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I didn't talk about Hendrik abilities. He might have gained some skills after training with good teacher(s), but that doesn't mean he still doesn't suffer from mental disorders. Hell! He might as...

There have been times when I could Fa jin (after about 2 years of practice) naturally while striking with fists or kicking. But after a few days the ability disappears again. It returns again after...

I read this thread over a couple of weeks because of the sheer entertainment value of it. But after reading through all of Hendrik's post, I am convinced he is either dyslexic or has some other form...

Good thread.

I am from India too and learn from a Sifu who learned from a Malaysian-Chinese master who later migrated to the US. Our system is called "Tao Chi Chuan". Anyone has any idea about it?

Chinese community in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore etc is usually associated with southern Chinese styles like Ngo Chor, Hakka styles etc. But what about Northern styles in these regions? I believe...

But judging by the Tiger claws that they are using, it appears closer to Bak Mei than Praying Mantis.

Anyway, there is another style "Li Gar" which seems to have a lot in common with Bak Mei. And...

This one IS Bak Mei!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1jknviBEE8&feature=plcp

What are your thoughts about it?

While browsing through youtube looking at various Lingnam styles of kungfu I came across this style called "Zhu Jia Jiao" which has startling resemblances with Bak Mei as is well known in the west....

By compact and restricted, I was referring to the high stances, short steps, and comparatively less full extension of arm and spine. For example, I believe the following videos come from non-Hakka...

I am not sure but I guess Pak mei was himself not necessarily a Hakka. Nor was his art passed down to his disciple monk (and his monk disciple) on the basis of their ethnicity. For example, I doubt...

Hi Southern Fist,

I agree that Iron Wire set is extremely important internal set which completely enhances that potential of a Hung Gar fighter compared to when he only practices Hung style...

Hi Tea Serpent,

Since you say that different Hung Gar lineages originated from different founders, are they just different styles with similar or same name? Or was there a common denominator in...

Thank you all for insightful replies.

I have also heard that in the earlier stages Hung Gar was mostly based no Tiger, but Crane was also later added after an encounter of Hung Gar fighter with a...

Historically the Iron wire was introduced into Hung Gar by Wong Fei Hung who learned it from Tit kuen Sam (or his student). So why is Iron Wire set considered so important for Hung Gar nowadays? So...

Never go to a monk who holds an MBA degree....

I myself came to know about one such fight between a southern stylists and a northern stylist. The Southern stylist was the famous Ip Shui of southern praying mantis system and and Northern stylist...

The three internal arts, TC, XY and BZ are quite well know for imparting excellent fighting skills on an experienced and dedicated practitioner. There even exist many records, accounts and even...

I think styles like Pak Mei, white crane, mantis etc from the South can give good competition to many Northern styles. Choy Li Fut and Hap gar, with their long arm movements, would be quite...

Shaolin has two different styles: Pao Chui, and Bao quan. The former is translated as "Cannon hammers" and the latter as "Leopard fist". Shaolin Leopard style is lost now and Pao Chui is also only...

Are there any genuine accounts of expert martial artists from Northern China interacting (or fighting) with masters from the South in and around the beginning of this century?

I know that Wang...