The Tiger Claws are a very definitive part of the Hung system. Imitating,
of course, the claws of the powerful tiger, they can be used to strike,
rake, grab, and tear, among other things.
The Crane's Beaks are more long-reaching and precise weapons, and are
usually used to peck at vital areas or to parry or hook parts of the
body.
One of the common misnomers of the Hung system is that since it is a
Southern style, as well as low stances, it has no real kicks. This is
a falsehood. Wong Fei-Hung, one of the most famous masters of Hung Gar,
was well-known for his "No-Shadow Kick," a kick reputed to
be so fast that it did not cast a shadow! |
