Dog Kung Fu

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Dog Kung Fu, i.e. Góuquán (狗拳), is a martial arts style from China. This is a southern style of Chinese boxing that specializes in takedowns and ground fighting. The fighter often assumes stances where one or more of hands, feet and torso are on the ground, resembling a dog. This form of martial arts also teaches Iron Shirt, and Iron Palm fighting methods, as well as specialized leaping techniques. It is mainly practiced in Fujian Province and was historically often practiced by women who were victims of bound feet for whom any form of standing physical exertion was difficult.

[edit] External links

• cclib.nsu.ru: gou quan
• plumpub.com: dog boxing
• This is Kung Fu One of the performances in this title is of a dog style kung fu form.
• Dog Style Kung Fu You Tube video of Dog Boxing form.

[edit] Training Books

• FuJian Shaolin Dog Boxing by Chen Zhi Fan (TC 515)
• Shaolin Dog Style Boxing Manual by Ding Xiao Se (TC 509)

[edit] Images and Videos

• Di Tang Ground Boxing 地趟 (VCD#755)