How to Learn Snake Kung Fu
Traditional Kung-Fu originated in ancient China as monks spread the religion of Buddhism throughout the country and India. Kung-Fu was a very spiritual martial art that initially developed out of human and animal conflicts. At its core, Kung-Fu is about being at peace with yourself and the environment. It is a very fluid art that requires practitioners to redirect the energy from an opponent back to that opponent. More advanced Kung-Fu techniques are based on the movements of various animals. Learning Snake Kung-Fu takes time and dedication.
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Instructions
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Improve your flexibility and conditioning by stretching regularly and eating healthy food. Kung-Fu is a very fluid art that utilizes balance and flexibility, so stretching and eating nutritious meals will prepare you for beginning Kung-Fu study.
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Check the phone book or online search engines to find names and addresses of Kung-Fu schools in your area. Make an appointment to visit the schools to find one that can teach you basic Kung-Fu. Order books or DVDs to learn the basics of the art, but it is a good idea to have a trained instructor if you don't have previous experience in Kung-Fu. You need to learn the basics of this martial art before you can advance to Snake style.
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Study the movements and actions of snakes. Look online for videos that show how snakes move and how they strike. When you begin Snake Kung-Fu, you will use your body to emulate the fluidity of the snake's movements.
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Learn the vulnerable striking points of the body with a Kung-Fu instructor. Snake style emphasizes quick strikes to soft areas such as the eyes, throat, sternum, and groin. There is also a spiritual and meditative side to the art that focuses on inner calmness so these techniques are only used when absolutely necessary.
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Work further with your instructor or study video footage of Snake Kung-Fu motions and actions to deepen your understanding of the martial art. If you use DVDs or books, you will still want the evaluation of a certified instructor since the movements are very precise and difficult to self-evaluate.
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Repeat the drills and forms you have learned daily, or at least four days a week, to build muscle memory. Before you know it, Snake Kung-Fu will be second-nature to you.
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Tips & Warnings
Snake Kung-Fu also emphasizes meditation and the building of knowledge as part of its teachings. If you are hot-tempered or have no interest in meditative techniques, you may want to study a different martial arts style.
References
- Photo Credit Chinese Kongfu image by huaxiadragon from Fotolia.com
