Chinese martial arts have many methods for training and skill development.
The following is a list of just some training methods used in Eagle Claw:
Ma Fa– Stance Methods
Quan Fa – Fist Methods
Tui Fa – Kicking Methods
Shou Fa– Hand Methods
Bu Fa – Stepping Methods
& Many more training methods
Solo practice forms or routines which are the catalogue or library of movements linked together in sequences of continous practice:
Forms – Two person or more.
Weapon Forms – Solo and partner.
Hei Gong – Breathing exercise
Qi Gong – Internal energy exercises
The Eagle Claw system, is a well rounded system incorporating self defence/fighting skills at all ranges: close, medium and long; low, middle and high, hand striking – both with the fist and open hand, kicking, throwing, seizing or grabbing.
Taught progressively through forms or routines, which develop different body skill sets as they get higher and more complex. Forms or routines are a library or catalogue of individual techniques, which must then be understood through use of application.
The eagle claw system is taught in a systematic and progressive way, once the sequence or form is learned, it is then broken down into individual techniques which are then in turn broken down into applications. Knowing the 用法 (Yòngfǎ) refers to the specific, practical combat applications of a movement found within a solo routine or form & 技击法 (Jìjí fǎ) direct combat skills, functional sparring, or full-contact training rather than theoretical or health-oriented practice.
This is a complete and comprehensive approach that is taught through our family in a systematic and layered process.
At the heart of the eagle claw system is the trinity or pillar routines/forms of the system. These are:
行拳十路 Xíng Quán Shí Lù – (Walking Fist) The Ten Roads of Eagle Claw
连拳五十路 Lián Quán Wǔ Shí – 50 rows connecting or linking fist
擒拿手 108 Qín Ná Shǒu – 108 two man partner form
It is not until a student has fully learned these three forms and understood how they link together in design and application, that the student can call himself a true eagle claw practitioner.
Strength & Conditioning Training
An essential part of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts , authentic methods passed down within our family and learned by our students
