The Dragon's Body

• Dragon techniques are meant to draw power from the waist, the largest and most central of human muscles.
  Most dragon kung fu techniques involve a twist of the body that channels the power of the waist muscles into the strike. This is not entirely unlike the manner in which western boxers put their body weight behind their punches.
  Dragon kung fu uses internal conditioning that is achieved through special breathing techniques that build "chi" energy. These techniques involve using your lower diaphragm to pull in air with deep yet relaxed breaths.
  Proper breathing in dragon kung fu will increase one's flexibility, strength and power.
  
  

The Dragon's Fists

• The claw is the primary hand technique in dragon kung fu. Also, dragon kung fu uses various palm and fist strikes to round out its arsenal.
  To make the dragon's claw, bend your thumb, index and middle finger forward at 90-degree angles. Maintain tension in the fingers while allowing the rest of your hand to relax.
  To strike with the dragon's claw, launch your hand forward toward the target, allowing your fingers to assume the claw form as they travel. As you impact the target, flick your wrist in a circular motion, which will give more penetration to the strike, digging your fingers into muscles, tendons, throat or eye sockets.
  Dragon kung fu punches can be delivered both as a fist or as an open hand strike.
  
  

The Dragon's Feet

• Kicks in dragon kung fu are meant to imitate the striking power of the dragon's tail. Consequently they are intended to be delivered no higher than waist level.
  Dragon kicks target sensitive areas. The groin, knee and top of foot are all excellent targets for kicks in dragon kung fu.
  Footwork in dragon kung fu is executed in a zig-zag motion that is meant to mimic the imagined motion of a Chinese dragon.
  
  

The Dragon's Mind

• Dragons are mythical creatures, and in Chinese mythology they have few natural enemies and thus little to fear. It is perhaps because of this that dragon kung fu techniques are intended to be delivered from a state of spiritual calm.
  Dragon kung fu techniques can be devastating enough to cripple or kill an opponent. Dragon kung fu emphasizes restraint, control and righteous actions.