Introduction to Dragon Kung Fu
Dragon Kung Fu is one of the Chinese martial arts styles that was learnt and developed, by watching the peculiar movement and their body response. It draws its origin from Dragon, which is a mythological animal according to Chinese mythology. Dragon is considered to depict the two elements i.e. Water and Earth and hence traditionally it is the god of rain and it is also worshipped. Dragon Kung Fu is basically of two types based upon its origin, the Northern China style and the Southern China Style. The History of Dragon Style Kung Fu is not known precisely, as it has been passed over generations verbally rather than in any written format. The most important influence in this style of Chinese Martial art was Hakka Kuen, and it is supposed to be comprising of three forms i.e. Hakka kuen, Taoist and Shaolin forms. All these are different styles of martial arts.
There is always peculiar style or a signature in a fighting style and so does Dragon Kung Fu. It is famous for its impeccable hand work. Hand work comprises of arms blocks, elbow style, grabs, punches and other movements related to them. The movements are very fast and measures to very high power. The cordial movement of this fighting style is magical arms or “mor kiu” as it is known in Chinese. Apart from the hand movements Dragon Kung Fu is also known for certain weapons used. It uses a nine foot staff, which is universally known as the “king dragon’s heart piercing pole”. However, traditionally used weapons such as sword and spear are also used.
