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

Learn the Ba Bu Lian, Crane Style and its most iconic form, with expert instruction from 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 23min

1.1 The Origins of Ming He 鳴鶴 - The Birth and Evolution of Crane Style Kung Fu

2.1 The Core Principles and Key Concepts of Crane Style - Part 17:07

2.2 The Core Principles and Key Concepts of Crane Style - Part 26:32

2.3 The Core Principles and Key Concepts of Crane Style - Part 35:25

3.1 Golden Hands3:30

3.2 Wooden Hands2:27

3.3 Water Hands4:26

3.4 Fire Hands3:31

3.5 Earth Hands5:01

3.6 Vibrating Power8:49

4.1 The Core Stances - Part 15:38

4.2 The Core Stances - Part 22:30

5.1 Full Form – Front View2:25

5.2 Full Form - Right Side View2:21

5.3 Full Form - Left Side View2:20

6.1 Introduction and First Movements7:46

6.2 The Second Section13:27

6.3 The Third Section8:17

6.4 The Third Section - Side View2:05

6.5 The Fourth Section7:44

6.6 The Fifth Section5:33

6.7 The Sixth Section4:07

6.8 The Final Section7:26

6.9 The Final Section - Side View2:29

7.1 Connecting to the Earth - Part 17:31

7.2 Connecting to the Earth - Part 212:50

7.3 Connecting to the Earth - Part 33:58

8.1 Crane Style Breathing for Qi Development4:34

9.1 Harnessing Internal Power - Part 110:24

9.2 Harnessing Internal Power - Part 29:30

9.3 Harnessing Internal Power - Part 33:36

10.1 Partner Drills - Part 16:36

10.2 Partner Drills - Part 27:53

10.3 Partner Drills - Part 39:19

11.1 Applying Crane Style in Combat7:28

11.2 Eight Guard Palms2:05

12.1 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 115:04

12.2 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 25:45

12.3 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 39:21

12.4 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 45:32

12.5 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 53:55

12.6 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 616:44

12.7 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 749:16

12.8 Secrets of Crane Style - Part 810:41

Your teacher

Richard Huang

Instructor · Taiwan

2 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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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. As soon as your payment is processed, all lessons unlock immediately.

Crane Style Kung Fu: Mastering Ba Bu Lian 八步連