Monthly Archives: September 2014

Hung Ga, Lam Sai Wing and Army Combatives

Hung Ga Kyun and Army Combatives

Question: I have heard that Grand Master Lam Sai Wing has taught in the army. Is it true? Can you please give some examples of simple Hung Gar bare-hand combat techniques, which could be use in unarmed combat situation in the army or on the street today?

Harvey H.

Answer: It is well documented that Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai Wing (and various other Hung Ga Kyun Masters) taught martial arts in the army.

Wong Fei Hung served his duty under famous army commanders Lau Wing Fuk, Ng Chyun Mei and Tong Ging Sung, Lam Sai Wing under Lei Fuk Lam and Chan Jai Tong. (You can find out more in the intro parts of Lam Sai Wing Memorial Book and Lam Sai Wing’s Taming the Tiger Manual).

Their function wasn’t only honorary. We can only guess what specifically did they teach in the army, but we know for sure that both Wong Fei Hung and Lam Sai Wing taught actual combat techniques – not only strength/conditioning drills to keep the soldiers disciplined and fit, but also weapon and bare-handed combat skills. Moreover, they not only taught, but also learned from the other Masters and cross-trained.

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Hung Ga Grand Master Ho Lap Tin Writes About Grand Master Lam Sai Wing

Hung Ga Grand Master Ho Lap Tin Writes About Grand Master Lam Sai WingHung Ga Grand Master Ho Lap Tin, one of the most senor disciples of Grand Master Dang Fong, dedicated a short paragraph to Grand Master Lam Sai Wing in his book “Hung Kyun Application Drills” (Hung Kyun Saan Sau) .

Here is the translation and scan of the original version:

Lam Sai Wing has specialised in Hung Kyun: „Five Animals Set“ (Ng Ying Kyun), „Taming of the Tiger in Gung Pattern“ (Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kyun), „Iron Thread Set“ (Tit Sin Kyun), „Five Elements Set“ (Ng Hang Kyun), all passed from Wong Feihung. Furthemore he has intensively studied one set – „Tiger and Crane Double Form“ (Fu Hok Seung Ying Kyun). Continue reading

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Practical Hung Kyun Drills: Fighting Multiple Opponents (Video)

Practical Hung Kyun Drills: Fighting Multiple Opponents (Video)

Traditional Chinese maxim says: “two fists are no match against four hands” (Seung Kyun Bat Dik Sei Sau). Indeed – apart from an armed assailant, one of the worst case self-defense scenarios is dealing with multiple opponents.

Practical Hung Kyun sparring drills cover not only regular one on one sparring, but various self-protection scenarios, too – including dealing with multiple attackers. Continue reading

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“Dragon Head Wooden Bench” (Lung Tau Baan Dang)

Hung Ga “Dragon Head Wooden Bench” (Lung Tau Baan Dang)

Today the emphasis in martial arts training is usually put on bare-handed skills and techniques, as well as practical self-defense against common weapons like the knife, gun, baseball bat, baton etc.

Anyone who is concerned about reality-based self protection should follow the first rule: Get armed! It was the same in the past in China, be it in the army, or local militia: major emphasis was put on weapon training. Continue reading

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What is Your Favorite Hung Ga Kyun Empty Hand Set? (Poll)

Favorite Hung Ga Kyun Set

“Tiger and Crane Double Form Set”? “Taming of the Tiger in Gung Pattern”? Or some of the short sets, like “Plum Blossom Set”?

What is YOUR favorite Hung Ga Kyun Set (and why)? 

  • Vote on the poll below!
  • Scroll down and let us know WHY do you like the set you have voted for in the comments below!

A promise: Once we know “the winner”, I promise the readers that I will write a special article about the winning set, explaining the most important techniques, concepts, strategies and overall benefits. Continue reading

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Hung Ga’s “Taming of the Tiger” Application Drills (Video)

Practical Hung Kyun - Taming the Tiger Self-Defense Drills

Stand-up grappling and counter-grappling techniques, kicks, clinch work and close quarters combative skills, dealing with multiple opponents etc. These and many other are skills are taught in our “Taming of the Tiger in Gung Pattern Set” (Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kyun), 3rd Kap of our Practical Hung Kyun curriculum.

Check out a short video from last week’s training session, devoted the the practice of some of the drills. Continue reading

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