Dragon in HG. Similar/different to Lung Ying/Southern Dragon

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[YHGSKF]

Hello,
As the topic is Hung Ga's Lung Ying, and being a Hung practitioner from the Tang Fong lineage that just recently learned Tit Sin Kuen, I'm intrigued that most of the discussion is on Tit Sin Kuen. In the Tang Fong lineage (well, at least in the Yuen Ling, Ho Lap Tien and Lau Kei Tong lines), with regards to Ng Ying Kuen, our Dragon section is distinct and different from anything in Tit Sin Kuen.

My sifu taught us that our Lung Ying, in terms of overall movement, refers to obtaining a dragon-like body, with the emphasis on the flexibility of the waist and the ability to change angles and body levels in applying techniques. Hung Ga is known for developing strong stance and bridge; it is less-known that we also have strong waist. My sifu taught us that it is mainly from the Dragon that we get this ability.

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Yeah, I am not that knowledgeable in the Tang Fong system much less in the Hung Gar style over all, but YHGSF is right on when looking at the movements. It seems our (Tang Fong) dragon style seems to be the most mobile rather than short, slow movements. If I am wrong on this its okay to tell me...lol

But on the TSK discussion, I have read and been told that the form TSK is based on pure Dragon Movements. Whether it is pure dragon or part dragon is beyond me I just know it has dragon in it.

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hello YHGSKF,

your contribution was worth hijacking the thread, thank you!

one very skillful and knowledgable practitioner of Hung Kyun in China i have met quoted a poem abour sei ping daai ma, basically the same thing you have written. different families have different set of 4 - it usually has head, eyes, shoulders, wist, knees, feet etc. in it, but the idea is the same

all the best, and thnx again