DW219 Gung Zi Fuk Fu Kuen: The Fundamental Pillar of Hung Gar Kung Fu - Digital Masterclass

Taming the tiger fist among the top five fists in Lingnan area.  Theories about its origin vary greatly. Most people believe that in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, it was  introduced into Guangdong by two members of Shaolin temple--Hung Hei--Gun and Luk Ah--Choi--who magnificently carried it forward afterwards.  During its hundredss of years spread, talented practicers have come forward in multitudes and developed it into a strictly systematized martial art because of historical events or personal needs.  In modern times, Lam Sai Wing, a fist coach of the Tiger Crane Mun, collected and compiled books on Hung Kuen and made great contributions to the inheritance of Hung Kuen.  Among the routines he complied. Taming the tiger fist, tiger crane paired form fist, ten animal fist and  iron wire fist are  most famous ones.  Hung Kuen routines are versatile and changeful including long and short bridge horse stances as well as long range and close strong hand techniques.

Taming the tiger fist is a basic routine practiced by all beginners, also one of the most important routines to master Hung Keun.  It's hailed as "Three Treasures" of Hung Kuen along with Tiger Crane  paired form fist and iron wire fist.  This routine is suitable for long range attack and defense with its wide and powerful strikes. 

• Lecturer:  Jin Zhenyu
• Format: ISO
• Language Speaking: English/Chinese
• Subtitle: English/Chinese

Master the "I-Character Taming the Tiger" Form – The Foundation of the Wong Fei-hung Lineage.

Gung Zi Fuk Fu Kuen (工字伏虎拳) is the most critical foundational form of the Hung Kuen system. It is designed to develop the "Hard Bridge and Strong Stance" (Ying Kiu Ying Ma) that the style is famous for. This digital download (DW219) provides a meticulous breakdown of the form, focusing on the cultivation of internal power and external structural integrity.

What This Masterclass Covers:

• The "Gung" Character Footwork: Understand the spatial geometry of the form, moving in the shape of the Chinese character "工" (Gung) to master directional changes and rooted stability.
• Bridge Hand Essentials (Kiu Sau): Deep dive into the core bridge techniques found in Fuk Fu Kuen, including Chit Kiu (Cutting Bridge), Wan Kiu (Circling Bridge), and Paau Kiu.
• The 12 Bridges (Shier Zhi Kiu) Application: How this form introduces the 12 principles of power generation, specifically focusing on "Hard" (Gang) and "Sinking" (Chum) energies.
• Tiger-Claw & Fist Mechanics: Precise alignment for the "Tiger Claw" (Fu Jau) and the explosive "Eye of the Tiger" punches.
• Breath and Sound (Hei): Instruction on the "Tiger Roar" breathing techniques used to stabilize the core and manifest power.

Practitioner's FAQ:

• Q: Why is Gung Zi Fuk Fu Kuen considered the "Mother Form" of Hung Gar?
  • A: It is the "Mother Form" because it contains all the essential stances (Ma Bu), bridge hands (Kiu Sau), and methods of power generation that appear in advanced forms like Tiger Crane or Iron Wire.
• Q: Does this video explain the "Fuk Fu" (Taming the Tiger) meaning?
  • A: Yes. This masterclass (DW219) explains that "Taming the Tiger" refers both to the martial application against an opponent and the internal taming of one's own breath and spirit.
• Q: What is the video quality and format?
  • A: High-definition digital download, compatible with all devices. Each movement is shown at full speed and in slow-motion for detailed study.