Our school was invited by Zhai Hua Shifu to the 2nd European Wushu Festival as a special guest to perform at the evening Master’s demo.
There was no time to prepare a longer demo, so we made it short and sweet. Kacka has performed “Cross Pattern Plum Blossom Set” (Sap Ji Mui Fa Kyun), Oliver “Six and Half Point Long Pole” (Luk Dim Bun Gwan, with a heavy pole!), and Pavel Macek sifu “Dragon Head Wooden Bench”.
Check out the video below! Continue reading
If you are watching current trends in strength and conditioning, you can witness the revival of many old school tools and methods.
Trial and error period of bodybuilding and machines is thanks God finally over, and many people (martial artists included) are coming back to simple tools like bodyweight exercises, barbells, and – kettlebells.
Especially kettlebells are one of the most useful and versatile tools in martial artist’s toolbox. Nothing new under the sun – Chinese martial artist use similar tools and exercises for centuries.
Enter the Stone Locks! Continue reading
Question: Sifu, I have a question. I have found out that Wong Fei Hung used an umbrella as a weapon.
Do you know any form and application of an umbrella, or is lost?
Thank you!
Andrea C.
Answer: According to historical accounts, an umbrella was actually one of the favorite weapons of Wong Kei Ying, Wong Fei Hung’s father, not Wong Fei Hung. Please see an entertaining video below, from a legendary movie Iron Monkey.
Wong Kei Ying is played by Donnie Yen, and gives a nice show of an umbrella fighting. Continue reading
“Sabre vs. Spear Sparring Set” (Daan Dou Deui Cheung) is traditionaly a second weapon sparring set of Lam Family Hung Kyun curriculum. It teaches the application of short vs. long weapon. “Sabre vs. Spear” was originally choreographed by Grand Master Lam Jou.
The spear is known as “King of Hundred Weapons” (Baak Bing Ji Wong), as well as “King of All Long Weapons” (Cheung Bing Ji Wong). It is one of the most common Chinese warfare/duel weapons. Continue reading
Check out a short video of our little warriors – 1 minute full contact free fighting (Saan Da).
Yes, apart from basic training, sets and strength/conditioning, our Practical Hung Kyun kids program includes self-defense and free fighting.
Our little dragons get used to sparring at early age (5 years old+) – because they are no heavy weights, there is no danger of injury or damage, and of course, we use necessary protective gear. Continue reading
This is part of my continuing series of articles discussing the practical training and application of Chinese martial arts. While their intent is not to insult, they are indeed intended to make the reader reexamine what they practice and how they practice it.
All technique exists in a context. Theory produces concepts, concepts produce techniques. However, all technique is based upon context. The theory and concepts instead are universal. The theory and concept persist. If we focus on the technique, ignoring the context, and ignore the theory and concepts, we do a disservice to our arts. This I believe is one of the major issues facing Chinese martial arts in the modern age. Continue reading
Hung Ga “Iron Thread Set” (also translated as “Iron Wire Set”) performance by Grand Master Lam Chun Fai, Oscar Lam and Donald Hamby Sifu.
Senior European student of Grand Master Lam Chu Fai, Charris van’t Slot Sifu (Netherlands) notes: “Master Lam shows the features of Tit Sin very well: short triangle stance with back leg bent, the back round for sinking when breathing out.” Continue reading