Lam Family Hung Kyun is a living tradition: rooted in the past, practiced in the present, and carried forward into the future.
In this interview, Michael Goodwin Sifu of the San Francisco Hung Gar Association, shares his perspective on preserving the lineage while developing it for the next generation. Continue reading
![“The Five Animal, Five Element Boxing Set” of Hung Kyun Master Lam Sai Wing: Snake Section [Part 2 of 10]](https://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hung-ga-kyun-five-animals-five-elements-snake-form.jpg)
Whereas the dragon represents the spirit, the snake represents the Qi (氣), the breath, and circulation of energy within the human body. Sometimes referred to as a “little dragon,” the snake likewise speaks to the covert, and the unseen.
The snake techniques are generally considered to be a bare-hand extrapolation of ancient spear technique, and as such exemplify the principle of, “defend with a circle; counter with a straight line.” The Hung Kyun maxim states, “hard counters the soft; soft controls the hard.” Thus, the snake’s hard bridging is manifest with rooted stance and iron force, heavy as a python’s coils, while it’s elusive twining, soft bridging action is unfelt until striking the vital points, venomous as a cobra’s touch. Continue reading