We only choose our top picks after careful and meticulous research. The 12 bridges sahp yih ji kiu of hung gar as interpreted. The king of the naam kyun kicking techniques is without doubt mok family system, mok gar kuen mok ga kyun, one of the original five families of gwongdung province hung, lau, choi, lei mok. Master bucksam kong reveals the closely guarded techniques of the ferocious yet graceful art of the tigercrane form of hung gar kungfu. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The following is a performance of various hung gar kung fu sets by yc wong lineage members. He is the chief instructor of the sil lum pai gung fu association, as well as the foreign adviser to the hong kong chinese martial arts association and to the hong kong choy li fut association. Mok gar training also includes a full range of weapons training.
Oct, 2006 hop gar xia jia or knight style is one of the few kung fu styles originating in tibet. Any selfdefense situation has the potential to quickly become a life and death situation, therefore your practice of martial arts should be undertaken, as if your very life depends on it. Traditional technique of southern shaolin hung gar kuen inherited from the past and handed down by lam sai wing. Chi kung in wing chun kung fu pdf free download epdf. Buddhist monks spread the seeds of this ancient art from tibet through southern china. Chikung development and practical applicationinwing chun kung fu by. Breaking an opponents power through relaxed tension is a culmination of more than 70 years of research and practice in the martial arts. The philosophy and principle of jow ga kung fu with ron. Sifu chin and michael staples wrote a hop gar book that explores the legends and history tibetan hop gar kung fu. Until now the books of master lam sai wing serve as a basic textbook for those who seriously practices hung gar in. Participants will find this a very effective, fun and easy to learn martial art program. What you will have to do is to learn kung fu self defense by reading books, practicing those books on a regular basis through punching dummies and bags, and other home gym equipment and you will be good to go. An important part of the art is the footwork which is very structured and makes. Sifu ku chi wai, disciple of ng yim ming, showing some moves and applications from the hop gar kung fu system.
It is not a chinese martial art practiced exclusively for health. This book is a testimony that the journey begins with the physical and evolves toward the spiritual. Youll also get great tips on how to succeed in your studies, how to prepare for class, how to get the most out of class, and proper behavior in class. Contained in one of these five volumes is the eighteen exercises of the luohan gong complete with replicas of the original drawings of the shaolin monks demonstrating the postures of each exercise.
It is a distinctive and identifiable style having certain major characteristics. Instruction on footwork and stepping, chinese medicine, chi, and a tibeten kung fu form in chapter 5 demonstrating the lama horse riding stance set. Bucksam kong is one of the foremost experts on the hung gar style of kung fu and was inducted into the black belt hall of fame in 1974. Authentic shaolin book shaolin kung fu online library. The shaolin style of kung fu is regarded as one of the first institutionalized chinese martial arts.
Copyright 20032012, mc cabe and associates, tacoma, wa. Wong gar kung fu family and sifu kurtis fujita of tiger crane kung fu. Self defense techniques a practitioner of gun fu should be able to defend him or herself in any situation. Sihan david lawrence introduces students to hop gar kung fu. This is a mercy and benevolence which is advocated by buddhism. This book features the origin, forms, fighting techniques and applications of the unique southern shaolin style of choi mok kuen. Although his school is popularly known as fu hok pai tiger and crane style, the origin of this fighting method goes back much farther into time. Bucksam kong hung gar kung fu 1973 pdf this is a chinese name the family name is hung. Hop gar xia jia or knight style is one of the few kung fu styles originating in tibet. To develop this skill in a safe practice environment, we have categorized the most common self defense problems which you may expect to encounter in real world situations. He is the chief instructor of the sil lum pai gung fu association, as well as the foreign adviser to the hong kong chinese martial arts association and to the hong kong choy li. These techniques are used for a smaller, weaker person to combat someone who is bigger and stronger. They were said to be the best fighters in southern china at the time. Catalog of traditional martial arts and self defense dvd techniques, training, tips, tricks, methods, kata, forms and applications for martial artists, students, practitioners and competitors.
The hung gar style is generally known as a traditional southern chinese external style of kung fu. Oct 11, 2016 the following is a performance of various hung gar kung fu sets by yc wong lineage members. Also known as tibetan white crane, its origin legend speaks of a monk named dai dot ah datta coming upon a crane being attacked by an ape. Mok gar techniques are based on simplicity and using maximum leverage. Sifu chins method for selftransformation contains elements of yiquan meditative visualization as well as.
This classic text covers every aspect of the eponymous form, which melds the powerful attacks of the tiger with the elusive, flowing techniques of the crane. Martial arts and self defense dvd, videos on download and. Much of their existence has been embellished by folk legends and stories passed down from generation to generation. Please see an interesting article about unique kicking drill of mok gar kuen, kicking the pole daan ji. Best kung fu books to learn its history and techniques. The teaching of the late chan tai san here as paperback, as well as on amazon as paperback and for your kindle. Shaolin kung fu online library southern shaolin hung gar. These spiritual masters developed an understanding of both mind and body through the practice of meditation. This book is followed by a second volume called hopgar kung fu, by the same author. The hung gar kung fu bible books by master lam sai wing. Shaolin tenanimal is a famous set in southern shaolin kung fu. An introduction to lohan fighting png chye khim on. He is the only student of sifu kuo lien ying to have learned an advanced form, called simply, er lu 2nd set and has spent the past 40 years exploring kuos teachings.
The oldest evidence of shaolin participation in combat is a stele from 728 ce that attests to two occasions. Grandmaster ku chi wai passed away on march 10th 2019. He established his united studios of selfdefense to gather new shaolin followers, as well as teach shaolin kung fu. Hop gar kung fu is rooted in the buddhist monasteries of tibet. I cant wait for the next book form the series, lions roar san da. Followed the customs of ancestors and learnt the tradition of fighting arts in his family, proceeded to learn from tutors lin fucheng, huang feihong wong fei hung, and wu quanmei. First of a twovolume series by michael staples on northern chinese gung fu. It was in this state of consciousness that hop gar was conceptualized. Summarizes the 12 long hands explanation of the 12 short hands pictures and dialogue of. Youll learn more about the history of northern shaolin and the shaolin temple.
Southern shaolin hung gar kung fu books by master lam sai. The service will be on the march 16th from 11am to 1pm at the southern cremations, 1861 dallas highway sw, marietta. Hung gar was the kung fu style practiced by chinese national heroes like hung hei gun and wong fei hong, and the style remains very well regarded in chinese circles today. With a wide selection of the most outstanding masters and instructors of martial arts on the international scene. A monk name hung hei goon developed the style while training at the southern shaolin temple in fujian province. Kagan mcleod goodreads author shelved 4 times as kungfu. Grandmaster david chin is a true master of tai chi and tibetan hop gar kung fu, and a devout buddhist. The techniques are also classified as inter nal and external combined. Below you can find a description and a history describing hung gar kung fu. The combination of grueling low and wide stances, deadly hand techniques and rigorous internal training makes hung gar one of the most balanced and formidable kung fu styles.
Devoting his life to traditional kung fu, william wan keiho knows the hidden secrets and complex techniques of this great martial art, writes jade leeduffy. This is one of the rare tibetan lama styles of boxing contained in hop gar. Summarizes the 12 long hands explanation of the 12 short hands pictures and dialogue of practical applications. Kicks are used but are considered second line techniques, the hands being the first. This book is followed by a second volume called hop gar kung fu, by the same author. While it does take years, if not decades, to achieve expertise in this martial art as a whole, it is possible to learn the basics in a relatively short period of. Hop gar is primarily composed of 12 short hands six offensive and six defensive 12 long hands six offensive and six defensive and eight sets of forms. The tibetan hop gar fighting style kung fu book the tibetan hop gar fighting style kung fu book the hop gar fighting system is a thorough fighting system. The tigercrane form of hung gar kungfu by bucksam kong. Sifu tom teaches out of the energizer fitness center located in downtown edmonton and at millennium place in sherwood park, alberta, canada. Jul 23, 2014 i cant wait for the next book form the series, lions roar san da. Ten best kung fu books to shaolin techniques at home. It was from master ng that david chin learned the art of tibetan hop gar. Powerful and impressive, the ape attacked with wide swing arms motions yet was still unable to capture the crane who ducked and dodged with grace and agility.
The hung sing martial arts association is dedicated to the promoting the benefits of. Below that you can find s top three choices for hung gar kung fu books. Chinese art of self defense bucksam kong and eugene h. The way of the ninja pdf martial arts, martial, the secret. Combined old and new methods sounds promising, doesnt. Southern shaolin hung gar kung fu books by master lam. Lam sai wing 1861 1942, or 1860 1943 according to other sources was born in the district of nanhai, guangdong province. The physical expectations, the mind set required, and its pure intention requires great work and effort. Crane as well as providing insight into its physical and spiritual techniques. The reader should not attempt any of the techniques and exercises in this book without the supervision of a. Hung gar kung fu is one of the oldest and most complete styles of kung fu still practiced today. We practice pak hok pai tibetan white crane together with hung gar. This form, known as the tiger and the crane, was created in the late 19 th century by lam sai wing s teacher, an unrivalled master of kung fu wong fei hung. Tiger and crane double form traditional technique of southern shaolin hung gar kuen inherited from the past and handed down by lam sai wing.
Staples also authored white crane gungfu concerning a different branch of the lama white crane hop gar family of lions roar arts. This book, hop gar kung fu, is one of two by david chin and michael p. Filmed during a training session on january 17, 20. I hope people will garner more interest and understanding in wing chun after playing with this 3d interactive application. Nov, 2017 the philosophy and principle of jow ga kung fu with ron wheeler i am going to be interviewing sifu ron wheeler on the philosophy and principle of jow ga. Staples also authored white crane gung fu concerning a different branch of the lama white crane hop gar family of lions roar arts. Pak hok pai is a very powerful style which demands much dedication, time and effort to master. At the beginning of twentieth century, supposedly in 19171923, when lam sai wing was the chief instructor in handtohand fight in the armed forces of fujian province, he wrote three books on. Special stances include mu ren chan wooden man stance, and pian shen ma deflecting stance. Chow gar praying mantis kungfu is a closein and mediumrange fighting sys tern, whose techniques comprise soft and hard movements known as gong and yau that are circular and straight actions. Before introducing the principle of the hung gar bridges, it is important first to understand the difference between style and system in relation to hung gar. Training takes places in a unique, laid back club atmosphere no belts focusing on both physical and mental rejuvenation. Hung gar kung fu golden tiger traditional training in. Lam sai wing was one of the best fighters of his time, an outstanding master of southern shaolin hung gar kung fu and a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung at the beginning of twentieth century, supposedly in 19171923, when lam sai wing was the chief instructor in handtohand combat in the armed forces of fujian province, he wrote three books on traditional shaolin methods of the.
Lam sai wing was one of the best fighters of his time, an outstanding master of southern shaolin hung gar kung fu and a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung. In that time tom has won many medals at martial arts tournaments across western canada and has been leading his own kung fu. Although his school is popularly known as fuhok pai tiger and crane style, the origin of this fighting method goes back much farther into time. The book deals with the most popular and probably the most monumental form of the hung gar kung fu style. These five books were later hand copied in hong kong by shifu huang han xun. Many of the techniques are unique and phenomenal, such as the snake sliding on the water, wind and thunder hands, puzzling steps. At the back of the book is a glossary and an appendix explaining the ranking system in chinese kung fu. Tibetan hop gar kung fu is not meant for all students. By using techniques in instructional multimedia, the website wing chun kung fu 3d offers people a new experience by which to learn kung fu. The founder of the hung gar style was master hung hee goon, a famous boxer who lived in the late 1700s. This book is an attempt to bring wing chun out of the purely physical domain and in to the internal area. The ten tigers of canton or ten tigers of guangdong refers to a group of ten chinese martial artists from guangdong province who lived around the 19th century during the qing dynasty in china. In those books he scrutinized combat techniques of tiger and crane styles.
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