Ng Ying Sau (五形手)
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Ng Ying Sau (五形手)
Five Short Hands of Hung Fa Yi
Hung Fa Yi, as professed by our esteemed Sifu, Grandmaster Garrett Gee, “is” the original face of Hung Gun Biu's HFY Wing Chun.
Hung Fa Yi presents us with the knowledge and concepts to place us in harmony with any situation or conflict. Within the Saam Mo Kiu philosophy we find the Time, Space and Energy consciousness that was expounded by the monks of the Shaolin Temple as well as the fighting experience of the Ming Dynasty military personnel who took refuge there.
Due to Hung Fa Yi’s career as a synthesis of battlefield survival, its personality reflects the utmost adherence to compactness and efficiency. Within this approach we are taught formulas which supply us with perfect structure, the ability to encroach and penetrate our opponents defenses and the ability to lose and regain superior position.
Unlike other martial arts systems that teach how to escape, Hung Fa Yi’s outlook toward the opponent is engagement.
We hear of different range considerations such as jabbing range, elbow range, kicking range, grappling range and clinching range in mixed martial arts and animal styles of kung fu. Hung Fa Yi’s approach is the optimal application of
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY.
Through the efforts of our ancestors, we inherit the “Three Range Concept.” This concept involves wrist energy, forearm energy and whole body energy. Here we will find the methods according to the need for long, medium or short range focus.
Point of Reference: “Ng Ying Sau” or “Five Short Hands.”
In this layer of study we focus on the proper application of “inside the box” engagement using the Pak Sau, Wu Sau, Chum Sau, Lan Sau and Gum Sau.
With each hand we first apply the “Ying” or “correct structure concept. With each strike, we are required to demonstrate correct Sam Dim Yat Sin or three points one line structure and Sap Ming Dim, or Ten Bright Points Structure. Adherence to these principals assures us of a secure situation, free of distortion, which can otherwise provide the opponent with an advantage.
Once proper Ying structure is acquired we can concentrate on penetrating the opponent’s box and occupying his space. Strict adherence to body structure is always required. In this layer we develop the sensitivity and body karma to engage the opponent and take control of his centerline and center of gravity.
At this point we apply more varieties of energy and body mechanics which could include the Deng Gee Ma or “T” Stance footwork or the Kin Quan Ma, which is the “Iniang Nature, Harmony Stance” footwork.
Last but certainly not least, we pass through the Fau Kiu or Wandering Bridge section of this exercise. The term Fau Kiu is used because we offer the opponent an opening with which to pursue, but, rather than letting him take full advantage of “our” distortion, we immediately assume a structurally sound defense accompanied by a centerline attack.
The Ng Ying Sau or Five Short Hands demonstrates, quite amply, the
Tin Yan Dei or Heaven, Human, Earth concept of Hung Fa Yi.
No ducking, no bobbing and weaving, no running away, no rolling around.
Leaving us standing up, in control.
In harmony with the Universe
Fraternally yours,
Rudy Ortiz
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Originally Posted by MarkJ
