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Hong Cha Kung Fu is a southern Chinese martial
arts style that incorporates training and techniques that are characteristic
of that region. Some of these characteristics are short-range kicks and
punches, low stances, and ground fighting. Few kicks are utilized with
greater emphasis on hand techniques.
Because of these traits, Hong Cha is similar to Hung Gar. Like Hung Gar and
other Southern Shaolin-based styles, Hong Cha techniques are based on the
Five Animals system: Dragon, Tiger, Crane, Leopard, and Snake. Its training
incorporates both hard and soft techniques with emphasis on proper breathing
technique. Each animal from is performed with its own unique breath and
sound. Hung Gar incorporates these animals forms too but with primary
emphasis on the Tiger and Crane. Hong Cha on the other hand puts primary
emphasis on the Dragon and Tiger. Additionally, both Hong Cha and Hung Gar
incorporate the idea of the Five Elements (fire, water, wood, metal, and
earth) in its training |
