The legends of this bird date back at least 8000 years, and modern sources claim that the mythical phoenix has its roots in a prehistoric bird that lived in china. The strength of these fists come from congruent learned structure as well as internal power that supports the structure. The hakka fighting arts of chu ka phoenix eye fist kung fu history, training skills, forms and applications. Download master the terrifyingly effective phoenix eye fist style of chinese kung fu with this illustrated martial arts guide. The leopard fist can also be modified by slightly lifting the fingers to form a claw. The southern dragon stylist relies on a variety of fighting techniques that can be employed for a wide range of needs. The secrets of phoenix eye fist kung fu depicts an enormously potent art, also known as chuka shaolin, that does not depend on strength or size.
For reference, phoenix eye fist refers to a closed fist position with an extended knuckle. Within the positions of jet shu, as well as the various elbowstrike positions ding. Dec 28, 2007 chuka shaolin phoenix eye fist originated in the southern shaolin temple, it is a complete system which takes its name from the fist styles they use, ie the leopard fist, dragon fist and the phoenix eye fist, the phoenix eye fist is mainly used for striking soft targets or pressure points, the style is similar to plumb blossom fist and wing. Now, from cheong leong, the pheonix eye fist kung fu headmaster and one of the greatest maritial artists of asia, comes the most comprehensive book ever to cover this awesome art. Pdf the art of shaolin kung fu download ebook for free. Master keith mazza teaches how to make a phoenix eye fist and use it correctly on dim mak points. The dragon style, on the other hand, is the only style named after a mythical animal. Northern shaolin develops superb athletes with outstanding flexibility. Jan 01, 2001 phoenix eye fist kung fu is one of the most powerful and complicated martial arts in the world. Cheong cheng leong is the grandmaster of phoenix eye fist kung fu and is coauthor of phoenix eye fist. Chinese kuo shu federation, and the united states traditional kung fu wu shu federation. Choe wei siong is the lineage holder of the chu ka traditional kung fu system, and an expert in the combative and healing aspects of this ancient. Chuka shaolin phoenix eye fist hand forms archive kung.
Here is one variation that ive trained in chow gar. Wileys work, i can recommend this book without reservation over the newer the secrets of phoenix eye fist kung fu. One of the hallmarks of southern chinese gung fu is the phoenix eye fist, called in cantonese feng an choi or in mandarin or in mandarin foeng yung chueh. Rare kung fu styles animal substyles imperial combat arts. Because of me, gun fu is a living entity and possesses its own spirit, its own. Phoenix dragon kung fu academy offers an integrated system of training that can turn martial arts students into teachers and martial art teachers into masters. One of the hallmarks of southern chinese gung fu is the phoenix eye fist, called in cantonese feng an choi or in mandarin or in mandarin foeng yung. Our standard program begins by building your foundation using the oldest martial art in the world shao lin kung fu. But i believe the family name chu refers to a different family in chuchow gar southern mantis theres politics as to whether its chu or chow. The hakka fighting arts of chu ka phoenix eye fist kung fu. Southern dragon kung fu also regularly employs low sweeping techniques, but these are not unique.
Pdf the phoenix eye punch the devils details 2 tyler rea. As the director of phoenix dragon kung fu academy in tampa, florida, he is a frequent guest lecturer at major universities, and travels and teaches workshops and seminars across the country. Instead, it utilizes a special striking techniqe, the phoenix eye fist, aimed at vital ponts on the ooppnents body. How many of you have heard of or trained the phoenix eye fist. Iron body training is a facet of shaolin kung fu where the practitioner trains his body such that he is able to give or sustain heavy blows without serious injury to various parts of his body, with many. It makes no use of the flat fist or the vertical fist seen in karate and other styles of kung fu. Kung fu, tai chi, qigong, meditation, and martial arts training in avondale, arizona. One possible chuka phoenix eye fist kungfu origin is found among the hakka, or. One possible chuka phoenix eye fist kung fu origin is found among the hakka, or guest family, peoples of cantonguangdong, china. Line of intent paperback edition, 2015, 180 pages illustrated. Moreover, the so calcd kungfu movies that have become so popular in recent years. There is a martial art among the hakka people that stems from chu gar, or the chu family marital art. Secrets of phoenix eye fist kung fu by cheong cheng leong.
Its used primarily for soft, shocking jabs try a gentle poke about an inch below your nipple or for applying pressure to a sensitive spot if you already have contact. Aug 05, 20 master keith mazza teaches how to make a phoenix eye fist and use it correctly on dim mak points. His affiliations include lifetime memberships to the u. There is a second phoenix eye fist book out called the secrets of phoenix eye fist kung fu the art of chuka shaolin by authors cheong cheng leong and mark v wiley isbn 0804831785 this second book list all the. Donn f draeger the book does what it sets out to do, teach the basics of chuka shaolin and the phoenix eye fist. Many styles of kung fu were created by watching or imitating the movements of animals, birds, insects, or by molding the system after the movements of nature, as in the nature fist style.
It is formed by lifting only the index fingers knuckle while the rest are kept in a usual fist form. The stealing hands of phoenix eye fist chuka shaolin phoenix eye fist is the only martial art that exclusively uses the knuckle of the index finger to strike the enemy. Jook wan huen pdf phoenix eye punch of southern praying mantis kung fu pdf. How to make a wing chun phoenix eye fist and use it dim. Cheong cheng leong, the grandmaster of phoenixeye fist kungfu, lives in malaysia and is the coauthor, along with the late, renowned donn f. Northern shaolin kung fu is a famous ancient chinese martial art encompassing all aspects of unarmed and armed conflict as well as health and conditioning exercises. I count myself very fortunate to study with him and encourage anyone seeking authentic kung fu to seek his instruction. Online fundamentals course volume two phoenix eye fist. Dec 23, 2008 the okinawan karate sensei, choki motobu, used a phoenix eye fist to the temple of a russian bare knuckle boxer on tour in japan, knocking him out at the start of the second round. Phoenix eye fist wing chuns dirty little secret may 25, 2016 in techniques and styles by tim kittelstad. Kung fu and shorinryua kata of lateral movement, designed for someone whose. Get in fantastic shape and learn everything you need to star in your own kung fu movie. It does bare a lot of similarities, in that its predominant hand form is the phoenix eye fist.
The stealing hands of phoenix eye fist martial arts gathering. When dealing with point paralyzing i also use the dragon head fist, leopard fist, piercing palm, sword fingers, and cranes beak. Phoenixeye fist is a good book showing the basic strikes and stances of that system. Suen galam, wong gamfung, kong ban, yi yuen, tien yeh a mountain girl chie finds her father mortally injured by the roadside, and in his dying last breath he names a. Before i studied yau kung mun, the only times id ever trained in the phoenix eye fist was when it was when it appeared in whatever form i was learning at the time. How to make a wing chun phoenix eye fist and use it dim mak. Avondale kung fu united kung fu phoenix martial arts.
The art of chuka shaolin tuttle martial arts cheong cheng leong, mark v. Personally i love the phoenix eye fist, i dont rely only on it primarily. What would you do if you knew of a technique that could concentrate all of the power your body could generate behind a strike into a singular focused point to break your assailant. The hakka fighting art of chu ka phoenix eye fist kung fu choe wei siong. How to make a wing chun phoenix eye fist and use it. For the past 15 years, we have helped people build strong bodies, minds, and spirits though the discipline of martial arts. Some people would argue that chuka shaolin or phoenix eye fist style. The phoenix eye fist affords the user several unique.
In this artical we will look at several facets of this compact and closequarter striking method. Chuka shaolin phoenix eye fist hand forms archive kung fu. This online course is taken directly from the fundamentals dvds presented in 640 x 480 web format online fundamentals course volume two. Chuka shaolin phoenix eye fist in malaysia shaolin wahnam. Books films art fiction and nonfiction media inspired by the traditional culture of asia.
Your kung fu may be strong, grasshopper, but fear my bhakti negara fist. Its definitely southern and looks very damned similar to my clf, with the obvious exception of the pheonix fist and other applications, but my question is, why isnt there more practitioners of this style. Phoenix kung fu, a complex martial art in its own right, gives birdlike energies to leopard with the highly toughened knuckle strikes of the phoenix eye. Dec 31, 2000 now cheong leong, the pheonix eye fist kung fu master, offers the most comprehensive book ever to cover this awesome art. Wileys work, i can recommend this book without reservation over the newer the secrets of phoenixeye fist kung fu. Master the terrifyingly effective phoenix eye fist style of chinese kung fu with this illustrated martial arts guide. This work provides an introduction to the chuka shaolin fighting art of south china, an easytouse method of selfdefence and a form of training for both health and overall physical fitness. Well, with a world of strange martial arts out there, players can now select martial arts that go beyond those broad oftused categories, and even beyond the realms of china and japan. This work provides an introduction to the chuka shaolin fighting art of s. Strikes include the phoenix eye, which is a punch to pressure points including the eye and temple. May 25, 2016 phoenix eye fist wing chuns dirty little secret may 25, 2016 in techniques and styles by tim kittelstad.
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