HUNG KUEN
SHAOLIN KUNG FU
Hung Kuen Shaolin Kung Fu
520 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
ph: (917) 915 8318
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Five Animals Training
Hung Kuen Shaolin Kung Fu is famous for its “five animals boxing”. The five animal movements are the basis for all the techniques you will learn here.
The five animals are the Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Snake, and Crane.
As part of the curriculum, we also teach more advanced traditional Shaolin forms, including:
- Tiger-Crane form
- Chin Kan Chuan (or “hard gold”) form
- Five Animals form
- Etc…
Dragon
Dragon represents a combination of external and internal strength, using both “hard” physical strength and “soft” strength through Chi. Flowing, circular movements resolve themselves into firm strikes, often using the Dragon Claw.
Tiger
Tiger is an external style, focused on attack and physical strength. Movements are hard, direct, and aggressive, making use of the Tiger Claw. Tiger training helps to build bone strength and physical power.
Leopard
Also an external style. Although not focused on power as much as the Tiger, the Leopard’s strength is speed, using rapid whip-like motions and confident footwork. Leopard training develops speed, strength, balance, and stamina.
Snake
An internal style, focused on developing and deploying Chi. Hallmarks of the Snake are precise attacks to the vital points, sliding blocking movements, and the element of surprise. Movements are soft and coiling, ending with fast and full-powered strikes. Snake training focuses on Chi, focused speed, pacing, and effective breathing.Crane
Graceful, elegant, and patient. Techniques focus on measured, precise movements using internal strength. Many techniques are executed on one leg. Crane training helps strengthen the sinews, and develop balance and inner peace in a combat situation.
Hung Kuen Shaolin Kung Fu
520 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
ph: (917) 915 8318
karl
