Tiger Crane Kung Fu

Here are some photos from Italy Camp 2026. It was a great week of training in the Italian heat with amazing food and scenery. Highlights were the local restaurant where we ate every day with exquisite homemade food and exploring the nearby town of Arezzo (with jousting display!) Within training time, we focused on gaining deeper understanding of the broader concepts of kung fu and improving forms and understanding application. We hope to see many more faces next time we visit Italy in 2027!

Yesterday, Tiger Crane Kung Fu’s forms squad competed at the 2026 BCCMA National Traditional Wushu Taolu Championships. We had great success and came home with 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. We are so proud of everyone who competed with a team of 10. Our team placed 2nd overall. Well done Team Tiger Crane!

Last weekend we held a Kung fu camp in Kent and focused on developing forms and learning White Crane Kung Fu. Head Instructor Dave made a Thai red curry for lunch and we finished with a visit to the Bush, Blackbird & Thrush in East Peckham.

Why is the Dragon Green?

A step further towards understanding one of the most common moves in Yongchun White Crane Kung Fu!

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Why is the Dragon Green? - Tiger Crane Kung Fu Some of you who practice Yongchun White Crane Kung Fu will be aware that a few of the movements refer to a 青龙(qīnglóng) – in class we generally translate this as Green Dragon. The Green Dragon Emerges from Water, the Green Dragon Rolls in Water. But why Green – and why, for that matter, a ...

Happy Chinese New Year! Last weekend we celebrated the beginning of the year of the fire horse. Over 60 people showed up at YiPin China and we had an amazing celebration! Team Tiger Crane wishes every single one of you the very best of good luck, health, wealth and prosperity for 2026!

China Trip 2025 - Read Instructor Ela’s account of our most recent trip to Yongchun.

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China Trip 2025 by Instructor Ela - Tiger Crane Kung Fu Read Instructor Ela's account of our most recent trip to train Yongchun White Crane Kung Fu in China in Nov/Dec 2025