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DRUNKEN FIST

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INTRODUCTION

Drunken Style is a general term. There are many forms of Drunken Kung Fu, such as Drunken Monkey of Monkey form and Eight Immortals. 

The principle concept behind Drunken Kung Fu, is to move as if one were half drunk. Probably the most famous style is named as Eight Immortals. It refers to the ancient Chinese concept of eight immortals. Legends tell of how they were invited to an undersea kingdom to a banquet, but all of them became drunk and rowdy. All the kingdoms guards attacked, their opponents seemingly drunk, but the immortals created an impromptu style on the spot and defeated the guardsmen. It is supposedly this style which is taught to people now. Although there are numerous variations on Drunken Techniques, some of the more famous ones are fusions such as Five Drunken Animals based upon the Five Animals techniques, and some of the drunken weapon techniques, such as Drunken Staff.

CONTENTS

This is a rather pictographic boxing in Chinese martial arts. As the name connotes, it contains movements depicting a person in a drunken state. With faltering steps and body stumbling, the performer now raises his cup and pours out the wine for himself, now wriggles and staggers along like a drunkard, as if on the verge of falling. With it's unique and fantastic movements, this veritable heirloom has been handed down from generation to generation.

Drunken Kung Fu is not a system in Chinese Martial Arts, but a fighting form of Chinese Kung Fu. There are many various Northern and Southern Drunken Kung Fu forms. The description and movements of this style symbolize a person who is under the influence, and the movements as well as the practitioner look clumsy and relaxed. Legend has it that once a practitioner was involved in combat, he would perform far better if he had a drink between his countering and attacking. During the form there is a lot of 'preparing for a toast' postures asking for a refill. The hand and finger positioning demonstrate as if the practitioner is holding a cup. 

It is a very effective system when used as your opponent is constantly surprised by the Drunken practitioners movements of attack and defense. Our form offers counter and attacking movements from all ranges, from ground work to head level strikes and above.

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