Imperial Foo Lion Pearl
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Si_Gung Thom W. Louie 师公雷泽鸿
high flying over
multiple Chinese Lions
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Imperial Foo Lion Cub
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Special Interest: The following historical facts and landmarks are only a few of Si_Gung Thom W. Louie's 师公雷泽鸿 travels to the 'far east' in his personal quest for mental and physical benefits in the world of Chinese Martial Arts 中国功夫. Lost in many of the new and continuing students, (whether they are transferred or being accepted) is the quality of the lessons that are taught and received from a gifted and seasoned martial art's teacher.
Si_Gung Louie has been a close door student practitioner to some of the most famous gung fu artists
in the traditional "Opera House Martial Arts in Classical WuShu ." These artists and their skill level are unmatched as they move effortlessly through their well rehearsed movements. The amazing efforts displayed, shows their concentration and uniqueness of the techniques performed.
Most interesting is the fact that these "star-artist practitioners ", are still active in their own admission that, "Once you are Committed to the journey, you remain Committed until the very end of the adventure".
Chinese Heroes and Living Legends
traditional Lion Dance Performance
" Shui Bu village " Southern China
Gung Fu , Kung Fu , Kuoshu , WuShu , are terms that basically mean skilled in martial arts. To be specific, the ability to defend with or without any objects or weapons. Also, the master skill level and abilities to amend and to heal
with natural resources for long life , peace and tranquility. Each journey brings a personal life achieving meaning.
These actions and benefits has been documented in Chinese martial art's history for it's perseverance and life existence for many centuries. This style and system will provide hands~on instruction to students that are interested in learning Asian Cultural History with traditional family values as taught by the Si_Gung 师公(GrandMaster).
Chinese Kuoshu (khoo-shoo)中国功夫 , is a combination of two of China's most renowned martial arts
in the world : the "Choy Lay Fut " 蔡李佛 and the "Pek Sil Lum " 北少林 systems. (Southern and Northern)
Both gung fu systems are unique and combines excellent techniques for a well rounded and complete martial art for every day health conscious development. The student practitioner will be offered and will study the different and various accounts of Choy Lay Fut histories, terminology, techniques and their importance as taught to the instructor from many decades ago. The traditions that form the critical foundations, is one of the benefits and highlights of this special Gung Fu system.
These simple movements taught and learnt can achieve amazing results. Repeat~Repeat~Repeat
The Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu Style was quoted by the the late and great practitioner and founder of "JKD",
Bruce Lee ; "The most complete martial art for self defense for multiple attackers ", speaks high volume. This gung fu martial art style continues to impress the many followers and practitioners in the Far East , Europe and other countries world wide. The unique animal forms this style imitates is astonishing and has drawn high praises from martial arts afar.
The student will also be provided and given direction to a highly developed version of this southern gung fu martial art. The Chinese martial art of Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut 北胜蔡李佛 is introduced and the emphasis is based upon the
adapted and lower "Jop Ma Bo " mǎbù (馬步) square foundation stances for strength in the lower limbs. It is quite
evident in many successful encounters. The circular & continuous hand movements are quick to the point in this style.
The historical Si_Jo's (founders), Chan Heung 陈享 and Tarm Sarm (Tam Sam) 谭三 will be invaluable as a learning scale during the initial and continuous training period. The two early pioneers had created "one of the most powerful and consistent martial arts' in the world." At one time earlier in his own training, Tarm Sarm was a student under Chan Heung's tuleage, before he created his own style. A thorough history of the Choy Lay Fut 蔡李佛 Gung Fu Style will
be discussed and demonstrated in further details as the student will be able to grasp and properly gain the knowledge within the lesson plans. The student will be required to maintain and keep a schedule that is consistent with their personal daily routine. One of the subjects that is repeated over-and-over is family structure and family values. This is one of the disciplines that each student will be able to remain mentally focused on. Regardless of the age of the student, there should been a time early in their life that their first obligation is to the family. ie father, mother or first adult supervision.
Si_Gung Thom W. Louie 师公雷泽鸿 has designed the training sessions to accommodate each student's individual learning skills by personally guiding and correcting each movement's delicate positions. The long and distinctive facts will be proudly displayed by each student as they demonstrate and participate within their own progress in the sessions taught.
Historically, all Choy Li Fut schools ultimately have the same origins. Due to the revolutions of the mid-19th century
and the ensuing chaotic political situations that existed in China, various name changes and changes in leadership created the belief that there were two completely separate Hung Sing Choy Li Fut schools. All ideas surfaces, But only One style.
To compliment this Southern Gung Fu style, the Northern Shaolin 北少林 (Pek Sil Lum) long range hand techniques
are added for proper and necessary defense tools and resources for an all around agenda for body development and grooming. All these ancient skills will be taught in an easy non-pressure class room environment at each individual's learning capability and centered around their progressed physical abilities and level of expertise.
with natural resources for long life , peace and tranquility. Each journey brings a personal life achieving meaning.
These actions and benefits has been documented in Chinese martial art's history for it's perseverance and life existence for many centuries. This style and system will provide hands~on instruction to students that are interested in learning Asian Cultural History with traditional family values as taught by the Si_Gung 师公(GrandMaster).
Chinese Kuoshu (khoo-shoo)中国功夫 , is a combination of two of China's most renowned martial arts
in the world : the "Choy Lay Fut " 蔡李佛 and the "Pek Sil Lum " 北少林 systems. (Southern and Northern)
Both gung fu systems are unique and combines excellent techniques for a well rounded and complete martial art for every day health conscious development. The student practitioner will be offered and will study the different and various accounts of Choy Lay Fut histories, terminology, techniques and their importance as taught to the instructor from many decades ago. The traditions that form the critical foundations, is one of the benefits and highlights of this special Gung Fu system.
These simple movements taught and learnt can achieve amazing results. Repeat~Repeat~Repeat
The Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu Style was quoted by the the late and great practitioner and founder of "JKD",
Bruce Lee ; "The most complete martial art for self defense for multiple attackers ", speaks high volume. This gung fu martial art style continues to impress the many followers and practitioners in the Far East , Europe and other countries world wide. The unique animal forms this style imitates is astonishing and has drawn high praises from martial arts afar.
The student will also be provided and given direction to a highly developed version of this southern gung fu martial art. The Chinese martial art of Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut 北胜蔡李佛 is introduced and the emphasis is based upon the
adapted and lower "Jop Ma Bo " mǎbù (馬步) square foundation stances for strength in the lower limbs. It is quite
evident in many successful encounters. The circular & continuous hand movements are quick to the point in this style.
The historical Si_Jo's (founders), Chan Heung 陈享 and Tarm Sarm (Tam Sam) 谭三 will be invaluable as a learning scale during the initial and continuous training period. The two early pioneers had created "one of the most powerful and consistent martial arts' in the world." At one time earlier in his own training, Tarm Sarm was a student under Chan Heung's tuleage, before he created his own style. A thorough history of the Choy Lay Fut 蔡李佛 Gung Fu Style will
be discussed and demonstrated in further details as the student will be able to grasp and properly gain the knowledge within the lesson plans. The student will be required to maintain and keep a schedule that is consistent with their personal daily routine. One of the subjects that is repeated over-and-over is family structure and family values. This is one of the disciplines that each student will be able to remain mentally focused on. Regardless of the age of the student, there should been a time early in their life that their first obligation is to the family. ie father, mother or first adult supervision.
Si_Gung Thom W. Louie 师公雷泽鸿 has designed the training sessions to accommodate each student's individual learning skills by personally guiding and correcting each movement's delicate positions. The long and distinctive facts will be proudly displayed by each student as they demonstrate and participate within their own progress in the sessions taught.
Historically, all Choy Li Fut schools ultimately have the same origins. Due to the revolutions of the mid-19th century
and the ensuing chaotic political situations that existed in China, various name changes and changes in leadership created the belief that there were two completely separate Hung Sing Choy Li Fut schools. All ideas surfaces, But only One style.
To compliment this Southern Gung Fu style, the Northern Shaolin 北少林 (Pek Sil Lum) long range hand techniques
are added for proper and necessary defense tools and resources for an all around agenda for body development and grooming. All these ancient skills will be taught in an easy non-pressure class room environment at each individual's learning capability and centered around their progressed physical abilities and level of expertise.
Tradl Chinese Weapons
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Si_Gung Thom W. Louie 师公雷泽鸿 @ traditional triple-irons
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Chinese Gung Fu Training Apparatus
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Southern Chinese Gung Fu Systems
The " Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu Animals "
The Choy Lay Fut 蔡李佛 martial arts system has spread globally throughout the 7 continents which has identified schools as each recognized and respectable teachers and masters that had branched out with their documentation on these lineages. These schools or kwoons can trace their origins to the Four Main Branches : the King Mui (京梅)
Chan Family Choy Li Fut Branch; the Fut San (佛山)(Foshan) Hung Sing Choy Li Fut Branch; the Jiangmen (江門) or Kong Chow (岡州) Choy Li Fut Branch; and the Buk Sing (北勝)(Tam Sam) Choy Li Fut Branch. Note: The origin kung fu
(gung fu) name for these Four Main Branches is still the "Choy Lay Fut Style".
Practitioners should agreed in principle to continue this long respectable system.
The King Mui 京梅 developed the first branch as the founder's family came
from the King Mui village in 1836. This branch is also known as the "Chan Family" lineage because the current successor is Chan Yiu-Chi 陳耀墀, the son of
Chan Koon Pak, and grandson of Chan Heung 陈享.
ie. The 7 Continents of the World: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Documentation on this lineage can be traced through Doc-Fai Wong 黄耀輝. His teacher Hu Yuen-Chou 胡雲綽 (Woo Van Cheuk), studied with Chan Ngau-Sing 陳吽盛 from the age of nine, at the Fut San Hung Sing School. The original "gate-keeper" remains with direct lineage, Grand Master Chan Yong-Fa (陳永發) of Australia. ie great great Grandson_Chan Heung
The Fut San 佛山 was started by Chan Din-Foon in 1848. Jeong Yim 張炎 was the successor to the school in 1867. When he died, his successor was Chan Ngau-Sing 陳吽盛. This Hung Sing Branch has some differences in the Choy Li Fut curriculum. The orientation of the school was for combat training, so the Hung Sing has fewer hand sets; eight as their primary core. It also is known for its aggressive fighting methods, such as continuous non-stop combination, exaggerated side-stance techniques, as well as their aggressive weapons forms. This branch was designed so anti-Qing rebels could quickly gain practical proficiency in unarmed and weapons combat.
Lau Bun 劉彬 established the Wah-Keung Kung Fu club of Choy Li Fut which later became the first Hung Sing
Choy Li Fut school in America in 1935. Chan Bing-Tong 陳炳棠, Jew Leong 周亮, E.Y. Lee 李日華 and Doc-Fai Wong 黄德輝 were all students of Lau Bun. Doc-Fai Wong 黄德輝 founded the Plum Blossom International Federation in 1986 in San Francisco, California. Grand Master Doc-Fai Wong 黄德輝 was also a student of Wong Gong 黄江, and was appointed to be the president of the Jiangmen branch of Choy Li Fut outside of China.
In 1898, Chan Cheong-Mo 陳長毛 founded the Sei Yup (four counties) Hung Sing School in Kong Chow 岡州 City, now called Jiangmen 江門 He learned Choy Li Fut from Chan Heung when he was a child. After Chan Heung died, he continued to study from Chan Heung's eldest son, Chan On-Pak 陳安伯. He invited Chan On-Pak's younger brother Chan Koon-Pak to be the head instructor and assisted in teaching Choy Li Fut at the school.
Only a few of the senior students of Chan Cheong Mo 陳長毛 are still alive in China. The Kong Chow lineage of Choy Li Fut was created by Wong Gong 黄江 in 1989. Wong Gong 黄江 named his lineage "Kong Chow 岡州" (Gangzhou) because before the Republic of China, the district of Choy Li Fut's hometown Xin Hui 新会 and Jiangmen were known as Kong Chow 岡州.
In Jiangmen city, there are Wong Kan Fu 黄勤富, Lui Sieh Gen 吕社根, and the old keeper Chew Kam Wing 赵锦荣. Wong Gong 黄江 was born in 1928, and he is a native of Jiangmen city. He studied kung fu with his father as a child and later became a disciple of Chan Cheong Mo 陳長毛. With his teacher Chan Cheong Mo's 陳長毛 permission, he continued his studies from Chan Yen, the chief instructor of King Mui Village's Hung Sing School.
The Buk Sing 北 勝 version of this family style is among the most popular and deadliest martial art in the world. The history of the Buk Sing 北勝 (buck sing, bok sing, bak sing) branch of Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 can be traced back to Jeong Yim 張炎 in Fut San. Jeong Yim's 張炎 primary students were Chan Ngau Sing, Yuan Hai, Tam Lup, Lee Yan and Lui Charn (Chaun) 雷粲. Lui Charn had a student named Tam Sam 譚三 (Tarm Sarm).
Chan Family Choy Li Fut Branch; the Fut San (佛山)(Foshan) Hung Sing Choy Li Fut Branch; the Jiangmen (江門) or Kong Chow (岡州) Choy Li Fut Branch; and the Buk Sing (北勝)(Tam Sam) Choy Li Fut Branch. Note: The origin kung fu
(gung fu) name for these Four Main Branches is still the "Choy Lay Fut Style".
Practitioners should agreed in principle to continue this long respectable system.
The King Mui 京梅 developed the first branch as the founder's family came
from the King Mui village in 1836. This branch is also known as the "Chan Family" lineage because the current successor is Chan Yiu-Chi 陳耀墀, the son of
Chan Koon Pak, and grandson of Chan Heung 陈享.
ie. The 7 Continents of the World: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Documentation on this lineage can be traced through Doc-Fai Wong 黄耀輝. His teacher Hu Yuen-Chou 胡雲綽 (Woo Van Cheuk), studied with Chan Ngau-Sing 陳吽盛 from the age of nine, at the Fut San Hung Sing School. The original "gate-keeper" remains with direct lineage, Grand Master Chan Yong-Fa (陳永發) of Australia. ie great great Grandson_Chan Heung
The Fut San 佛山 was started by Chan Din-Foon in 1848. Jeong Yim 張炎 was the successor to the school in 1867. When he died, his successor was Chan Ngau-Sing 陳吽盛. This Hung Sing Branch has some differences in the Choy Li Fut curriculum. The orientation of the school was for combat training, so the Hung Sing has fewer hand sets; eight as their primary core. It also is known for its aggressive fighting methods, such as continuous non-stop combination, exaggerated side-stance techniques, as well as their aggressive weapons forms. This branch was designed so anti-Qing rebels could quickly gain practical proficiency in unarmed and weapons combat.
Lau Bun 劉彬 established the Wah-Keung Kung Fu club of Choy Li Fut which later became the first Hung Sing
Choy Li Fut school in America in 1935. Chan Bing-Tong 陳炳棠, Jew Leong 周亮, E.Y. Lee 李日華 and Doc-Fai Wong 黄德輝 were all students of Lau Bun. Doc-Fai Wong 黄德輝 founded the Plum Blossom International Federation in 1986 in San Francisco, California. Grand Master Doc-Fai Wong 黄德輝 was also a student of Wong Gong 黄江, and was appointed to be the president of the Jiangmen branch of Choy Li Fut outside of China.
In 1898, Chan Cheong-Mo 陳長毛 founded the Sei Yup (four counties) Hung Sing School in Kong Chow 岡州 City, now called Jiangmen 江門 He learned Choy Li Fut from Chan Heung when he was a child. After Chan Heung died, he continued to study from Chan Heung's eldest son, Chan On-Pak 陳安伯. He invited Chan On-Pak's younger brother Chan Koon-Pak to be the head instructor and assisted in teaching Choy Li Fut at the school.
Only a few of the senior students of Chan Cheong Mo 陳長毛 are still alive in China. The Kong Chow lineage of Choy Li Fut was created by Wong Gong 黄江 in 1989. Wong Gong 黄江 named his lineage "Kong Chow 岡州" (Gangzhou) because before the Republic of China, the district of Choy Li Fut's hometown Xin Hui 新会 and Jiangmen were known as Kong Chow 岡州.
In Jiangmen city, there are Wong Kan Fu 黄勤富, Lui Sieh Gen 吕社根, and the old keeper Chew Kam Wing 赵锦荣. Wong Gong 黄江 was born in 1928, and he is a native of Jiangmen city. He studied kung fu with his father as a child and later became a disciple of Chan Cheong Mo 陳長毛. With his teacher Chan Cheong Mo's 陳長毛 permission, he continued his studies from Chan Yen, the chief instructor of King Mui Village's Hung Sing School.
The Buk Sing 北 勝 version of this family style is among the most popular and deadliest martial art in the world. The history of the Buk Sing 北勝 (buck sing, bok sing, bak sing) branch of Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 can be traced back to Jeong Yim 張炎 in Fut San. Jeong Yim's 張炎 primary students were Chan Ngau Sing, Yuan Hai, Tam Lup, Lee Yan and Lui Charn (Chaun) 雷粲. Lui Charn had a student named Tam Sam 譚三 (Tarm Sarm).
Historical Hung Seng Buk Sing Fraternity
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Chan Ngau Sing 1864-1926
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the Respected Great Si_Jo Tam Sam Altar
& the recognized practitioner followers
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the Proud Gold Shield "Buk Sing"
CLF Kwoon_Guangdong, China
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sharing great prIde & respect
with the GMs Vince & Dave Lacey_
SiGung Thom W Louie
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Defenders of Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu
the " Tenacious Black Panther "
& the " Flaming Sea Serpent "
Tam Sam 譚三 a Hung Gar master, wanted to further his martial arts skill by learning Choy Li Fut from Lui Charn. Tam Sam's over-zealous nature cause many unfortunate incidents between other students in which Lui Charn (Chaun)
雷粲, expelled Tam Sam from the Choy Li Fut school before he completed his training.
With his expulsion, Tam Sam 譚三 asked some of Lui Charn's students to help him open a new Choy Li Fut branch in Guangzhuo, Siu Buk 小 北 (little north) district and called it Siu Buk Hung Sing Choy Li Fut. Eventually it was shortened to Buk Sing Choy Li Fut.
Tam Sam's 譚三 students referred to themselves as the Buk Sing branch of Choy Li Fut. A Northern Shaolin master named Ku Yu Jeung (Gu Ruzhang) befriended and joined Tam Sam 譚三 and thus added more techniques to the
Buk Sing Choy Li Fut curriculum.
What makes Buk Sing Choy Li Fut a unique branch is that it concentrates on the application of Choy Li Fut techniques rather than the practice of forms. Because of the emphasis is on combat applications, the Buk Sing style, in the tradition of the Jeong Hung Sing, has produced many excellent Choy Li Fut fighters. Thus in the Buk Sing lineage, there are only 3 primary core Choy Li Fut hand forms: Sup Jee Kuen (十字拳), Ping Kuen (平拳), Kau Da (扣打), and a staff form: Seung Gaap Daan Gwun 雙夾單棍 which was later created.
The legacy of the "5 Black Panthers" living legends, holds true to their elaborate history. Each in their own right has defended the honor and its historical code of ethics. (Kong Hing ; Lai Hung ; Chan Woo Leung ; and the very candid and eccentric spoken twin brothers _Vince Lacey & Dave Lacey ) My personal introduction to these great and magnificent practitioners was not disappointing to say the least. They have accomplished and maintained the highest level of dignity that the Choy Li Fut System has achieved through the past and modern time. In adventures to my traveled countries throughout the world and the domestic states, there is the distinction of high praised for these artists that will also be included in the glorified chronicles of martial art's history.
Special Notation: It was a privilege I had the opportunity to share and to exchange ideas with these "legends of the Buk Sing" branch of the Choy Lay Fut system. Experience cannot be bought as time becomes frozen with these great artist when they shared their stories and life history. A gleaming smile comes across when I share with my fellow brothers and students these many adventures. It will always be treasured with me as I continue to hone my martial arts' skills.
雷粲, expelled Tam Sam from the Choy Li Fut school before he completed his training.
With his expulsion, Tam Sam 譚三 asked some of Lui Charn's students to help him open a new Choy Li Fut branch in Guangzhuo, Siu Buk 小 北 (little north) district and called it Siu Buk Hung Sing Choy Li Fut. Eventually it was shortened to Buk Sing Choy Li Fut.
Tam Sam's 譚三 students referred to themselves as the Buk Sing branch of Choy Li Fut. A Northern Shaolin master named Ku Yu Jeung (Gu Ruzhang) befriended and joined Tam Sam 譚三 and thus added more techniques to the
Buk Sing Choy Li Fut curriculum.
What makes Buk Sing Choy Li Fut a unique branch is that it concentrates on the application of Choy Li Fut techniques rather than the practice of forms. Because of the emphasis is on combat applications, the Buk Sing style, in the tradition of the Jeong Hung Sing, has produced many excellent Choy Li Fut fighters. Thus in the Buk Sing lineage, there are only 3 primary core Choy Li Fut hand forms: Sup Jee Kuen (十字拳), Ping Kuen (平拳), Kau Da (扣打), and a staff form: Seung Gaap Daan Gwun 雙夾單棍 which was later created.
The legacy of the "5 Black Panthers" living legends, holds true to their elaborate history. Each in their own right has defended the honor and its historical code of ethics. (Kong Hing ; Lai Hung ; Chan Woo Leung ; and the very candid and eccentric spoken twin brothers _Vince Lacey & Dave Lacey ) My personal introduction to these great and magnificent practitioners was not disappointing to say the least. They have accomplished and maintained the highest level of dignity that the Choy Li Fut System has achieved through the past and modern time. In adventures to my traveled countries throughout the world and the domestic states, there is the distinction of high praised for these artists that will also be included in the glorified chronicles of martial art's history.
Special Notation: It was a privilege I had the opportunity to share and to exchange ideas with these "legends of the Buk Sing" branch of the Choy Lay Fut system. Experience cannot be bought as time becomes frozen with these great artist when they shared their stories and life history. A gleaming smile comes across when I share with my fellow brothers and students these many adventures. It will always be treasured with me as I continue to hone my martial arts' skills.
12 Chinese Zodiacs circles Yin / Yang
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Defenders of Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut
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Animated CLF characters_Mountain Top
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After Chan Heung's 陳享 death, his Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 legacy passed on to his two sons, Chan On-Pak 陳安伯
and Chan Koon-Pak 陳官伯. Chan On-Pak 陳安伯 the oldest brother, was born in 1839. His weapon specialty was the spear. Chan On-Pak's 陳安伯 control of the spear was so advanced that he gained the nickname "Yut Cheung Ng Mui Fa" 一槍五梅花 or "Five Blossoms with One Lance."
Though their initial training in Choy Li Fut was in the Fut San kwoon, Wong Fook Wing 黄福荣 and Leong Gwei 梁贵 were later students of Chan Koon-Pak. Poon Dik 潘狄 studied under Wong Fook Wing 黄福荣 and Leong Gwei 梁贵. Poon Sing 潘城 was Poon Dik's son and studied directly under him. Lee Koon Hung 李冠雄 studied under Poon Sing, as well as Yun Yim Cho, Chow Bing, Leung Sai, and So Kam Fook. Tai Lam was a student of Chow Bing and Lee Koon Hung. Mak Hin Fai, Tat Mau Wong, John Wai, and Li Siu Hung (brother), were all students of Lee Koon Hung 李冠雄.
Note: The name Choy Lay Fut , Choi Li Fut remains the " true system ", as martial arts' historians chronicle these events
in their materials for future generations. The accuracy of the substances may vary, but understood for research purposes.
and Chan Koon-Pak 陳官伯. Chan On-Pak 陳安伯 the oldest brother, was born in 1839. His weapon specialty was the spear. Chan On-Pak's 陳安伯 control of the spear was so advanced that he gained the nickname "Yut Cheung Ng Mui Fa" 一槍五梅花 or "Five Blossoms with One Lance."
Though their initial training in Choy Li Fut was in the Fut San kwoon, Wong Fook Wing 黄福荣 and Leong Gwei 梁贵 were later students of Chan Koon-Pak. Poon Dik 潘狄 studied under Wong Fook Wing 黄福荣 and Leong Gwei 梁贵. Poon Sing 潘城 was Poon Dik's son and studied directly under him. Lee Koon Hung 李冠雄 studied under Poon Sing, as well as Yun Yim Cho, Chow Bing, Leung Sai, and So Kam Fook. Tai Lam was a student of Chow Bing and Lee Koon Hung. Mak Hin Fai, Tat Mau Wong, John Wai, and Li Siu Hung (brother), were all students of Lee Koon Hung 李冠雄.
Note: The name Choy Lay Fut , Choi Li Fut remains the " true system ", as martial arts' historians chronicle these events
in their materials for future generations. The accuracy of the substances may vary, but understood for research purposes.
FoShan Ancestral Temple
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Yim Wing Chun Visions
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 Entrance CLF Chan Heung Village
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interior grounds student practitioners
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pictorial TWIN Dragons Wall
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Ku Yu Cheung "Iron Palm Master"
"Pek Sil Lum " 北少林 is one of the most prominent traditional northern styles of Chinese martial arts. It dates back to 495 A.D. when the Shaolin Buddhist Monastery was built in Honan Province of Northern China. The northern styles of kung-fu generally emphasize long range kicking and leaping techniques, quick advances and retreats, wide stances, whirling circular blocks, quickness, agility, and aggressive attacks. These features are extended to and shown in the various positions such as the Horse, Bow, Drop and Dragon stances. The Eagle Claw and Praying Mantis complimented this style.
The system teaches empty-hand techniques and weaponry through routine movements known as forms or sets. The students learn the basics by practicing the movements until the techniques can be executed naturally based on instinct.
Advanced level for two or multiple man sets are techniques and movements practiced to train responses and applications.
The fluidness combined with acrobatic techniques are trademarks of the Northern Shaolin sets. The sets and routines are not only practical in applications but are also graceful and artistic in nature.
The Northern Shaolin style was made famous by the Gu Ruzhang or Ku Yu-Cheung 顾汝章 (1894–1952). Many legends tell of Gu's feats; according to tales
related by his close students, Gu's father was an accomplished exponent of the
Tan Tui ("springing leg") form. When he was young, Gu traveled throughout Northern China to emphasized the importance of the northern kung fu systems. He was renowned for his Iron Palm techniques and the application of the long spear. Gu also learned Zhaquan from Yú Zhènshēng (于振聲); Yang Taijiquan and Bajiquan from Li Jinglin (李景林); and Baguazhang, Xingyiquan from Sūn Lùtáng (孫祿堂). In the same spirit as the folk hero HuaYuanjia, Ku Yu Cheung defeated foreign fighters who viewed the Chinese martial arts as an inferior system of fighting.
The system teaches empty-hand techniques and weaponry through routine movements known as forms or sets. The students learn the basics by practicing the movements until the techniques can be executed naturally based on instinct.
Advanced level for two or multiple man sets are techniques and movements practiced to train responses and applications.
The fluidness combined with acrobatic techniques are trademarks of the Northern Shaolin sets. The sets and routines are not only practical in applications but are also graceful and artistic in nature.
The Northern Shaolin style was made famous by the Gu Ruzhang or Ku Yu-Cheung 顾汝章 (1894–1952). Many legends tell of Gu's feats; according to tales
related by his close students, Gu's father was an accomplished exponent of the
Tan Tui ("springing leg") form. When he was young, Gu traveled throughout Northern China to emphasized the importance of the northern kung fu systems. He was renowned for his Iron Palm techniques and the application of the long spear. Gu also learned Zhaquan from Yú Zhènshēng (于振聲); Yang Taijiquan and Bajiquan from Li Jinglin (李景林); and Baguazhang, Xingyiquan from Sūn Lùtáng (孫祿堂). In the same spirit as the folk hero HuaYuanjia, Ku Yu Cheung defeated foreign fighters who viewed the Chinese martial arts as an inferior system of fighting.
Bruce Lee_a pop culture ICON
Images of Bruce Lee " the Icon "
Perhaps the most famous student practitioner is, "BRUCE LEE " 李小龙 . Bruce Lee was born Lee Jun-fan on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco's Chinatown, USA. His father, Lee Hoi-chuen , was one of the leading Cantonese opera and film actors at that time. Bruce's mother Grace Ho , was half Chinese and half Caucasian. She was from
one of the wealthiest and most powerful clans in Hong Kong, the Ho-tungs.
Despite this advantage, Bruce Lee grew up in an over-crowded, very dangerous, and full of gang rivalries as mass number of the people were fleeing Communist China to Hong Kong after the Post-War (1942-1954).
After numerous fights that had taken its toll on Bruce's safety, his parents decided that
he needed to be trained in the martial arts. His first true lesson and teacher was the
Wu-style t'ai chi ch'uan taught from his father, Lee Hoi-chuen. The largest influence on Lee's martial art's physical development was his study of Wing Chun 咏春拳
Bruce's immediate teacher is the renowned Great Grandmaster Yip Man 叶问 (Ipman) in 1954. The classes generally consisted of the Basic hand forms' practice, the chi sao (sticking hands) drills, the wooden dummy techniques, and the free-sparring training drills.
one of the wealthiest and most powerful clans in Hong Kong, the Ho-tungs.
Despite this advantage, Bruce Lee grew up in an over-crowded, very dangerous, and full of gang rivalries as mass number of the people were fleeing Communist China to Hong Kong after the Post-War (1942-1954).
After numerous fights that had taken its toll on Bruce's safety, his parents decided that
he needed to be trained in the martial arts. His first true lesson and teacher was the
Wu-style t'ai chi ch'uan taught from his father, Lee Hoi-chuen. The largest influence on Lee's martial art's physical development was his study of Wing Chun 咏春拳
Bruce's immediate teacher is the renowned Great Grandmaster Yip Man 叶问 (Ipman) in 1954. The classes generally consisted of the Basic hand forms' practice, the chi sao (sticking hands) drills, the wooden dummy techniques, and the free-sparring training drills.
teacher-student-exchange-hands
GGM Yip had tried to keep his students from fighting in the street gangs of Hong Kong by encouraging them to fight in organized competitions. Bruce continued to train privately with Yip Man and Wong Shun Leong in 1955. Wong Shun Leong was noted as one of the best chi sao hands in the long celebrated history of Wing Chun. Note: A young Bruce accepted as student at Yip Man's advance age.
Bruce Lee returned to San Francisco at the age of 18. After several months, he moved to Seattle, Washington in 1959, to finish his high school education. He worked as a waiter at Ruby Chow's Restaurant. Ms. Chow (1920-2008), had a 50-year career as a restauranteur, Chinese community pioneer, civic activist, and a public official, was considered a major bridge between the Seattle's Chinese community, and the city-at-large. She and her husband Ping Chow, were "Seattle tourist attractions", in the Seward Park neighborhood.
On March 1,1961, Lee enrolled at the University of Washington, majoring in drama, philosophy, and psycholoigy. Bruce met his future wife Linda Emery, a fellow student studying to become a teacher, whom he married in August 1964. Years later, Bruce and Linda had two children, Brandon Lee (1965-1993) and Shannon Lee (1969).
Bruce Lee returned to San Francisco at the age of 18. After several months, he moved to Seattle, Washington in 1959, to finish his high school education. He worked as a waiter at Ruby Chow's Restaurant. Ms. Chow (1920-2008), had a 50-year career as a restauranteur, Chinese community pioneer, civic activist, and a public official, was considered a major bridge between the Seattle's Chinese community, and the city-at-large. She and her husband Ping Chow, were "Seattle tourist attractions", in the Seward Park neighborhood.
On March 1,1961, Lee enrolled at the University of Washington, majoring in drama, philosophy, and psycholoigy. Bruce met his future wife Linda Emery, a fellow student studying to become a teacher, whom he married in August 1964. Years later, Bruce and Linda had two children, Brandon Lee (1965-1993) and Shannon Lee (1969).
Wing Chun straight punch James Yimm Lee Ted Wong
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early days Seattle Wash Jun Fan Institute
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Bruce complete ground game
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Seattle Wash 1st student Jesse Glover
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Oakland CA GM James Yimm Lee breaking expert
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Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute was established in 1959 in Seattle, Washington, with Jesse Glover, a Judo practitioner, who later became his First assistant instructor. In the Spring of 1964, Lee dropped out of college and moved
to Oakland, CA to live with James Yimm Lee , a well known Chinese martial artist in the area. James Lee was responsible for introducing Bruce Lee to Ed Parker, royalty of the United States martial arts world and organizer to the California Long Beach International Karate Championship. It was at this famous tournament that Bruce Lee was "discovered" by Hollywood , California U.S.A.
Seattle Wash student Taky Kimura
Bruce Lee had celebrated many accomplishments since his amateur status in 1958 in Hong Kong, when he knocked out Gary Elms, a 3-time Inter-School boxing champion. His early followers include; Richard Bustillo , James De Mile , William Chen, Jesse Glover , Ed Hart , Dan Inosanto , Taky Kamura , James Yimm Lee , Jerry Poteet , Tim Tackett , Ted Wong , and Linda Emery .
Bruce Lee personally certified only Three instructors: Taky Kimura, James Yimm Lee, and Dan Inosanto. Lee's eventual status as a celebrity has put him in the conversation. Students included several World Karate Champions: Chuck Norris, Joe Lewis, and Mike Stone. Instructor Mike Stone had taught Elvis Presley's wife, Priscilla (1972).
Bruce Lee personally certified only Three instructors: Taky Kimura, James Yimm Lee, and Dan Inosanto. Lee's eventual status as a celebrity has put him in the conversation. Students included several World Karate Champions: Chuck Norris, Joe Lewis, and Mike Stone. Instructor Mike Stone had taught Elvis Presley's wife, Priscilla (1972).
Acceptance _ in America
the " Bronze Statue " over-seeing Hong Kong Island
Bruce Lee's mis-understood art form of JEET KUNE DO originated in 1967. The infamous controversial match with Wong Jack Man was influenced by Lee's philosophy about martial arts. Lee emphasized what he called " the style of no style ", meaning the Way of the Intercepting Fist. His idea was to exist outside of parameters and limitations. Also he encourage students to keep the essentials for your own usage, and dispose of the waste that does not matter to fit your own personal needs.
A special influence to Bruce's fascination to martial arts, was his friendship to Tae Kwon Do Great Grand Master Jhoon G. Rhee. They shared each others' abilities to improve on their advancements towards their own limitations.
TKD Grandmaster Rhee had brought this Korean Martial Art to America in 1950. GGM Rhee remains active and is widely recognized by All styles of martial arts.
Bruce Lee 李小龙 , has gained so much credibility to a style he only had learned the surface of this very powerful art form. Unfortunately in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973 , Bruce had complained of a headache, and suffered an allergic reaction to the muscle relaxant (meprobamate) in Equagesic , a common ingredient in painkillers. The doctors had announced Bruce Lee's death officially,
a "death by misadventure ". Their official conclusion caused by an acute cerebral edema. Many after thoughts and comments continues to surface that are favorable and unfavorable on this mysterious mishap, however, the Icon has finally been laid to rest . . .
Note: Bruce Lee's theory and vision has brought forth his principles
and his simplicity. His own acknowledgment and disappointment was realized when he labeled the ' ideas ' as " Jeet Kuen Do (JKD) ". The concept of individual JKD continues to be misunderstood as we approached into the 21st Century. What was discovered from this famous martial artist is the combination of All-the-Best to fit each individual's specific needs. Duly noted is the many mixed martial arts' clubs, schools, and championship tournaments that has branched out throughout the United States, the Asian Pacific and the European countries. Bruce will "forever be-in-the-hearts" as The Icon !!
A special influence to Bruce's fascination to martial arts, was his friendship to Tae Kwon Do Great Grand Master Jhoon G. Rhee. They shared each others' abilities to improve on their advancements towards their own limitations.
TKD Grandmaster Rhee had brought this Korean Martial Art to America in 1950. GGM Rhee remains active and is widely recognized by All styles of martial arts.
Bruce Lee 李小龙 , has gained so much credibility to a style he only had learned the surface of this very powerful art form. Unfortunately in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973 , Bruce had complained of a headache, and suffered an allergic reaction to the muscle relaxant (meprobamate) in Equagesic , a common ingredient in painkillers. The doctors had announced Bruce Lee's death officially,
a "death by misadventure ". Their official conclusion caused by an acute cerebral edema. Many after thoughts and comments continues to surface that are favorable and unfavorable on this mysterious mishap, however, the Icon has finally been laid to rest . . .
Note: Bruce Lee's theory and vision has brought forth his principles
and his simplicity. His own acknowledgment and disappointment was realized when he labeled the ' ideas ' as " Jeet Kuen Do (JKD) ". The concept of individual JKD continues to be misunderstood as we approached into the 21st Century. What was discovered from this famous martial artist is the combination of All-the-Best to fit each individual's specific needs. Duly noted is the many mixed martial arts' clubs, schools, and championship tournaments that has branched out throughout the United States, the Asian Pacific and the European countries. Bruce will "forever be-in-the-hearts" as The Icon !!
Two minds, One Journey of Adventure to Destination
Si_Gung Thom W Louie ~ respects " Lakeview Cemetery "
Lee's wife Linda returned to their hometown of Seattle, Washington, and had him buried in Lakeview Cemetery. Twenty years later, their son Brandon Bruce Lee, died from an accidental shooting while on the the set of The Crow. He is buried alongside of his father Bruce Lee. This historic landmark continues to be visited by the thousands from loyal followers to pay respect to his journey and to his end of the adventure.
Bruce Lee's legacy continues to be a foundation of the martial arts world. There are many tributes that may or may not be agreeable to the loyal practitioners that knew him from years past, or to the hundreds and thousands of followers that has benefited from his many writings and books that are published and dedicated to his legacy. Note: This is Only my personal opinion on the facts, notes, and research on how He Lived.
Bruce Lee's legacy continues to be a foundation of the martial arts world. There are many tributes that may or may not be agreeable to the loyal practitioners that knew him from years past, or to the hundreds and thousands of followers that has benefited from his many writings and books that are published and dedicated to his legacy. Note: This is Only my personal opinion on the facts, notes, and research on how He Lived.
The Famous Ipman Musuem
right side wall " Ipman Museum " Muk Yan Chong
The Highly Recognized and Famous Ipman Museum in Foshan, Guangdong Province, has many documented practitioners in the very popular Chinese Gung fu style of Wing Chun 咏春拳. Even the spelling VingTsun and Wing Tsun Kuen , has an even more appeal to the thousands of these Gung fu (Kung Fu) loyalists and practitioners.
This famous museum has wall-to-wall images and information of the most popular to the oldest practitioner in
this Southern Chinese Gung Fu Style. It has surpassed the two million+ practitioners throughout the world. Most impressive is the listings of
the early pioneers and their legacy to the current experts over the past decades.
The many verbal, and physical exchanges of the practitioners that
was documented as the last 'close-door ' student may never be settled or brought to a closer. But, what is appealing and fascinating is the fact that this Southern Chinese Gung Fu Style has produced & drawn interests in the millions world-wide practitioners from all walks of modern society. It is considered One of the Three Great Schools of the South . The other two popular schools are, Choy Lay Fut , and Hung Gar , which are topics for future discussion in this heroes and legends. Each of these family styles has their own proud achievements and what brought them to the forefront as they are inherited and preserved by the many martial arts' practitioners.
On a personal note, Si_Gung Louie 师公雷泽鸿 has benefited from these vastly popular Chinese martial arts. These popular styles has drawn tremendous amount of support from outside the immediate Far East and throughout the world.
Wing Chun 咏春拳, literally "forever spring time ", is a Chinese martial art that specializes in aggressive close range combat. This style was passed down from teacher-to-student verbally rather than through written documentation, thus making it difficult to confirm or clarify the many different accounts of its creation. My early exposure to this southern style was in a make shift gymnasium. The lessons were taught by a group of novice kung fu students from a local social club back in the mid-1960's. Each student practitioner at that time had only minimum experience to the Wing Chun System. With the limitations of lessons from a martial art's teacher, we made the most of the training each received.
This famous museum has wall-to-wall images and information of the most popular to the oldest practitioner in
this Southern Chinese Gung Fu Style. It has surpassed the two million+ practitioners throughout the world. Most impressive is the listings of
the early pioneers and their legacy to the current experts over the past decades.
The many verbal, and physical exchanges of the practitioners that
was documented as the last 'close-door ' student may never be settled or brought to a closer. But, what is appealing and fascinating is the fact that this Southern Chinese Gung Fu Style has produced & drawn interests in the millions world-wide practitioners from all walks of modern society. It is considered One of the Three Great Schools of the South . The other two popular schools are, Choy Lay Fut , and Hung Gar , which are topics for future discussion in this heroes and legends. Each of these family styles has their own proud achievements and what brought them to the forefront as they are inherited and preserved by the many martial arts' practitioners.
On a personal note, Si_Gung Louie 师公雷泽鸿 has benefited from these vastly popular Chinese martial arts. These popular styles has drawn tremendous amount of support from outside the immediate Far East and throughout the world.
Wing Chun 咏春拳, literally "forever spring time ", is a Chinese martial art that specializes in aggressive close range combat. This style was passed down from teacher-to-student verbally rather than through written documentation, thus making it difficult to confirm or clarify the many different accounts of its creation. My early exposure to this southern style was in a make shift gymnasium. The lessons were taught by a group of novice kung fu students from a local social club back in the mid-1960's. Each student practitioner at that time had only minimum experience to the Wing Chun System. With the limitations of lessons from a martial art's teacher, we made the most of the training each received.
left side wall " Ipman Museum " Muk Yan Chong
IpMan Iconic Wing Chun
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direct Wing Chun lineage to IpMan
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Wing Chun Monastery
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Abbess Ng Mui student
Yim Wing Chun
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late Great Grand Master IpMan
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The Continuous and Circular style of Choy Li Fut Gung Fu
the World Renowned Si_Jo Chan Heung
This World Renowned figure is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable and respected martial art's practitioner for his abilities to establish , refined , and standardized hand and leg techniques, the late Great Si_Jo Chan Heung 陈享 in 1836. His adventures are revisited in the following notes as recorded.
Please note that this is the most common fact findings of years of research. Trust your judgment and Respect your Teachers in your learning as other popular materials become available. We the leaders can only show you the way, now you must choose.
He was born on the lunar calendar year of 1806, in King Mui {Ging Mui}, a village in the San Woi (Xin Hui) district of Jiangmen, Guangdong province of China. This prodigy began his training from his uncle, Chan Yuen-Wu (陳遠護), a boxing master of Southern Shaolin, the Fut Gar style. Chan Heung was so proficient as an adolescent that he could easily defeat any challenger from nearby villages. It was apparent that he was ready to absorb and continued his training under yet, another Southern Shaolin master, Lee Yau-San (Li Yau-San), the Li Gar style.
After only four or five years of training, Chan Heung set out to Luofu Mountain (Lau Fu) in search of a monk, Choy Fook , to learn Choy Gar, as well as Chinese medicine and other Shaolin techniques. The complete founders of the 5 major family styles of Southern Chinese martial arts are listed for your lesson plan: Hung Gar (Hung Hei-Gun); Choy Gar (Choy Gau Yee); Mok Gar [Mok Da Si (Mok Ching-Kiu)]; Li Gar (Li Yau-San); and Lau Gar (Lau Sam-Ngan).
These leading figures of this fascinating and powerful style were students of the monk Jee Sin Sim See. This monk
is said to be one of the legendary 5 Elders; Ng Mui, Fung Doe Duk, Miu Hin, and Bak Mei during the destruction
of Shaolin Temple (late Qing Dynasty). During the search for Choy Fook, Chan Heung had learned that the monk had been seriously burned in which his head had healed with scars. Thus, the nickname of the "Monk with the Wounded Head ". Choy Fook had trained under five teachers, over many years. His teachers were Jue Yuan Monk (觉远上人), Yi Guan Monk (一贯禅师), Li Sou (李叟), Bai Yu Feng (白玉峰), and Cai Jiu Yi (蔡九仪).
At the time Chan Heung sought him out, Choy Fook had lived as a recluse on Lau Fu mountain (羅浮山) and no longer wished to teach martial arts. Initially, Choy Fook agreed to take Chan Heung as a student only to study Buddhism. However, after much pleading, Chan Heung was taught the way of Buddhism and the way of martial arts.
After studying for the next ten years, Chan Heung left Choy Fook and returned to King Mui village in 1834, where he revised and refined all he had learned. Chan Heung 陈享 recorded his discoveries and knowledge onto paper for his future students to follow and eventually over 250 forms and techniques.
In 1836, the Choy Li Fut system was formally established to honor his 3 teachers: the Buddhist monk, Choy Fook (Choy Gar), and Li Yau-San (Li Gar), and his uncle Chan Yuen-Wu [(陳遠護),(Fut Gar)]. They were developed to
honor the Buddha and the Shaolin Kung Fu roots of the system.
Choy Li Fut schools started with the original 18 disciples whom Chan Heung sent out in 1848. Many schools can
easily trace their origins from these four main branches: the King Mui 京梅 Chan Family Choy Li Fut Branch, the
Fut San 佛 山 Hung Sing Choy Li Fut Branch, the Jiangmen 江門 or Kong Chow 岡州 Choy Li Fut Branch, and
the Buk Sing 北 勝 Choy Li Fut Branch . . . .
Please note that this is the most common fact findings of years of research. Trust your judgment and Respect your Teachers in your learning as other popular materials become available. We the leaders can only show you the way, now you must choose.
He was born on the lunar calendar year of 1806, in King Mui {Ging Mui}, a village in the San Woi (Xin Hui) district of Jiangmen, Guangdong province of China. This prodigy began his training from his uncle, Chan Yuen-Wu (陳遠護), a boxing master of Southern Shaolin, the Fut Gar style. Chan Heung was so proficient as an adolescent that he could easily defeat any challenger from nearby villages. It was apparent that he was ready to absorb and continued his training under yet, another Southern Shaolin master, Lee Yau-San (Li Yau-San), the Li Gar style.
After only four or five years of training, Chan Heung set out to Luofu Mountain (Lau Fu) in search of a monk, Choy Fook , to learn Choy Gar, as well as Chinese medicine and other Shaolin techniques. The complete founders of the 5 major family styles of Southern Chinese martial arts are listed for your lesson plan: Hung Gar (Hung Hei-Gun); Choy Gar (Choy Gau Yee); Mok Gar [Mok Da Si (Mok Ching-Kiu)]; Li Gar (Li Yau-San); and Lau Gar (Lau Sam-Ngan).
These leading figures of this fascinating and powerful style were students of the monk Jee Sin Sim See. This monk
is said to be one of the legendary 5 Elders; Ng Mui, Fung Doe Duk, Miu Hin, and Bak Mei during the destruction
of Shaolin Temple (late Qing Dynasty). During the search for Choy Fook, Chan Heung had learned that the monk had been seriously burned in which his head had healed with scars. Thus, the nickname of the "Monk with the Wounded Head ". Choy Fook had trained under five teachers, over many years. His teachers were Jue Yuan Monk (觉远上人), Yi Guan Monk (一贯禅师), Li Sou (李叟), Bai Yu Feng (白玉峰), and Cai Jiu Yi (蔡九仪).
At the time Chan Heung sought him out, Choy Fook had lived as a recluse on Lau Fu mountain (羅浮山) and no longer wished to teach martial arts. Initially, Choy Fook agreed to take Chan Heung as a student only to study Buddhism. However, after much pleading, Chan Heung was taught the way of Buddhism and the way of martial arts.
After studying for the next ten years, Chan Heung left Choy Fook and returned to King Mui village in 1834, where he revised and refined all he had learned. Chan Heung 陈享 recorded his discoveries and knowledge onto paper for his future students to follow and eventually over 250 forms and techniques.
In 1836, the Choy Li Fut system was formally established to honor his 3 teachers: the Buddhist monk, Choy Fook (Choy Gar), and Li Yau-San (Li Gar), and his uncle Chan Yuen-Wu [(陳遠護),(Fut Gar)]. They were developed to
honor the Buddha and the Shaolin Kung Fu roots of the system.
Choy Li Fut schools started with the original 18 disciples whom Chan Heung sent out in 1848. Many schools can
easily trace their origins from these four main branches: the King Mui 京梅 Chan Family Choy Li Fut Branch, the
Fut San 佛 山 Hung Sing Choy Li Fut Branch, the Jiangmen 江門 or Kong Chow 岡州 Choy Li Fut Branch, and
the Buk Sing 北 勝 Choy Li Fut Branch . . . .
Choy Lay Fut
Transition Period
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Great Choy Lay Fut Pioneers
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late Great Hung Sing CLF GM Poon Sing
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Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut Si_Jo Tarm Sarm
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Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut Proud Practitioners
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Int'l Recognized Symbol
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Tam Sam 譚三 a Hung Gar master, had strong desires to advance his martial arts training skills by learning Choy Li Fut. As an expert practitioner, he seek out Lui Charn (Chaun) 雷粲, a student of Jeong Yim 張炎 from the Buk Sing 北勝 (buck sing, bok sing, bak sing) branch of Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 . Tam Sam soon become a student of Lui Charn. Due to student Tam Sam's fighting prowess, he would challenge fellow classmates whenever an opportunity arises. Unfortunately, this led to his expulsion from Lui Charn (Chaun) 雷粲 before he had completed the Choy Li Fut training.
With the martial art's knowledge gained, Tam Sam asked some of Lui Charn's students to
help out and organized to open a new branch of Choy Li Fut in Guangzhuo, Siu Buk 小北 (little north) district and called it Siu Buk Hung Sing Choy Li Fut. Tam Sam's 譚三 students referred to the new style and called themselves the Buk Sing branch of Choy Li Fut. Soon after, it was shorten and became known as " Buk Sing Choy Li Fut ". A Northern Shaolin master named Ku Yu Jeung (Gu Ruzhang) met and joined Tam Sam 譚三 to add more techniques to the Buk Sing Choy Li Fut art form. re: Techniques vs Forms . .
What makes Buk Sing Choy Li Fut a unique branch is that it concentrates on the application of
Choy Li Fut techniques rather than the practice of forms. The movements were few and simple which did not initialing seem intimidating or practical. Through repetitious and tedious training, one of the most devastating straight stabbing punch," Charp-Chui " (leopard-paw/panther-fist) was developed to be of most importance and useful. Because the emphasis is on combat applications, the Buk Sing style, in the tradition of the Jeong Hung Sing, has produced many excellent Choy Li Fut fighters.
In a combine effort, my association with these highly skilled practitioners has brought forth a new generation of martial arts' practitioners for years to appreciate. The previous paragraphs and statements of these historical practitioners of Choy Li Fut Buk Sing Kwoon, should be honored, respected, and reserved in their place in History.
Note: As a follower and avid reader, it should be caution that there is many versions of this popular art form. Only your choice of how you would like to share a common interest, would continue to make this a strong effort for others to enjoy.
Each student practitioner in their early stages, has already base their opinion and gain direction from their immediate
instructor. This holds true regardless of the martial art origins. The techniques taught to each student shows progress in
a positive manner. The behavior and expertise gained, is through focus, loyalty, practice, respect, and trust. All these trademarks shows strong family values. With these tremendous benefits, martial arts parallel good family traditions.
Since the early 1960s, I was introduced and met with boxing pugilists (individuals skilled in boxing techniques). These individuals would eventually elevate as legendary in central and northern California Boxing History. During these years, I was unaware of the nature which would also provide opportunities to learn and trained with them at the neighborhood gym. I had become a favorite amongst the bigger heavyweight boxers (power punchers). I showed humor and great promise to them as I tried to imitate their style. A popular training technique that I started and continued to apply was
my ability to perform the "inverted-sit-ups". This was performed by hanging on the chin up bar and bringing up my torso counting 50 reps. The idea of my small frame & flexibility to utilize my physical limitations was actually held in awe & approval from the much larger & bigger boxers. This was my initial grade of acceptance to gradually move up to the
arena in which I performed & mixed it up in the " boxing ring ".
The first training concept was learning the basic tools-of-the-trade in boxing skills. The technique of coordinating
the feet and the hand positions was most important. The main focus is to develop an individual pace close to
one's own abilities. The most common mistake is to skip basic techniques toward advancement for the " sole purpose to look good ". It is also an early indication of not willing to do the work by taking short cuts and can be very dangerous as the body matures. A good coach and teacher can see the 'bad-habits' right in the beginning stages. The training schedule was flexible enough to be available in the mid-afternoon and after school hours. The lessons was split into several small
groups so each student was able to understand the movements and to exchange their abilities with their classmates.
A favorite technique I really learn to appreciate was the usage of "skipping rope". As simple as this may have been, it
has become a tremendous tool for gaining balance and focus, and to maintain discipline and endurance. I also learned
that this technique was mandatory training to develop eyes, hands, feet, speed and stamina. This was always "barked"
by the coaches in our early training. ie. Using the 'skip rope' also compliments martial art's techniques.
the feet and the hand positions was most important. The main focus is to develop an individual pace close to
one's own abilities. The most common mistake is to skip basic techniques toward advancement for the " sole purpose to look good ". It is also an early indication of not willing to do the work by taking short cuts and can be very dangerous as the body matures. A good coach and teacher can see the 'bad-habits' right in the beginning stages. The training schedule was flexible enough to be available in the mid-afternoon and after school hours. The lessons was split into several small
groups so each student was able to understand the movements and to exchange their abilities with their classmates.
A favorite technique I really learn to appreciate was the usage of "skipping rope". As simple as this may have been, it
has become a tremendous tool for gaining balance and focus, and to maintain discipline and endurance. I also learned
that this technique was mandatory training to develop eyes, hands, feet, speed and stamina. This was always "barked"
by the coaches in our early training. ie. Using the 'skip rope' also compliments martial art's techniques.
The One Simple Rule to follow and to be expected from each student is to be punctual and to clean up the gym floor space after every lesson. This second training concept is designed as part of the training, 'discipline', 'focus', and 'self pride', were factors to gain and to move forward to the next level as a beginning student. This important trend-of-thought has been part of my mind-set for years. Many times a Senior Classmate would be placed in charge and to be responsible
during the early stages to develop basic learning skills. The 'head coaches', 'assistant teachers', 'personal trainers', and 'senior students', were all taught this concept in the beginning stages.
Everyone understood, "there-is-No-Taking-Shortcuts" to achieve positive Benefits with mental and physical
learning tools. Physical Skill techniques are developed with Quality Time learning basic repetitive movements. Mental Disciplines through breathing, concentration, and focus to develop long term skills towards maturity.
The third training concept is to accept, respect, share and trust your fellow classmates with " Team Work ". This
learning skill is most difficult to understand if personal gain and selfishness is displayed. Each student has the initial goal and responsibility to practice each technique(s) individually to show their understanding of the lesson(s). The beginning stages is most important as it is the initial steps necessary to complement the more advance techniques. Most students that are interested in learning these skills are given assigned "trainers" measured by the size and shape of each student.
The assigned "trainer" is determined by the coach of the Boxing Program. A trainer may have past experience(s) in
the pugilistic art, either as a combatant or a senior student. The trainer's responsibility is to ensure the rules are follow
as posted on the walls upon entering the training center. The student and trainer must have the vision to share the same goals to achieve for better improvement in mental health and physical fitness. I have benefited with "these three training concepts" because of my personal eagerness to absorb these skills at an early age. I was taught to show respect to adults, elders, and others with authority by not asking too many questions.
The time spent to learn these basic techniques will positively show in the abilities for readiness towards advancement.
As a student in these early years (1960s), I have expressed a positive attitude by following and keeping up to the tight schedule. This commitment was silently acknowledged by the coach and the trainers by providing extra necessary techniques that will keep me mentally engaged. I was always early to my training so I would not miss the conversations between my new classmates and their many stories they shared with me. I was glad they never treated me or given me any special treatment because of the cultural differences. As far as I can remember, we were all the same.
I feel that in sports, the key word is "team work". This would also apply later in my training as I cross-over to learning Chinese Martial Arts 中国功夫. On a personal note, my "Father" stated that both of these mental and physical arts kept me out of trouble. But he also said if these kept me from my school work, we would have to give up one so I always kept my school books within arm's length. My father says that without an education in the world, you are without the skills to reach higher goals. I would continued and maintained this schedule for the next 5 years.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten 一二三四五六七八九十 yet nee sarm sey ng luk chet bok gnau sup is the basic Chinese translation to count one through ten. Basic Chinese English grammar are part of the disciplines I had learned to share with my "boxing" classmates. As a beginning student, we all had to line up in single file against the wall. We learned how to throw many types of punches and also how to cover up and block a punch. Each student would
be paired with another classmate by the ability of our learning capability. This training drill from the 'head coach' would
be beneficial to us because it taught us discipline, eye focus, reflexes and mental toughness. This technique was developed to teach each individual the sport of combat "Boxing" or "Pugilist". It also supports and help an individual to show a commitment to an organized physical and social program. Boys and girls were welcomed to participate.
We exchanged cultural ideas and shared family traditions and found that our cultures were very similiar. One training drill that was a favorite was lining up in a Horizontal and Single File. The distance between each student was an arm's length so we would not over or under punch a technique and 'simply-not-to-be hit'. We would repeat the cadence count in Spanish when we practice the "punching and blocking drills" "Uno dos tres cuatro cinco seis siete ocho nueve diez". As team members we had a sequence and switch back and forth our counts in Chinese, English, and Spanish. This proved to be a benefit for us as a training tool when the next drill was scheduled on the "heavy body punching bag". Using this verbal count sequence gave each of us concentration on how and when. Heavy Bags weighing from 40lbs, 75lbs, and up
to 200lbs, were some of the tools given for our strength development. The purpose of using these bags was to develop endurance, focus, heart, and strength when punching-thru-the Bag. Not only does these give each student punching power, it also gives necessary confidence in our mental will power. Never-punch-at-the-bag, Always-punch-thru-the-bag.
during the early stages to develop basic learning skills. The 'head coaches', 'assistant teachers', 'personal trainers', and 'senior students', were all taught this concept in the beginning stages.
Everyone understood, "there-is-No-Taking-Shortcuts" to achieve positive Benefits with mental and physical
learning tools. Physical Skill techniques are developed with Quality Time learning basic repetitive movements. Mental Disciplines through breathing, concentration, and focus to develop long term skills towards maturity.
The third training concept is to accept, respect, share and trust your fellow classmates with " Team Work ". This
learning skill is most difficult to understand if personal gain and selfishness is displayed. Each student has the initial goal and responsibility to practice each technique(s) individually to show their understanding of the lesson(s). The beginning stages is most important as it is the initial steps necessary to complement the more advance techniques. Most students that are interested in learning these skills are given assigned "trainers" measured by the size and shape of each student.
The assigned "trainer" is determined by the coach of the Boxing Program. A trainer may have past experience(s) in
the pugilistic art, either as a combatant or a senior student. The trainer's responsibility is to ensure the rules are follow
as posted on the walls upon entering the training center. The student and trainer must have the vision to share the same goals to achieve for better improvement in mental health and physical fitness. I have benefited with "these three training concepts" because of my personal eagerness to absorb these skills at an early age. I was taught to show respect to adults, elders, and others with authority by not asking too many questions.
The time spent to learn these basic techniques will positively show in the abilities for readiness towards advancement.
As a student in these early years (1960s), I have expressed a positive attitude by following and keeping up to the tight schedule. This commitment was silently acknowledged by the coach and the trainers by providing extra necessary techniques that will keep me mentally engaged. I was always early to my training so I would not miss the conversations between my new classmates and their many stories they shared with me. I was glad they never treated me or given me any special treatment because of the cultural differences. As far as I can remember, we were all the same.
I feel that in sports, the key word is "team work". This would also apply later in my training as I cross-over to learning Chinese Martial Arts 中国功夫. On a personal note, my "Father" stated that both of these mental and physical arts kept me out of trouble. But he also said if these kept me from my school work, we would have to give up one so I always kept my school books within arm's length. My father says that without an education in the world, you are without the skills to reach higher goals. I would continued and maintained this schedule for the next 5 years.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten 一二三四五六七八九十 yet nee sarm sey ng luk chet bok gnau sup is the basic Chinese translation to count one through ten. Basic Chinese English grammar are part of the disciplines I had learned to share with my "boxing" classmates. As a beginning student, we all had to line up in single file against the wall. We learned how to throw many types of punches and also how to cover up and block a punch. Each student would
be paired with another classmate by the ability of our learning capability. This training drill from the 'head coach' would
be beneficial to us because it taught us discipline, eye focus, reflexes and mental toughness. This technique was developed to teach each individual the sport of combat "Boxing" or "Pugilist". It also supports and help an individual to show a commitment to an organized physical and social program. Boys and girls were welcomed to participate.
We exchanged cultural ideas and shared family traditions and found that our cultures were very similiar. One training drill that was a favorite was lining up in a Horizontal and Single File. The distance between each student was an arm's length so we would not over or under punch a technique and 'simply-not-to-be hit'. We would repeat the cadence count in Spanish when we practice the "punching and blocking drills" "Uno dos tres cuatro cinco seis siete ocho nueve diez". As team members we had a sequence and switch back and forth our counts in Chinese, English, and Spanish. This proved to be a benefit for us as a training tool when the next drill was scheduled on the "heavy body punching bag". Using this verbal count sequence gave each of us concentration on how and when. Heavy Bags weighing from 40lbs, 75lbs, and up
to 200lbs, were some of the tools given for our strength development. The purpose of using these bags was to develop endurance, focus, heart, and strength when punching-thru-the Bag. Not only does these give each student punching power, it also gives necessary confidence in our mental will power. Never-punch-at-the-bag, Always-punch-thru-the-bag.
These early years of my training continues to consist of repetitive repeat-repeat-repeat exercises. As a young student, the motions were not exactly what we may have expected. Most of our eager mentality would have to look ahead and move forward to more advance techniques. However, my goals were already place within my frame-of-mind. My father,
Mr Louie, always emphasis to not judge a teacher's decision to a student's goal for advancement. This is similar to a father's (parent) judgement towards maturity. Even if this may cause frictions or negative thoughts, it has always been taught that a teacher's judgement is always-for-the-benefit of the less experience. The discipline of a student is to listen with your ears and follow with your eyes. It is not uncommon that student(s) that have physical talents will have the abilities to achieve at a faster pace than others. The tutelage and understanding of the abilities of each of the student will be a guiding influence of the Sifu "師父" (teacher).
Early stages and reactions from beginning students may be intimidation or in awe of the instructors expertise. The Sifu's position is to recognize and ensure the student a "the comfort zone" during their initial introduction. The Sifu may relate their own personal beginnings and feelings as a student of the martial art. For many there has been a misconception that Chinese Martial Arts 中国功夫 are magical. Perhaps a lack of information that was available and shared as part of cultural martial arts in the United States. (pre-1950s) It has been kept very secret, and only direct and close family members had the opportunity to be accepted to learn these skills. ie. comments below are personal thoughts
With several decades of Chinese martial art's training, I still have a lot to learn. The advance training skills are
"not always physical". A huge responsibility is to express the learning expectations by showing the discipline and to stay motivated and be productive. Restraint is always tested by others that are less experience because of lack of knowledge.
Advancement to the next level basically is self motivation. Most students look ahead to be recognized by the appointed senior classmate. However, these same senior student(s) also had to go through proper training by the "Sifu" teacher.
Throughout the history of Chinese Martial Arts, a student's advancement is a slow process. The ability of the student would shine from these basic traditional concepts: honor, loyalty, persistence, and respect. The most promising learning skill from longevity training is through blood, sweat and tears. A student that endures these skills goes through many
years of hardship and physical drawbacks. My small stature and ability to overachieve had developed a mental wall to "never give up". In my early years in the martial arts, I would use cuning and trickery towards my fellow classmates
to build a closer and personal bond with my gung fu teachers. Using my training with these tools, I developed a gift that produced a traditional skillset known as "National Pride". Persistence with Honor, Loyalty, Pride and Respect.
Mr Louie, always emphasis to not judge a teacher's decision to a student's goal for advancement. This is similar to a father's (parent) judgement towards maturity. Even if this may cause frictions or negative thoughts, it has always been taught that a teacher's judgement is always-for-the-benefit of the less experience. The discipline of a student is to listen with your ears and follow with your eyes. It is not uncommon that student(s) that have physical talents will have the abilities to achieve at a faster pace than others. The tutelage and understanding of the abilities of each of the student will be a guiding influence of the Sifu "師父" (teacher).
Early stages and reactions from beginning students may be intimidation or in awe of the instructors expertise. The Sifu's position is to recognize and ensure the student a "the comfort zone" during their initial introduction. The Sifu may relate their own personal beginnings and feelings as a student of the martial art. For many there has been a misconception that Chinese Martial Arts 中国功夫 are magical. Perhaps a lack of information that was available and shared as part of cultural martial arts in the United States. (pre-1950s) It has been kept very secret, and only direct and close family members had the opportunity to be accepted to learn these skills. ie. comments below are personal thoughts
With several decades of Chinese martial art's training, I still have a lot to learn. The advance training skills are
"not always physical". A huge responsibility is to express the learning expectations by showing the discipline and to stay motivated and be productive. Restraint is always tested by others that are less experience because of lack of knowledge.
Advancement to the next level basically is self motivation. Most students look ahead to be recognized by the appointed senior classmate. However, these same senior student(s) also had to go through proper training by the "Sifu" teacher.
Throughout the history of Chinese Martial Arts, a student's advancement is a slow process. The ability of the student would shine from these basic traditional concepts: honor, loyalty, persistence, and respect. The most promising learning skill from longevity training is through blood, sweat and tears. A student that endures these skills goes through many
years of hardship and physical drawbacks. My small stature and ability to overachieve had developed a mental wall to "never give up". In my early years in the martial arts, I would use cuning and trickery towards my fellow classmates
to build a closer and personal bond with my gung fu teachers. Using my training with these tools, I developed a gift that produced a traditional skillset known as "National Pride". Persistence with Honor, Loyalty, Pride and Respect.
The traditions that were taught in martial arts' schools were held very high as a learning tool. Persistence carries Honor, Loyalty, Pride, and Respect. These trademarks are a test for each student as it teaches character in human nature. The abilities through continuous movements shows the skill levels to move forth with little effort. The same can be said from other physical sports using exercises that were repeated for effortless movement in skill level. ie Boxing Wrestlin Judo Karate
The early days back in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, sport arenas were not available for learning martial arts. These venues was used mainly for "boxing, wrestling, and roller derby " as major media event(s). One major reason could be Chinese practitioners with martial arts' skills were not open to share their heavy guarded secrets. The old masters
had sworned that these special skills were only to be taught to their immediate family members. A large part of this secrecy can be contributed to the language and the self preservation to keep with tradition. I learned first hand from the elders that it is wise to keep what is loyal and respectful to gain honor amongst themselves. But it also creates confusion that leads to consequences in negative opinions of communication.
My personal feelings as I look back in my 62+years of current and past martial arts' training, gives me a better understanding of the emotions that were caught up in the early years. A huge part of this has to do with the language barrier and how the early martial arts' practitioners were recognized and respected. The possibilities of meeting these individuals were initially by a trusted family friend that had influences in the community. And even then, several meetings had to be conducted prior and before any exchanges were given for the knowledge for martial arts' lessons. A brotherhood was the most trusted and recognized by the elders and the martial artists. Chinese family associations was the first to be contacted and approved before introductions were followed through to the families involved. . .
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The early days back in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, sport arenas were not available for learning martial arts. These venues was used mainly for "boxing, wrestling, and roller derby " as major media event(s). One major reason could be Chinese practitioners with martial arts' skills were not open to share their heavy guarded secrets. The old masters
had sworned that these special skills were only to be taught to their immediate family members. A large part of this secrecy can be contributed to the language and the self preservation to keep with tradition. I learned first hand from the elders that it is wise to keep what is loyal and respectful to gain honor amongst themselves. But it also creates confusion that leads to consequences in negative opinions of communication.
My personal feelings as I look back in my 62+years of current and past martial arts' training, gives me a better understanding of the emotions that were caught up in the early years. A huge part of this has to do with the language barrier and how the early martial arts' practitioners were recognized and respected. The possibilities of meeting these individuals were initially by a trusted family friend that had influences in the community. And even then, several meetings had to be conducted prior and before any exchanges were given for the knowledge for martial arts' lessons. A brotherhood was the most trusted and recognized by the elders and the martial artists. Chinese family associations was the first to be contacted and approved before introductions were followed through to the families involved. . .
< < < to be continued > > > >
Thank you for your interest and support to Chinese Martial Arts
Si_Gung Thom W. Louie 师公雷泽鸿
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