Hung Style History and Masters Linage
The main Shao-Lin Temples of Wu Shu, Kung Fu in China were in the North in the Honnan province and in the South in the Fukein province. Both temples cradled Wu Shu - Kung Fu and Chi Gong teachings.
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).