The Five Animals of Kung Fu

"Sil-Lum" located in the Chinese province of Henan in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Old Masters for centuries studied the animals in order to take some of its features and link to their lifestyle; five animals were chosen for their superior attributes for combat, defense and other mannerisms that contribute positively to human life as the awakening of consciousness and achieving a balance of internal and external power.

THE SNAKE

It is a ruthless hunter who uses his muscles to push, slide, penetrate and control wrap their prey.

The particularity of the snake is that it has a unique sensibility and awakened consciousness of your whole body, this allows you to use all their resources to achieve specific goals you have in mind.

The snake is a fighter of natural soil that has speed and power, acting without hesitation or fear.

With the movements of the snake, you can hit and block simultaneously becomes offense and defense and defense into attack.

CRANE

It is the embodiment of subtlety and grace, and is characterized by its apparent passivity to power kept stopping hours on one leg but, as is always really alerta- can kill in a heartbeat.

Use the movements of its wings to deflect attacks and propel your body along a circular path. His long legs contribute to effective use of diversion techniques which creates distance between herself and her adversary.

Despite being naturally evasive when an enemy is near, the crane hits and kicks her wings very fast mode also uses the peak aimed at vital points.

The martial artist applying crane movements using both hands as a double peak and after hitting these hooks can become applying defenses to attack while with the other hand. So the enemy will never know which hand to use for what offense and the defense.

THE LEOPARD

This large cat is a magnificent creature who excels in speed and danger. You can move as fast as the wind to chase prey or escape an enemy. It is ultra-efficient as it observes and calculates and then burst into a fit of fiercely, running his dinner until exhaustion.

It leopard fist using the knuckles, finger flexion that makes the rigid and strong hand. Likewise thinness allows leopard fist into narrow openings and hitting soft targets.

Leopard attacks are aimed primarily at the armpits, neck and between the ribs. Usually they start at a relaxed position and then acts the fastest mode.

TIGER

It is a dominant and naturally gifted for fighting animals; robust predator, strong bones, big muscles, large head and sharp claws and teeth.

The tiger hunt with great fluency, power and speed, and never hesitates usually do in the back. The Chinese consider it as the king of beasts.

The practitioner of this discipline must learn to use their techniques and methods of warfare with a simple approach, learning to react and dominate almost instinctive, immediate or suddenly. You must have a direct and absolute attitude of attack, no fakes or distractions; operate with power and boldness tenaciad.

It is so strong and brave like that carried out correctly should show above all confidence and safety.

THE DRAGON

This represents the internal and spiritual formation, can live in the ocean or flying from heaven to provide the elements of water, metal, wood, earth and fire. It is characterized by always noble and wise.

Dragon Claw is the weapon used to grab, pull and block the opponent or throw him to the ground. Despite being strong, the dragon is seen always relaxed, waiting to make contact to cast their power.

The dragon taught to be unpredictable and one of its slogans is "not use force against force." The dragon surprises and that's why his kicks and sweeps besides being peculiar must be fast.

Fight like a dragon means to be intelligent, calm and not be afraid. The dragon has a spirit of strength, also thinks the future and takes his opponent away from their vulnerabilities through his power.