Interesting Southern Kung Fu Articles [Archive]

01-23-2012, 01:45 AM

hello guys, i do not wanna create a new thread all the time i have something interesting for you, so i will put it all in this one. i have scanned loads of old articles and will post them all in the future. i hope you will like them, please feel free to add comments to the blog

here is the latest article:

The Four Basic Offensive Movements in Kung Fu

http://naamkyun.com/2012/01/the-four-basic-offensive-movements-in-kung-fu/

01-25-2012, 06:49 AM

Southern Chinese Kung-Fu Schools Directory added

http://naamkyun.com/school-directory/

feel free to add your school and help us to promote the portal, thnx!

01-25-2012, 11:50 PM

"This is not Wing Chun!" (do not worry, it is)

http://naamkyun.com/2012/01/this-is-not-wing-chun/

01-31-2012, 01:13 AM

The Story of Hung Ga Grandmaster Lau Jaam, Part 2

http://naamkyun.com/2012/01/the-story-of-hung-ga-grandmaster-lau-jaam-part-2/

Runlikehell

01-31-2012, 02:15 AM

Thanks for this. Always interesting to hear about Lau Jaam.

02-02-2012, 01:31 AM

Rare Kung-Fu Weapons: The Tobacco Water Pipe

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/rare-kung-fu-weapons-the-tobacco-water-pipe/

02-07-2012, 08:34 AM

Meditation, Sutras and Martial Arts Training

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/meditation-sutras-and-martial-arts-training/

02-09-2012, 04:47 AM

Paau Fa Lin Wing Chun – Gwok So sifu

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/paau-fa-lin-wing-chun-gwok-so-sifu/

i have personaly met Gwok So sifu's brother on many occassions, he was in his 90's at that time, very interesting branch of Wing Chun

enjoy!

02-10-2012, 03:39 AM

Chinese Kung Fu Ground Fighting Footlocks

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/chinese-kung-fu-ground-fighting-footlocks/

02-11-2012, 03:04 AM

Chan Yu Min (Siulam) Wing Chun Kyun

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/chan-yu-min-siulam-wing-chun-kyun/

article and video by my friend Ivan Rzounek sifu; Wong Gin San sifu is a good friend of my sifu, i had the privilege to learn Wing Chun Fuk Fu Kyun (Wing Chun Taming the Tiger set) and Wing Chun Hung Sa Jeung (Wing Chun Red Sand Palm)

02-14-2012, 05:39 AM

excellent historical article by Derek Johnson, Jow Ga Kuen (Jau Ga Kyun)

Five Tigers of Jow Ga Kuen

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/the-five-tigers-of-jow-ga-kuen/

sanjuro_ronin

02-14-2012, 06:43 AM

excellent historical article by Derek Johnson, Jow Ga Kuen (Jau Ga Kyun)

Five Tigers of Jow Ga Kuen

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/the-five-tigers-of-jow-ga-kuen/

Not to be a pain but that is not an "historical article", it is a story about the history of Jow ga.
A historical article would include citations proving the claims or at least citing sources (perferably independent).

sanjuro_ronin

02-14-2012, 06:45 AM

02-14-2012, 07:11 AM

thnx, well, it is obvious that me-Englishi-no-good :-)

sanjuro_ronin

02-14-2012, 07:13 AM

thnx, well, it is obvious that me-Englishi-no-good :-)

No worries, it's just that it is to easy for us to forget that we are passing on stories and NOT historical facts and what happens is that we end up getting people believing that CMA started in the shaolin temple and that WFH could carry 300lbs in each hand and silliness like that.

02-16-2012, 01:23 AM

The Secrets of Hung Ga One Finger Bridge Hand

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/the-secrets-of-hung-ga-one-finger-bridge-hand/

02-21-2012, 01:56 AM

Wu Sifu and Chan Sifu: Old Master’s “Sticky Hands (Chi Sau) Demo

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/old-masters-sticky-hands-chi-sau-demo/

02-23-2012, 04:02 AM

Pak Mei Kung Fu’s Gau Bou Teui – Nine Step Push

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/pak-mei-kung-fu%E2%80%99s-gau-bou-teui-%E2%80%93-nine-step-push/

02-28-2012, 01:42 AM

White Crane, Wing Chun, Hung Ga and Karate

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/white-crane-wing-chun-hung-ga-and-karate/

sanjuro_ronin

02-28-2012, 06:45 AM

White Crane, Wing Chun, Hung Ga and Karate

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/white-crane-wing-chun-hung-ga-and-karate/

I firmly believe that YES, all southern arts share a "common ancestor".
That this commonality has "evolved" in different ways over the many generations makes a lot of sense based on what we see even nowadays in MA.

02-28-2012, 07:03 AM

i believe so as well

03-01-2012, 01:37 AM

something very special this time guys - another translation of an old article - Hung Ga and Hap Ga/Whit Crane/Lama Paai guys, enjoy :-)

The “Wing-Flap” Technique of Hap Ga Wong Yanlam

http://naamkyun.com/2012/03/the-wing-flap-technique-of-hap-ga-wong-yanlam/

03-06-2012, 04:11 AM

Shaw Bros Stars Performing Some Choy Li Fut Applications

http://naamkyun.com/2012/03/shaw-bros-stars-performing-some-choy-li-fut-aplications/

Chris m

03-07-2012, 01:36 PM

When you state in your above "article", Fu Sheng was one of Lau Kar Leung's favourite to-dai, but didnt study long....what do you mean.

Fu Sheng became Lau si-fu's to-dai in 1973, and was with him almost non-stop for two years in Taiwan, none of this two or three evenings a week...allday filming and training-probably seven days a week....as Hung Gar doesnt have THAT many forms it's not hard to see how Fu Sheng could have learned the Lau family Tit Sin Kuen by 1975-as he demonstrates it in Disciples of Shaolin-Hung Kuen Siu Jai...when Fu Sheng returned to HK in 1976, he resumed training with Lau si-fu who left Taiwan in 1975.

As for length of training, is that a factor considering there is a Hung Kuen "master" in the Czech Republic advertising two week Hung Gar courses that will then allow those participants, who pay a big fat fee???, to return home and teach under their family banner.....now that is a joke!!!

Your statement regarding Fu Sheng's status in the Lau family is also wrong. I have met several of the Lau Gar Ban over the years....and trained with them too...Gordon Liu, Lau Kar Yung and Mark Houghton have all confirmed to me that Fu Sheng was Lau si-fu's favourite and BEST student in his eyes....why else did he stop any teaching for over 6 years when Fu Sheng died???

Mark Houghton, my unofficial kung fu uncle also confirms the above statement regarding Fu Sheng's ranking on a kung fu movie audio commentary.

SouthernGungFu

03-07-2012, 02:47 PM

As for length of training, is that a factor considering there is a Hung Kuen "master" in the Czech Republic advertising two week Hung Gar courses that will then allow those participants, who pay a big fat fee???, to return home and teach under their family banner.....now that is a joke!!!

and what does this have to do with your question?

Chris m

03-07-2012, 03:44 PM

It's about length of training....try and understand what's being said before you jump in...the poster mentions about Fu Sheng not training with Lau si-fu very long...which I dispute...and just mentioned that some Czech guy turns out teachers in a fortnight...do you understand now???

SouthernGungFu

03-07-2012, 03:50 PM

looks to me that you have a bone to pick with him. Why would it be any of your business to what he does?

Chris m

03-07-2012, 03:56 PM

Just asking why he is disrespecting the memory of someone by downplaying his training, and asking where is the proof....and you're a fine one to talk about having bones to pick with someone aren't you...

SouthernGungFu

03-07-2012, 07:30 PM

Your statement regarding Fu Sheng's status in the Lau family is also wrong. I have met several of the Lau Gar Ban over the years....and trained with them too...Gordon Liu, Lau Kar Yung and Mark Houghton have all confirmed to me that Fu Sheng was Lau si-fu's favourite and BEST student in his eyes....why else did he stop any teaching for over 6 years when Fu Sheng died???

I have heard of Gordon Liu, I think I have heard of Lau Kar Yung (Gordons brother?) but who is Mark Houghton???

CLFNole

03-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Lau Kar Yung is Lau Kar Leung's nephew. Remember Gordon is not blood family but the 'adopted' brother of Lau Kar Leung. Mark Ho (Houghton) is a student of Lau Kar Leung.

I have always heard mixed things about how much or little the shaw brothers actors trained. I love Fu Sheng as an actor but if you watch him perform sets he doesn't appear to a someone that practiced hung gar 7 days a week. I also heard he was Lau Sifu's favorite then again I also heard Siu Ho was a favorite too. Who really knows it was a long time ago.

SouthernGungFu

03-07-2012, 08:02 PM

I see. Mark Ho was an actor. (googled!) But from a few clips I watched not that good of an actor with so so KF skills.

Here is Fu Sheng doing Tit Sin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_BVaM85m8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCOuFrxQXAU&feature=player_detailpage#t=244s

Jimbo

03-07-2012, 08:05 PM

By many accounts, Fu Sheng was highly intelligent in kung fu and was a natural at it. He very well could have, and probably did train, very extensively, especially in his earlier years with Lau Sifu. He was actually discovered by a Shaw Bros talent scout in around 1971 or '72 in Hawaii, where he was living at the time, while competing in a judo (or karate, I forget which) tournament. Then he was recruited into the Shaw Bros drama school to prepare as an actor. So even before he learned Hung style, he already had a MA background. It's not easy to perform kung fu movements like he did in such a short amount of time.

What many people don't realize is that Fu Sheng was seriously injured in the late '70s. If I remember right, he'd broken both legs and also fell about 10 feet(?) from being suspended on wires onto his head. I had heard that his ability to perform kung fu was never the same after that. That's why his best physical performances tended to be from 1974 through '76 (Shaolin series of films).

CLFNole

03-07-2012, 08:21 PM

I was always a huge fan of Fu Sheng and think he had great presence on screen. Had he not died he would have really become an even bigger star. In terms of hung gar I think Chi Kuan Chun was better in terms of real Kung fu but Fu Sheng outshined him on screen perhaps because of his charisma whereas Chi Kuan Chun was a stiff robot type.

Jimbo

03-07-2012, 08:31 PM

Agreed about Fu Sheng and Chi Kuan-Chun.

Chi Kuan-Chun was a student of Chiu Wai, and I heard he began Hung Gar training around 1961 or so. So by the time he first teamed with Fu Sheng onscreen, he'd been training 13 years. His HG form was far more mature. Fu Sheng was definitely the better actor, and also moved more fluidly. It also looked to me like Fu Sheng kept some of the kicks he might have learned in karate(?).

Supposedly, Fu Sheng was the original choice as the lead for Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, but Shaw Bros would not lend him out for it, so Yuen Woo-Ping ended up going with Jackie Chan. The rest is history.

Chris m

03-07-2012, 10:03 PM

Just for the poster at the top of the page.

Mark Houghton is an English ex-pat Hung Gar teacher, who learned in Malaysia the older variation of Hung style, he got the chance to go and meet Lau si-fu, the reason he started Hung Gar in the first place, in 1988. Lau si-fu was impressed enough that Mark became Lau's first disciple since Fu Sheng died, Mark learned the Wong Fei Hung Hung Gar then.

As for Mark's acting....acting in Chinese movies is not the real reason anyone watches them is it?? Action is what counts...and Mark was the first gwai-lo to recieve a stunt man's licence from HKSA, and was also assisstant fight choreographer on Drunken Master 2.

More than all that he is a cool guy....who really can use Hung Gar...a genuine kung fu man

sanjuro_ronin

03-08-2012, 07:09 AM

I have never heard anything but good things about Mark Houghton and as for acing ability in Kung fu movies, seriously ?
They are all "bad" actors, LMAO !!
That's part of the charm.

Jimbo

03-08-2012, 10:27 AM

From what I've heard about Mark Houghton, he is the real deal and really knows his stuff.

SR,
I kinda have to disagree with you there. Sure, there are (were) a lot of poor actors in old KF movies, who were simply put into movies because of their look/MA abilities. But a number of them could indeed act. Yasuaki Kurata, Fu Sheng, Ti Lung, Sammo Hung, Leung Kar-Yan, etc., come to mind. And not all of their films let them show that. But they've shown they were capable of it if they had to. That's in addition to their natural charisma, which really can't be taught. But these were actors who had some sort of drama training or stage training, etc., except maybe Leung Kar-Yan, who was a complete natural.

The acting style will be different because people in different cultures behave/express differently, even though there's some universal behaviors as well. The trick is that they make it look easy. I study acting, and believe me, it's NOT easy to look totally natural and project well onscreen. People who are good make it look so easy that non-actors think that anyone can do it, but they can't.

Sorry to OP for going so far OT...:)

sanjuro_ronin

03-08-2012, 11:07 AM

sanjuro_ronin

03-08-2012, 11:11 AM

I see. Mark Ho was an actor. (googled!) But from a few clips I watched not that good of an actor.

Here is Fu Sheng doing Tit Sin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_BVaM85m8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCOuFrxQXAU&feature=player_detailpage#t=244s

Some sections of the TSK along with "other stuff".
;)

lance

03-14-2012, 10:27 PM

The Secrets of Hung Ga One Finger Bridge Hand

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/the-secrets-of-hung-ga-one-finger-bridge-hand/ PM , thanks alot for sharing this websites with us , it has been informative . Now I know what you mean when you talk about Lum Sai Wing learning from different Hung Gar masters besides Wong Fei Hung .

03-14-2012, 11:33 PM

Lam Saiwing had about 7 different teachers, the last of them being Wong Feihung

A Joyful Proces

03-15-2012, 05:10 AM

Hi, I'm a student of Lau family, learning same curriculum Fu Sheng would have. Fu Sheng spent about over a decade training under Lau Kar Leung. It is not unreasonable to think Fu Sheng would have properly been on way to understand tit sin by '75, outside of work besides just showing it. I have been training for just under 3 years & am now learning LKL's tit sin (only through dedicated daily training - have to train hard to live up to this lineage). Fu Sheng learnt Choy Lee Fut from Lau Kar Leung as early as '73: In our curriculum we learn Gung Gee, then Fu Hok, then a seemingly unique variant on Sup Gee from Choy Lee Fut (taught this where other HGK lineages have sup ying kuen), then Tit Sin. Fu Sheng performs start of our CLF sup gee at opening of '73 production Men From The Monastery. I reckon they included it as he was prob working on it at time, fits a training timeframe, Fu Sheng would have learnt full form (LKL does a bit at start of My Young Auntie, & in a TV demo of his main crew) for sure & LKL would have made sure he understood it. Some speculation but it all fits from how I'm taught, His hung kyun fits my understanding of it more than CKC's, somewhat softer. I think the CLF in place of sup ying gives a unique flavor - LKL says his HK starts as HK & progresses towards CLF. Anyhoo, just some stuff...
If you want to see best of Fu Sheng I reckon see My Rebellious Son. It might not bear LKL's direct involvement, but it really does - closest FS showed to stealing his sifu's hands in terms of body mechanics on screen, confirms everything for me, something I haven't seen from Chi Kuan Chun in the same way to fit how we're taught. In those early Chang Cheh form demos FS weren't up to standard with CKC at all, but elements of beginning his approach properly do show. In time he developed something great I feel more in tune with through hard training than CKC. FS's way makes far more sense to me for visual correlation of making my stuff practical, form or otherwise. Fu Sheng worked hard & it shows.

03-15-2012, 02:07 PM

some excellent info, thnx for sharing and clarification. i have deleted the sentence about Fu Sheng not training long under Lau sifu so the article is more accurate.

03-23-2012, 12:13 PM

Spiritual Tiger – Chinese Grappling and Ground Fighting

http://naamkyun.com/2012/03/spiritual-tiger-chinese-grappling-and-ground-fighting/

03-27-2012, 12:55 AM

Ling Naam Wing Chun Kuen

http://naamkyun.com/2012/03/ling-naam-wing-chun-kuen/

article + videos, enjoy!

04-15-2012, 09:54 AM

CCTV-9 Documentary: Power of Southern Boxing

http://naamkyun.com/2012/04/cctv-9-documentary-power-of-southern-boxing/

2 x 26 minutes, in English!

05-19-2012, 04:25 AM

Rare Chinese Martial Arts Footage from 1930's

http://naamkyun.com/2012/05/rare-chinese-martial-footage-from-1930s/

05-25-2012, 04:56 AM

“Night Tiger Emerges from the Forest” – A Rare Set of “Old Hung Kyun”

article plus video

http://naamkyun.com/2012/05/night-tiger-emerges-from-the-forest-a-rare-set-of-old-hung-kyun/

enjoy!

jmd161

05-28-2012, 08:35 PM

Rare Kung-Fu Weapons: The Tobacco Water Pipe

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/rare-kung-fu-weapons-the-tobacco-water-pipe/

I had picture and writings on our Chinese wooden handcuff and cymbals forms but I've lost most of all that stuff!:(

jmd161

05-28-2012, 08:43 PM

Grandmaster Wong Cheung performing some of the Hak Fu Mun chopsticks and bowl techniques in this movie clip.

http://youtu.be/IxAVI9iNbxU

This is our Rattan ring form the same techniques you saw Jackie Chan use in Drunken Master! It was taught to him by Grandmaster Wong Cheung for the movie.

http://youtu.be/66j4L26Kopg

06-07-2012, 07:15 AM

The Hung Ga Fraternity, Then, Now, and Future

http://naamkyun.com/2012/06/the-hung-ga-fraternity-then-now-and-future/

scottdurand

06-13-2012, 09:50 PM

Lou Illar has written various very good articles on the subject since the early 80's in IKF. I need to scan some and post links.

06-22-2012, 05:39 AM

just a short, sad info:

Hung Ga Kyun Grand Master Ho Kam Wai passed away at 80

http://naamkyun.com/2012/06/hung-ga-kyun-grand-master-ho-kam-wai-passed-away-at-80/

sanjuro_ronin

06-22-2012, 06:26 AM

Condolences to his family and students.
Another great one gone.

06-23-2012, 11:20 AM

Translation of an old article: Grand Master Lam Cho: Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kyun

http://naamkyun.com/2012/06/grand-master-lam-cho-gung-ji-fuk-fu-kyun/

Enjoy!

06-28-2012, 12:36 AM

scan of an old article:

Chan Gwok Wa sifu of the Baak Mei Style

http://naamkyun.com/2012/06/chan-gwok-wa-sifu-of-the-baak-mei-style/

07-06-2012, 08:04 AM

Wong Man Kai – Discussion of Fu Hok Seung Ying Kyun

translation of another old article , enjoy!

http://naamkyun.com/2012/07/wong-man-kai-discussion-of-fu-hok-seung-ying-kyun/

07-10-2012, 12:09 AM

Hitting the Bamboo Pole – Bridge Conditioning of Mok Ga Kyun

http://naamkyun.com/2012/07/hitting-the-bamboo-pole-bridge-conditioning-of-mok-ga-kyun/

jmd161

07-10-2012, 08:14 AM

Hitting the Bamboo Pole – Bridge Conditioning of Mok Ga Kyun

http://naamkyun.com/2012/07/hitting-the-bamboo-pole-bridge-conditioning-of-mok-ga-kyun/

Very interesting to see...we use a similar pole in Hak Fu. The techniques look very similar to what we do as well.

TenTigers

07-10-2012, 08:27 AM

I used to hit the trees in the park across from my house..until the neighbors started to talk about some crazy guy in the park, punching trees....

sanjuro_ronin

07-10-2012, 08:42 AM

There is a cool 3 part documentary on Mok Gar on youtube, very good.

Hebrew Hammer

07-10-2012, 10:43 AM

There is a cool 3 part documentary on Mok Gar on youtube, very good.

links or it didn't happen.

Hebrew Hammer

07-10-2012, 10:46 AM

I used to hit the trees in the park across from my house..until the neighbors started to talk about some crazy guy in the park, punching trees....

Its just not eco friendly...that's why man made tools. Martial artists need to quit kicking the crap out of trees and destroying flimsy pieces of wood for show.

sanjuro_ronin

07-10-2012, 10:57 AM

links or it didn't happen.

Here's the first, you lazy *******, find the rest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KJSSJoF2Ng

jmd161

07-10-2012, 11:26 AM

I used to hit the trees in the park across from my house..until the neighbors started to talk about some crazy guy in the park, punching trees....

I used to hit tress outside my house and the yellow round post at home depot (I worked there) I had to stop because people thought there was something wrong with me!:D

jmd161

07-10-2012, 11:34 AM

Here's the first, you lazy *******, find the rest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KJSSJoF2Ng

Thanks for the link bro... nice vids!

Hebrew Hammer

07-10-2012, 11:50 AM

Here's the first, you lazy *******, find the rest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KJSSJoF2Ng

Would it be too much to ask for an English version? You did me dirty.

07-12-2012, 01:43 AM

Old Video of Choy Li Fut Grandmaster Hu Yuen Chou

http://naamkyun.com/2012/07/old-video-of-choy-li-fut-grandmaster-hu-yuen-chou/

enjoy!

07-19-2012, 06:00 AM

Detailed article on Eight Diagram Long Pole!

Grand Master Lam Cho – Yeung Ga Ng Long Baat Gwa Gwan

http://naamkyun.com/2012/07/grand-master-lam-cho-yeung-ga-ng-long-baat-gwa-gwan/

enjoy!

08-07-2012, 11:52 AM

Leung Wai Choi sifu, Wing Chun/Weng Chun Kung-Fu Grand Master

http://naamkyun.com/2012/08/leung-wai-choi-sifu-kung-fu-grand-master/

enjoy!

09-09-2012, 11:44 PM

Once Upon a Time in China…

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/once-upon-a-time-in-china/

Enjoy!

09-10-2012, 11:01 PM

Translation of an old article: Tiger-Claw Style – A Brief Biography of Wong Moon Toy

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/tiger-claw-style-a-brief-biography-of-wong-moon-toy/

Enjoy!

09-17-2012, 12:07 AM

Wu Lap Gung – Discussion of Iron Wire Set (Tit Sin Kyun)

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/wu-lap-kung-discussion-of-iron-wire-set-tit-sin-kyun/

Enjoy!

Neeros

09-17-2012, 02:03 AM

Wu Lap Gung – Discussion of Iron Wire Set (Tit Sin Kyun)

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/wu-lap-kung-discussion-of-iron-wire-set-tit-sin-kyun/

Enjoy!

Great article, I like how you emphasized the need for relaxation, rather than dynamic tension. :)

What are your thoughts on the connection between this set and the Grand Majestic Set, aka Triple Stretch of the Venerable Sam Tuck and Hoong Hei Khoon?

09-18-2012, 07:59 AM

thx, actually i am neither the autor, nro translator - the article was written 60 years ago by a student of Lam Saiwing, Wu Lap Gung/Wu Lap Fung.

Triple Stretch - well, obviously same root, especially the first sections of Triple Stretch. Some of the White Crne versions are even closer to Iron Wire Set. Check out this article of mine:

http://naamkyun.com/2012/02/white-crane-wing-chun-hung-ga-and-karate/

sanjuro_ronin

09-18-2012, 08:45 AM

Great article, I like how you emphasized the need for relaxation, rather than dynamic tension. :)

What are your thoughts on the connection between this set and the Grand Majestic Set, aka Triple Stretch of the Venerable Sam Tuck and Hoong Hei Khoon?

I don't see where he empahized anything...
Sorry.
WHat he said was:

When practicing Tit Sin Kyun, you should seek the stillness within the movement and seek movement within the stillness. You should relax, but not totally. You should be reserved, but not totally. Those are the skillful hand techniques. Moreover, your fast movements should not be sloppy and your slow movements should not be casual. This way you can continue doing the set calmly. In addition, there should be no timidness in your mind and no expression on your face. When you are in a stance, the momentum should look like you are running. Even when there are many thoughts crossing your mind, your soul should be calm. Hard and soft should be combined together in Tit Sin Kyun. Everything should be mid-way. This can correct your posture. If you practice Tit Sin Kyun a lot, then you will attain perfection gradually and eventually get the wonderful benefits.

sanjuro_ronin

09-18-2012, 08:47 AM

09-19-2012, 06:51 AM

thanx a lot, brother, thanx a lot!

09-21-2012, 07:06 AM

Music Time :-)

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/bruce-lee-remix-be-water-my-friend/

Enjoy!

09-23-2012, 02:31 AM

Full Contact Shaolin Kung Fu

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/full-contact-shaolin-kung-fu/

09-25-2012, 12:59 AM

Real Kung Fu – Fierce, Accurate, Fast and Powerful!

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/real-kung-fu-fierce-accurate-fast-poweful/

Enjoy!

10-04-2012, 05:33 AM

Wing Chun: Mystery of the Half Point

http://naamkyun.com/2012/10/wing-chun-mystery-of-the-half-point/

LoneTiger108

10-04-2012, 06:11 AM

Wing Chun: Mystery of the Half Point

http://naamkyun.com/2012/10/wing-chun-mystery-of-the-half-point/

A nice story about a traitor and why the No.7 isn't used, but this is not the explanation I have been taught. The 'clue' is in the misinterpretation of the language itself...

sanjuro_ronin

10-04-2012, 08:35 AM

Real Kung Fu – Fierce, Accurate, Fast and Powerful!

http://naamkyun.com/2012/09/real-kung-fu-fierce-accurate-fast-poweful/

Enjoy!

Couldn't tell you how many times I have seen "perfect technique" and "technical expertise" be demolished by intent, aggressiveness and strength.

10-09-2012, 03:43 AM

Hakka Kung Fu Documentary

White Eybrow, Dragon Style, Southern Praying Mantis... !

http://naamkyun.com/2012/10/hakka-kung-fu-documentary/

Enjoy!

sanjuro_ronin

10-09-2012, 06:11 AM

Excellent video clip.
Thanks.

10-14-2012, 09:04 AM

Southern Chinese Martial Arts E-books

Please vote/comment!

http://naamkyun.com/2012/10/southern-chinese-martial-arts-e-books/

10-16-2012, 01:19 AM

Why Wong Fei Hung Didn’t Teach His Sons

http://naamkyun.com/2012/10/why-wong-fei-hung-didnt-teach-his-sons/

Enjoy!

sanjuro_ronin

10-16-2012, 08:31 AM

A tragic story but one that has played out in many a teachers life, if not a family member, a student then.

10-21-2012, 09:38 AM

Practical Hung Kyun Czech Republic – Jihlava Branch

http://naamkyun.com/2012/10/practical-hung-kyun-czech-republic-jihlava-branch/

Video - school of my student

sanjuro_ronin

10-23-2012, 01:19 PM

Good stuff.
I would suggest adding some clips of their sparring too, it gives the full picture of our beloved HK:
Forms, fighting and applications/

10-25-2012, 07:01 AM

Sparring vids are coming soon - 3 more vids on the way!

11-13-2012, 01:57 PM

Grand Master Lam Cho – Geui Chung Dou

http://naamkyun.com/2012/11/grand-master-lam-cho-geui-chung-dou/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lam-chun-fai-hung-ga-kuen-butterfly-knives.jpg

Enjoy!

11-25-2012, 02:22 AM

Thanksgiving Special ;-)

Wong Man Kai – A Biography of My Sifu, Lam Sai Wing

http://naamkyun.com/2012/11/wong-man-kai-biography-of-my-sifu-lam-sai-wing/

http://www.kungfu-utrecht.nl/lamsaiwingbio1.jpg

Enjoy!

12-05-2012, 12:38 AM

Short Czech Kung-Fu Movie - Wooden Dummy!

http://naamkyun.com/2012/12/czech-short-kung-fu-movie-wooden-dummy-online/
http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wooden-dummy-short-kung-fu-movie.jpg

Enjoy! :-)

12-11-2012, 01:32 AM

The Blue House, a piece of Hung Kyun history

http://naamkyun.com/2012/12/the-blue-house-a-piece-of-hung-kyun-history/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bluehouse-lch-hung-kyun-school1.jpg

enjoy!

01-30-2013, 01:24 AM

New articles!

“Cross Pattern Plum Blossom Set” (Sap Ji Mui Fa Kyun)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/01/cross-pattern-plum-blossom-set-sap-ji-mui-fa-kyun/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mui-fa-kyun-01.gif

“Six and Half Point Long Pole” (Luk Dim Bun Gwan)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/01/six-and-half-point-long-pole-luk-dim-bun-gwan/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/luk-dim-bun-gwan.jpg

Enjoy!

02-03-2013, 02:37 PM

Wing Chun Grand Master Dang Yik: Rare Old Footage of Six and Half Point Long Pole

Long pole set, application drills, plus rare “Long Pole Dummy” (Gwan Jong 棍樁) – altogether 7 minutes of ultra rare old video footage from Hong Kong!

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wing-chun-six-and-half-point-long-pole.jpg

http://naamkyun.com/2013/02/wing-chun-grand-master-dang-yik-rare-old-footage-of-six-and-half-point-long-pole/

02-14-2013, 08:23 AM

New articles!

“Taming of the Tiger in Gung Pattern” (Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kyun)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gung-ji-fuk-fu-kyun-calligraphy.gif

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/02/taming-of-the-tiger-in-gung-pattern-gung-ji-fuk-fu-kyun/

Free Poster: Hung Ga Kyun’s “Taming of the Tiger in Gung Pattern”

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gung-ji-fuk-fu-kyun-poster-small.jpg

http://naamkyun.com/2013/02/free-poster-hung-ga-kyuns-taming-of-the-tiger-in-gung-pattern/

Enjoy!

eltravose

02-14-2013, 11:56 AM

That's a really great read everyone should check out.

02-16-2013, 02:40 AM

A Brief Biography of Lau Cham (Father of famous movie director Lau Kar-Leung)

http://naamkyun.com/2013/02/wong-man-kai-a-brief-biography-of-lau-cham/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lau-jaam-02.jpg

“Traveller Monk’s Staff” (Hang Je Paang)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/02/traveller-monks-staff-hang-je-paang/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/practical-hung-kyun-traveller-staff-hang-je-paang-01.jpg

Enjoy!

02-18-2013, 02:27 PM

Free Poster: Hung Ga Kyun’s “Iron Thread Set” (Tit Sin Kyun)

http://naamkyun.com/2013/02/free-poster-hung-ga-kyuns-iron-thread-set-tit-sin-kyun/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hung-ga-kyun-iron-thread-set-tit-sin-kyun-small.jpg

Enjoy!

02-20-2013, 08:00 AM

Lineage of “Tit Kiu” Saam

http://practicalhungkyun.com/history/lineage-of-tit-kiu-saam/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/practical-hung-kyun-tit-kiu-saam.jpg

02-21-2013, 03:26 AM

Ten Tigers of Gwong Dung

http://practicalhungkyun.com/history/ten-tigers-of-gwong-dung/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ten-tigers-of-gwong-dung-01.jpg

jdhowland

02-21-2013, 01:03 PM

Ten Tigers of Gwong Dung

http://practicalhungkyun.com/history/ten-tigers-of-gwong-dung/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ten-tigers-of-gwong-dung-01.jpg

I recall seeing that film many years ago.

It's fascinating how not only ancient folktales and operas but even fairly recent works of fiction get rolled into the mythology of kung fu systems.

02-26-2013, 12:49 AM

Wong Fei Hung’s Hung Kyun Combat Secrets Poem

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/02/wong-fei-hungs-hung-kyun-combat-secrets-poem/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wong-fei-hung-hung-kyun-combat-secret-poem.jpg

02-27-2013, 04:23 AM

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/31477_219982041479607_371976522_n.jpg

02-28-2013, 04:28 AM

Extensive article about legendary founders of Hung Kyun: Shaolin Abbot Ji Sin, Hung Hei Gun and Fong Wing Cheun, Luk A Choi!

http://practicalhungkyun.com/history/legendary-founders/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cantonese-opera-red-boats.jpg

Enjoy!

03-05-2013, 08:58 AM

Critique of Southern Shaolin Hung Kuen, An Historical Perspective by David Smith

http://naamkyun.com/2013/03/critique-of-southern-shaolin-hung-kuen-an-historical-perspective-by-david-smith/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/southern-shaolin-hung-kuen.jpg

03-06-2013, 06:53 AM

Tiger and Crane Double Form Set (Fu Hok Seung Ying Kyun)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/03/tiger-and-crane-double-form-set-fu-hok-seung-ying-kyun/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/practical-hung-kyun-hung-hei-gun-fong-wing-cheun.jpg

03-09-2013, 02:51 AM

Why is Hung Kyun called Hung Kyun?

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/03/why-is-hung-kyun-called-hung-kyun/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/practical-hung-kyun-logo.gif

03-10-2013, 02:09 AM

Article + video about my very good friend - Baan Jung Siu Lam Wing Chun: Chinese TV report about Sifu Ivan Rzounek’s Becoming a Personal Disciple of Grand Master Leung Wai Choi

http://naamkyun.com/2013/03/baan-jung-siu-lam-wing-chun-chunese-tv-report-about-sifu-ivan-rzounek-becoming-a-personal-disciple-of-grand-master-leung-wa-choi/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/baan-jung-siu-lam-wing-chun-02.jpg

03-13-2013, 10:01 AM

Hung Kyun’s “Four Major Palm Techniques” (Sei Daai Jeung Faat) Poem

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/03/hung-kyuns-four-major-palm-techniques-sei-daai-jeung-faat-poem/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hung-kyun-four-major-palm-techniques-poem.jpg

Enjoy!

03-14-2013, 01:46 AM

Jau Family Eight Diagram Long Pole Ebook

http://naamkyun.com/2013/03/jau-family-eight-diagram-long-pole-ebook/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jau-family-eight-diagram-long-pole.jpg

03-15-2013, 01:14 AM

“Commander´s Saber” (Daan Ji Fai Dou)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/03/commanders-saber-daan-ji-fai-dou/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/practical-hung-kyun-commanders-sabre-daan-ji-fai-dou.jpg

03-19-2013, 03:10 AM

Principles and Usage of “Hungry Tiger Catches the Lamb” (Ngo Fu Kam Yeung)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/03/principles-and-usage-of-hungry-tiger-catches-the-lamb/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/practical-hung-kyun-hungry-tiger-catches-the-lamb.jpg

03-21-2013, 12:11 AM

Hap Gar Kung Fu: Interview with David Rogers Sifu

http://naamkyun.com/2013/03/hap-gar-kung-fu-interview-with-david-rogers-sifu/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hap-gar-kung-fu-00.jpg

03-26-2013, 04:18 AM

“Big Circling Moon Double Knives” (Daai Hang Yut Seung Dou)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/03/big-circling-moon-double-knives-daai-hang-yut-seung-dou/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/practical-hung-kyun-big-circling-moon-double-knives-02.jpg

03-27-2013, 08:14 AM

Wong Man Kai: A Brief Biography of Lam Cho

http://naamkyun.com/2013/03/wong-man-kai-a-brief-biography-of-lam-cho/

http://naamkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/lam-cho-01.jpg

03-28-2013, 06:14 AM

“Double, Single and Black Tiger Claws” (Seung Daan Hak Fu Jaau)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/03/double-single-and-black-tiger-claws-seung-daan-hak-fu-jaau/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/practical-hung-kyun-double-single-black-tiger-claw-01.jpg

04-12-2013, 11:12 AM

Secret of the “Shadowless Kick” (Mou Ying Geuk)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/04/secret-of-the-shadowless-kick-mou-ying-geuk/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shadowless-kick-practical-hung-kyun-02.jpg

Enjoy!

sanjuro_ronin

04-12-2013, 11:56 AM

My HK sifu said the the shadowless kick was so named because of the speed ( it must be so fast as to not have even shadow) AND because the kick was delivered when the opponent was too preoccupied to see the kick ( to bust defending the hands).
It is important to note that the kick is not just a "quick, snap kick to the groin" but a very powerful and very fast kick that can be a "finisher" in of itself.

TenTigers

04-12-2013, 01:25 PM

it seems that everyone has a different definition of mo ying geurk.
My Sifu said it was more the concept of being formless and deceptive, rather than a specific technique.
It also seems that other systems use that term, so perhaps, Guangdon Hung-Gar's mo ying gerk is just that...
who knows, they're all dead...

04-13-2013, 01:48 AM

The kick casts no shadow, as the shadow is provided by the "Shadow Hand" (Ying Sau) - the kick is obscured from the defender's view, ie. "invisible".

Golden Arms

04-15-2013, 09:43 AM

No shadow kick is not rocket science. The hands hide the feet. Lead their mind elsewhere, then punish them with the legs.

Brule

04-15-2013, 09:52 AM

Too often people make more out something then it really is. Just because of the name for the technique, you could have the slowest kick around but if you are great at concealing it and can distract your opponent it's still a 'no shadow kick'.

Xian

04-16-2013, 05:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj51df4-STI

Not exactly an article but a wonderful example of Southern Kung Fu I think.

Best regards,
Xian

04-24-2013, 05:12 AM

Stance Training (Jaat Ma): Strengthening of the Legs?

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/04/stance-training-jaat-ma-strengthening-of-the-legs/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/practical-hung-kyun-stance-training-01.jpg

Enjoy!

05-19-2013, 09:55 AM

Traditional Hung Ga Kyun’s Wooden Dummy

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/05/traditional-hung-ga-kyun-wooden-dummy-finally-revealed/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hung-ga-kyun-wooden-dummy-03.jpg

TaichiMantis

05-21-2013, 01:48 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/20/world/asia/hongkong-kungfu/index.html?hpt=hp_bn2

05-23-2013, 10:16 PM

Legends of the Old Hung Ga Kyun Masters: „Iron Claw“ Ling Waan Gai

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/05/legends-of-the-old-hung-ga-kyun-masters-iron-claw-ling-waan-gai/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hung-ga-kyun-legends-ling-wan-gaai-01.jpg

05-26-2013, 02:57 AM

taichi4eva

05-26-2013, 08:30 PM

Hi Sifu Pavel,

I noticed that on your website, you listed "saam jin sau" as a fundamental conditioning exercise. Is it the same as this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b74vazvmZgc

Sort of like the beginning of fu hok?

05-27-2013, 12:54 AM

Yes, that's it - beginning of all our sets, "Three Extensions, Threading the Pearls" (Saam Jin Lin Jyu)

05-27-2013, 12:58 AM

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423869_269405203203957_1075700642_n.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/practical-hung-kyun-newsletter/

This week we are going to send first special download materials, ONLY for our Newsletter subscribers.

sanjuro_ronin

05-27-2013, 04:52 AM

06-01-2013, 07:41 AM

Kymus

06-01-2013, 09:53 AM

White Crane, Wing Cheun and Hung Ga Kyun

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/06/white-crane-wing-cheun-and-hung-ga-kyun/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/white-crane-wing-cheun-hung-ga-kyun-01.jpg

I just read that this morning. Looking forward to more! I plan on studying Hung Gar - hopefully - in the next few months.

Minghequan

06-01-2013, 11:59 PM

White Crane, Wing Cheun and Hung Ga Kyun

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/06...-hung-ga-kyun/

Is there anywhere with colour photo's of these altars???

06-06-2013, 01:00 AM

Kymus: Thank you!

Minghequan: One photo is grabbed from a documentary on White Crane/Goju Ryu, the othe can be found online (google images for Baak Hok Sin Si in Chinese)

06-06-2013, 01:01 AM

5 Aspects of Reality Based Self-Defense: Speed, Accuracy, Power, Hardness and Ruthlessness!

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/06/5-aspects-of-reality-based-self-defense-speed-accuracy-power-hardness-and-ruthlessness/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/practical-hung-kyun-self-defense-01.gif

06-08-2013, 03:16 AM

Incredible Discovery: A Photo of Real Wong Fei Hung!

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/06/incredible-discovery-a-photo-of-real-wong-fei-hung/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wong-fei-hung-photo-01.gif

west

06-09-2013, 06:46 AM

Strength Training for the Martial Arts

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/05/strength-training-for-the-martial-arts/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/practical-hung-kyun-strength-training-for-martial-arts-00.jpg

So basically you are pushing the methodology of Naked Warrior but rewriting it in a southern Kung fu way. You like kettle bells the best? Interesting. It would not have anything to do with Pavel's other book would it? Enter the Kettlebell.

I hear what you are saying. But if you read Naked Warrior it says that book solely focuses on bw exercises for maximum stength gains. However, Pavel does not say to not train anything else except maximum stength. Toward the end he gives ideas on how to combine Naked Warrior with other kinds of exercise. I have the book right in front of me.

06-09-2013, 12:51 PM

Well, i am certified kettlebell instructor as well as bodyweight instructor under Pavel - i know about all the different tools, types of strength/power and their transfer to martial arts a little bit, and not from the book :-)

06-10-2013, 06:56 AM

Wong Taai, Wong Kei Ying and Wong Fei Hung

http://practicalhungkyun.com/history/wong-family/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wong-fei-hung-luk-a-choi.jpg

06-20-2013, 05:45 AM

“Three Treasures”, Three Hints: When You Enter the Gate, You Must...

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/06/three-treasures-three-hints-when-you-enter-the-gate-you-must/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lo-hon-fuk-fu-arhat-taming-the-tiger.jpg

Rover

06-20-2013, 05:15 PM

Please keep posting on both naamkyun and practicalhungkyun.com,rearly interesing articles there.
junior brother website of naamyun :)
http://practicalhungkyun.com/

06-21-2013, 12:23 AM

Thank you!

06-27-2013, 12:02 AM

Generative and Destructive Cycle of Hung Ga Kyun’s Five Elements

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/06/generative-and-destructive-cycle-of-hung-ga-kyuns-five-elements/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hung-ga-five-elements-02.jpg

07-13-2013, 12:51 AM

Aggressive “Self-Defense” Hung Kyun Way: No Matter What, I Will…

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/07/aggressive-self-defense-hung-kyun-way-no-matter-what-i-will/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hung-ga-kyun-self-defence-03.jpg

07-19-2013, 10:55 AM

Hung Ga Kyun’s Core Curriculum: Bare Fists, Knives and Long Pole

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/07/hung-ga-kyun-core-curriculum-bare-fists-knives-and-long-pole/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hung-ga-kyun-fists-knives-long-pole.jpg

07-27-2013, 12:27 PM

“Three Treasures”, Three Hints: “Tiger and Crane Combination is… “

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/07/three-treasures-three-hints-tiger-and-crane-combination-is/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hung-ga-kyun-tiger-crane-fu-hok-01.gif

08-01-2013, 01:38 AM

New Hung Ga Ebook Release: Lam Sai Wing’s “Taming the Tiger” Manual

Restored Edition of the Legendary 1936 Manual – New Translation with Commentary

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/new-hung-ga-ebook-release-lam-sai-wings-taming-the-tiger-manual/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lam-sai-wing-hung-ga-taming-the-tiger-book.jpg

08-05-2013, 02:55 AM

Download Free Sample: Lam Sai Wing’s “Taming the Tiger” Manual

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/download-free-sample-lam-sai-wings-taming-the-tiger-manual/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/free-download-lam-sai-wing-taming-the-tiger-manual.jpg

08-08-2013, 12:47 AM

Hung Ga Bridge Hands (Kiu Sau)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/hung-kyun-faq-august-2013-hung-ga-bridge-hands-kiu-sau/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hung-ga-bridge-hands-kiu-sau-00.jpg

08-14-2013, 06:00 AM

12th Practical Hung Kyun Summer Training Camp

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/12th-practical-hung-kyun-summer-training-camp/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/practical-hung-kyun-summer-camp-2013-06.jpg

08-22-2013, 11:37 AM

Free Poster Download: Tribute to the Masters of Hung Ga Kyun

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/free-poster-download-tribute-to-the-masters-of-hung-ga-kyun/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hung-ga-kyun-tribute-poster-download.jpg

08-24-2013, 10:36 AM

08-28-2013, 04:13 AM

True Origin of Hung Ga Kyun ‘s Minor Hand Sets

There are many misconceptions about the origin of various „Minor Sets“ of today’s Hung Ga Kyun. Many of the sets are wrongly attributed to Lam Sai Wing or even Wong Fei Hung, other sets were supposedly created by a comittee of Hung Ga masters in 1950’s to enrich the core Hung Ga Kyun curriculum. …Or not?

To paraphrase the late Bruce Lee, „people separate lineages, lineages separate people“. Avoiding the common „who-learned-from-who“ question, this article will briefly analyse the true origin of the commonly known sets like Mui Fa Kyun, Lau Ga Kyun, Wu Dip Jeung and other „Minor Sets” of today’s Hung Ga Kyun.

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/true-origin-of-hung-ga-kyun-s-minor-hand-sets/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/true-origin-of-hung-ga-minor-sets.jpg

sanjuro_ronin

08-28-2013, 06:39 AM

Hung Ga Kyun’s „One Strike, One Kill“

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/hung-ga-kyuns-one-strike-one-kill/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hung-ga-kyun-one-strike-one-kill-01.jpg

Good article.
You are quite correct that the "one shot, one kill" is greatly misunderstood.
EVERY shot should have that mentality behind it, every shot should MEAN something.
No wasted movement, no wasted shots.
Typically.
We don't get a lot of chances to hit an opponent, especially a good one, without getting hit back, so we must make every shot that lands, COUNT !

08-28-2013, 06:40 AM

Thank you, brother.

08-31-2013, 07:38 AM

Practical Hung Kyun “28-Day Stance Training Challenge” Program

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/08/practical-hung-kyun-28-day-stance-training-challenge-program/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hung-ga-kyun-stance-training.jpg

09-10-2013, 10:52 PM

Wong Fei Hung and Drunken Boxing

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/hung-kyun-faq-september-2013-wong-fei-hung-and-drunken-boxing/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/drunken-master-beggar-sou.jpeg

09-11-2013, 07:46 AM

Most Common Hung Ga Kyun Misconceptions: Horse Stance – Thighs Parallel

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/most-common-hung-ga-kyun-misconceptions-horse-stance-thighs-parallel/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hung-ga-kyun-stance-thigs-parallel-sei-ping-ma.jpg

09-17-2013, 03:54 AM

„Three Treasures“, Three Hints: „Hard as Iron, Soft as Thread“

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/three-treasures-three-hints-hard-as-iron-soft-as-thread/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/iron-thread-set-tit-sin-kyun-01.jpg

Brief Biography of Grand Master Lam Chun Fai

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/brief-biography-of-grand-master-lam-chun-fai/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lam-chun-fai-hung-ga-kyun-03.jpg

09-24-2013, 02:46 AM

New Hung Ga Ebook Release: Lam Sai Wing Memorial Book

Authoritative English translation of the 1951 tribute to legendary “Butcher Wing”, Wong Fei Hung’s famous student, “Mr. Tiger & Crane" - Lam Sai Wing Memorial Book!

One of the last few surviving and rare copies – scanned, restored, edited, translated to English and converted to digital format for the future generations.

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/new-hung-ga-ebook-release-lam-sai-wing-memorial-book/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lam-sai-wing-memorial-ebook.jpg

09-26-2013, 01:21 AM

Grand Master Lam Cho – Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kyun

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lam-sai-wing-memorial-book-hung-ga-gung-ji-fuk-fu-kyun.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/excerpt-from-lam-sai-wing-memorial-book-grand-master-lam-cho-gung-ji-fuk-fu-kyun/

09-29-2013, 12:49 AM

Wong Man Kai – Discussion of "Tiger and Crane Double Form Set" (Fu Hok Seung Ying Kyun)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/excerpt-from-lam-sai-wing-memorial-book-wong-man-kai-discussion-of-fu-hok-seung-ying-kyun/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lam-sai-wing-memorial-book-hung-ga-master-wong-man-kai.jpg

09-30-2013, 01:55 AM

Wu Lap Fung – Discussion of Iron Wire Set (Tit Sin Kyun)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/09/wu-lap-fung-discussion-of-iron-wire-set-tit-sin-kyun/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hung-ga-iron-wire-set-tit-sin-kyun-wu-lap-fung.jpg

Enjoy!

10-04-2013, 06:52 AM

Hung Ga Kyun Concepts: Four Sides, Eight Directions

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/10/hung-ga-kyun-concepts-four-sides-eight-directions/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hung-ga-kyun-four-sides-eight-directions-01.jpg

10-07-2013, 12:34 AM

Gold Medal at 9th Wong Fei Hung Cup, China 2013 (Video)

My brother performing "Taming of the Tiger in Gung Pattern"

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/petr-vrana-9th-wong-fei-hung-cup.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/10/gold-medal-at-9th-wong-fei-hung-cup-video/

10-10-2013, 01:38 AM

Hung Ga Kyun Techniques in the Movies: 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Video)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/10/hung-ga-kyun-techniques-in-the-movies-36th-chamber-of-shaolin-video/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hung-ga-kyun-in-movies-36th-chamber-of-shaolin.jpg

10-13-2013, 02:50 AM

“Cross-Pattern Three-Sectional Chain Whip” (Sap Ji Saam Jit Bin)

Article + vintage video

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hung-ga-kyun-three-sectional-chain-whip-011.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/10/cross-pattern-three-sectional-chain-whip-sap-ji-saam-jit-bin/

10-17-2013, 02:40 AM

sanjuro_ronin

10-17-2013, 05:05 AM

„Iron Thread Set“ (Tit Sin Kyun) – Just for Strength and Health?

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/10/hung-kyun-faq-october-2013-iron-thread-set-tit-sin-kyun-just-for-strength-and-health/

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hung-ga-iron-thread-set-tit-sin-kyun-03.jpg

I made a very in-depth study of the IW before and during my time that I was learning it.
From the western scientific point of view.
It is an excellent isokinetic form and directly applicable to combat in the sense that it trains the attributes needed for combat from a Hung Kuen perspective.
I would argue to what degree the sounds directly effect the organs, but to be honest, that would be splitting hairs.
IMO, the IW form is one of the best "tension" forms I have ever done ( and I have done quite a few).

Kellen Bassette

10-17-2013, 05:11 AM

I made a very in-depth study of the IW before and during my time that I was learning it.
From the western scientific point of view.
It is an excellent isokinetic form and directly applicable to combat in the sense that it trains the attributes needed for combat from a Hung Kuen perspective.
I would argue to what degree the sounds directly effect the organs, but to be honest, that would be splitting hairs.
IMO, the IW form is one of the best "tension" forms I have ever done ( and I have done quite a few).

Did you write a paper on the subject? If so I'd like to read it...

sanjuro_ronin

10-18-2013, 12:44 PM

Did you write a paper on the subject? If so I'd like to read it...

Actually, I did but I have no idea where it is.
On my old PC...

It went into great detail about iso-kinetic tension, valsava maneuvers, core structure, vibrational resonance, etc, etc.

I even had readings of EMG and EKG's from when I did my IW.

mickey

10-18-2013, 02:24 PM

Greetings,

sanjuro ronin,

Is your study substantial enough to publish? I think that people involved in physical performance would find your results interesting.

mickey

10-20-2013, 06:55 AM

Another Photo Discovery: Is this REAL Wong Fei Hung?

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wong-fei-hung-photo-02.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/10/another-photo-discovery-is-this-real-wong-fei-hung/

mickey

10-20-2013, 09:17 AM

Greetings,

Re: Photo of Wong Fei Hung

The latest find has a lot more in common with the painting of Wong Fei Hung, except that there is no mustache nor head of hair. The sad thing is that so much can be done with technology these days when it comes to image creation.

PalmStriker

10-26-2013, 05:20 PM

:) http://chinesemartialstudies.com/2013/10/25/lives-of-chinese-martial-artists-11-mok-kwai-lan-the-mistress-of-hung-gar/

lkfmdc

10-26-2013, 05:32 PM

:) http://chinesemartialstudies.com/2013/10/25/lives-of-chinese-martial-artists-11-mok-kwai-lan-the-mistress-of-hung-gar/

interesting little quote tucked into that article

Young martial arts students in the 1950s adopted a particularly puritanical view of Wude (or “martial virtue”) that one suspects would have been quite at odds with the actual lives of most of their heroes in the late Qing and early Republic period.

10-31-2013, 05:52 AM

“Tiger of Sai Gwaan”: Hung Ga Grand Master Dang Fong

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hung-ga-kyun-grand-master-dang-fong-02.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/10/tiger-of-sai-gwaan-hung-ga-grand-master-dang-fong/

11-03-2013, 06:59 AM

Training the Hung Ga Pillar Sets and How to Progress without a Training Partner

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hung-ga-kyun-pillar-sets-01.gif

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/11/hung-kyun-faq-november-2013-training-the-hung-ga-pillar-sets-and-how-to-progress-without-a-training-partner/

11-10-2013, 05:54 AM

Hung Kyun’s „Ten Lethal Bare Hand Techniques“ (Sap Duk Sau)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/practical-hung-kyun-ten-killing-hands-sap-duk-sau.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/11/hung-kyuns-ten-lethal-bare-hand-techniques-sap-duk-sau/

11-16-2013, 11:29 AM

What is Better – Hung Ga or Wing Chun? (Video)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hung-ga-vs-wing-chun.jpg

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/11/what-is-better-hung-ga-or-wing-chun-video/

:-)

11-17-2013, 02:04 AM

Both hard training and fun are needed :-) sometimes everybody is so fracking serious, so we need to chill out a bit, right

12-05-2013, 02:07 AM

Hung Ga Kyun’s “Eight Trigrams Long Pole” (Ng Long Baat Gwa Gwan)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/12/hung-ga-kyuns-eight-trigrams-long-pole-ng-long-baat-gwa-gwan/

12-10-2013, 06:20 AM

Hung Ga "Arrow Palm” (Jin Jeung)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/12/arrow-palm-jin-jeung/

12-23-2013, 07:26 AM

Flexibility Training for Martial Arts

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/12/hung-kyun-faq-december-2013-flexibility-training-for-martial-arts/

12-30-2013, 03:21 AM

„Ng Long’s Eight Trigram Long Pole Sparring Set“ (Ng Long Baat Gwa Gwan Deui Chaak)

7993

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/12/ng-longs-eight-trigram-long-pole-sparring-set-ng-long-baat-gwa-gwan-deui-chaak/

12-31-2013, 05:17 AM

Practical Hung Kyun 2013 Résumé and Plans for 2014

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/12/practical-hung-kyun-2013-resume-and-plans-for-2014/

01-29-2014, 10:04 AM

Fourth Lam Sai Wing’s Manual?

8067

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/01/hung-kyun-faq-january-2014-fourth-lam-sai-wings-manual/

02-02-2014, 10:09 AM

Video: Hung Ga “Taming of the Tiger” (Fuk Fu Kyun)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/02/video-hung-ga-taming-of-the-tiger-fuk-fu-kyun/

02-10-2014, 06:41 AM

Article + video about my strength master methodology

Power to the People: StrongFirst SFL Barbell

8080

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/02/power-to-the-people-strongfirst-sfl-barbell/

02-14-2014, 03:46 PM

Mystery of the Southern Shaolin (Video Series)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/02/mystery-of-the-southern-shaolin-video-series/

02-23-2014, 02:18 AM

“Night Tiger Emerges from the Forest” – A Rare Set of “Old Hung Ga Kyun” (Article + FULL video)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/02/night-tiger-emerges-from-the-forest-a-rare-set-of-old-hung-ga-kyun/

02-25-2014, 03:39 AM

Late Grand Master Lau Kar-Leung on Hung Ga & Movies (Video Interview)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/02/late-grand-master-lau-kar-leung-on-hung-ga-movies-video-interview/

02-26-2014, 01:43 AM

My Si Baak, Mr. Pun, currently 94 years old, performs various Hung Ga sets, including "Taming the Tiger", "Tiger and Crane" and "Iron Wire"!

Almost 100 Years Old Mr. Pun Performs Hung Kyun Pillar Sets (Full Videos! MUST SEE!)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/02/almost-100-years-old-mr-pun-performs-hung-kyun-pillar-sets-full-videos-must-see/

Enjoy!

03-02-2014, 02:22 AM

Hung Ga Wrestling Techniques

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/03/hung-kyun-faq-february-2014-hung-ga-wrestling-techniques/

03-04-2014, 02:29 AM

Guest article by David Ross Sifu!

Perspectives on the Role of Practical Fighting in Chinese Martial Arts

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/03/perspectives-on-the-role-of-practical-fighting-in-chinese-martial-arts/

03-09-2014, 08:24 AM

Hung Ga of Dang Family Lineage

8143

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/03/hung-ga-of-dang-family-lineage/

03-16-2014, 04:23 AM

Martial Arts Applications: Garbage In, Garbage Out

8157

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/03/martial-arts-applications-garbage-in-garbage-out/

Cho Gar

03-18-2014, 12:00 AM

PM,
I just wanted to say thanks for all these wonderful articles. Keep up the good work mate.

03-20-2014, 12:44 PM

Thank you for you kind words, appreciated!

sanjuro_ronin

03-20-2014, 01:12 PM

Article + video about my strength master methodology

Power to the People: StrongFirst SFL Barbell

8080

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/02/power-to-the-people-strongfirst-sfl-barbell/

It's funny how they mention that a "double your body weight squat" is not something to be satisfied with.
For the majority of MA ( and even some regular strength training) a 2X BW squat is something to strive for.
That is a 340 lbs squat for a 170lbs person.

03-23-2014, 05:58 AM

Yes - 2,5xBW deadlift, 2xBW squat, 1,5 BW bench... although I would definitely say DL and BP are more important for fighters than squat. Maintain the squat (Zercher), train the deadlift.

sanjuro_ronin

03-28-2014, 10:44 AM

Yes - 2,5xBW deadlift, 2xBW squat, 1,5 BW bench... although I would definitely say DL and BP are more important for fighters than squat. Maintain the squat (Zercher), train the deadlift.

I would ague squat and DL are more important than the BP.
There are many exercises one can do to give the same or better results than the BP, not so much for the squat and DL.

lkfmdc

03-28-2014, 10:45 AM

I would ague squat and DL are more important than the BP.
There are many exercises one can do to give the same or better results than the BP, not so much for the squat and DL.

I generally agree with Pavel on things, but on this I was going to say the same thing...

Indian wrestling, SQUATS and catch stretches rule the world

03-28-2014, 11:13 AM

sanjuro_ronin

03-28-2014, 12:02 PM

I personaly prefer other exercises than BP (one arm pushup, military press) - BP was included because it gives you the biggest bang for your buck for your upper body strength. BUT (and here is the catch) - not the bodybuilding BP, and not following bodybuilding program. No manboobs.

Correct BP is a full body lift if you know how to do it properly. Of course, without the DL power, flexible hip flexors and the ability to transfer the power form the ground up through core it is useless.

My guys do mainly BP, DL and Full Contact Twist with barbell as the main barbell "Easy Strength" program, with period of Zercher squats instead of DLs. Backsquat has its value, but especially competitive fighter do not want to gain weight (which will exactly happen with BSQ). That is why.

Last but not least - I am talking about strength training. Conditioning is the other important part of the coin, bit it is not what I mean right now guys.

This thread isn't the place for this discussion, but I don't agree with you on much of what you said.
In the 30+ years I have done strength training, my experience has lead me to believe that what you have said is not typical and, if I may say so, misinformed.
EX: Back squats do NOT lead to increase in weight gain, no exercise does directly lead to weight gain. It is the protocols and diets that some follow that may lead to weight gain.
Just saying.

03-29-2014, 03:52 PM

That is why I have mentioned bodybuilding program - I guess I know the difference... As for weight gain all things being equal, back squat is the numero uno for gaining mass, fighters have problems with recovery, and - as much as I love squats (especially Zerchers), for fighters, big pull is always the drill to go - be it deadlift or eg. powerclean.

The rest - see above AND below:

Strength Training for the Martial Arts

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2013/05/strength-training-for-the-martial-arts/

Misinformed? Well, apart from martial arts, I am a kettlebell, barbell and bodyweight instructor under StrongFirst (education and strict requirements met, not purchase of a certificate). I actually taught with Pavel Tsatsouline last year in Sweeden (and with Swedish Olympic wrestling strength and conditioning coach, and with UFCs Gustaffsons strength coach), and will teach this year in Italy again

http://www.strongfirst.com/pavel-macek/

I am also a chief-instructor of major Czech strength and conditioning organization called KB5

http://www.kb5.cz

My wife is strength and conditioning professional (not fitness, strength and conditioning, ok?), with 200 members in her gym (ladies only) - see here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhZy4KQcjCo

Just recently I have been asked to take under my wing strength and conditioning for MMA certifications/trainers licenses in our country... So yes, I sincerely hope that what I say is not typical, both in TCMA and fitness community :-) and I can definitely say that I know/can lift a bit :-)

03-30-2014, 09:13 AM

The Man, the Legend: Hung Ga Kyun Grandmaster Lam Cho (1910-2012)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/03/the-man-the-legend-hung-ga-kyun-grandmaster-lam-cho-1910-2012/

04-02-2014, 02:06 AM

Grand Master Lam Chun Fai Performs “Iron Thread Set” (Tit Sin Kyun)

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/04/grand-master-lam-chun-fai-performs-iron-thread-set-tit-sin-kyun/

04-04-2014, 01:06 AM

Is Hung Kyun Slow? Grand Master Lam Jou Defeats the Challenger

8183

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/03/hung-kyun-faq-march-2014-is-hung-kyun-slow-grand-master-lam-jou-defeats-the-challenger/

sanjuro_ronin

04-07-2014, 10:34 AM

04-10-2014, 04:28 AM

Agreed, brother!

04-10-2014, 06:16 AM

Perspectives on the Role of Practical Fighting in Chinese Martial Arts, Part 2

8262

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/04/perspectives-on-the-role-of-practical-fighting-in-chinese-martial-arts-part-2/

04-14-2014, 04:04 AM

Practical Hung Kyun Kids: Free Fighting (Saan Da) - VIDEO

8322

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/04/practical-hung-kyun-kids-free-fighting-saan-da/

04-18-2014, 01:01 PM

Hung Ga “Sabre vs. Spear Sparring Set” (Vintage Video)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/04/hung-ga-sabre-vs-spear-sparring-set-vintage-video/

Enjoy!

04-20-2014, 01:07 AM

Hung Ga Umbrella

8342

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/04/faq-april-2014-hung-ga-kyun-umbrella/

lkfmdc

04-20-2014, 03:52 PM

8348

yes, umbrella, indeed

PalmStriker

04-20-2014, 07:56 PM

:) Same umbrella , only one is used in a forward strike, the other in a longfist rain blocking technique. Both showing excellent form.

04-20-2014, 11:56 PM

8348

yes, umbrella, indeed

Does she accept students for private lessons? :-)

04-25-2014, 01:21 AM

Video + Article: “The King of Stone Locks” (Chinese Kettlebells)

8368

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/04/video-the-king-of-stone-locks-chinese-kettlebells/

Enjoy!

sanjuro_ronin

04-25-2014, 04:56 AM

Keetlebells are awesome, no doubt.
I used them regularly.

04-27-2014, 02:02 AM

Bare-handed Set, Long pole, Wooden Bench: Short PHK Demo at 2nd European Wushu Festival (Video)

8374

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/04/bare-handed-set-long-pole-wooden-bench-short-phk-demo-at-2nd-european-wushu-festival-video/

05-04-2014, 02:18 AM

Train Hard, Compete Fair, Fight Dirty: MMA vs. Hung Ga Kyun (Video)

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/05/train-hard-compete-fair-fight-dirty-mma-vs-hung-ga-kyun-video/

sanjuro_ronin

05-05-2014, 05:00 AM

Well said.
I would only add that sport combat systems and fighters KNOW all the dirty tricks of their trade.
Any good boxing coach can teach a bunch of "dirty moves" while you are in the clinch ( like "cuff rubbing") and every boxer is taught how to "accidentally" head butt and thumb the eye with a jab.
As for MMA, we shouldn't forget that it was born of "vale tudo" and under those "rules" everything went and what did we see?
The "bread n butter" techniques that win fight today, won the fight back then too.

05-08-2014, 12:52 AM

Well said, brother!

05-08-2014, 12:53 AM

Hung Ga Kyun Concepts: “Four Arrivals”, Part 2 – “Eyes”

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/05/hung-ga-kyun-concepts-four-arrivals-part-2-eyes/

PalmStriker

05-11-2014, 08:42 PM

:) Thanks for posting the Master's insights on knowing the enemy, without such knowledge you will have eyes that do not see.

05-21-2014, 10:39 PM

Hung Ga Story: First Time in Hon Chung Gym

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/05/hung-ga-story-first-time-in-hon-chung-gym/

Enjoy!

05-23-2014, 01:23 PM

Book Review: Hung Ga Story – Me and Master Chan Hon Chung

8530

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/05/book-review-hung-ga-story-me-and-master-chan-hon-chung/

Enjoy!

05-25-2014, 08:17 AM

Hung Ga Story: Late Night Training with Cheung Yee Keung

8534

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/05/hung-ga-story-late-night-training-with-cheung-yee-keung/

05-27-2014, 07:23 AM

“Twelve Bridge Hands” of Hung Ga

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/05/hung-kyun-faq-may-2014-twelve-bridge-hands-of-hung-ga/

5thBrother

05-27-2014, 10:22 PM

Was going to write a quick little review, but then saw this has already been covered above in this thread.

So just say, really enjoyed this little book.
Alot more photos would of been good, but that's just me being greedy.
It was a enjoyable afternoon read for just $10, Only about 50 pages in .pdf format and recommend it.

Maybe he can write an expanded more detailed book version someday similar to Sugong: Nick Hurst,s The Life of a Shaolin Grandmaster.

05-28-2014, 01:22 AM

5thbrother, thank you for your kind words.

Please do Alberto a favour - post your review to Amazon, http://amzn.to/1gqa7mp thank you, much appreciated!

5thBrother

05-28-2014, 09:12 PM

Happy to help. Will write something at amazon on the weekend.

05-30-2014, 02:03 AM

Thank you, much appreciated!

5thBrother

05-30-2014, 03:23 AM

Sorry, I'm in Australia and use other sites .. bookdepository etc which are cheaper than amazon to .AU ...
I did create an amazon account but still cannot post a review
"To submit a customer review: you need to use an Amazon account that has successfully been charged for a purchase."

Good Luck

05-30-2014, 07:18 AM

Ok, nevermind, thank you for trying anyway!

everybody, here is another cool excerpt:

Hung Ga Story: The Year of the Iron Wire

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http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/05/hung-ga-story-the-year-of-the-iron-wire/

Enjoy!

sanjuro_ronin

05-30-2014, 07:57 AM

The amazing thing about the TSK is that every time you do it, you learn something new.
It can also be done a few different ways, depending on what we want to work in specific at any given time in our development.
It is an amazing form, truly.

06-02-2014, 06:49 AM

How to Unlock Your Martial Power

8610

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/06/how-to-unlock-your-martial-power/

Enjoy!

06-03-2014, 10:51 PM

Hung Ga Kyun Quiz! What Hung Ga Animal Are YOU?

8617

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/06/hung-ga-kyun-quiz-what-hung-ga-animal-are-you/

Have fun :-)

crazedjustice88

06-04-2014, 12:13 AM

Hung Ga Kyun Quiz! What Hung Ga Animal Are YOU?

8617

http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/06/hung-ga-kyun-quiz-what-hung-ga-animal-are-you/

Have fun :-)
Hop gar man got leopard...huh...haha

06-04-2014, 07:52 AM

Hung Ga Leopard is from CLF, so close hit :-) as for the 5 Elements, ALL Hap GA :-)

Fa Xing

06-05-2014, 09:47 AM

I got the snake.

SO, what Hung Ga Animal are YOU?

The Snake's nature is more subtle, elegant, and restrained than the Dragon's. Unlike feelings in most Western cultures, a snake in China is considered a lucky sign and often the carrier of good fortune.

You are a very fast and precise fighter - you can redirect the enemy's attack and counter-attack with lightning speed, hitting the most vulnerable points.
- See more at: http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/06/hung-ga-kyun-quiz-what-hung-ga-animal-are-you/#sthash.5ZorPmPI.dpuf

Cool quiz :)

PalmStriker

06-05-2014, 10:11 AM

:) Snake result here too.

sanjuro_ronin

06-06-2014, 09:49 AM

I am dragon !!

The Dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it. With this, the Emperor of China usually used the Dragon as a symbol of his imperial power and strength.
You are a composed fighter with tremendous internal power - you prefer fight in the clinch, close-range grappling and anti-grappling.
- See more at: http://practicalhungkyun.com/2014/06/hung-ga-kyun-quiz-what-hung-ga-animal-are-you/#sthash.CT4jPPYS.dpuf