What you’ll learn
- The complete Ba Bu Lian 八步連 form, broken down into sections for easy learning
- Jibengong — the fundamental skills that build a strong foundation in Crane Style
- The 5 Elements Hands: Golden, Wooden, Water, Fire, and Earth Hands, to refine your techniques
- Nei Gong and standing exercises for internal power cultivation
- Vibrating and breathing exercises to develop Qi and internal energy flow
- The dynamic Crane stances and precise footwork critical to the style
- Pushing hands partner exercises to build sensitivity, energy flow, and martial application
- Practical martial applications derived from Ba Bu Lian for self-defense and combat scenarios
About this course
Unlock the secrets of Crane Style and its most iconic form — Ba Bu Lian — with expert instruction from Master Richard Huang. This comprehensive course takes you on a step-by-step journey, breaking the form down into easy-to-follow sections. You’ll learn not only the intricate movements, but the deeper principles behind them, including partner exercises, internal energy cultivation (Nei Gong), and practical martial applications.
As an added bonus, the course includes exclusive footage of Master Richard Huang teaching the secrets of Crane Style at The Martial Camp. Provided at no extra cost, these additional videos offer deeper insight into the art and further enrich your learning.
Whether you’re just beginning your Crane Style journey or looking to refine existing skills, this course is designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your practice. Master the Ba Bu Lian form and integrate the principles of Crane Style into your martial arts toolkit.
Every lesson is fully subtitled in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Course content
12 sections · 44 lessons · 5h 23m
1 The Origins of Ming He 鳴鶴 - The Birth and Evolution of Crane Style Kung Fu
1 The Core Principles and Key Concepts of Crane Style - Part 1
7:07
2 The Core Principles and Key Concepts of Crane Style - Part 2
6:32
3 The Core Principles and Key Concepts of Crane Style - Part 3
5:25
1 Golden Hands
3:30
2 Wooden Hands
2:27
3 Water Hands
4:26
4 Fire Hands
3:31
5 Earth Hands
5:01
6 Vibrating Power
8:49
1 The Core Stances - Part 1
5:38
2 The Core Stances - Part 2
2:30
1 Full Form – Front View
2:25
2 Full Form - Right Side View
2:21
3 Full Form - Left Side View
2:20
1 Introduction and First Movements
7:46
2 The Second Section
13:27
3 The Third Section
8:17
4 The Third Section - Side View
2:05
5 The Fourth Section
7:44
6 The Fifth Section
5:33
7 The Sixth Section
4:07
8 The Final Section
7:26
9 The Final Section - Side View
2:29
1 Connecting to the Earth - Part 1
7:31
2 Connecting to the Earth - Part 2
12:50
3 Connecting to the Earth - Part 3
3:58
1 Crane Style Breathing for Qi Development
4:34
1 Harnessing Internal Power - Part 1
10:24
2 Harnessing Internal Power - Part 2
9:30
3 Harnessing Internal Power - Part 3
3:36
1 Partner Drills - Part 1
6:36
2 Partner Drills - Part 2
7:53
3 Partner Drills - Part 3
9:19
1 Applying Crane Style in Combat
7:28
2 Eight Guard Palms
2:05
1 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 1
15:04
2 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 2
5:45
3 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 3
9:21
4 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 4
5:32
5 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 5
3:55
6 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 6
16:44
7 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 7
49:16
8 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 8
10:41
Your teacher
Richard Huang
Taipei, Taiwan
5.0 ★ rating2 courses
Richard Huang is a revered practitioner and instructor of Tai Chi and Crane Style, carrying the lineage of Grandmaster Huang Sheng Shyan through his teacher, Master Zheng Xian Qi. With over 40 years of experience, he inherited the secret techniques of Ba Bu Lian and developed his own Huang Style Tai Chi, blending Crane principles with Luohan foundations. A renowned Traditional Chinese bonesetter with clinics across Asia, he is a rare teacher of both the martial and healing arts.
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3 reviews
5.0
Course rating
Most practical crane
“This course explains crane style and the essence of all crane styles in an easy comprehensive way of teaching . The internal practices are not difficult to learn and remember and up to the practitioner to develop with the right discipline. I’m personally coming from years of karate and crane karate and I’ve been looking…”
Real Neigong in a understable way, excellent!
“Very good step by step approach starting with the fundementals If you take your time and practice this style really opens itself to you. It presents allot of insights also for other styles like Wing Chun and Xingyi. Sifu Richard is very entertaining and has a very high amount of knowledge & skill”
Excellent course with high value
“For many month while following the martial man youtube channel I wished there would be a course from Sifu Richard about the Crane style. And here it is. And it is what I hoped and expected it to be. I can really recommend this course to anyone who is interested in the crane style. Thanks…”
Frequently asked
A one-time payment of $299.00 USD, granting you instant access to all video lessons.
44 in-depth lessons covering Ba Bu Lian, Jibengong, Nei Gong, pushing hands, and martial applications. As a special bonus, you'll also receive exclusive footage of Master Richard Huang teaching Crane Style at The Martial Camp — included at no extra cost.
Yes — every lesson includes subtitles in five languages: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Yes. The course is fully accessible from desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
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