Kansas City Tai Chi Kung Fu Center
Xing Yong Chi Lu Chuan 8 Animals
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Leopard: The leopard will let the attack come in, ward off the opponent, and redirect its force against it. |
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Crane: The crane would rather fly away from its opponent than fight, but when given no choice, its attack is fierce and precise. |
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Dragon: The dragon likes to twist, wind, and coil. No rules apply; an attack will come when you least expect it. |
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Tiger: The tiger has the fiercest fighting style of all eight animals. Using low stances, it throws its opponent off balance while keeping its own. |
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Praying
Mantis: The mantis will wait until the opponent has committed to its attack, and then suddenly react with lightning-quick hand and foot strikes, allowing the opponent no time to move. |
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Snake: The snake likes to coil and choke its opponent. Since it is smaller than its attacker, it will strike a vital target with pin point accuracy; it may not get another chance. |
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Monkey: The athletic monkey, like the dragon, is master of the unexpected. Clinging like a shadow, it moves close to its opponent, leaving no room for escape.
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Eagle: The eagle is a master of joint locks and pressure point strikes. It likes to seize, grab, and control, sending its opponent to the ground screaming in pain. |