White Crane Kung Fu And Its Karate Connections | Kung Fu Wise

Kleber Battaglia travels to Yongchun in Fujian Province to trace the roots of White Crane kung fu. With Master Su Yinghan, he learns the legend of White Crane’s female founder, explores signature hand shapes like the crane’s beak, head, and elbow, and sees how White Crane uses timing, pressure points, and close-range power against stronger opponents. He learns how White Crane made its way to Japan, where it developed into Goju-ryu karate, studies old manuals preserved through decades of work, and trains with traditional grip-strength tools still used today. After hearing local Nanyin music, Kleber heads to Beijing to meet a Goju-ryu karate master. Comparing movements, breathing, and applications side by side, he sees how one Fujian style helped shape martial arts around the world. • Timestamps 00:00 – Kleber heads to Yongchun to trace the roots of White Crane 02:35 – Paying tribute to White Crane ancestors in Yongchun 03:46 – The legend of White Crane founder Fang Qiniang 04:23 – White Crane moves: crane’s beak, head, elbow, and close-range tactics 05:45 – White Crane lineage and links to Goju-ryu karate 07:05 – Student drills and White Crane close-combat techniques 09:57 – Discovering ancient diagrams and manuals of White Crane moves 14:05 – Traditional grip training tools and finger strength 16:03 – Self practice and Nanyin music performance 18:16 – In Beijing, experiencing Goju-ryu karate 22:44 – Similarities between White Crane and Goju-ryu karate 26:00 – Final thoughts from the top of the Great Wall of China New episodes every week. Explore the Kung Fu Wise playlist to discover more martial arts from around China. Subscribe to us:    / @chinatravelshow   Follow us on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chinatravelshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chinatravelshow8/ Visit our homepage for more travel videos from China: cgtn.com/special/Travelogue