saulauchung
07-02-2003, 02:53 AM
Hello people,
I saw the latest release of the Prodigal Son on DVD out in the UK and there were interviews with the original actors of the film. Also interviewed was Lai Ying-chau. Lai was the Wing Chun consultant for this film and pretty much takes the credit for the standard of Wing Chun in the film. Lai was one of the most senior disciples of Chiu Wan and back in the 50's and 60's, he was very famous for his street brawls. It's been said that Wong Shun-leung was famous for his 'friendly' contests whereas Lai was famous for his street fights.
Whether the above account is accurate is open to debat. However, during the interview, one is treated to his occasional displays of moves such as the bong sau, tarn dar and punches, etc. Although the displays were minimal, he clearly showed the power (or ging as some would call it) and the presence of a true master. I can say I have seen many so-called master move but were never much impressed. Lai, in his late 50's, still possesses the awe and presence of a true master.
I think Lai Ying-chau is truly amongst the last of the few.
That being said, I think the demonstration by Austin Goh had totally spoiled the DVD. I hope viewers would be not think Goh's Wing Chun is the same as Lai's!
I saw the latest release of the Prodigal Son on DVD out in the UK and there were interviews with the original actors of the film. Also interviewed was Lai Ying-chau. Lai was the Wing Chun consultant for this film and pretty much takes the credit for the standard of Wing Chun in the film. Lai was one of the most senior disciples of Chiu Wan and back in the 50's and 60's, he was very famous for his street brawls. It's been said that Wong Shun-leung was famous for his 'friendly' contests whereas Lai was famous for his street fights.
Whether the above account is accurate is open to debat. However, during the interview, one is treated to his occasional displays of moves such as the bong sau, tarn dar and punches, etc. Although the displays were minimal, he clearly showed the power (or ging as some would call it) and the presence of a true master. I can say I have seen many so-called master move but were never much impressed. Lai, in his late 50's, still possesses the awe and presence of a true master.
I think Lai Ying-chau is truly amongst the last of the few.
That being said, I think the demonstration by Austin Goh had totally spoiled the DVD. I hope viewers would be not think Goh's Wing Chun is the same as Lai's!