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Hung Gar 洪家拳 Hung Ga Kuen
ChinaEast AsiaStrikingSouthern Chinese (Nanquan)Shaolin lineage
Southern style traced to Southern Shaolin. Strong low stances, tiger and crane techniques, and powerful bridge arms. Wong Fei-hung and Lam Sai-wing made it famous.
Key characteristics
- Deep horse stance
- Tiger and Crane
- Iron Wire internal training
Forms & curriculum
- Gung Gee Fook Fu Kuen
- Fu Hok Seung Ying Kuen (Tiger Crane)
- Ng Ying Kuen (Five Animals)
- Tid Sin Kuen (Iron Wire)
- Butterfly knives
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 | Qing dynasty; Hung Hei-Gun; Wong Fei-hung lineage |
| Family | Southern Chinese (Nanquan) |
| Type | Striking |
Where to learn
- Foshan Hung Gar & Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall – Foshan, Guangdong, China
- Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts Association – Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong)
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