Hung Ga (Hung Family) or Hung Kuen (Hung Fist) is a Southern Chinese style of Kung Fu developed at the Southern Shaolin Temple over 200 years ago. The founder, Hung Hei Goon, took refuge at Shaolin due to his political opposition to the Qing Dynasty.
He trained in the powerful Tiger style under Abbot Gee Gin. Later, he combined this with the Crane techniques of his wife’s family, creating the foundation of Hung Gar Kung Fu as it is known today.
Generations later, the legendary master Wong Fei Hung further refined the system, creating the famous Tiger and Crane paired form (Fu Hok Seung Ying Kuen).
Hung Gar is based on the principles of the 5 animals (Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Leopard and Crane) and the 5 elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth). Training includes strong stances, powerful strikes, and dynamic tension exercises.
The system also includes Southern Lion Dance, an important cultural and spiritual tradition performed during Chinese New Year and other celebrations.
Traditional weapons such as the Guan Dao, Tiger Fork and Monk Spade are also practiced, helping develop strength, coordination and endurance.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and meditation form part of the system, supporting recovery, wellbeing and internal development.
