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
Yeah, well you can't expect to show up spoutin' hooey...
...and expect everyone to just buckle at the knees sighing "Oh ShaolinMaster, you are so learned and from your extensive list of styles you must be a true Master! Please teach us!
On the contrary, your "research" on many schools is more of an offense than anything else. You seem completely self-appointed, self concerned and as far as I've seen, most of what you've posted is the work of a BS Artist who thinks everyone else is kinda DIM. I sincerely hope no children or other impressionables look to you for information!
It's the straight up pretention and BS that I can't stand...
but I love it when people call themselves ShaolinMaster and name 40 different systems as their repertoire and offer to teach us with wisdom like "the taller the bamboo grows the lower it bows", you know, like it makes him seem humble.... I just love it.
You can always wear a smaller hat to avoid the inevitable derision...
I think its funny, but only the kids are in awe. Everyone from any of the styles that were abit insulted by being so easily mastered are sitting back going "Who is THIS fool?"...
I don't think the master is scared away...
And any claims made by me were in your little imagination... If people only spoke their minds without the smirking boasts then I don't think there would be any problem. I am so sorry how easily warriors feel attacked or offended but the big floppy hat blocks my view.