the lion kung fu kicking techniques youtube. Pdf how to learn kung fu at home taizu shaolin kung fu. I remember the plethora of rooftop kung fu clubs, lively lion. Shaolin academy snake kung fu she chuan shaolin kung fu. Last month i talked about the tiger kung fu techniques. Wu shu nan quan southern style kung fu golden lion academy. Step 1 clear out a training area in your home, at least ten feet by ten feet. With 25 years in business, our school offers three of the most authentic and extensive kung fu systems in the world. White lions of shaolin kungfu school choy li fut tai. Copyright 20032012, mc cabe and associates, tacoma, wa. Spirit of the lion kung fu punching techniques youtube.
Kung fu, also known as gong fu, is an ancient chinese martial art. Beginner blocks strikes kicks upward downward inward outward outward extended reverse punch forward punch shuto knife edge chop finger tip strike. Professor carlton demonstrates spirit of the lion kung fu kicks. Golden lion academy martial arts melbourne kung fu tai chi.
This book features the origin, forms, fighting techniques and applications of the unique southern shaolin style of choi mok kuen. Tiger claw kung fu is inspired by the ferocity of the tiger in attacking its prey, leaping action and agility. The techniques of the style have significant offensive and defensive applications. Pdf the structure of shaolin kung fu training system in the. Shaolin tenanimal is a famous set in southern shaolin kung fu. Actually you dont have to literally imitate a tiger in. There are various kung fu styles and sects in china, but all of them have the same root from shaolin kung fu, and all of them relate with the china culture. Its also known in yoga as lion s pose or simhasana in sanskrit.
Among these nan quan, nan dao and nan gun are all accepted international events for world wu shu tournaments. It is believed that the fighting techniques between. According to the shaolin gungfu institute, leopard style was a southern style heavily influenced by the more aggressive northern styles of kungfu. Tiger kung fu fierce tiger form ebook kung fu ebooks. White lions of shaolin kungfu school choy li fut tai chi. It is a popular style of kung fu in southern china and hong kong. Kung fu forms elements of chinese martial arts originated in the distant past as simple blocking and striking techniques. On this page you will find information about the shaolin snake kung fu style within the context of the shaolin 5 animal kung fu style. In both chinese and tibetan martial arts there are clear distinctions between what is called the monkey style or monkey techniques, and what are known as the ape style or ape techniques. Note that this is not a complete list of all the techniques in the tracy kenpo system.
This kung fu techniques article is part two of a two part article. Shaolin academy tiger kung fu hu chuan shaolin kung fu. Golden lion academy offers melbourne martial arts classes self defence classes shaolin kung fu, tai chi qigong, dim mak and kids martial arts. If you dont, you can get started on your kung fu journey by practicing kung fu techniques alone at home. The exercises and training in these disciplines will enhance flexibility, stamina, strength and speed. Contained in one of these five volumes is the eighteen exercises of the luohan gong complete with replicas of the original drawings of the shaolin monks demonstrating the postures of each exercise. In china, the martial arts, wushu, kung fu, wu kung mean the same thing. Menu page email us shaolin academy snake kung fu she chuan bringing order to the chaos, is bringing peace to the world on this page. Many of the techniques are unique and phenomenal, such as the snake sliding on the water, wind and thunder hands, puzzling steps.
Breaking an opponents power through relaxed tension is a culmination of more than 70 years of research and practice in the martial arts. Falling techniques 1st level kicks tiger form orange sub dook sau form cardio exercise 2nd level kicks tiger sparring form 1st section iron wire purple sau hung kuen 3rd level kicks 2nd section iron wire intermediateadvanced falling techniques green bonk bo mantis single baton double baton. Lion dancing is deeply rooted in the identity of each kung fu club. Kung fu beginners and wushu training for beginners. Choy li fut and yang tai chi chuan as handed down by grandmaster doc fai wong and traditional wing chun taught by grandmaster william cheung. This book is a testimony that the journey begins with the physical and evolves toward the spiritual. Nan quan is a very powerful and intense form of southern wu shu, and like the other styles, has its own unique weapons and forms. This is a list of hand techniques found in the wing chun kung fu system. While it does take years, if not decades, to achieve expertise in this martial art as a whole, it is possible to learn the basics in a relatively short period of. Rare kung fu styles animal substyles imperial combat arts. To develop this skill in a safe practice environment, we have categorized the most common self defense problems which you may expect to encounter in real world situations. It is played for the viewers to admire the body language of the players.
Considering this, i hope that you practice hard on the techniques of gojuryu, as there are so many physical aspects to this form of karate with its techniques, forms, bodyconditioning and pair work. Students of wah lum kung fu and tai chi will experience an overall improvement in their physical, mental and emotional health. Lion s pride offers traditional kung fu taught in a modern fashion that everyone can perform and enjoy. Eastern ways martial arts is the premier provider of choy li fut kung fu, yang style tai chi, kidsafe, lion dance and dragon dance lessons and classes in the sacramento valley. In the same sense that there are violent christian, muslim and jewish sects. Tiger kung fu techniques pdf how to learn kung fu yourself. Should you be inspired to learn this art, yet there isnt.
Kung fu forms martial arts system white tiger kung fu. This short sequence from our tiger system of kung fu is great against a wrestler or grappler in the clench. Training with speed, power, and spirit in the martial arts rosalie del rosario introduction inspired to move with a panthers speed, strike with power of a tiger and accuracy of an eagle, roll and tumble with the playfulness of a monkey, or evade an attack with the tranquility and balance of a crane. This rare animal style taught at imperial combat arts specializes in group fighting tactics, low realm combat, and groundfighting.
Black taoist gets wing chun inside fighting tips from sifu philip redmond and rahsun. How to learn tiger style kung fu techniques at home by videos. I hope people will garner more interest and understanding in wing chun after playing with this 3d interactive application. Shaolin kung fu is an ancient chinese form of martial arts exercise. Professor carlton demonstrates spirit of the lion punching techniques. Jul 10, 2011 professor carlton demonstrates spirit of the lion kung fu kicks. On this page you will find information about the shaolin tiger kung fu, within the context of the shaolin 5 animal kung fu style. Since the beginning itself, wushu is practiced all over the world not only as a means of selfdefense but also to realize the inner world of an individual.
Milan kenpo karate technique summary below is a summary of basic techniques broken down by student level. Wing chun techniques glossary ip man wing chun kung fu. If you dont have a ceiling where you can hang a bag. By using techniques in instructional multimedia, the website wing chun kung fu 3d offers people a new experience by which to learn kung fu. Wolf kung fu is a vicious combat art with high level gripping, ripping and tearing techniques that can kill with the hand. Northern wolf kung fu is a deadly and fearsome fighting style from the streets of shanghai. The structure of shaolin kung fu training system in the czech republic and its definition to the other martial sports article pdf available in procedia social and behavioral sciences 93. Scorpion kung fu at imperial combat arts is an extensive combat martial art and a substyle to 4 of the 8 primary animal styles. Learn kung fu with monks learn shaolin kung fu training in. Tiger style kung fu has a very special method of fighting such as to make our hand like claws and from there was taught very complex techniques to attack the throat, gabbing techniques, as well as scratching. Learn about the techniques that this martial art uses. Kung fu techniques from the tiger and dragonmonster martial arts.
This book is an attempt to bring wing chun out of the purely physical domain and in to the internal area. Authentic shaolin book shaolin kung fu online library. Many styles of chinese kungfu often refer to specific movements as being apelike in design or origin. Shaolin monks in china incorporated the exercise forms with their philosophy of nonviolence, using kung fu only as a form of selfdefense. The white tiger kung fu forms contain the knowledge, philosophy and fighting applications of the white tiger martial arts system. Tiger and crane double form traditional technique of southern shaolin hung gar kuen inherited from the past and handed down by lam. Thieu lam quyen shaolin fist school sydney australia. We offer training in several styles of chinese martial arts, selfdefense, weapons, and tai chi.
Hang a punching bag in one corner of the training space. Lion dance mou5 si1 is not to be confused with dragon dancing mou5 lung4. Based on speed, aggressiveness and surprise attacks, leopardstyle techniques focus on elbow and knee strikes, low kicks and the use of the leopard fist. If you read that martial arts article closely you probably have an inkling of what i am going to say this month. Scorpion kung fu techniques and the scorpion claw show up in many styles of chinese martial arts. These five books were later hand copied in hong kong by shifu huang han xun. Self defense techniques a practitioner of gun fu should be able to defend him or herself in any situation.