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Traditionally, there are twelve distinct hung ga bridge hand methods, each having a different shape, associated technique and mode of practice. The hung gar kung fu bible books by master lam sai wing. Here is an organized list of every hung gar form i know of. The tigercrane form is the most valuable set in the hung gar style. The tigercrane form of hung gar kungfu literary links. This classic text, now on its twentieth printing, covers every aspect of the eponymous form, which melds the powerful attacks of.

Chinese art of self defense bucksam kong and eugene h. While hung gar may appear, at the beginning, to be an external hard system, as students. Study the lau family hung kuen over one week in an intensive course focused on power and agility training. Each animal has a particular characteristic of defense and attack, which has been included within the hung gar system. Every sifu teaches hung gar just a little bit differently, so dont be surprised if youre a member of the greater hung family but have a radically different curriculum. The differentiation of power and energy in hung gar moves. High rep bodyweight exercises like pushups, squats, crunches because lifting weights will make you. Finaly edition with chinese characters, names of all techniques and correct. Hung gars lam chun fai lam chun fai hung gar school hong. Uncle hung told jow lung that his kung fu technique had come to the point that if he learned the pa kua staff techniques. Strength training for the martial arts practical hung kyun. Buck sam kongs 70 th birthday party, aram nalbandyan preforming hung gar sup ying kuen.

Jun 02, 2015 waiting for grand master lam chun fai seminar in italy 12 june 2015 hard training for sifu massimo and his students. Early hung gar is characterized by a relatively higher stance with short bridge i. Gung gee fook fu kuen southern shaolin hung gar kung fu. Hello sifu, thank you for the excellent information you are sharing at practical hung kyun blog.

Hung gars lam chun fai lam chun fai hung gar school. Joint dislocation methods using hung gar techniques. Hung gar grandmaster chiu chi ling teaching chi sau 2018 duration. Gung gee fok fu kuen chun fai lam, lam chun fai, hing chao on. The first is a direct lineage from mok qing chiu and the other traces to mak shing mo. Jeroen kloppenburg sifu, hung kuen kung fu denveter. Todays martial arts approach to the strength and conditioning basicaly falls into three main camps. Hung gar is easily recognizable by the hard training, low stable stances, that root you to the ground, powerful strikes and hand techniques that can batter an opponent. Lam sai wing 1861 1942, or 1860 1943 according to other sources was born in the district of nanhai, guangdong province. Moving stances, leg and foot work, bone, muscle and tendon conditioning. Lam chun fai hung gar school publications, articles.

Hung gar bridges pdf chinese martial arts force scribd. No strength and conditioning at all because we dont need it, we get all from doing our sets, sparring sets, heavy bag and sparring. The following is a performance of various hung gar kung fu sets by yc wong lineage members. May 26, 20 todays martial arts approach to the strength and conditioning basicaly falls into three main camps. Never before have the secret oral teachings of the hung gar style appeared in english. Mar 01, 2014 because practical hung kyun selfprotection training is dedicated mainly to realitybase selfdefence, we have to take in account usage of dirty techniques, like knee groin kicks, grabbing the hair, bitting etc. Hung gar s lam chun fai by martha burr bringing the hung family history, legend and the war palm to the 21st century my own personal odyssey back into the hung gar legacy was in 1995, when i traveled with my sifu buck sam kong and his wife nancy to hong kong to meet his sifu, the venerable lam jo. The basic stances of hung gar including sei ping ma horse riding stance, ji ng ma front stance and the kei lun bo unicorn step. Singledouble kiu sao training being one of the fundamental training exercises in hung gar.

Twelve bridge hands of hung ga practical hung kyun. Because practical hung kyun selfprotection training is dedicated mainly to realitybase selfdefence, we have to take in account usage of dirty techniques, like knee groin kicks, grabbing the hair, bitting etc. The hung gar system incorporates the five animals of shaolin tiger, white crane, dragon, leopard, and snake. Bucksam kong is one of the foremost experts on the hung gar style of kung fu and was inducted into the black belt hall of fame in 1974. Directions and movement patterns in hung gar forms.

Beginning shaolin hunggar kung fu john leong hung gar kung fu. I drilled during three years using pictures of the book and at that time i did. Hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a southern chinese martial art cantonese, to be more specific belonging to the southern shaolin styles. The theory might sound complicated, but the pratical usage behind the theory can be explained hands on in few minutes. Hung gar fu hok seung ying doy da training youtube. Beginning shaolin hung gar kung fu john leong hung gar kung fu. The book reveals the closely guarded techniques of hung gar kung fu, a ferocious yet graceful art.

Our vision is to spread lau family hung gar to the world. He is the chief instructor of the sil lum pai gung fu association, as well as the foreign adviser to the hong kong chinese martial arts association and to the hong kong choy li. Fu online library published by shaolin kung fu online library the book presents hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a southern chinese martial however, in modernity, this mode of instruction is deemed economically unfeasible. Hung gars lam chun fai by martha burr bringing the hung family history, legend and the war palm to the 21st century my own personal odyssey back into the hung gar legacy was in 1995, when i traveled with my sifu buck sam kong and his wife nancy to hong kong to meet his sifu, the venerable lam jo. It is associated with the cantonese folk hero wong fei hung, a hung ga master the hallmarks of the wong feihung lineage of hung ga are deep low stances, notably the sei ping ma horse stance, and strong. Apr 29, 2008 the dragon techniques are done with internal and external power, and are in hung gars classification of internal training. Wing chun and hung gar, synergycompatible with other kung. Welcome to the home of the lau family hung gar worldwide.

By appointment 4 hours daily enquire one month intense training. Twelve bridge hands sap yi ji kiu sau, their theory and practical usage is one of the fundamental keys to unlocking the art of hung ga kyun. Examples of twelve bridge hands from the intro to challenge of the masters. Hung gar curriculum student progress guide for 2019 initiate level months orientation. Hung gar is also famous for the 5 animal styles and 23 different weapons systems. Earthbending, one of the four elemental bending arts, is the geokinetic ability to manipulate earth and rock in all their various forms, prevalent in the earth kingdom and the united republic. Introduction to the hung gar system and shaolin kung fu. He is the chief instructor of the sil lum pai gung fu association, as well as the foreign adviser to the hong kong chinese martial arts association and to the hong kong choy li fut association. Wong lei or chan hon jung, who have popularised the set in the 1950s and later. Oct 28, 2016 the book reveals the closely guarded techniques of hung gar kung fu, a ferocious yet graceful art. Earth is the element of substance, while the people of the earth kingdom are diverse, strong, and enduring. Southern shaolin hung gar kung fu books by master lam.

Hung gar hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a member of the family of kung fu styles known as southern shaolin kung fu. Applications and rationale of various movements from the first part. Lam sai wing studied from a lot of masters, he had had 6 or 7 sifus, and wong fei hung was the last one. Hung gar heart penetrating palm by david lee duration. True origin of hung ga kyun s minor hand sets practical. Dec 15, 2008 the iron thread is considered as the highest form taught in the traditional southern shaolin hung gar kung fu system. Chain whip five animals five elements fu hok seung ying fu hok seung ying kyun gung ji fuk fu kyun hand sets hap ga ho lap tin hung.

I drilled during three years using pictures of the book and at that time i did not become aware of the true value of that book. Wing chun and hung gar, synergycompatible with other kung fu styles newbie here these styles are somehow close to each other but rly wing chun seems more closerange with less moving and hung gar is kinda more aggresive and requires more formsenergy. Wong gar kung fu family and sifu kurtis fujita of tiger crane kung fu. Hung gar kung fu golden tiger traditional training in. Applying the bridging techniques of hung ga practical.

All the movements and techniques are simple, feasible and practical in selfdefense or actual combat. It covers every angle and contains both long and short range techniques, as well as combinations of hard and soft techniques. The arms are relaxed at the shoulders, and move in a circular fashion. As you strike, your fingers and thumb are bent so that your hand forms a claw. The various bridge hand techniques are exemplified in different classical hung ga forms tit sin kyun, gung ji fuk fu kyun. The author of the book, liu jin sheng, was born in the province of shandong. Can you please summarizes their brief history, connections, development and techniques of the old hung ga and modern hung ga. The hung gar lineage from wong fei hung has influences of mok gar from his fourth wife mok kwailan, who after the death of wong fei hung ran his medical clinic and school until her death many years later. The tigers extremely tough, fierce and lightningfast attack are balanced against and supplemented by the softer and smoother techniques of the crane. Perform this technique by striking your opponent with the heel of your palm. Lam sai wing was one of the best fighters of his time, an outstanding master of southern shaolin hung gar kung fu and a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung. Introduction to lam family hung gar lam ka hung kuen. Shaolin kung fu techniques and training tiger claw kung fu tai chi about. The 12 bridges sahp yih ji kiu of hung gar as interpreted.

Considered as a southern chinese kung fu style hung sing system which offers the benefits of northern kung fu style footwork, sweeps and kicking techniques coupled with southern styles strong, over powering hand techniques. Southern shaolin ling nam hung gar by sifu wing lam. It is associated with the cantonese folk hero wong fei hung, a hung ga master. In modern times, hung gar has incorporated elements from other southern kung fu styles to adopt a lower stance. The tigercrane form of hung gar kungfu literary links to. However the concept of kiu sau is also common to many styles of chinese martial arts. This form, known as the tiger and the crane, was created in the late 19 th century by lam sai wings teacher, an unrivalled master of kung fu wong fei hung. American hung gar association public group facebook. The dragon techniques are done with internal and external power, and are in hung gars classification of internal training. Known for its powerful claws and great external strength and agility. The versatility of its techniques are such that the usage of this set is virtually unlimited.

In my childhood my grandfather my mothers father gave me an ancient manuscript book. Having your fists raised, pass your palm on your head as if you were using an invisible comb. Part of the wing lam kung fu series, the limited edition southern shaolin ling nam hung gar by sifu wing lam unlocks the secrets of hung gar. Mui fa kyun was one of the topics of grand master john leong s beginning shaolin hunggar kungfu photo as well as other books. Followed the customs of ancestors and learnt the tradition of fighting arts in his family, proceeded to learn from tutors lin fucheng, huang feihong wong fei hung, and wu quanmei. I am studying hung gar kung fu for more almost ten years, but i must to say that your approach completely changed my approach to the art, its training and application. Within oneself the inner bridge referred to is the principle, technique. Yauh 4 soft the gathering of the internal power through the soft circular and relaxed movements replenishes the internal strength at the dan tien. The tigercrane form of hung gar kungfu literary links to the orient kong, bucksam, lee, gregory, sanders, thomas on.

The hallmarks of hung ga are deep low stances, notably its sei ping ma horse stance, and strong hand techniques, notably the bridge hand and the versatile. It can be executed in one or two steps, depending of the distance that separates you from the opponent. Performed with an open claw hand position, the tiger techniques are used for grabbing, redirecting, locking and breaking. But when he followed wong fei hung he knew his kungfu was very good. The book reveals the closely guarded techniques of hung gar kungfu, a ferocious yet graceful art. This months hung kyun question wasnt raised by a single individual, but actually by many. Our school is dedicated to promoting the lam family hung gar kung fu style of traditional chinese martial arts and to bring together a diverse group of people, regardless of race, religion, color, age or sex through hung gar training as well as knowledge of the history and culture from which the art originated. Lam sai wing learned it from his father, who was also a hung gar stylist. Hung gars 12 bridges hung gar is known for its specific 12 bridges sahp yih ji kiu, or kiu sau. The iron thread is considered as the highest form taught in the traditional southern shaolin hung gar kung fu system. This classic text, now on its twentieth printing, covers every aspect of the eponymous form, which melds the powerful attacks of the tiger with the elusive, flowing techniques of the crane. Sifu wing lam, who traces his hung gar lineage to the southern shaolin temple of the 1700s, transforms back room teachings into clear and concise howto instructions. The hung ga system is well known for its iron bridge hand training.

At the beginning of twentieth century, supposedly in 19171923, when lam sai wing was the chief instructor in handtohand fight in the armed forces of fujian province, he wrote three books on. This method belongs to a branch of hard, or fighting southern shaolin qi gong chi kung and considered as internal training. The tigercrane form of hung gar kungfu literary links to the orient. Hung ga kyun free download trubute poster dojo, chinese philosophy, chinese. Southern shaolin hung gar kung fu books by master lam sai. In modern times, hung gar has incorporated elements from other southern kung fu styles to adopt a lower stance, with a balance between long and short bridge hands. This move has been popularized by the introduction of muay thai to westerners. Waiting for grand master lam chun fai seminar in italy 12 june 2015 hard training for sifu massimo and his students. The tiger crane form of hung gar kungfu pdf free download.

The hallmarks of the wong feihung lineage of hung ga are deep low stances, notably the sei. Many of the sets are wrongly attributed to lam sai wing or even wong fei hung, other sets were supposedly created by a comittee of hung ga masters in 1950s to enrich the core hung ga kyun curriculum. Following the lion turtles decision to relinquish their role as protectors of mankind, oma and. There are many misconceptions about the origin of various minor sets of todays hung ga kyun. Gung gee fook fu kuen a short historic sketch during the qing dynasty, in the years under the motto of yongzheng about 17231736, the japanese army occupied the island of taiwan. The tiger claw strike is frequently used in tiger style kung fu. At present there are said to be two branches of mok. Tiger style kung fu techniques are typically quite fast and violent in nature.

Oct 11, 2016 the following is a performance of various hung gar kung fu sets by yc wong lineage members. The importance lineage and evolution in hung gar and why it is such an eclectic system of martial arts. Many famous masters have learned the set from pun sifu and taught it as the first, introductory hung ga kyun form, eg. Southern shaolin ling nam hung gar is the complete hung gar book for martial arts students of all levels.