We recently updated www.yichuankungfu.com with a detailed interview of Master Cheuk Fung and new video clips.
Short demo clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJKg3QkUngE
Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CFkungfu
-Steve
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We recently updated www.yichuankungfu.com with a detailed interview of Master Cheuk Fung and new video clips.
Short demo clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJKg3QkUngE
Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CFkungfu
-Steve
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from: http://www.yichuankungfu.com/cheuk-fung/background/
Student: How did you first get involved in Yi Chuan?
Master Fung: Through a mutual friend I was introduced to Master Tang Er Quan, a wealthy businessman with a passion for Martial Arts who was a student of Yi Chuan's founder, Master Wang Sheng Chai. Master Tang took time out of his busy schedule to teach a small group the Jam Jong, sensing strength and stepping methods of Yi Chuan.
Student: This was in Hong Kong?
Master Fung: Yes, about 1963. Master Tang taught us very directly. His time was valuable and he wanted us to get the most out of it. When he was in town a group of us would get together, get a few tips and pointers then go to yum cha (lunch or dim sum) to discuss what we learned. At that point I had been studying Gung Fu for many years so this way of learning was very effective for me.
Student: What other styles did you study before Yi Chuan?
Master Fung: Primarily Hop Gar. As a child I was very fortunate to be accepted as a direct disciple in the Poon Kam lineage of Hop Gar. My teacher, after many years, encouraged me to investigate and study other martial arts in order to continue unfolding what I learned from him. So investigating arts like Yi Chuan was originally an extension of my Hop Gar training.
Student: Was Master Tang your only Yi Chuan teacher?
Master Fung: No, I have learned Yi Chuan from several other teachers, thanks to Master Tang igniting my interest in Yi Chuan.
Student: Who else have you learned Yi Chuan from?
Master Fung: In 1975 I became a student of Master Han Sing Hwan who taught me both in San Francisco and Hong Kong. Master Han was considered one of the top students of Master Wang and was famous for his fighting ability. In the early 1980's I further studied with Professor Peng-Si Yu and his wife Madam Yu. Professor Yu was considered another top student of Master Wang and known for his abilities with energy. Both Professor and Madam Yu were both gracious enough to share their knowledge and understanding with me.
Student: How did you get involved with Mok Gar?
Master Fung: In 1965 I was introduced to Grandmaster Tsui Yiu Cheung, top student of both Grandmasters Lum Yiu Kwai of Dragon Style (Lung Ying) and Lum Yum Tong of Mok Gar and was lucky enough to be accepted as a disciple. From him I learned both Mok Gar and Dragon Style. Master Tsui was also known as the Mute Knight as he was both deaf and mute as result of a childhood sickness.
Student: Didn't that make learning from him especially difficult?
Master Fung: You would think so, but no. He was an exceptional practitioner and gifted as a teacher. Through signs, gestures and touch he would get his point across, sometimes the easy way and sometimes the hard way. On the other hand, some things were more challenging . . . like getting him to answer the door! The point is that learning martial arts is a very physical process, too much intellectualizing is not necessary.
Student: What other styles have influenced your Gung Fu?
Master Fung: Tong Bei and Tai Ji Chuan have had some influence. I often use routes or exercises from these arts to enhance our core methods. Over the years I've visited with and paid respects to many famous martial arts teachers and practitioners, picking up theories and methods that have helped me further my understanding. In particular Master Han Sing Chio, older brother to Master Han Sing Hwan who is also renown and respected in the martial arts community, was very kind in his willingness to share his knowledge with me.
Student: Have any other teachers influenced you?
Master Fung: Yes. For many years I have studied Esoteric Buddhism and its practices and principles have interwoven themselves into my approach. My primary teacher, the Venerable Dharma Master Yuen Hung guided me for many years as his disciple. Also, the Venerable Dharma Master Hsuan Hua's (founder of the City of 10,000 Buddhas) teachings and guidance have greatly influenced my personal cultivation and understanding.
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I am highly skeptical of the above clip because of the following:Originally Posted by yichuan
1. It is only the teacher who exhibits said skill
2. He, as a rule, has not and will have no students to possess or pass on the alleged skill
3. Most teachers of that calibre are incapable of documenting the stage at which this skill emerges.
I do believe in the health and wellness potential of yiquan/dachangquan and it is especially great for digestive conditions:
YIQUAN FOR DIGESTIVE AILMENTS
1. For yiquan to help with digestion problems, said problems must be mild to moderate and not needing medical intervention.
2. Adjust nutrition per dietary professional
3. Start with yiquan for 30 days. Afer that time period, results will be seen to alleviate any lower abdominal problem. Individual must change sedentary lifestyle and incorporate physical activity into his/her worldview
If one were to seek a similar strategy in accessing the qigong/yiquan technology of repulsing opponents as above, there is no one in hell who can document it in an objective manner. It is a great parlour trick for the many and the few (with some skill) would not care to divulge said secrets.
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http://www.chinavoc.com/kungfu/schools/cata_yi.asp
"Yi Quan or the mentality Chuan, also called Da cheng Quan, was created by Wang Xiangzhai during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1875-1908) of the Qing Dynasty. Wang (1885-1963) was born in Shenxian County in Hebei Province. From a young age, he followed Xingyi Quan master, Guo Yunshen to learn the art. After years of hard practice, Wang mastered the art of Xingyi Quan, got its gist, and ventured off the track to create Yi Quan by absorbing the suppleness of Tai Chi Quan, and the agility of Bagua Zhang.
Changquan Basic Skill for kids
The Single Hand Exercise and Pushing Hands
Yi Quan centers on standing stances and uses the mind to guide the movements and actions in order to achieve the coordination and cooperation between the mind, the body and the external world. It stresses the development of energy and potential of the human body. The mentality boxers believe that looseness and tightness form the basic contradiction of the movements of the human body. The physical qualities-power, speed, agility, coordination and endurance-are all conditioned by the looseness and tightness of the muscles. Yi Quan, therefore, is intended to solve the question of how to correctly control and use looseness and tightness through practice. When we talk of looseness or tightness, we talk not only of loose or tight muscles but also of a loose or tight mind. The latter is in fact more significant. Therefore, this style of Chuan came to be called the mentality Chuan (Yi Quan).
The major features of mentality Chuan lie in the fact that it does not have fixed routines and that it stresses mental function. It requires relaxation, concentration and calmness-its movements are like running water, while its standstills are like floating air. It passes explosive forces throughout the body. Mentality boxers do not expose their bodies to the attacks of the opponent during a fight, nor do they display their thoughts. They seldom generate power but when they do they do it completely and thoroughly and often benefit from the force of the opponent .
Yi quan , also known as dacheng quan, is a martial art system which was founded by the Chinese xingyiquan master, Wang Xiangzhai (王薌齋)."
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hep me, hep me, I be hypmotized!
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Then do the funky chicken until dinner time!!!!!!
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GM of Hadaka Korosu
What exactly are we supposed to be seeing here?
Theater?
Psalms 144:1
Praise be my Lord my Rock,
He trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle !
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Yiquan is a lot like other martial arts in that it attracts some frauds who want to boost their reputation by associating themselves with it, but who don't actually want to develop any real skill - so they just put out this kind of fraud and hope to drag a few silly billies in to believing it. After all, if this kind of thing was real it would mean you didn't have to do real, hard training.
Over on Empty Flower and RSF a couple of people who spent years talking about how hard core and fight oriented their yiquan was suffered some pretty serious credibility loss when it becamse clear that THIS was the yiquan school they were associated with. As always, the response has been to threaten others by saying that if we don't stop laughing, they could kick our arse... and if we don't believe it, we'd better get over to this school and laugh at this master and see what happens!
Unfortunately - or fortunately - like all bullies, once the cat is out of the bag that they can't really fight at all, threatening people in to not laughing at you is about as useful as peeing on a house fire.
It's not worth a penny!
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Interesting Bullshido thread from 5 years ago: http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26578
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Wow, a different crew frequents that website.
GM of Hadaka Korosu
It's crap like this that gives ALL TCMA a bad name.
I mean, the acting wasn't even very good !
Psalms 144:1
Praise be my Lord my Rock,
He trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle !
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I am sure some pictures of nice ladies would make us all fee better about it though!
GM of Hadaka Korosu
I am sure some pictures of nice ladies would make us all fee better about it though!
Psalms 144:1
Praise be my Lord my Rock,
He trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle !
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Only one picture? There are two of them, the other ones wants to be hypnotized and feel better as well.
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