Hung Kuen

For so many around the world, it was in the cinema that they saw their first glimpse of martial arts. Through the films of Lau Kar Leung, among others, they came to appreciate the power and skill of many kung fu techniques. However devotees and practitioners of kung fu and Hung Kuen were aware of the much longer tradition of these arts and in particular, the contribution of both the Lam family and the Lau family. In 2009 the Hong Kong Government endeavoured to identify and recognize forms of intangible cultural heritage. It was this awareness of a vibrant part of Hong Kong history and culture which led to the creation of the Hong Kong Martial Arts Living Archive, and from this the exhibition, Lingnan Hung Kuen Across the Century: Kung Fu Narratives in Hong Kong Cinema and Community. In the exhibition and this companion book, the histories of the Lam and Lau families are traced, and their role in preserving and creating new stances and forms and bringing Hung Kuen to a wider audience through the medium of film. Using the latest technologies including 3D imagery, the work of past masters has been here brought back to life.

This is a book by noted Hung Gar Master Lam Chun Fai, son of Lam Sai Wing, the greatest master of Hung Gar in his generation.

The Hung system is one of the most popular styles of Siu Lum Temple Boxing in China, and this book present the facts behind this ancient art.

Take a journey back in time to discover the origins of the Shaolin Five Animals, while uncovering the fighting techniques and philosophy of the art of Hung Ga Kuen. "The Authentic Teachings of Wong Fei Hung: The Five Animal Form", by renowned author and martial artist Master Frank Yee (Yee Chi Wai), firmly establishes the reason why this Traditional Chinese Martial Art has stood the test of time. From its origins in the Ching Dynasty, Hung Ga has been used to fight invaders when lives have depended on it. Applying the universal principles as set forth by the ancient Book of Changes (Yi Jing) and used by a multitude of fighting arts, "to change and be versatile" is the only way to survive against a stronger foe. The combination of the Five Animals - Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Leopard, and Crane - is how this art was as historically versatile and practical in combat as it is today. Never has a book included so many clearly explained details of the form, fighting techniques, theory and philosophy of Hung Ga Kuen's Five Animals. Master Frank Yee guides you through this incredible form illustrated with over 2000 color photographs of the complete set and the fighting applications, as well as supplemental solutions for the "ever-changing" combat situations. This book will be a valuable resource for practitioners of Hung Ga Kuen or any martial art.

The Fall of the Southern Shaolin Temple and the Rise of the Ten Tigers of Canton tells the legendary story of the Southern Shaolin Temples in Fukien Provence, China, and of the renowned Shaolin Kung Fu masters who trained there. Events and betrayals led to the destruction of these Southern Shaolin Temples. The survivors fled from the Ch’ing/Qing army and dispersed around Kwangtung/Guangdong Province. Many of these eventually settled in or around the provincial capital city of Canton. They, in turn, taught their kung fu among the general population, which led to the rise of several eminent kung fu masters. The ten best were chosen and from then on would be known as the Ten Tigers of Canton.

The first book in the English language describing the history and practice of Ying Jow Pai Kung Fu (Eagle Claw Kung Fu). This is a reissue with updates of the original 1982 edition.

Information and instructions for the Eagle Claw form, Hung Kuen!This high quality, wire bound, 56 page limited edition includes step by step instructions and photos of each move of the form.

Chiu Kow erlebte 100 Jahre südostasiatische Zeitgeschichte. Minenarbeit in der Kindheit, die Opiumkriege, die Bauernaufstände in China und der 2. Weltkrieg sind nur einzelne Stichworte, die erkennen lassen, dass dieser Mann viele harte Zeiten durchlebt hat. Trotz alledem lenkte ihn seine Kampfkunst, das Hung Gar Kung Fu, immer auf die rechtschaffene Seite des Lebens. In Hong Kong brachten ihm sein medizinisches Know How und sein Kampf gegen die Triaden den Namen "Held der Strasse" ein. Seine kämpferischen Fähigkeiten liessen ihn nicht nur überleben und bestehen, sondern schlugen eine Brücke zur heutigen Zeit, indem er das Nan Chuan ins moderne Wushu brachte und sensationelle Hung Gar Meister ausbildete, die sein traditionelles Erbe in die Gegenwart transferieren. Lesen Sie diese faszinierende Lebensgeschichte, die mit über 150 Bildern phantastisch dokumentiert ist.