G95champ Posted August 14, 2002 Posted August 14, 2002 I know next to nothing about Kung Fu. I do know a lot of it is based on animals. Tiger, Monkey, Cobra, etc. What were the first ones? (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
kickmaster Posted August 14, 2002 Posted August 14, 2002 [color=red][/color] Well in my system of Shaolin kung-fu our animal system contains of: [color=blue][/color]Dragon Tiger Snake Crane Mantis [color=red][/color]Elements are: [color=blue][/color]Metal Water Wood Fire Earth [color=red][/color]I can't tell you what the first animals that were used in earlier kung fu systems. I hope this helps.........
G95champ Posted August 14, 2002 Author Posted August 14, 2002 Intresting. Each animal stands for a differnat strength correct. Such as the Dragon is wisdom Tiger power? Snake stealth ? Cran balance ? Mantis Speed? Thats just a guess LOL. What about the elements? What do they stand for and how do they interact with the animals? (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
G95champ Posted August 14, 2002 Author Posted August 14, 2002 What about other animals you hear about. Monkey? Cobra? or is that a type of snake or the same? White Cran? differant type of Crane or same? Eagle? I really don't know much about Kung Fu so any info is helpful. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
plzletmebackon Posted August 28, 2002 Posted August 28, 2002 my style of kung fu is created by the five animals umm crane, dragon, tiger, snake and mantis
LeaF Posted August 28, 2002 Posted August 28, 2002 I was always under the impression that when Bodihirma (sp?) began the development of the martial arts (I believe shoalin kung fu altough I may be wrong) The animals whose movements he followed were... Tiger, Crane, Monkey, Leaopard and snake. And of coarse other styles developed from the adding of new animals, but I am pretty sure those were the oringinal five Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN
G95champ Posted August 29, 2002 Author Posted August 29, 2002 Intresting. I would consider a Tiger and Leaopard basically the same thing. I mean big cats. The others are much differant. So Praying Mantis or Dragon was not one of the 5. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
LeaF Posted August 29, 2002 Posted August 29, 2002 infact tigers and leopards have considerably different movements... for instance have you ever heard of a tiger climbing a tree? And yes I believe the dragon and praying mantis were not included at first Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN
Red J Posted August 29, 2002 Posted August 29, 2002 Tiger and Leopard are two distinctly different styles with the Tiger focusing on strength and crushing blows going through the opponent and the Leopard using agility and multiple strikes. There is a lot more to it than just this generalization. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
G95champ Posted August 31, 2002 Author Posted August 31, 2002 Yes Im sure. I find the use of animals in Kung Fu intresting. Please take some time and go into one animal or more if you can. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
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