Sunday, March 9, 2008

10 Elbows of Fut Gar Kung Fu

Students of Fut Gar Kung Fu will be familiar with the elbow techniques contained in the forms. Elbow techniques are so important to the style that there is even a form that focuses on building these techniques (Chin Jaang/Whole Elbow also known as Loong Jow/Dragon Claw to some). Here is a list of 10 of the elbow techniques contained in the forms:
  1. Kai Jaang - Standing Elbow
  2. Waang Jaang - Horizontal Elbow
  3. Gung Jaang - Forcing Elbow
  4. Pow Jaang - Cannon Elbow
  5. Cup Jaang - Covering Elbow
  6. Bau Jaang - Wrapping Elbow
  7. Chum Jaang - Sinking Elbow
  8. Tit Jaang - Slicing Elbow
  9. Jing Jaang - Center Elbow
  10. Hok Jaang - Lifting Elbow

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