About

The Eagle Claw System (Ying Jow Pai) is one of the great fighting systems of Northern Kung Fu. Eagle claw was created (approx. 1150 A.D.) when General Ngok Fei of the Sung Dynasty devised and trained his soldiers in the famous "108 ways to seize, grapple, and topple." The soldiers were trained and drilled in these techniques to do battle with the powerful Manchurians who had been invading Northern China. It was in the ensuing battles that Ngok Fei and Eagle Claw earned a fierce and respected reputation. Eagle Claw was then still just hand techniques and throws. It wasn't until later, when a monk named Li Chuen combined the "108" hand techniques of Ngok Fei with the leg techniques of the Fann Tzi System, than Eagle Claw became a complete system.

Eagle Claw as it is practiced today can be characterized by the use of claw techniques applied with speed and precision. Locks are a specialty of the system coming directly from the "108" hand techniques of Ngok Fei. In addition, the hands are capable of quick punches in combination with various palm strikes. Footwork consists of kicks (both very high and very low) in combination with sweeps and trips. Body movements are smooth using the twisting of the waist and quick agile stepping. Stances are low and sturdy. Flips, dives, and splits are also distinguishing features of the Eagle Claw System.

The training program is varied and extensive. It includes fist forms, partner forms, Classical weapon forms, weapon partner forms, self defense training and application. This program is designed to develop you into a well rounded martial artist.

With Eagle Claw you are getting a program that helps you gain confidence and physical conditioning, as well as self defense. As a benefit of the training you will see improved performance in other sports and physical activities you participate in. The aggressive aerobic work out helps you maintain a healthy weight that develops long lean muscles that many weight training programs have copied because of its effectiveness.