Hung Ga vs. Wing Chun!
Ready….. FIGHT!
Check out a short video from a successful martial arts movie The Grandmaster. Of course, just a a movie, BUT – in every Gung Fu movie there is a grain of truth.
Watch the video and read our commentary below! Continue reading
Hung Ga Kyun’s “Taming the Tiger in Gung Pattern Set” (Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kyun) contains many useful wrestling/counter-wrestling techniques, such as “Iron Broom Kick” (Tit Sou Ba Geuk) “(Three Stars) Hook and Spring Kick” ([Saam Sing] Kau Taan Geuk), both “Big and Small Hook and Spring” (Daai Siu Kau Taan) “Unicorn Steps Footwork” (Jau Kei Leun Bou), “Bring the Horse Back to the Stable”/”Hungry Horse Rings the Bell” (Dai Ma Gwai Chou/Ngo Ma Yiu Ling) etc.
Check out some samples of the “Wrestling/Takedown Techniques” (Seut Faat) drills from our Practical Hung Kyun curriculum. Continue reading
Question: Hello Sifu, thank you for the excellent information you are sharing at Practical Hung Kyun blog. 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. In last few months, I have progressed faster than in last few years. I am doing less stuff, but better, as you have suggested.
I have heard my instructor to talk about so called Twelve Bridges, but when I asked for more information, I unfortunately did not get any. I was told that it was lost and secret art….
I have noticed that you have mentioned Twelve Bridges on various occasions. Can you please briefly summarize the theory behind Twelve Bridges of Hung Gar?
Thank you.
Javier E. Continue reading
Hung Ga’s “Four Gates Plum Flower Single Whip” (Sei Mun Mui Fa Daan Bin), also called “Cross Pattern Plum Flower Single Whip” (Sap Ji Mui Fa Daan Bin) – short video of the first section, performed by my Sifu, Grand Master Lam Chun Sing. Continue reading
Traditional self-defence systems vs. modern combat sports, what is better?
I will answer the question in few seconds.
First of all, I can hear all the so called “traditionalists” with their arsenal of deadly techniques and excuses of not being able to use them in a sport enviroment. Continue reading
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