Amin's Five Animal Self Defense
Gung Fu - Dragon |
The Dragon is a mythical beast that synthesizes and fuses the strengths of the most majestic creatures in nature. It has the head of a horse, the horns of a deer, the teeth of a crocodile, a snake-like body covered in fish-like scales, and thick, lion-like palms with eagle-sharp claws. The Dragon’s movements have an unpredictability that confounds and confuses any would-be attacker, appearing at once, then vanishing into the wind. There is an emphasis on outsmarting attackers with agile footwork and fighting strategies. Unlike the tiger and leopard forms, which emphasize powerful blocks and quick counterattacks, the dragon tricks the attacker and reverses his hostile energy. Although the Dragon forms synthesize and internalize the strengths of the other four forms, the motions tend to be slower, in careful response to those of the attacker. |