Sil Lum Fut Ga Kuen is a style of kung fu developed during the time China's Ming Dynasty, which ruled during the 17th century. The art was founded and developed by a Buddhist monk using techniques from the five great masters of the Shalin temple: Lau, Lee, Mok, Hung, and Choy.
Unlike many other martial arts forms, Shaolin kung fu origins are based in religion. The Shaolin Temple was founded ...
Author: Harlan Lee
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One of the major aspects of "internal strength" is its use of the "ground strength." By relaxedly training the body structure to propagate the solidity of the ground up to the hands, great power can be wielded, whether in martial arts or in daily chores.
The propagation of the ground strength, or peng jing, or "Ki strength," etc., has been discussed in previous issues. In this issue, let's ...
Author: Mike Sigman
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The discussions of the "length strength" have to do with training the body, from foot to hand, as a true unit. For instance, even turning a door-knob involves a real connection from hand to back through hip and leg to supporting foot. A recognizable portion of the power to turn the door-knob comes from the torso muscles, supported by the continuous ground-strength to the hand.
The last issu ...
Author: Mike Sigman
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In the 1950's, Hong Kong kung fu masters were playing for keeps. Fleeing the new communist regime of mainland China, hundreds of hungry fighters piled into Hong Kong's fragrant harbor, looking to prove themselves. In a desperate grab for reputation and real estate, they challenged every teacher they could find. At that time, Hong Kong was halfway through its 99-year lease as a British Territory – ...
Author: Ching
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Choy Lee Fut is famous for its large variety of forms and training methods. Chan Heung, the founder, spent over 20 years gathering and refining his skills before synthesizing them into a coherent system. According to records kept in the Chen family archive, there are 138 recorded forms (including 48 fist forms) divided into three levels - primary, secondary and tertiary levels, from the most basic ...
Author: Howard Choy
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