Mo Lung, that’s the most reasoned answer to that question I’ve seen here for quite a while (except for that last line 
Plum Blossom all the way 
)
Of course, traditionally no martial arts had coloured belts. Kano adopted the system from swimming (
) when he created Judo, for the latter reason, and as Judo was probably the first mainstream martial art in the West, it’s coloured our perception. Having belts doesn’t necessarily make a McDojo (despite what people here may say ) , however having expensive gradings with expensive belts and certificates and expensive “ceremonies” every 4 weeks does :mad:
Originally posted by Mo Lung
As for learning, if you like CLF, then Chan Family CLF has schools all over Europe and a few in the US now too.
Have anything in the Wiesbaden/Mainz, Germany area? And for sake of asking… whatcha got in Balad, Iraq? 
Oh, and the Tat Mau Wong CLF videos are much like the lion dancing ones. He’s extremely detailed, and breaks the forms into slow, with step by step detailed instruction, slow w/o instruction, and full speed. He also takes the first part of the video to explain new techniques, done slow and fast, with explanations. He also tosses in drills, which are sections of the form he is teaching.
Annnnnnd… you also get an audio tape, some written text explaining the heritage and various CLF terminology, and a written exam. He does charge for testing at level 4 and 5, though. But I guess he has to make $$ somehow.
I own one from Lee Koon Hung’s brother. It’s an iron fan form, but for the most part it is just the form, and then the form in slo-mo. He also has a drunken style tape, which looked interesting.
Drake~
I’m not personally aware of any in that area of Germany, but it could be worth a web search. I don’t think you’ll have much luck with Iraq. I don’t think even Wong Doc Fai has got there yet. ( Ben).
My sifu, the late Lee Koon Hung has a student that teaches in Germany. His kung fu is quite good. He is his info:
Master Michael Punschke
Fongs Kung Fu (Germany)
www.fongs-kungfu.de
Hope this helps you out.
In addition to Li Siu Hung and Tat Mau Wong’s tapes my Sifu also sells tapes.
His website is www.makskungfu.com.
Look in the products section.
I think my Sifu’s form is the best but , of course, I’m a little biased.
His tapes are pretty good. He shows the forms from several different angles and speeds.
Ciao.
tat mau wong/panther videos
are his videos from panther videos still available anywhere???
There didn’t seem to be a specific “Panther/Leopard” video.
Is there even a pure Panther form for CLF (or another style)? I know in my LKH branch there is a Fu-Pow (i’m sure my Sihing Fu-Pow named himself after the form), Tiger-Leopard form but I’m still curious to a pure leopard.
Panther Forever!!!
I belive when Gwa Sow said Panther video, he was talking about the name of the distributer of Tat Mau Wong’s tapes, they are called ‘Panther Home Video’.
As for a pure Leopard form’s in CLF, I know Master Doc Fai Wong lists one he teaches in his CLF book.
Get them while you can, I don’t think these are being reproduced anymore, so they are quite valuable.
As far as I know, we have a a crane form and a tiger form. Don’t know about the other Animals. I think Sifu Mak Hin Far’s school has Fu-Pow Kune on video, see http://www.makskungfu.com/products/videos/Video.html
Does anyone know if the LKH lineage of Ng Lun Ma differs from Doc Fai Wong’s?
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Pretty much the same but slightly different. I have seen a few different versions all with the same general moves but each slightly different.
Meh, why would I need the video, I can just learn the form from my Sifu when the time comes!!!
Peace
Futshan Bak Mei has a pure leopard form, Fa Pow (Fancy/spotted Panther). No video though.
White Eyebrow right? Interesing.
Funny how leopard seems to be the most rare on it’s own when it’s usually features linear punching and kicking.
From what I’ve seen of my Sifu’s Leopard, it’s essence lies in the evasiveness and wit of an animal that’s not as neccesarily as strong as it’s bigger striped brother. 75% of what he’s shown me is from a one knee bent or crouched position, involving dodging, moving in on the strike, and literally striking the strike. Ex. Striking the knuckles of a straight punch, striking at the bracheal radialus muscle of the forearm on a hookpunch.
It’s also probably one of the least “available” because, as I was told, it’s the least developed of the core animal styles, and the most physicall demanding. I’ll attest to the second half, extremely cardiovascularly demanding.
Yes, leopard requires strong legs in order to do the lunging attacks, and good upper body strength.
I think Choy Lay Fut managed to develop it much more than other styles, we use it more than the other animals.
Leopard In Choy Lay Fut
Our style of Choy Lay Fut has a pure Leopard form in it. My Sifu, Grandmaster Chan Tai-San, said that it was originally a “Leopard Style” (and I actually was introducted to a Sifu that did that actual style) form and it was incorporated into our Choy Lay Fut at the Joyous Cloud Monastery. (Often called the “Green Cloud Monastery” by mistake)
The form is very hot, 202 moves and quite a few groundfighting techniques. Has all the common moves you associate with the Leopard, but has some very funky throws that I haven’t ever seen anyone else do.
I will eventually put it on DVD and along with the first 10 of our Choy Lay Fut forms and Lama Pai Forms.
the best in your training.
Sifu Michael Parrella
Master Parrella’s Kung-Fu Centers
www.nykungfu.com
www.antiqueasianweapons.com
I for one would be very interested in purchasing any of your CLF DVD’s. I have always been a great admierer of your Late Master and would very much like to see his branch of CLF.
When the DVDs are available, I’ll be sure to buy some (if they are for sale).