Weapons such as a staff, spear, broadsword, straight sword, and various other weapons are standard in combat, performance sparring, and daily training in shaolin kung fu. Southern dragon style kungfu martial arts knowledge. The secrets of kung fu for selfdefense, upbeat, and enlightenment. Shaolin kung fu can also include handtohand defense as well as the use of weapons. Kung fu is one of the most ancient martial arts on the planet.
However, there are many dragon forms in the north and south and it is better to realize this plurality while conducting research. They are usually the first thing learned, but it usually takes a student a long time to realize how important they are. The style also has a heavy use of the taoist philosophy through the yinyang concept. Southern shaolin kung fu, dragon fist, traditional wushu, taolu, chinese. Due to the rich and long history of chinese martial arts, there are over 400 substyles of kung fu. Dragon style many styles of kung fu were created by watching or imitating the movements of animals, birds, insects, or by molding the system after the movements of nature, as in the nature fist style. European journal of physical education and sport science. Dragon respecting boxing according to tradition this style was brought south by a shaolin monk from kaifeng during the late 1600s. A student of the martial arts since 1968, hes been a fixture in the magazine since his debut in the february 1998 issue. How to learn dragon style kung fu movements sportsrec. This is a mercy and benevolence which is advocated by buddhism.
Lesson 1 3 exercises to acquire real martial skills. The dragon style is an imitativestyle that was developed based on the imagined characteristics of the mythical chinese dragon. Dragon techniques are characterized by swaying, curving, majestic, soft and smooth movements. Master wong has traveled the world to teach his art through seminars, training camps, movies, videos, and print and. Fung doe duk was an elder monk that took his knowledge from the shaolin temples and combined it with various training procedures from rural villages he discovered throughout his travels. The seven star praying mantis kung fu style, as it is taught today, is made up of 50% chi xieng seven star style, 30% mei hua plum flower style, and 20% guang bang shiny board style. Long zun quan, southern dragon boxing, ningde prefecture, fujian duration. Southern shaolin kung fu, dragon fist, traditional wushu, taolu, chinese martial arts. Kung fu forms martial arts system white tiger kung fu. The northern shaolin style of kung fu is one of the most prominent traditional northern styles of chinese martial arts. The dragon form studied in this article is considered as a part of southern shaolin kung fu. Dragon style is a close range fighting style that incorporates a wide variety of highly effective kicks, sweeps and rapid strikes.
Choy li fut is one of the styles of southern chinese kung fu. I take what i find, learn it, improve it, then pass it on. These forms were learned from various kung fu master such as. Developed by grandmaster lam yiu gwai, dragon style kung fu long ying kuen is the only chinese martial arts system that is modelled on a mythical animal.
She is reputed to have been one of the last members of the original temple before its burning and destruction in 1570. As stated, ron takes the readerstudent from the beginner to intermediate levels of the jow ga system. It is an amalgamation of several creatures like chinese alligator, python, and tiger, eagle and monitor lizards. For example, when striking with the fist, more power can be exerted when the movement originates from the feet, is guided by the waist, flows through the body, and exits through the fist. These techniques will elevate you to a new status as a martial artist. How to execute the first 3 fundamental technical exercises of 6 dragons kung fu and start to build the first martial skills. It is proverbial for its threading and veering techniques, according to wong kiew kits collection, the art of shaolin kung fu. The dmaa focuses on three styles of chinese kung fu. Wong is the founder of the modernday white lotus system of kung fu. These training forms will help you develop the coordination and skills needed to perform the more advanced movements learned in the traditional kung fu forms taugth by china hand kung fu academy. While other styles developed that imitated the movements of animals, birds and insects, dragon style was developed from the understanding, essence and symbolism. Southern dragon style kung fu is a unique martial art. After that it was transmitted within the southern shaolin temple.
The southern dragon kung fu style has roots in hakka kuen which established during 18th century in guang. The most outstanding benefit of this book for the jow ga student or would be student is that. In kung fu, the whole training process is based on breathing. Because of me, gun fu is a living entity and possesses its own spirit, its own heart, its own body, and its own mind. Lam sai wing was one of the best fighters of his time, an outstanding master of southern shaolin hung gar kung fu and a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung.
The northern styles, such as shaolin kung fu, tend to put a level of importance on kicks and wide stances. Dmaa dragon style kung fu, yang tai chi and water boxing. On the first day of learning every new student is usually taught the basic stances such as. The five animals represent physical and spiritual traits that are needed for fighting skills to be effective. He has been very generous and ready to help the poor and homeless children to receive schooling education for free with his limited savings. The dynamic power of southern shaolin kung fu by ron wheeler i was fortunate to receive a copy of my friend and kung fu brother ron wheelers book. Exercise make a list of what you consider to be the most essential basics training for your chosen arts. At the beginning of twentieth century, supposedly in 19171923, when lam sai wing was the chief instructor in handtohand fight in the armed forces of fujian province, he wrote three books on. Read more about sifu allen and his legacy through green dragon kung fu. The style was founded by chen heung, a native of the guangdong province 1805 1875. The street smart martial art for real life situations. Chen learnt southern shaolin kung fu from his uncle chen yuen wu when he was 12.
The dragon style is an imitative style that was developed on the imaging characteristics of the mythical chinese dragon. The northern fighting style, also known as long fist style, focuses more on aesthetics, kicks, legwork, and acrobatics. The dragon style was patterned after the powerful, yet flexible, serpents that emerged from the sea and roamed about in a flowing, twisting manner. This form is a sample of these various forms, even styles are named after the mythical animal of dragon. The dragon style of shaolin kungfu is said to have been originated by a shaolin nun.
This allows your mind, body, and spirit to work in unison. Below is a list of some of the more popular substyles. Green dragon kung fu green dragon kung futraditional. Hung gar kung fu golden tiger traditional training in.
Chi gong can be called the heart of chinese kung fu. Dragon tool kung fu employs minimal magnitude against greater intensity. There are two types of dragon style kung fu, one is known as northern dragon style and the other is southern dragon style. Southern kung fu perth, western australia facebook. Southern shaolin wuxing rou shu forms and training youtube. When the exercise involves movement, you must focus on connecting your breathing with your movement. Everything from iron palm to iron body is covered including. Authentic shaolin book shaolin kung fu online library. One of the kung fu techniques was formed after a dragon thrashing its tail and claws. Southern dragon style kung fu the dragon martial arts association. Assignment create and send me a copy of what you would consider to be an ideal schedule of basics practice for the next month. The style was developed by the outsiders of the kwangsi province of china, hakka chinese.
Copyright 20032012, mc cabe and associates, tacoma, wa. Like the shaolin temple, the monks in this temple found many benefits to the regular practice of martial arts better health, increased energy, selfprotection and discipline. Northern and southern styles of kung fu martial tribes. To longtime readers of black belt, steve demasco needs no introduction. The southern styles are more about the utilization of the hands and narrower stances. The dragon style, on the other hand, is the only style named after a mythical animal. Frequently, the feet remain in the same place, while shenfa. There are two types of dragon style kung fu, one is known as northern. Shaolin kung fu is a comprehensive martical arts, its hard to classified in simple way. Not only making it an old martial arts but because of the characteristics of the dragon. Sifu allen believes that strength is essential to effective fighting and self defense. The movements of the southern dragon style of shaolin boxing are based on the mythical chinese dragon.
The southern dragon system emphasizes big zigzag movements. In boxing terms, dragon style kung fu fighters would be considered counterpunchers, who wait for their opponent to strike first and then react by attacking their weakest point. To make the most of chi gong, you need to be aware of the main point. The movements were based around the characteristics of the mythical chinese dragon. The famous southern style combining five forms of kung fu into one effective whole, blending white crane, lo han, monkey, tai tzu and tat chun. Southern dragon style kung fu long ying kuen a powerful, dynamic and highly effective style of traditional kung fu, created by grandmaster lam yiu gwai, that is based on the movements, essence and nature of the celestial chinese dragon. Long zun quan, southern dragon boxing, ningde prefecture. If you watch a fight between someone trained in a northern style of kung fu versus someone trained in a southern style the difference would be apparent. For example, when striking with the fist, more power can be exerted when the movement originates from the feet, is guided by the waist. The southern dragon style of kung fu traces its origins to a buddhist temple in canton province.
Southern praying mantis kung fu rivals northern praying mantis kung fu in popularity and exposure. Stances are fundamental to the practice of shaolin kung fu. Dragon style kung fu learn kung fu and chinese martial. Gun fu embodies the sweat, knowledge, heart and spirit of those who came before me. Southern shaolin hung gar kung fu books by master lam. The northern styles of kungfu generally emphasize long range techniques, quick advances and retreats, wide stances, kicking and leaping techniques, whirling circular blocks, quickness, agility, and aggressive attacks. Southern dragon style kung fu developed by grandmaster lam yiu gwai, dragon style kung fu long ying kuen is the only chinese martial arts system that is modelled on a mythical animal.
Basics of the shaolin dragon kung fu the dragon kung fu practitioner typically attacks with low liquidation yang, that is powerful and quick movements. The five animals of shaolin kung fu part 1 shaolin wahnam wien. Pdf during the 20th century, a version of kung fu from the guangdong region in southern china became more widely known abroad as a result of chinese. Master gin foon mark, 5th generation master of the kwong sai jook lum praying mantis kung fu style.
The white tiger kung fu forms contain the knowledge, philosophy and fighting applications of the white tiger martial arts system. The praying mantis style, guang bang shiny board style is the root style of both chang chuan long fist style and fan che chariot style. The 5 kung fu animal styles of the chinese martial arts black belt magazine. The techniques involve rapid flurries of kicks, punches and blocks coupled with spinning evasion techniques. The dragon style has since been further refined into northern and southern variants. The 5 kung fu animal styles of the chinese martial arts. Evolution of asian martial arts the mineralogical record. Most of the bare hand forms are quang shu fists and plam forms.
The dragon style of shaolin kungfu is said to have been originated by a shaolin nun named wu mui. Do you feel that you routinely follow this kind of. Black dragon kungfu chinese martial arts shaolin monastery. For example, when striking with the fist, more power may be exercised where the movement is from the feet, is guided by the size, flows through the body and exits through the fist. Learn the traditional 5 animals and a wide variety of exotic animals available no where else. Lam sai wing was one of the best fighters of his time, an outstanding master of southern shaolin hung gar kung fu and a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung at the beginning of twentieth century, supposedly in 19171923, when lam sai wing was the chief instructor in handtohand combat in the armed forces of fujian province, he wrote three books on traditional shaolin methods of the. He established his united studios of selfdefense to gather new shaolin followers, as well as teach shaolin kung fu. The first appearance of richard dragon and the osensei, this story by dennis oneil and jim berry writing together under a pseudonym was later adapted.
Shaolin kung fu techniques and training in china learn. The southern dragon kung fu practitioner typically attacks with winding low yang. This system is integral to the shaolin fighting styles and has influenced many other kung fu styles as well. When he was 19, he studied li family kung fu under li yau san.
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