Search: “Defence (Kung Fu Defence)

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Kung Fu DefencefamilyDefence

The Kung Fu Defence family covers defensive blocking, deflecting, and intercepting techniques from Chinese martial arts (kung fu/wushu) systems — the most diverse collection of defensive hand techniqu...

Tiger Claw StrikeSub-FamilyStrike

The Tiger Claw Strike is a Chinese martial arts open-hand technique where the fingers are spread wide and curved like a tiger's claws, striking the opponent's face, throat, or body with the fingertips...

Middle BlockSub-FamilyDefence

The Middle Block subfamily covers blocking techniques that defend the midsection and torso area by positioning the forearm horizontally or diagonally to intercept strikes targeting the body. [1] Middl...

High BlockSub-FamilyDefence

The High Block subfamily covers blocking techniques that defend the head and upper area by raising the arm or arms above the head to intercept downward or horizontal strikes targeting the head. [1] Hi...

Drop Front KickSub-FamilyStrike

The Drop Front Kick is a front kick delivered while the practitioner intentionally drops their body toward the ground, creating an unexpected low-angle attack that bypasses standing defences by striki...

Hop-Gar Crane Wing BlockSub-FamilyDefence

The Hop-Gar Crane Wing Block uses a sweeping wing-like motion of the forearm to deflect wide attacks, mimicking the crane spreading its wings for protection. [1]

Hop-Gar Inside BlockSub-FamilyDefence

The Hop-Gar Inside Block deflects incoming attacks from the inside line using a circular motion that redirects force rather than opposing it directly, following Taoist principles of yielding. [1]

Crescent KickfamilyStrike

The Crescent Kick family groups kicking techniques that follow a wide, sweeping arc — rising from low to high in a curved crescent-shaped path — using the sole, instep, or blade of the foot to strike ...

Cross BlockgenusDefence

The Cross Block (juji uke) crosses both forearms in front of the head to create an X-shaped blocking structure that intercepts powerful overhead or straight attacks. [1] The cross block uses both arms...

Instep Angular Front KickSub-FamilyStrike

The Instep Angular Front Kick (Lotus Kick) is a front kick delivered at an inward angle using the instep (top of the foot), sweeping upward in a curved lotus-petal arc to target the groin, inner thigh...

Fundamental Open Hand StrikefamilyStrike

The Fundamental Open Hand Strike family covers striking techniques delivered with an open hand rather than a closed fist — including palm strikes, knife-hand strikes (shuto/chop), ridge-hand strikes, ...