The Eagle Claw system of Kung Fu was developed by
General Yao Fai, it is said he became one of China's most famous war
heroes using an army renowned for their discipline.
There is
very little known about this system of fighting but is without doubt a
very effective style. The Eagle is a vicious ripping style with the bulk
of its moves directed against the eyes and throat. It relies on
powerful seizing of its adversaries, with pinching, twisting and locking
techniques, manipulation, controlling and aggressive kicking techniques
to immobilise an attacker.
The Eagle Claw system is a very
complex and vicious form of self-defence using strength, speed and
aggression (Yang) with grace and elegance (Ying).
The Eagle Claw
stylist works hard on developing their grips to facilitate application
of very painful locks and nerve pinches. The Eagle relies on wits and
techniques to beat an opponent and can appeal to a practitioner who is
neither strong or large in structure.
