Ha Say Fu Hong Pai - skill training
Hi-
SM, i'm not 100% sure of what you mean by "skill" training.
If you are refering to the "focus and intent" of each animal set, then yes, different aspects of physicality, mentality, chi flow, issuing power and so on are dealt with in differnet ways by each Kuen.
The Tiger, Leopard and Crane sets are considered "external" inasmuch as the each develop a different aspect of the whole in the practitioner. Tiger set for Bone,Tendon, Power etc, Crane for Balance, sinew, tendon etc, Leopard for Speed, Heart etc, then Snake and Dragon are considered to be "internal" sets where there is much more emphasis on the spine, relaxedness, good chi flow, Fa Jing, etc.
Each of the Animals has its own set, With the Dragon Set being the largest of the 5 (comprised of over 600 motions!). Dragon is the pinnacle of the system as is true with much of the Kung Fu systems wherein the most complete practitioners will do dragon as an expression of Kung Fu skill and ability at its finest!
Of course, there are so many other points about this system that I haven't even scratched the surface regarding the depth of the system.
It is in my experience a most excellent system.
BTW, I have been a practitioner of Shaolin black Tiger(Toisan District) and North Shaolin (Ku yu Cheong lineage) for approximately 6 years before even starting with Ha Say Fu Hong Pai, so that is indicative of the prerequisite skills before beginning the Original Five animals style.
peace
Kung Lek