Kung Fu Fundamentals : Kung Fu Fundamentals: Eagle Claw Technique

In kung fu, the eagle claw hand formation is used for grabbing and squeezing hold of an opponent. Develop the eagle claw technique with tips from a professional martial arts instructor in this free martial arts video.

Expert: Mike Mallon
Bio: Mike Mallon is a fourth degree black belt and an instructor at the Clearwater Kung Fu Center. He is a national champion as well as an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) champion.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• kung fu
• shaolin kung fu
• mixed martial arts
• exercises
• fighting
• chinese martial arts
• techniques

[EricGoule81]

All martial arts are effective. Effectiveness also depends on the student's efforts, the master's abilities to teach and how much time you spend practicing. Plus, never underestimate your potential opponent, fool.

[pistol975]

I couldn't agree with you more, brother. So often we see this so called argument over what style is better. Yet so many don't even realize what a waste of time it is. In many peoples quest to pump up their own egos and feel unbeatable the true quest for knowledge and mutual respect is lost. Keep staying true bro! God bless...Peace!

[skeecats]

wow props to the the top 2 comments, i feel some enlightenment comin up, very zen-like

[hugbug221982]

Well, call me out of line here but i have read the past few comments, and a shock I did have. There is very many different types of martial arts out there, and while yes some do have their benifits."I will say"

I gotta say a couple of things. First off, I was tought Tiger claw kung fu, and as well, I learned Shaolin freestyle kempo kung fu. As I have very little use for karate, sorry but a personal problem.

It depends on their disipline, each trainer has their own ways. :)had to post opinion

[jtruckenmiller]

What's her number?



[TheDano1947]

Looks more like Tiger Palm. Eagles have four talons not five.

[yangclaw26]

This is an ok video! Good job!

[deek77]

@KillerKrieg So true, because like it or not, children are seen as easy targets, especially when parents are not around. And self-defense is not a difficult thing to teach at that age. Just teach the basic things like foot stomps and hand strikes to areas that are vulnerable on everyone's body. Groin, knees, instep, armpits, hollow of the throat, eyes, philtrum - all those areas can be attacked w/ a quick hand/finger strike or foot stomp. Doesn't take a lot of power, so perfect for kids.

[KillerKrieg]

@deek77 I agree with that notion a lot, I think that there needs to be *MORE* realistic martial arts training for the kids here in the US of A. If you're interested, and really want to be a martial artist as a kid, they should give you the whole shebang, which would, really probably involve some kind of training camp.

[deek77]

@KillerKrieg Yeah, thing is all many if not all real martial artists of old could handle themselves in a fight because that's what they trained for from childhood. But nowadays, parents want their children to have the benefits of karate w/o the dangers. But danger is a part of life, and we owe it to the next generation to prepare them to face those dangers. You don't need to be a violent person, but you should be able stand your ground.

[KillerKrieg]

@deek77 I agree with this. I was a practioner of Karate and a firm believer in it's abilities, however I was one day approached by a group of people "on the street" essentially(or in this situation on the grass) and I was beaten half to death. Partly because I was not a good enough practioner of Karate, and because my mindset was not geared for 'street' or should I say, unfair fighting. Matches tend to be fair, 1 person vs 1 person, but on the street, anything can happen.