white crane martial arts
Approximately 300 years old, White Crane Kung Fu originates from the Fujian
province of Southern China. It was created by a young girl called Fang Chi
Liang. There are many variations to the legend of how the style came about. One
of the most popular states that she tried to shoo a crane away from where she
was working, but it avoided her attacks with graceful ease. She created the
White Crane style based on the bird’s beautiful attacking and defensive
movements. White Crane style incorporates a strong-rooted stance, coupled with a
flexible waist to generate maximum power. This power is delivered to the
opponent via a series of lightening-fast, penetrating hand attacks. The White
Crane footwork coupled with a comprehensive blocking system means the White
Crane practitioner is well guarded at all times. Performing White Crane Kung Fu
improves the practitioners health, fitness, strength and flexibility. Anybody
can start White Crane irrespective of their age or standard as each student is
encouraged to develop at their own pace.
