01-04-2015, 12:00 AM
Eagle Claw is a powerful form of kung fu that is also a well known fighting style.
This guy is doing a 'basic' eagle claw form, but you notice he has a very strong foundation. You can't do a lot of kung fu styles without some physical conditioning first, which Sifu will usually call your 'foundation'. Your energy level has to be maintained, certain muscles have to be developed, and it seems like it takes a while before you are doing anything 'fighting like' as a beginner...that is why Japanese and Korean martial arts are more popular in the west...they are easier.
In this case for eagle claw like MOST Kung Ku, the legs have to be strong to do it right - almost all kung fu power requires good leg work.
This guy is doing a 'basic' eagle claw form, but you notice he has a very strong foundation. You can't do a lot of kung fu styles without some physical conditioning first, which Sifu will usually call your 'foundation'. Your energy level has to be maintained, certain muscles have to be developed, and it seems like it takes a while before you are doing anything 'fighting like' as a beginner...that is why Japanese and Korean martial arts are more popular in the west...they are easier.
In this case for eagle claw like MOST Kung Ku, the legs have to be strong to do it right - almost all kung fu power requires good leg work.