Shaolin Eagle Claw Boxing. Shao Lin Ying Zhao Pao Quan

Not a beginning form. Intermediate to advanced. The actions here are somewhat more sophisticated than the resurrected forms we are seeing in these series. More lively, too. Hand flowers abound, as do body inclinations and unusual striking angles. This form almost appears to have the angular deviation of Mantis without the hook hands. It introduces a bit of the tipsy feeling - not drunken style - which SHOULD be one characteristic of advanced Shaolin. Much Eagle boxing is theatrical but this is traditional with the Eagle supplemental to true actions, not just a pose. About the Performer: Master Zhenhai Liu is one of 10 best Shaolin kungfu coach. He is now the Vice-president of International Shaolin Fists Associaton. National researcher on Wushu for Chinese government. He has written 10 instructional books.