Hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a southern chinese martial art cantonese, to be more specific belonging to the southern shaolin styles. Should you have any questions about the academy, our lineage, or hung gar in general, please feel free to send me an email using the address below. This is a book written by bucksam kong on the hung gar style of kung fu. The history of hung gar begins in the 17 th century with master hung hee goon also called hung xi guang, a tea merchant from fujian province. The phoenix eye tang fongs hung gar kung fu academy of. Tang fong became a student of wong fei hung in order to learn hung kuen. The book for that form is usually advertised on the back of the lam sai. This version of hung ga kuen is the most popular form of hung ga kuen. Welcome to lam tang kung fu academy, located in lexington, sc.
Some wellknown students of lam sai wing include kwan kun, tam chou, tang yee, tang fong, wu lap fung, wong man kai, and lau cham. Please note that i am currently on hiatus and do not anticipate teaching until next year. Kung fu and tai chi classes lam tang kung fu academy. See more ideas about martial arts, kung fu and martial. Practical hung kuen facebook highlights this grandmaster. Many years later, in fatsan gao heung, wongs school was performing a lion dance in honor of the anniversary of the lam hoi association. Under luk ah choi, the wong family popularized hung ga kuen and formulated the style into what is known as gwongdong hung ga kuen. Afterward, with wong fei hung s permission, tang fong. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for fong tang. I practice some weapons forms come from other style than pak mei. Hung ga kuen sifu demonstrates the double chain whip and the 10 form. Watch weapon of choice leo fong random tv on dailymotion.
He was known for his ngauh gwat sin beef bone fan or iron fan techniques, which became renowned in hong kong, although his skill was rarely demonstrated. The site of traditional tang fungs and lam sai wings hung gar kung fu. Master tang tung wing offers hung gar, taiji, bagua, tanglang and choi mok pai in greece. Kung fu book, the sun style of bagwachang, videos, and a number of articles. Contributed by jerry battle jerry battle is a student of cheung shu pui sifu of tang fong ho lap tin lineage of hung gar. Tang fong is noticeably absent from mention in this book, which is a shame because my lineage is also publishing a hung kuen manual. His martial arts had been passed on from luk ah choi and hung hei gune to wong kay ying and from wong kay ying wong fei hung. Grandmaster dang fongs father, dang biu, was a famous of dit da in saam seui.
Lam cho 1910 2012 master lam cho is the living legend of hung gar. The hallmarks of the wong fei hung lineage of hung ga are deep low stances, notably the sei. Plum is dedicated to transplanting the most significant aspects from 5000 years of this glorious human achievement. Tang fong admired the wellknown martial artists master wong fei hung whose martial arts skills had their origin in the southern siu lum temple. Hung gar gong gee fook fu kune vol 1 dvd with paolo cangelosi. Afterward, with wong fei hungs permission, dang fong opened his school, yi yung tong, in the daai ho road of sai gwaan district in canton. Tang fong hung gar spear chow wing tak style youtube. He knew tang fongs ambitions as he never taught tang the set before. Hung kuen, also known as hung gar, hong jia quan is the most representative boxing method from the lingnan area.
The hallmarks of the wong feihung lineage of hung ga are deep low stances, notably the sei. Unlike other web sites, this site is packed with useful information, and it is free. Dang fong still wanted to learn more about hung ga. Hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a southern chinese martial art, which belongs to the southern shaolin styles and associated with the chinese folk hero wong fei hung, who was a master of hung ga. It is south carolinas first kung fu and tai chi school. Under yees hung ga, ng ying is a major form from the tang fong lineage. Wong found that tang had good potential in martial arts but he preferred to teach dang. Wong fer hungs good students leung foon and ling wan gai performed the head and tail respectively. The art was founded in the early qing dynasty in fujian province, china, by the tea merchant hung hei kwun mandarin hong xiguan, a. The third result is tang fung fong age 40s in sunnyvale, ca in the lakewood neighborhood. Tiger crane paired form routines from outside wong feihung hung gar still exist. This book is great for anyone who wants to know more about the hung gar style of kung fu or who needs more background for training. This statement cannot be confirmed, but it can be confirmed that he was known as the tiger.
He knew tang fong s ambitions as he never taught tang the set before. It is said that his rigid ways prompted him to follow and document the hung ga kuen teachings of wong fei hung to the letter, thus he was referred to as old square mind for his stubbornness to tradition. We are dedicated to teaching traditional chinese martial arts of hung gar kung fu, specializing in tiger crane hung ga and hasayfu four lower tigers hung kuen styles. Fong tang phone, address, background info whitepages. Afterward, with wong fei hungs permission, tang fong opened his school, yi yung tong, in the tai ho road of sai kwan district in guangzhou. Yuen yik kais books introduced this branch to the westerneuropean venue. Its virtues and ideas are still reflected in todays world, never to be forgotten. 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. Tang is related to joanna t fong and carl harold fong as well as 3 additional people. Presently he is skilled on the complete hung gar system.
People such as wong fei hung, fong sai yuk, tang fung, and lam tsai wing contributed to making the style what it is today. 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. Subforms of hung ga archive kung fu magazine forums. Yuen ling successor to tang fung represented in the u. Welcome to the official website of fongs hung ga kung fu association, a private institution with locations in staten island, ny, central new jersey and south florida dedicated to teaching only the purest, traditional chinese hung ga kung fu in the united states to students of all ages. Master yee immersed himself in his hung ga training and studied intensively and diligently under the watchful eye of his sifu, yuen ling. Nowadays, hong quan has become famous for its deeply rooted stances, iron bridges, the tiger and crane hardsoft balance, the iron wire tension power, the 5 animals and much more. For more information call sifu jim wilkinson 0448 865 124. Dang fong was later known as tiger of sai gwaan district.
Our hungga which is also tangfung, does not raise the elbow at all, but maintains an elbow in position, covering the centerline. Lam tang was established in 1985, in columbia, south carolina. Qing bi liangs mild property is suitable for whole family to drink. The shooting star boxing of the shaolin hungs pugilism hong kong, 1988. Dang fong 1877 or 18791955 was a disciple of the chinese kung fu folk hero wong fei hung. Grandmaster dang fong s father, dang biu, was a famous of dit da in saam seui. Pak mei white eyebrow kung fu was created by the taoist monk pak mei during the ching. It is associated with the cantonese folk hero wong fei hung, a hung ga master. He knew tang fongs ambitions on martial art and thus started to teach tang fong all hung gar martial art and ditda knowledge. Master tang fong was wong fei hungs favorite disciple.
There is also information suggesting that there was a sam pai fut form, but that the version we see today, is only a shadow of what it was, being mostly comprised of hung gar technique and mechanics. Tony rossell school hung gar kung fu pioneers at europe. There was another student as well by the name of tang fong. Combining honey and lemon juice as a tea drink, this hong kong specialty now comes in a bottle for you to drink at anytime, anywhere. Hung gar hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a member of the family of kung fu styles known as southern shaolin kung fu. Here is one of the first books on hung gar kung fu ever printed in english. Grand master chiu wai double chain whip, ten forms, tiger and crane a rare look at gordon lius hung gar forms taken from a martial arts magazine. Over the years he has also studied the hung gar discipline, with sifu anthony camps chiu wai branch. Although hung hei gune is commonly mentioned as the creator of hung ga kuen, it is luk ah chois line which has spread throughout china. Click here to order bilingual englishspanish book on dang fong hung ga. All training in kung fu in greece, can be found through members of tangs international chinese kung fu association.
Select this result to view tang fung fongs phone number, address, and more. Then, formal tang fong hung ga kung fu training under the tutelage of grandmaster yuen ling, who was a disciple of tang fong, a close disciple of the legendary great grandmaster, wong fei hung. It seems however that all hung ga lineages have different subforms. It has many pictures and explains each step thoroughly. Hung gar gung fu is a style that was developed at the sil lum shaolin temple. It has a wealth of information on the hung gar style. Afterward, with wong fei hung s permission, dang fong opened his school, yi yung tong, in the daai ho road of sai gwaan district in canton. It is said that his rigid ways prompted him to follow and document the hung ga kuen teachings of wong fei hung to the.
After the three kiusao movements forward,which is also more centerline,with the elbow behind the hand,the bridge draws inward covering the centerline, then shoots forward with biujee. Many of chinas legendary heroes practiced hung gar gung fu. Tangs international chinese kung fu association hung. Yees hung ga international kung fu association our. The last of the great masters of his generation, lam cho sigung has dedicated his whole life to the research and. He began his formal tang fung hung ga kung fu training under the tutelage of grandmaster yuen ling, who was a disciple of tang fung, who in turn, was a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung. Kung fu and workin those lats bullshido the art of. Because its a channel for pak mei kungfu, i have long time hesitate to. It helps to eliminate heat, nourishing, strengthen spleen and stomach and nourish lung. Born in 1958 in barcelona, jose marea prat in 1976 he began studying the hung gar kung fu style tang fong branch with master wong ping pui.
He knew tang fong s ambitions on martial art and thus started to teach tang fong all hung gar martial art and ditda knowledge. Wongs original sets descended from jee sin were said to include conquering tiger form, luo han boxing, tiger boxing. Plum publishing offers a wide range of books, tapes and related articles that span the range of chinese arts and publishes the plum branch newsletter. The information contained on this page is gratefully reproduced with the permission of hung kuen net. Master yee immersed himself in his hung ga kung fu training studying. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. A true grandmaster of hung garhung kuen and one of wong fei hungs original students, lam sai wing. This book is great for anyone who wants to know more about the hung gar style. Master hung studied at the southern shaolin temple under the abbot master chee sin and then, with the nuns pi yu. Hung ga, hung kuen, or hung ga kuen is a southern chinese martial art belonging to the southern shaolin styles. Tang fung was one of the most famous disciples of wong fei hung had. Tang fong phone, address, background info whitepages. Many decendents of tang and and dongchu families, state that fung siu chings teachings were only.
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