Fast, accurate and deadly! The tiger crane combination is a classic southern Shaolin style which emphasises intricate hand techniques thrown from a solid, stable stance.
Being close to the original Shaolin white crane, this style emphasises the use of touch sensitivity to connect to an opponent and feel their movement and intention, countering them immediately they initiate a move and before it can become dangerous. It also uses ‘springy’ power generated from the tendon rather than the muscle – the hallmark of genuine Shaolin kung fu.
The tiger-crane stance is fairly high allowing for mobility and fast stepping. The hand techniques are thrown from close range so as to maximise their chances of success and generally target weak points where they will have the greatest effect. At an advanced level, springy power from the tendons can be used to generate a power which penetrates deeply into the body and affects the internal organs – ask an instructor for a safe, controlled demonstration!
Benefits of practising the tiger crane art include:
- toughening of body to resist blows,
- packing of chi into the internal organs so as to rejuvenate them and make them healthy, resilient and resistant to being struck,
- building of elastic power into tendons so as to be able to deliver fast, super powerful blows which penetrate internally,
- expansion of lung capacity leading to greater stamina and a healthier body,
- replenishing of essential chi in kidneys which counteracts ageing,
- wringing out and exercising of the internal organs,
- manipulation of the spine: opening of joints, opening of chi flow,
- training of the eye to keep vision sharp,
- opening of the meridians and circulating of the chi,
- training face to look healthy and young!
- developing positive body language,
- sinking chi to the tan tien to give clearer thinking, calmer attitude and less stress,
- training the use of the most advantageous body mechanics so that skill can be used to overcome strength,
- development of touch sensitivity and training to react to touch for ‘fighting’,
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