Kung Fu really means a persons perfection of an art or sport. Martial arts in Chinese is known as Wu Shu.

In our Academy, our teaching of traditional Kung Fu helps the improvement and perfections of the whole person, through special exercises that calms the mind, strengthens the body and teaches advanced self-defense techniques.

The Wu Shu taught in our Academy comes from the Hung Gar system. This unique art of Kung Fu develops the Internal and External energies simulataneously. This allows the mind and body to work together, making it satisfying to all people, regarless of their activeness level or age group. The most important qualities for a student of this art to have is patience, to have a good character, self-worth and to value ones self and ones life.

Based on five animals and five elements, this style almost made fighters in China invincible in battle. Each of these five animals and elements develop certain parts of the mind and body for good health and self-defense.

The five animals are:

• Tiger - bones and tearing
• Leopard - joints and crushing
• Crane - balance and control
• Snake - muscles and rhythmic endurance
• Dragon - focus and will power

The five elements are:

• Air/Energy - light and endless moves
• Fire - up, rapid and quick moves
• Water - cleansing and flowing moves
• Earth/Wood - down and expandings moves
• Gold/Metals - direct and straight moves

You can refer to the Diagram for a graphic representation of the five animals.

Hard As Iron - Soft As Water

HUNG GAR is a traditional Shao-Lin style of Kung Fu.

It is the combination of advanced internal/external training that make this art a formidable Self Defense System to learn. Hung Gar is also suitable for relaxation, fitness, self-control, strength and energy.

Experience:

• Spiritual Connection and Chi Gong
• Mental Relaxation and Empowerment
• Develop Physical Fitness and the Iron Body
• Build Power and Engergy for Youthful Experience
• Learn Traditional Kung Fu and its Self-Defense

An ancient holistic approach to exercising your whole being for Inner: Growth, Freedom, Energy and Power. An experience for your lifetime, of Change, Self Control and Will.

Finally, Chi Gong (Chi = Oxygen and Life Force and Gong = Tap into your own power) is quick to learn and exciting to do. You will learn exercises which you will need to repeat daily. These movements will start to take on a new meaning each time you perform them, as they start to unfold and reveal the greater depth of your energy flow.

Click on images to view an enlarged version

Siu Lum Kung Fu was unsurpassed in its day due to its strength and power. There were five main popular styles of Wu Shu - Kung Fu: Hung, Lau, Mok, Choy and Lee. Hung’s Kung Fu was the most revolutionary and was famous in its day.

The table below outlines the Hung Style Masters Linage:

Master: Chi Zin Sim See
Background: An Abbot at the Siu Lum Shao-Lin temple in Fukien province in Southern China. He was a master of the TIGER style. In 1800 due to the Siu Lum templates distraction, he fled to Kwantung with his pupil Hung.
Influences: The styles original influential Sifu/Teacher; Teacher the Cross TIGER Fist form, 1000pd, HORSE stance and the Iron Arms and Fists techniques.

Master: Hung Hei-Kwun (Jyu)
Background: Hung was the first laymen disciple of Sifu Abot Chi Zin. He fled to Kwantung and opened his school in Big Buddah temple and then in Fa City to the general public. He later married Fong Wing Chun.
Influences: Gave the art it name and created the TIGER and CRANE forms. Hung’s wife Sifu was Nun Mui, a master of the CRANE style.

Master: Kuk Ah-Choy
Background: Learnt and mastered the art of Hung Gar under the teachings of Master Hung.
Influences: First pupil sent to Canton to teach the art of Hung Gar style.

Master: Wong Tai and Son + Wong Kei Ying
Background: Both mastering the Hung style. Wong Kei Ying went further to study more of the art from Hung Hei Kwun. He also learnt the Iron Body form.
Influences: Wong Kei Ying was named one of the Ten Tigers of Kwangtung.

Master: Wong Fei-Hung
Background: Was the son of Wong Kei Ying. He became famous yet more influential towards the spreading of the art of Hung Gar in Kwantong and Hong Kong.
Influences: He has been depicted in movies, television, radio shows and publications.

Master: Lam Sai-Wing
Background: Was Wong Fei Hung’s top student. He taught the whole art to students, abandoning the art secrecy.
Influences: He influenced other masters to teach the whole art to their students and the general public.

Master: Lum Jo and Chiu Kao
Background: Masters still spreading the art of Hung Gar. Chiu Kao’s son Chiu Ling continued the tradition of teaching and did it abroad in America.
Influences: Chiu Ling has been in movies and magazines in the 1970’s.

Master: Y.C. Wong
Background: Grand Master of Hung Gar, his sifu was Lum Jo. He went to America to spread the art of Hung Gar. He also teaches Tai Chi, Ba Gua and Hising I.
Influences: Master Wong still does his training in the traditional way. He has been present at exhibitions and has been in magazines in the USA. He lives in San Francisco.

Master: Colin Chau
Background: Master of Hung Gar, he has also learnt other styles like Tai Chi, Praying Mantis, Lama Gar and Chi Gong. He is now retired, and dovotes his time to casual work and meditation.
Influences: Colin was a major influence on me (J. Awad) to persue other styles like Pack Me, Jo Gar, Ba Gua, Tai Chi and Chi Gong as well as basic accupressure and Chinese Herbal medicine.

Master: Joseph Awad
Background: I have learnt Hung Garm Chi Gong and Liang Gong as well as the special healing and rejuvenating Chi Gong. I am an accreditied Sifu/Teacher by the Chinese Kung Fu Association of Sydney.
Influences: I have studied with Colin Chau (Hung Gar and Lama Gar), Gregory Choy (Wing Cheun) and Le Jinrong (Tai Chi and Chi Gong).