Rising Crane

4 Years ago with my Si-Jeh (senior sister) in France.

The ‘Hap Ga Sword’ is an interesting weapon- it contains movement from the straight sword, sabre, and 2 handed sabre. It has always been one of my favourite sets to practice! This performance is done in a contemporary style, using the traditional set. Modern competitions in China have somewhat changed the ‘flavour’ of the art- geared more towards performance and athleticism. Great for the younger students! But traditional kung fu has many facets: art, sport, health, pets development and, of course, fighting. The techniques are preserved, but it is the training methods that determine which direction a student wants to go.

飞剑- Fei Jian (Cantonese: Fei Gim) Are a traditional weapon in Chinese Martial Arts. I recent got some and am just learning the technique- it’s a lot of fun!

侠家小罗汉拳 Nice performance of Hap Ga ‘Siu Law Horn’ (Chivalrous Family Small Arhat) from my Kung Fu brother’s school in Guangzhou

This is the ‘Iron Forearm’ training set from the Hap Ga style. It teaches your arms to be able to withstand the impact of the opponent’s blows. Demonstrated by Craig and Matteo at our Summer camp in Prague.

The '8 Change Palm' is a set of 36 movements that can be performed empty handed (like a Tai Chi form), or adapted to various weapons. Here, I am teaching the students how to play the set with a long stick.