Did Hua To's invention of the exercises of the frolicking Five animals lead up to the five animals theory that hung gar stylists study today? Hua To's animals of deer, bear, and monkey could have been easily changed to dragon, leopard, and snake. The tiger and crane (generically described as "bird") were already present.

The frolicking of the five animals describes tones that are used to vibrate organs in order to cure diseases. It utilizes stationary postures, small movements with specific sounds, expressions, and shapes that are characteristic to each animal. Although Hua To's exercises were only intended for a preventative/curative/restorative purpose, someone along the line could have seen there martial value.

What do you think??

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