Monkey is supposed to look goofy and erratic like that. Every time someone makes a joke about it, they're doing exactly what it was intended to make them do.
I dunno don't be so sure, you've already showed your weakness, you overestimate yourself and underestimate your opponent. You should never do either of these things. Monkey Style CLF is sort of like drunken fist, you wanna hit me come and get me. However drunken CLF is quite dangerous and lethal, I've actually learned the Hung Sing version of the Drunken Fist from a friend and I love it it got more aggressiveness than Chan's version.
as with most forms that require acting, the fighting moves and applications are often hidden within the movements and require direction from a master to learn them. But sometimes they're just there to attract a crowd (I.E. more students)
Hey! I guess you CAN find almost everything on the internet! That guy is a teacher in my school! I never trained under him myself. From what I see so far I think quite a bit of the beginning was just for show.
It is not made up, you probably had never heard of it because it is rarely demonstrated letalone talked about. It is from the King Mui branch, and that's really all I know about it's history. I do know that such forms are cut down for demonstration purposes, so there's a lot more to it than what you see.
exactly - traditional authentic clf animal forms carry with them the characteristics of that animal - the student must understand the animal - also, it's considered advanced training to study an animal - advanced weapons forms in clf like the kwan do also take on such peculiar movements - wiping the blood from the blade, riding the horse - etc. -
Sifu Damon Honeycutt teaches Monkey Style in NYC. His school is called Temple Of The Monkey. you should be able to find the school's web page by googling the name.
Yo sup all hell yeah you could beat someone With this style. Monkey style is one of my shaolin 5 style animal kung fu forms. On my forth fight i knocked out and broke the jaw of my opponent. From the Ninja called ZMAN.
To respond to the person(s) above, The beginning of the form sets the scene for the rest of the form, making the performance enjoyable. Like other comments, there is a subtle way the "non fighting" piece of the performance improves ones balance and coordination.
Be careful not to quickly judge a form by looks alone. It is meant to appear that way.
Animal styles like that are usually taught as complimentary to the main fighting style. Along with basic techniques inherent, the rolls, jumps and other ostentacious moves are meant to build coordination and strength.
@seventhbystander yes, the point to animal styles are to show the movements that the animal makes but varied to strikes and techniques that man can use.
Some forms are not meant just to display fighting prowess, but also to tell stories interlinked with the culture of China. For example, Tit Chor Tau, otherwise known as the Iron Horse form, tells a story about a farmer returning home from a long day in the field, only to be jumped by robbers.
The beginning of the form sets the scene for the rest of the form, making the performance enjoyable. Like other comments, there is a subtle way the "non fighting" piece of the performance improves ones balance and coordination.
Be careful not to quickly judge a form by looks alone. It is meant to appear that way.
could be monkey. not choy li fut tho.
bigkittysmile 1 year ago
You don't really think that do you?
DeftStyle 2 years ago
Monkey is supposed to look goofy and erratic like that. Every time someone makes a joke about it, they're doing exactly what it was intended to make them do.
DeftStyle 2 years ago
monkey is deadly.
hunggarguy 2 years ago
I dunno don't be so sure, you've already showed your weakness, you overestimate yourself and underestimate your opponent. You should never do either of these things. Monkey Style CLF is sort of like drunken fist, you wanna hit me come and get me. However drunken CLF is quite dangerous and lethal, I've actually learned the Hung Sing version of the Drunken Fist from a friend and I love it it got more aggressiveness than Chan's version.
clfguardian 3 years ago
as with most forms that require acting, the fighting moves and applications are often hidden within the movements and require direction from a master to learn them. But sometimes they're just there to attract a crowd (I.E. more students)
ChoyLiFutPanda 3 years ago
That was very good lost monkey style
Erunai 4 years ago
not - animal forms require much application training as well as body conditioning -
b7605444 4 years ago
Hey! I guess you CAN find almost everything on the internet! That guy is a teacher in my school! I never trained under him myself. From what I see so far I think quite a bit of the beginning was just for show.
BlazinSquirrelOfDoom 4 years ago
Monkey in choy lay fut? Never heard such a thing. is this made up or am i misinformed?
cfG21 4 years ago
It is not made up, you probably had never heard of it because it is rarely demonstrated letalone talked about. It is from the King Mui branch, and that's really all I know about it's history. I do know that such forms are cut down for demonstration purposes, so there's a lot more to it than what you see.
seventhbystander 4 years ago
whats with all of the scratching and picking?
opticannon 4 years ago
exactly - traditional authentic clf animal forms carry with them the characteristics of that animal - the student must understand the animal - also, it's considered advanced training to study an animal - advanced weapons forms in clf like the kwan do also take on such peculiar movements - wiping the blood from the blade, riding the horse - etc. -
b7605444 4 years ago
clf has monkey staff too - good stuff
b7605444 4 years ago
Sweet!! Is their a Monkey style kung fu school in New York city?
enforcer207 4 years ago
Sifu Damon Honeycutt teaches Monkey Style in NYC. His school is called Temple Of The Monkey. you should be able to find the school's web page by googling the name.
devilslyric 4 years ago 2
Yo sup all hell yeah you could beat someone With this style. Monkey style is one of my shaolin 5 style animal kung fu forms. On my forth fight i knocked out and broke the jaw of my opponent. From the Ninja called ZMAN.
NinjaZMAN 5 years ago
To respond to the person(s) above, The beginning of the form sets the scene for the rest of the form, making the performance enjoyable. Like other comments, there is a subtle way the "non fighting" piece of the performance improves ones balance and coordination.
Be careful not to quickly judge a form by looks alone. It is meant to appear that way.
Choylifut286 5 years ago
Ahhhh! It's Si Hing!!! I so miss training.
kitana89 5 years ago
A great demonstration and a great teacher.
superstryder 5 years ago
wtfisthistheresnowayhecouldbeatanybodyfightinglikethat
JBurneo 5 years ago
Animal styles like that are usually taught as complimentary to the main fighting style. Along with basic techniques inherent, the rolls, jumps and other ostentacious moves are meant to build coordination and strength.
seventhbystander 5 years ago
@seventhbystander yes, the point to animal styles are to show the movements that the animal makes but varied to strikes and techniques that man can use.
gexxy47 1 year ago
Some forms are not meant just to display fighting prowess, but also to tell stories interlinked with the culture of China. For example, Tit Chor Tau, otherwise known as the Iron Horse form, tells a story about a farmer returning home from a long day in the field, only to be jumped by robbers.
Choylifut286 5 years ago
The beginning of the form sets the scene for the rest of the form, making the performance enjoyable. Like other comments, there is a subtle way the "non fighting" piece of the performance improves ones balance and coordination.
Be careful not to quickly judge a form by looks alone. It is meant to appear that way.
Choylifut286 5 years ago
exactly, like the farmer's hoe
b7605444 4 years ago