(Scottish) Lau Gar?

[never]

Hi all .
I thought that I’d ask a few questions that have been nagging me for a little while.
First of all, if there any difference between Scottish Lau Gar and other Lau Gar, if there is a difference, what is it?

Is Lau Gar a ‘traditional’ style of kung fu? By this I mean, is it as respected as, for e.g. Wing Chun ?

Is it an effective style? (and no, I don’t mean street fighting).

Is it a five animal style? If not, what animals does it use?

As you can probably tell, I’m not to sure about Lau Gar, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy at a lot, but I like to have info on what I’m doing. I’ve looked it up on the net many times, But it didn’t give me the answers I needed.

Thanks, never.

[Andy Murray]

Originally Posted by never

Hi all .
I thought that I’d ask a few questions that have been nagging me for a little while.
First of all, if there any difference between Scottish Lau Gar and other Lau Gar, if there is a difference, what is it?

Is Lau Gar a ‘traditional’ style of kung fu? By this I mean, is it as respected as, for e.g. Wing Chun ?

Is it an effective style? (and no, I don’t mean street fighting).

Is it a five animal style? If not, what animals does it use?

As you can probably tell, I’m not to sure about Lau Gar, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy at a lot, but I like to have info on what I’m doing. I’ve looked it up on the net many times, But it didn’t give me the answers I needed.

Thanks, never.

Where'd you find a can of worms this big?

First of all, if there any difference between Scottish Lau Gar and other Lau Gar, if there is a difference, what is it?

There are now at least 5 organisations practicing Lau Gar in Scotland, only one/possibly two of which are sanctioned by Master Yau/BKFA. Practice of LG varies dramatically up and down the country, not just in Scotland.

Is Lau Gar a ‘traditional’ style of kung fu? By this I mean, is it as respected as, for e.g. Wing Chun ?

I'd have to say no.

Is it an effective style? (and no, I don’t mean street fighting).

If you don't mean street fighting , then what? Tournaments=Yes, Fitness=Yes, Introduction to CMA= Yes.

Is it a five animal style? If not, what animals does it use?

Dragon, Tiger, Snake, Leopard and Crane.

As you can probably tell, I’m not to sure about Lau Gar, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy at a lot, but I like to have info on what I’m doing. I’ve looked it up on the net many times, But it didn’t give me the answers I needed.

I think you'll find out a lot about the style on this site, as we have so many practitioners here.

[never]

Where'd you find a can of worms this big?

Its all been stewing away in my head for a little while!

Anyway, thanks for the info Andy, much obliged.