Here you’ll find training resources To Learn Eagle Claw Fast Connecting Fist (Lian Quan), forms 1 – 10.
A brief history of Eagle Claw Kung Fu
Eagle Claw (Ying Zhao Pai): – Originated in the Sung Dynasty by General Yue Fei in the mid 1100s AD1, is a style which follows the principle of Chin-Na (to catch and hold) focuses on joint locks, grabs, sweeps, and takedowns. Chen Zi Zheng polished the eagle claw forms and brought Ying Zhao Fan Zi Quan Family to the Chin Woo Athletic Association, and was given the name “King of Eagle Claw”. Students will learn traditional Lian Quan (“Fast Connecting Fist”) forms numbers 1 – 10.
First 10 forms of Lian Quan, also known as “Linking Fist” or “Fast Connecting Fists”
- Press Strike
- Draw Lift
- Side Punch
- Lift Strike
- Slant Horse Three Fists
- Side Step
- Chop-Waist Palm
- Hanging Fist
- Press Elbow Continuous Strikes
- Turn Return Palms
First Three Modules
Module 1: Press Strike
Eagle Claw Form 1 introduces the first fast-connecting-fist lesson by teaching structure, posture, and forward intent. The press strike is not just a push; it is a coordinated action that starts from the floor, passes through the hips and spine, and arrives in the hands with balance and purpose.
This module helps the student understand how calm breathing and clean alignment support real power. The lesson is designed to build confidence in the body while showing how offense and defense can live inside the same movement. Watch the video: Eagle Claw Kung Fu – Press Strike – 1st Form Full
Module 2: Draw Lift
The second form develops the idea of redirecting force and turning it into an advantage. Draw Lift trains the practitioner to stay balanced while changing levels and angles, so the hands can trap, guide, or release pressure without losing structure.
This lesson reinforces one of the core Eagle Claw ideas: control comes before power. When the body stays centered, the student can convert a defensive action into a clean follow-up strike. Watch the video: Eagle Claw Kung Fu – Draw Lift – 2nd Form Full
Module 3: Side Punch
The third form emphasizes continuity, timing, and the ability to change striking lines without losing posture. Side Punch teaches the student to stay rooted while the hands remain active and the body moves smoothly through the transition.
This module helps the student link speed with structure instead of rushing through the motion. The result is a form that builds coordination, focus, and practical striking rhythm. Watch the video: Eagle Claw 3rd Form – Side Punch – Fast Connecting Fists