The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu

By Bucksam Kong

Book Overview

Master Bucksam Kong reveals the closely guarded techniques of the ferocious yet graceful art of the tiger/crane form of hung gar kung-fu. This classic text covers every aspect of the eponymous form,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897500873
• ISBN13: 9780897500876
• Release Date: May 1983
• Publisher: Black Belt Communications
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference

I studied Hung Gar with one of Bucksam's Top students for a couple of years. This is a great reference book. Very well put together, illustrated and written. You won't find a better book on this classic form.

Classic form

The Tiger/Crane form of Hung Gar kung-fu is one of the great forms, both technically and historically. Many authorities consider Hung Gar, of all the extant styles, to be the one closest to the original Shaolin Temple boxing (and depending on which authority you consult, the total number of kung-fu styles ranges from 300 to 1000). While we may never know for sure which style is the most authentic or the closest to the original style, this form is certainly an important contribution to the art. Kong is an outstanding exponent of this style of kung-fu, and he presents the form with very clear photo sequences. Another plus is he includes photos showing the practical self-defense applications of the more important sections and sequences. Overall, an excellent book and the only one on the subject, and even if you're not a kung-fu practitioner, an interesting addition to your martial-arts library.

Clear and Precise Form & Application

Buck Sam Kong gives us a Step-by-step demonstration of the Tiger-Crane Set (form) accompanied by application of the form. Not much on history, etc.--this is first and foremost an exhaustive technical guide to the Hung Gar Kung Fu Tiger Crane Form. Includes transition photos which document the entire technique. This book is Kong's third, after "Sil Lum Gung Fu: Lau Gar Kuen" (privately published and not to be confused with Fung's book of similar title), and "Hung Gar Kung Fu" (also by Ohara Publications).

A true master

I bought this book because I was taking Tiger-Crane from Sifu Ed Lane, who was a student of Sifu (Sorry, I forgot what I should call a master's master) Kong and thought it would help me. Being only a beginner I sought to have something on-hand to refer to while at home. It presents a deep understanding on movements, and I agree it leaves you wanting more. Sifu always taught us that a student was expected to practice this form for a year to root the proper techniques and applications inside your mind. I most definatally give this a 5 star review for being a book on Form.

An excellent resource on traditional Hung Gar kung fu.

As a student of Sifu Kong, I have studied this book for several years as I have progressed in this style. This book does an excellent job of showing proper technique, stance, and application. It shows some application of the techniques, and also leaves the reader with the sense there is more to learn, which is true. Sifu Kong cautions at the beginning that true mastery and understanding cannot be obtained from a book, but must be sought from an experienced teacher. As such, this book can be an excellent training guide, or introduction to the beautiful and efficient art of Hung Gar.