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The combination of grueling low and wide stances, deadly hand techniques and rigorous internal training makes Hung Gar one of the most balanced and formidable kung fu styles.
Hung Gar was the kung fu style practiced by Chinese national heroes like Hung Hei Gun and Wong Fei Hong, and the style remains very well regarded in Chinese circles today. Hung Gar is popularised in Hong Kong movies and TV shows, including the movie "Kung Fu Hustle". It also features heavily in the early Jet Li movie series of "Once upon a time in China", where it was used to devastating effect by Wong Fei Hung.
Hung Gar is a power style with an emphasis on developing your strength and body condition through powerful breathing and isometric exercises. Your power comes from a very strong and wide stance - Hung Gar has one of the lowest stances in Chinese kung fu. While this makes the style slower than others, this is more than compensated by the strength of the techniques. Your punches are hard and your kicks are low. In a fight, you string together the techniques to form relentless combinations that can easily overwhelm your opponent.
Lau Family Hung Gar background
The Lau family has been the leaders of the kung fu films for Shaw brothers for many years. People around the world who love kung fu films have watched a film by Lau Kar Leung and after watching his films have followed his path in learning Hung Gar.
Information about Lau Kar Leung and the movies they had made
Si Fu Leo Au Yeung
Si Fu Leo Au Yeung is the Principal Instructor of Lau Family Hung Gar in UK. He has over 15 years martial arts experience and has trained as an indoor senior student under Master *Sin Kwok Lam. Since then he has become a dedicated student under Master Sin, Leo has devoted himself to Hung Gar style which has brought him new understanding of martial arts.
Under the guidance of Master Sin, Leo has become the Lau Family Hung Gar representative in UK to promote the traditional Hung Gar Kung Fu.
(*) Note: Master Sin Kwok Lam is the officially recognized vice chairman of the Hong Kong Wushu (Chinese Martial Art) association and one of Grandmaster Lau's apostles students.
