Here at YING JOW PAI BROOKLYN we are dedicated to teaching Martial arts to the entire family where we specialize in the unique style of Ying Jow Pai (Eagle Claw Kung-fu). At our school we strive to make it fun and simple to learn in a relaxed environment to help you reach your goals.

Here you will not simply learn a punch or a kick. Instead you will gain an understanding of the techniques and how to apply them in real world self defense.

Whether it is your goal to learn this beautiful art to improve the condition of your body and mind, to train to be a certified instructor, or anywhere in between, we have the program to fit your needs. contact us to set up a FREE consultation today!




Eagle Claw Kung Fu (also known as Ying Jow Pai or Ying Jow Faan Tzi Moon) can be traced back as far as the Southern Sung Dynasty (A.D. 1127-1279). It evolved from the Elephant style, which got its name from the use of heavy fixed stances and its reliance solely on hand techniques.

Eagle Claw is a beautiful fascinating style that consists of empty hand forms, partner forms and weapon forms. It is most famous for its 108 locking techiques.The eagle claw kung fu hand becomes an eagle’s talons and is used to apply joint locks and attack pressure points. There are many hand techniques designed to lead the attacker into a position where one of the locks may be applied.

Chigung plays a special role in this system. It teaches the student to focus their strength to one point of their body. By practicing different Chigung exercises the person learns how to concentrate all their power to their finger tips, arms and legs.

MASTER LEUNG SHUM, the godson and top student of the late Grandmaster Ng Wai Nung, ran the Hong Kong school of Eagle Claw from the 1950's, and came to America in 1972 to teach the system.

He is one of the only instructors in the entire world qualified to teach the entire system, including the famous 108 locking techniques of Ngok Fei. When not traveling to his various schools around the world, Master Shum teaches on Saturdays in New York City.

He is also a highly respected instructor of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan. He learned Wu style from Ng Wai Ngun who learned the style in the Ching Mo Gymnasium and trained with Master Cheng Wing Kwong, a famous Wu style Tai Chi Chuan instructor in Hong Kong.

 

 

Master Julio Perez began his martial arts training in Brooklyn, New York; at the age of eleven in the art of Okinawan Goju. Upon relocation to Jersey City, New Jersey he began practicing Tae Kwon Do from various masters. For serveral years he focused his attention on improving on his fighting skills by learning boxing techniques from local area gymnasiums.

In 1988 Master Julio Perez began his training at the Ying Jow Pai Kung Fu Academy in New York City, under the world renowned Eagle Claw Great Grand Master Leung Shum. He found they offered a well rounded system which he had been searching for. After dedicating himself to training, he became one of the top fighters in this style known for his locking skills. After 10 years he became one of six people under the Great Grand Master Leung Shum to have earned the title of "Master".

In 1999, Master Julio Perez relocated to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Here he joined his training brother Thomas Torres in founding the Puerto Rico branch of Ying Jow Pai. Together they spread the reputation and authenticity of the system throughout the island, gaining a loyal following in the process and ultimately developing schools in 3 other cities. Now, with the help of his dedicated disciple Erick Cintron, who is one of lead members of the Ying Jow Pai Association of Puerto Rico and operates the Guayama branch; Master Julio Perez still maintains a strong tie to his family of students and grand-students. After more than 17 years he is still recognized as one of the top Eagle Claw practitioners.