Ying Shou Quan Fa
Ying Shou Quan translates as Eagle Claw Boxing and is one of the oldest and most complex of the surviving Northern Shaolin kung fu systems. Along with the long strikes and kicks that typify Northern systems, the Eagle Claw system is distinguished by its powerful gripping techniques and intricate system of locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes, which represent one of the oldest forms of Qin Na.
Eagle Claw Boxing is said to have been created by General Yue Fei in Song Dynasty, over 1,000 years ago. Eagle Claw Boxing has been taught by Master Guo Xian He of Beijing since the 1970s and is a traditional animal-imitating style that incorporates the movements and techniques of the eagle. The main characteristic of Beijing School Eagle Claw is Grabbing and Striking. The core of Eagle Claw Boxing is the 83 Sanshou Techniques, 10-section Eagle Claw Traveling Fist and Eagle Claw Fighting Set. By practicing Eagle Claw, one can improve his or her body strength, arm strength, finger strength, explosive power and speed. |
Mei Hua Tonglang Quan
Mei Hua Tonglang Quan translates as Six-Plum Flower Praying-Mantis. It was created by Wang Lang in late Ming Dynasty. Six-Plum Flower Praying Mantis was taught by Master Ma Han Qing in Beijing in between 1960 and 1990. The form imitates the actions of a prying mantis and combines them with the attack and defense skills of martial arts. Six-Plum Flower Praying Mantis uses small steps, continuous movements and quick offensive or defensive techniques. By practicing Praying Mantis Boxing one can improve his or her body coordination, speed, balance, agility and body reflex. |
