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Hakka Kuen (Southern Hakka) 客家拳
ChinaEast AsiaStrikingSouthern Chinese (Nanquan)Shaolin legend
Umbrella for Hakka family systems (Lee Gar, Chu Gar, Chow Gar…) with short-power, close-range techniques.
Key characteristics
- Short bridge power
Forms & curriculum
- Varies by school.
What training looks like
Classes typically combine stances and footwork (basics), conditioning, solo forms (taolu, kata or hyung) and partner drills. Sparring is introduced gradually, usually with protective gear.
Questions to ask a school
- How is sparring introduced and supervised?
- What do a beginner's first three months look like?
- Is there a family, health or seniors class?
- How are injuries prevented?
Quick facts
| Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | Hakka communities, Guangdong & Fujian |
| Family | Southern Chinese (Nanquan) |
| Type | Striking |
Where to learn
- South Shaolin Temple (Putian) – Jiulian Mountain, Putian, Fujian, China
- Quanzhou Shaolin Temple (Southern Shaolin) – Quanzhou, Fujian, China
- Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts Association – Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong)
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