Coiling Dragon. Fundamentals

Well, this presents a bit of a challenge for martial practitioners. Here is Sun Xiang demonstrating the basics of his Green Dragon style. His body, though obviously old, is as fluid as if it were oiled. High kicks, broom kicks, stretches, heel kicks that just about touch his lips, CARTWHEELS, splits. Of course he is elderly, helping himself up off the ground, but his range of motions, fluidity and - most of all - vitality will show you something of what traditional Kung Fu is all about. His spirit is bright and he’s a pleasure to watch. Detailed instructions on important ideas. Here is a style that combines “Internal“ arts such as BaGua with “external“ such as Shaolin. Coiling Dragon emphasizes flexibility and elongated muscles. The movements combine the powerful and the loose with an unusual harmony and balance. Not a lot of sets but each one significant. Demonstrator: Sun Xiang is a direct disciple in the Sun family of their Coiling Dragon inheritance. He is the officia