Raised in hong kong, he moved to new york city in 1971, where he opened the first eagle claw school for the general public in the united states. World eagle claw association kung fu with instructor. Eagle claw is a style of chinese martial arts known for its gripping techniques, system of joint locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes, which is. A comprehensive list of the authorized ying jow pai kung fu schools under grandmaster leung shum.
Rat kung fu trains strong biting grips with two fingers and the thumb, pinches. Kung fu is primarily a striking style of martial arts that utilizes kicks, blocks, and both open and closed hand strikes to defend against attackers. White eyebrow style bak mei pai pak mei also known as bak mei and in mandarin bai mei is a kung fu system created by a taoist monk of the same name. In our page you can find information concerning the history and technique of traditional eagle claw kung fu, as well as authorized teachers and clubs of guo family ying. Also known as lohan gung fu lohan means also buddha. Eagle claw is a powerful and aggressive form of pugilism. The des moines eagle claw kung fu over 76 forms is the most comprehensive system of authentic kung fu coming from china. Eagle claw kung fu faan tzi ying jow pai is known for its peculiar and powerful gripping techniques and for its intricate system of locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes. In our page you can find information concerning the history and technique of traditional eagle claw kung fu, as well as authorized teachers and clubs of guo family ying shou quan both in greece and abroad.
Shum talks about the history of the style, before he explains basic methods of training like hand techniques, kicks, and stances, as well as a quick look at the variety of weapons trained in the. At imperial combat arts imperial rat kung fu is one of the three forces animals spider, bat, and rat and trained as a sub style of wild boar kung fu. Scorpion kung fu is a massive art of standing combat, groundfighting, grappling, and chin na. This article focuses on the how to make the eagle claw grip, its signature technique. Below you can find a description and a history describing eagle claw kung fu. Scorpion kung fu fights with a legendary hand weapon that requires extensive toughening, the scorpion claw, which has a powerful grip, single finger strikes, ripping, gouging, palm and blade strikes and all available in one form of the hand. One of the few modern chinese martial arts derived from actual military combat experience, eagle claw kung fu is a powerful system featuring advanced lockinghand moves perfected over. The secrets of eagle claw kung fu download ebook pdf.
Starting a great fight, he needs to move on to catch the other members that are left in the world. Yue fei created the 108 eagle claw seizing methods to train his officers to fight, and this formed the basis of what is known as yue fei eagle claw. All techniques shown here have real application in fighting and selfdefense, and are based on. Eagle claw kung fu and 8th generarion grandmaster lily lau. Download pdf the secrets of eagle claw kung fu free online. Lin kuen is the definitive guide book to the all important mother form of the northern style eagle claw system. It also encompasses self defence, mental and physical health and well being, self discipline, endurance, balance, and confidence. Authorized ying jow pai schools across the world yingjowpai. See more ideas about kung fu, eagle claw and eagle. Ying jow pai eagle claw kung fu new york city yingjowpai.
These are generally categorized as long weapons, short weapons, double weapons and flexible weapons. The date generally given for the formation of the style is 1647, just after the creation of the qing dynasty 1644. Martial arts books are great tools to supplement the information being. The weapons northern eagle claw kung fu incorporates a great variety of weapons in its curriculum. Shum talks about the history of the style, before he explains basic methods of training like hand techniques, kicks. Eagle claw, but in modern wushu is simply known as ying quan. Combined with the substyles there are 64 animal styles taught at imperial combat arts representing the 64 hexagrams of the taoist iching. It was the first book written in english about this ancient art, introducing tens of thousands of people to ying jow pai and the art of kung fu. Founded by gini lau, 8th generation youngest daughter of the late grand master lau fat mang, weca focuses on training individuals of all ages in the traditional chinese kung fu style of eagle claw. You can learn the basics in this instructional dvd. Ying jow pai by leung shum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May 24, 20 were sharing this introduction to ying jow pais famous claw, and its use in forms and fighting. Grandmaster shum published the original version of eagle claw kung fu classical northern chinese fist 40 years ago.
This is a book, in chinese and english, describing one of the forms from the famous eagle claw style of kung fu. One of the few modern chinese martial arts derived from actual military combat experience, eagle claw kung fu is a powerful system featuring advanced lockinghand moves perfected over centuries of civil conflict in china. Ying jow pai store yingjowpai ying jow pai eagle claw. The traditional term for this style is zhao ying pai. About eagle claw kung fu grandmaster leung shum yingjowpai. One animal kung fu style was chosen to represent each of the taoist energies as depicted in the picture aboveleft.
The tiger claw product line covers all areas of martial arts supplies from protective gear to uniforms to swords. The first, inside eagle claw, provides a summary overview and historical prospective on this art. Master the notorious eagle claw style kung fu with this illustrated martial arts guide. Lily lau eagle claw kung fu 2801 w howard st chicago, il 60645. Hundreds of photographs augment shums text, creating the ultimate guide to eagle claw kung fu. Wing chun kung fu is one of the most wellknown forms of kung fu, partially due to the legendary actor bruce lee who trained in this style. The northern eagle claw kungfu system is unsurpassed as a practical selfdefense system because it is a complete fighting system which includes closein fighting, kicks, clawing hand techniques, throws, leg sweeps and pressure point strikes. The long weapons include the staff, the spear, the double headed spear and the quan dao. Many people believe and have even written that the only real eagle claw is outside china and in the u. Martial arts shaolin kung fu eagle claw style youtube. Eagle claw kung fu is a chinese martial arts known for its gripping.
Shum talks about the history of the style, before he explains basic methods of training like hand techniques, kicks, and stances, as well as a quick look at. Because the system relies on subtle redirection of an attackers own aggressive energy, it can be used effectively regardless of a persons size and strength. Ying shou quan walking on the roads of the eagle traditional eagle claw kung fu theory and technique ying shou quan eagle hand, otherwise known as ying zhao quan eagle claw, is one of the most wellknown styles of traditional wushu. It was the first book written in english about this ancient art, introducing tens of thousands of people to.
Youll learn different forms of shaolin kung fu that you can use in tournament style competitions. Download pdf the secrets of eagle claw kung fu free. Wing chun muk jong wooden dummy beginners training drill developing one technique duration. Tai chi or another style, you maybe wont be able to use it or understand all of it, as there are many. This book by leung shum shum is his surname is a great introduction to the ideas, principles, and forms of eagle claw kung fu yingzhaofanziquan. Shum explains the fundamentals of eagle claw kung fu, including the crucial first. Tiger claw also publishes claw marksthe largest circulation martial arts business newsletter in america, and the popular newsstand magazine kung fu tai.
Kung fu and tai chi master leung shum brings this timeless art to todays. It is said to have been created in the sung dynasty around the year 1150 by the famous patriot and general yue fei 1103 41 ngok fat in cantonese. Scorpion kung fu black scorpion ground fighting imperial. Solid introduction to eagle claw kung fu this book by leung shum shum is his surname is a great introduction to the ideas, principles, and forms of eagle claw kung fu yingzhaofanziquan. Were sharing this introduction to ying jow pais famous claw, and its use in forms and fighting. Northern eagle claw kung fu ying zhao fan zi men has a long and proud history. We only choose our top picks after careful and meticulous research. It came through the shaolin temple and was in the famous chin woo association at its inception and is part of it today. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Golden rat style kung fu is a rare martial art that shows up usually only in sub styles of chinese martial arts. The world eagle claw association weca provides training for all of these areas. Eagle claw kung fu faan tzi ying jow pai is known for its powerful gripping techniques and for its intricate system of locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Rare kung fu styles animal substyles imperial combat arts.
Fut gar the buddha fist or buddha palm style of kung fu is not for worship. Ying jow pai by leung shum about this bookone of the few modern chinese martial arts derived from actual military combat experience, eagle claw kung fu is a powerful system featuring advanced lockinghand moves perfected over centuries of. Eagle claw bridge smashing intermediate touch bridge introduces sticking hands. One of the few modern chinese martial arts derived from actual military combat experience, eagle claw kung fu is a powerful system featuring advanced locking. Our curriculum consists of shaolin kung fu northern style, xingyi quan, eagle claw, and yin style bagua.
Des moines eagle claw kung fu, tai chi and martial arts. It came through the shaolin temple and was in the famous chin woo association at its inception and. The eagle claw style, which is a derivative of fanziquan, includes a set of xingquan and lianquan which are said to be the essence of the style and are based on some parts of bafanmen. Wing chun the socalled eternal spring kung fu style. Anatomy reference pose reference character reference character design mma kung fu moves fighting moves shaolin kung fu human poses. Dec 01, 2001 buy the secrets of eagle claw kung fu. Shaolin fan tsi eagle claw is a set of traditional chinese kung fu fighting techniques. Mar 01, 2014 for some ambiguous reason, shangkuan must kill all of those who practice it, as they are sworn enemies against his eagle claw style of kung fu. Eagle claw is famous for its spear techniques and the double headed spear work.
This style of kung fu is also called faan tzi ying jow pai, fann tzi ying jow pai. The secrets of eagle claw kung fu download ebook pdf, epub. Ji ying jow fann tzi mun or eagle claw somersault boxing system. In turn the yingzhao fanziquan style is a combination of fanzi, eagle claw and leopard kung fu. Browse our kung fu and tai chi sections to discover how you can benefit from eagle claw kung fu and wu style tai chi chuan. Click download or read online button to get the secrets of eagle claw kung fu book now. Yue fei eagle claw was later combined with the fanzi style. The style eagle is one of the oldest traditional wushu styles. Developed for the battlefields by general yue fei, and proven by the defeats of all armies that opposed his soldiers in combat. There are millions of books out there, trying to teach you about kung fu, but which teach you the real stuff and which are just scam. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Youll learn different forms of shaolin kung fu that you can use in tournamentstyle competitions.
The traditional style of kung fu was used by the famous military general, ngok fei, to train his soldiers. The style eagle is an external style known for its grappling techniques, locks, his punches in pressure points, etc. Apr 17, 2006 i did not speed it up, this is original speed this is known as the southern shaolin eagle style there r 2 types of eagle southern and northerni beleive in my opinion that southern is. Familiarize yourself with chinese martial arts by signing up for a complimentary dropin class now. Famous for the locking hands created by general ngok fei, ying jow pai is also known for its flips, splits and jumping kicks. Depending on the style, kung fu practitioners may also possess knowledge of throws and joint locks. Designed as a study aid, this high quality, wire bound, 84 page limited edition manual is especially helpful as each move of the form is demonstrated by grandmaster shum leung, with stepbystep written instructions.
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. At plum, we are lucky to represent not one but two views of hung gar kung fu sifu john leong, in two new books added to our collection. This is the second in a series of articles about eagle claw kung fu. This type of northern kung fu was developed and widely used in china. Fan zi tumbling boxing and yue shi san shou yue family free hands. Beginning hung gar kung fu, a classic text, and living kung fu, a recently released photo collection of sifu leongs martial journey. Eagle claw kung fu has its roots in the martial arts of general yue fei 1103 1142, a legendary general of the southern song dynasty. Long history of eagle claw kung fu eagle claw kung fu madison. The fundamental element of the style is a combination of strikes with grabs and locks of the joints. Long history of eagle claw kung fu eagle claw kung fu. The northern eagle claw kung fu system is unsurpassed as a practical selfdefense system because it is a complete fighting system which includes closein fighting, kicks, clawing hand techniques, throws, leg sweeps and pressure point strikes. World eagle claw association kung fu with instructor matt. Eagle claw is one of the oldest, most complete, most complex and devastating of the surviving northern shaolin systems.
In the martial arts today there is so much diversity that students rarely get a chance to peer past the veil of an art to really understand how it is composed. Tiger claw operates facilities in fremont, california and knoxville, tennessee. About the authorsifu leung shum began the study of kung fu and tai chi chuan at the age of eight. Highly refined it is practical in the fighting sense as well as an. Below that you can find s top three choices for eagle claw kung fu books. Enter your details below to get instant access to enter lead magnet name here.
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