Lam Chun Fai Hung Kuen School Chania Branch
In
order to learn and practice this art (Hung Kuen) we classify it into six major
areas:
The
hand forms are Kung Fu patterns linked together with some specific purposes. In
our style we have many hand form sets. They are fundamental element in Kung Fu
training. Their primary aim is to enable the student to learn and perform
correctly various Kung Fu movements and patterns, to develop his/her power and
the body to be gradually conditioned.
1. The
hand form sets are:
2. Applications
and Specific Techniques: After the student learns how to perform the hand forms
correctly, he must learn how to use them in combat. He should repeat each
pattern or movement of hand forms pairing with other students both in attack and
defense techniques in order to comprehend how they work. Students should
practice a lot the uses of each set so that they acquire the ability to apply the
Kung Fu patterns flawlessly when needed. Gradually the applications should be
applied with both force and speed.
3. Weapons:
One of the most essential parts of Kung Fu is practicing with weapons. Weapons
are an expression of Kung Fu heritage, often very impressive to watch.
Practicing with weapons is not only more attractive but also helps the student
to increase his force, his stamina and the ability to perform the hand forms
with more power, speed and flexibility in unarmed combat. For example, the
Shaolin students were well known for the excellent use of staff. When a student
practices with the staff improves his speed. While the sword adds flexibility
to the wrist movement and as a result the student becomes more capable of
forcing a grip or avoiding it, and teaches the student the principle of soft
versus hard. Learning to use the spear, the student develops the skill of
sharpness and piercing which requires trained eyesight, etc. It’s
the same procedure as with learning the Hand set form. First the weapon set and
then its uses. Also there is a combination weapon’s set, where staff can be
paired with sword or spear or Dai Kwan Do or other ones.
The
Weapons form sets are:
4. Sparring
forms is a combination of set practice and individual techniques between two
partners.
Sparring
form sets are:
5. The
Principles of this art are:
‘The principles of attack and retreat, exit and entry, swallowing and spitting as well as rising and sinking must be practiced daily’, Lam Sai Wing
6. The
moral code of our school