Eagle Claw Kung Fu School UK

07/10/2026

Eagle Claw Travels East to West and back again Pt 25

The 1st journey to the birthplaces of Eagle Claw

Sept 2006 saw my first visit to Gu Zhuangtocun in Xiongxian, here I began a new chapter of knoweldge , understanding and awareness of the old Eagle Claw system that was unchanged and carried unique flavour.

First you must enter the gate to learning .. to the village, the ancestors, the family, the brothers.

My first endeavours there I met with local party offcials at the Xiongxian commitee building and the head of the local Wushu headquarters. Mr Zhang Xhangyi was the local chief of govt wushu Hq for Xiongxian, Mr Li Shimin was a student of Li Bao ying.

Group photo with my now ShiFu Chen Junxin in red Tshirt, and other seniors older brothers within the family inc the late son of GM Liu Fa Meng Liu tzimin from Liu fa mengs first wife in Gu Zhuangto cun (this was circa 2007)

with cousin Yin li Bing

Offcial welcome party gathering and acceptance to learning of Eagle Claw in GuZhaungto cun, my Shifu seated next to me and surrounded by brothers and seniors

That was the beginning of my journey into the ancestral system of Eagle claw. Though I had been studying the style since 1994, what I found in the old village was a system , rich in the direct transmission from inheritor to inheritor. In my opinion this is the system that aligned with my personal views and beliefs, the right people practicing the right methods of skill that are right for me .

There are many more photos, videos taken over the years as I have been continuosly visiting and learning in Gu Zhuangtocun.

I have stood on the very earth of the ancrestral family, in thier houses, the places they practiced and learned...the locations/houses of Liu Shijun, Liu Chungyo, Liu Qiwen, Li Baoying/Li Baohan and so many more .

All photographed and documented preserved for history and posterity.

My opinions and views are based on real world facts, extensive research, data and information gained through personal expereince.

I hope that readers have enjoyed this travellogue and small insight into my journey and gained valuable insight especially for all eagle claw practioners who have not had the chance to visit thier ancestral roots in China

30/09/2026

Eagle Claw Travels East to West and back again pt 24.

20 years anniversary to the Source and my true Eagle Claw teacher.

20 years ago in Sept 2006 I first travelled the ancestral birthplace of the Eagle Claw system Gu Zhuangtou village in Xiongxian and met the teacher who I would eventually go on to do the Baishi ceremony with, becomming a direct inheritor of the Zuting Ying Zhao Fan Tzi men system.

Meeting my Shifu Chen Junxin and having my eyes opened to the original eagle claw system as taught in the village was a revelation and pivotal moment in my journey.

This year 2026 I again travelled to visit my Shifu on the 19th of Sept, bringing 4 students with me to under take 6 days intensive learning with my Shifu, my seniors and kung fu brothers in the old family system.

We all took time to visit the graves of Liu Sijun Liu Qi wen, Liu zhixiang, Liu Shu yan, Yin jijiang. To burn incense, kowtow and give offerings to the ancestors.

11/09/2026

Our primary website has been undergoing significant updates across the board of information on the site.

Now contains new information in our history section, Shifu Dale sections, Instructor teams, Eagle Claw history, lineage (inc many new photos) Eagle Claw training skills and methods, lion dance and more .

Please do visit and read through the site updates and enhancements.

Thank you for your attention

All levels of fitness and ability welcomed, can start any Tuesday or Thursday at 7pm for 8 weeks of great beginner focussed training. Essential for all new students wanting to train at our school.

18/08/2026

Eagle Claw Travels East to West and Back Again Pt23

In the mid/late 1990's I had the great pleasure to meet with SiBhak George San while in California USA one year. SiBhak was a member of the 1939 Da Dao Brigade in China under the guidance of GM Liu Fa Meng.

SiBhak George San was a warm and kind person who had also spent a number of years living in the Kensignton & Knightsbridge area of London.

Sibhak George San is pictured bottom row right hand side , above him to his left shoulder is SiBhak Ng Woon Ying who we have mentoned in an earlier post. (both are marked with a red dot)

It was a unique opprtunity for us to have known and met two people over the years from the famed Da Dao (Big Knife) Brigade

10/08/2026

Bringing all 3 of our Qiang (Spears) together at once.

The traditional horse hair tassell really add a new feeling to the balance and weight at the spear tip.

White
Black
Red

31/07/2026

Qiang - Spear - The King of Long Weapons in Chinese Martial Arts

Finally we have been able to bring Traditional Horse hair tassel to three of our Spears. White Horse Hair - Black Horse Hair - Red Horse Hair.

Some say these 3 colours represent the famed 3 Brothers Liu Bei - Gwan Yu and Zhang Fei. Other say they denote military rank

The work was completed by a craftsman who makes old English Long bows, archery and other traditional methods . Thanks to Nicola James who's father did the work for us.

The horse hair brings a unique feel to the spear and is a wonderfull additional to the many traditional weapons we have at our Wu Guan

21/07/2026

Welcome visit by our good freind Kevin Steel Laoshi .

Kevin is visiting the UK for a short vacation over from Hong Kong where is has been living and working for many years .

He has an extenisive background of over 50 years in Chinese martial arts , initially starting with Wing chun in the UK with Alan lamb. Then furthering his learning in Hong Kong, Hung Sing Choy lee fut with master Chan Yuk Yui. Wu Style Tai chi master Wu Tai Sin and Fu Style Bagua with Master Liu Kwok Chuen.

Kevin is a Bai si lineage disciple in both his TaiChi family and Ba Gua Family in Hong Kong, he was kind enough to demonstrate some Taichi and Ba Gua at our school where Jan and Sue two of our Taichi Instructor teacm were attending accompanied by Da Shixiong Stuart Keating from the Eagle Claw system of our school.

We enjoyed good Bo Lay Cha (Pu Erh) Chinese tea, discussions on martial arts and many other topics during Kevins visit befoe he and ShiFu Dale went to enjoy a good Chinese lunch together there after Kevin returned to London.

In Wulin (Martial Forest) there are many branches yet we all stem from the same tree.

Looking forward to seeing you again in the future Kevin Steel Laoshi and thank you for your kind visit to our Kung Fu School

Photo - Shifu Dale (centre) Kevin Steel Lao Shi 1st on right, 2nd right Sue (TaiChi) - 1st Left Da Shi Xiong Stuart (Eagle Claw) - 2nd Left Da Shi Jie Jan (Taichi)

03/06/2026

A very welcome visit by our good freind who is a Wing Chun Teacher Aidan Tierney Shifu and his Kung Fu Brother Mark Lane Shifu of Wing Chun.

We enjoyed drinking good Chinese tea, discussing martial arts, the current climate of Tradtional Chinese Martial arts and more over a good few hours together at the Wu Guan.

Look forward to seeing you again soon.

26/05/2026

The journey of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts goes beyond just the fist, it permeates the hearts and minds of devoted practioners on the ancestral path of knowledge.

Our student Pavel Prucha from Prague has been learning from us for rmany years now, he travels to the UK twice a year for intenstive 8 hours a day training and learning, Pavel also travelled with Shifu Dale and the school to China in 2025 where we visited the head of our Eagle Claw Family, his Shi gong Chen junxin and spent time at the birth place of the Eagle Claw system at Gu Zhuangto cun village in Hebei.

In between Pavels visit to the UK he maintains regular zoom video calls and contact with ShiFu Dale such is the benefit of technology on todays learning environment.

There is no replacement for the direct hands on transmiion of the ancestral knowledge, Pavel spent another week at our Wuguan , in beteween the many hours of training hs also learned all the important aspects surrounding the heart of the Wu guan the ancestral table, it's symbolism, it's meaning, the many details of each part and items on setting up a correct ancestral table to honour the ancestors.

Pavel learned the cleaning rituals, arrangements, dates for cleaning and changing items. These processes are only performed by senior students in the school, primarily it is the Shifu who does this but when not around the seniors students who have been given the knowledge and permission to do so can act on behalf of the Wu Guan.

Each day we "Bai san" burn incense to respect the ancestors, we open our hearts and mind to those who have come before us, we respect the lineage, the histroy and sacrifice the past Masters have made to bring this knowledge forward to each generation.

Pavel is now fully equipped to set up his own ancestral tables in the near future as he walks further along the path of the Zuting Ying Zhao Fan Tzi Men

Often we share photos of our training, practice and learning, on this occasion we share just a simple image of a dedicated student who having performed all the ancestral table cleaning rituals simply stands in a moment of silence, energeticly connected heart and mind to the family, with a sense of calm, peacfull, haromnious energy that trancends time and space.

18/05/2026

Eagle Claw students from Paris France return to the Wu Guan for intensive learning.

Erik aka (Jarek Gloniak) and his son Jan return to the Ying Zhao Wu Guan for intensive study of more than 8 phours per day over many days to continue thier learning and development of the Eagle Claw system.

During thier time learning focussed on refining the 鷹爪手法十路
Yīng Zhǎo shǒufǎ shí lù drills, 步法 Bu Fa – Stepping methods, 踢法 Ti Fa Kicking methods, Lin gung conditioning methods.

Time was also spent on learning the functionall skills and applications of practice within the system.

Each visit is progressive and systematically layerd so students develop a well rounded knowledge and understanding .

They achieved the goals set out durng thier visit, intensive, exhausting and happy as we all grow together on the ancestral path of the Eagle Claw system