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Wudang Daoist Traditional
Kungfu Academy
The Chinese dragon is a huge part of Chinese folklore. The symbol of the dragon appears not only in martial arts but in Chinese medicine, legends, stories, wedding imagery, good-luck charms, zodiac interpretations, and feng shui. The dragon symbolizes royalty, auspicious powers, and moral righteousness. Bringing these attributes and imagery into the Dragon Fist style creates a complete system that delivers strong, direct, and smooth techniques.
Wudang Long Hua Quan (龙华拳) — Dragon Fist
The Symbolism of the Dragon
What is Dragon Fist?
Long Hua Quan is an advanced animal-style form that emulates the twisting body and vicious strikes of the Chinese dragon. The form employs locking and grappling techniques that strike the weak points of the body with a conditioned "dragon claw" hand strike — paramount to dragon training. The form moves in circular patterns, generating power through the twisting of the upper body and deep leg stances. Just as the dragon twists and flies in and out of the water, the movements strike from high to low postures in smooth maneuvers and transitions.
Dragon Claw Techniques
Dragon Fist uses claw strikes to grab onto weak points — like the ribs — and to drag, rip, and grab the opponent's limbs into devastating grappling techniques. The dragon claw is both a striking and a controlling tool, making Dragon Fist one of the most versatile of the animal styles.
Health Benefits of Dragon Fist
Prerequisites
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Upper body flexibility and spinal rotational mobility
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Core strength from coordinated twisting movements
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Hand and forearm strength through dragon claw conditioning
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Improved coordination between upper and lower body
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Mental focus from the precise, intentional movements
Long Hua Quan is an advanced animal form. Students should have a solid foundation in Ji Ben Quan, Xuan Gong Quan, and at least one intermediate form (such as Fu Hu Quan).
The form moves in circular patterns, generating power through the twisting of the upper body and deep leg stances. Just as the dragon twists and flies in and out of the water, the movements strike from high to low postures in smooth maneuvers and transitions. Dragon fist uses the claw strikes to grab onto weak points, like the ribs, and to drag, rip, and grab the opponents limbs into devastating grappling techniques.
