What is Hung Gar Kung Fu?
Hung Gar is an art from southern China that is primarily based on the animal movements of the tiger and crane. It is a very strong, rooted art. The tiger symbolizes ferocity and strength with open hand striking techniques, and fingers clenched in the shape of a claw. The crane uses evasive techniques, kicking (Crane standing on one leg), arms spread like wings opening, and fingers pressed together to form a beak-like weapon. It also incorporates other movements such as snake, leopard and dragon. See “What is Choy Li Fut Kung Fu” (below) to read more about those. Or, read a brief history of Hung Gar.
