HUNG GAR - Kung Chi Fok Fu Tui Chuck

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We were discussing this form a while back. (cannot find the thread) Just stumbled across this video. Slightly different from the version I learned, but very close.

[crazedjustice888]

Video not working for me...watch it work when someone else tries it...lol

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I thought it worked in a preview before I submitted the post. Have a try again!

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In a past life I learned this coreographed garbage. It's silly crap that will impede a person's ability to apply thier chosen art, most likely invented for public entertainment.

[Daifong]

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[cheesedip]

Better angle of the same performance...

[Daifong]

Those are very nice, thank you for sharing. Also, here is some footage of my Sifu, Grandmaster Lam Chun Sing, teaching the set:

http://www.youtube.com/user/taxi24vimperk

[nomamao]

[Daifong]

So then, why would "whoever you think it is" let others refer to him as "Sifu", and not just simply as "Coach", if it's really just such "choreographed garbage/ silly crap?"

Lol. As soon as you guys have what Hung Kyun has, you'll have some credibility talking about what Hung Kyun does, pure and simple.

[nomamao]

[Daifong]

[nomamao]

"Well, so if you now choreograph some basic drills for health and performance purpose, does that take anything away from you or your skill? "

Choreography still has to retain some realism. These partner forms are way too basic and apply very little Hung Gar in them, as I understand it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAhffw4wxUs

Something like this holds way more Hung Gar than the choreographed set and is much more beneficial for fighting and health, when applied for time (one minute--continuous, etc.), in my opinion. It's still choreographed and very basic. It teaches, when correctly done, the mindset and expression of the five animals. It hardens the body of the one taking the throw and the one delivering it. It teaches bridging, clawing, stance, etc. To me, it's not a Judo or Shuai Jiao throw. It's Hung Gar.

One looks flashier, but the other is more effective and embodies the essence of all kungfu. But, this is just my opinion, brother. Historical significance of partner forms is not to be denied, but fighting application gets lost in all the flash, if you ask me.

Again, that's just my opinion.

[Daifong]