Eagle Claw Kung Fu - Tactics and Applications for Self-Defense [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

Eagle Claw Kung Fu – Tactics and Applications for Self-DefenseBy Benson LeeMaster Benson Lee, the foremost senior disciple of Grandmaster Leung Shum in the art of Ying Jow Faan Tzi Moon, has devoted more than 40 years to training, teaching, and preserving the legendary Eagle Claw Kung Fu system. His groundbreaking book, Eagle Claw Kung Fu – Tactics and Applications for Self-Defense, serves as both a historical preservation and a practical training guide for today's martial artists.This comprehensive resource explores the core fighting strategies, conditioning drills, and technical applications of Eagle Claw Kung Fu — one of the oldest and most effective martial arts systems in existence. Rooted in the Southern Sung Dynasty under General Yue Fei (c.1130), Ying Jow Kuen (Eagle Claw Fist) remains a powerful skill for self-defense, offering real-world tactics to defend against violent attacks.Readers will gain insight into precision combat mechanics, including grabs, claws, strikes, sweeps, takedowns, and joint-locking techniques. Master Lee also breaks down the use of “Da Mak” pressure point targeting — an advanced skill set that enhances the power and efficiency of every movement. Whether you train in kung fu, karate, taekwondo, judo, aikido, jiu-jitsu, grappling, or MMA, these fighting strategies can be integrated seamlessly into your training and applications for fighting and self-defense.Ideal for intermediate to advanced students with 1–2 years of prior martial arts experience, this 221-page, textbook-size volume features over 800 images and 450 full-color photos. The book includes pressure point target charts, historical timelines, and rare photos tracing the Eagle Claw lineage from Hong Kong to New York to across the U.S.A.Master Lee’s lineage comes directly from the Lau Family Eagle Claw Faan Tzi Moon system of Hebei Province, Northern China passed down from Great Grandmasters Chan Tzi Ching and Lau Fat Mang, who both taught at the Chin Woo Association, and later shared the fighting art with Ng Wai Nung (c.1920). GM Ng Wai Nung in Hong Kong trained his godson, Leung Shum starting at 8 years old. GM Leung Shum opened the first Eagle Claw Kung Fu school in the U.S.A. in 1974 in New York City.Inside the book, you’ll learn:Fighting Principles of Jow DaLocking Skills and StrategiesForms and Weapons TrainingStriking Targets for Da MakEagle Claw 3-on-2 AdvantageNavigating How to FightSparring vs. Fighting vs. TournamentsStreet Fighting vs. Self-DefenseAny martial artist focusing on practical self-defense or just enjoys all martial art styles and traditions will find this book delivers a wealth of knowledge to enhance and elevate your skills. Read more