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3 comments about Southern Shaolin Kung Fu Ling Nam Hung Gar.

1. I've always enjoyed reading books by Sifu Wing Lam - his books are thorough & comprehensive in its coverage. The abovementioned book is no exception. No other books on Hung Gar offer the same detailed information as this book. This is the only Hung Gar book in English that covers topic such as 12 Bridge Hands which is a fundamental set in Hung Gar system. I hope Sifu Wing Lam would write a series of books covering every fist set in the Hung Gar system. You can be sure that every book of his would be in my collection.
   
   David Wong



2. I have been practicing martial arts since the 70's. This is a fantastic Hung Gar book, here's why.
   
   The coverage includes solid information on basics such as stances and Kiu Sao, on the five animals and sounds, and five elements. The typo level is extremely low (unlike most martial books). There are good multi-picture explanations of a lot of applications.
   
   The reason you should immediately buy this book is for the teaching point gems -- things you would normally only get told in class verbally -- for the key elements of quite a few open handed and weapons forms. There are typically just a couple of pages of these (with photos) for each form in the Wing Lam Canton Hung Gar curriculum, but the fact someone was willing to share these with the general public is extraordinary.
   
   That said, this book will NOT teach you a single form. Nor should you expect that from a book this short unless it is dedicated to a single form.
   
   Regards, and hope this helps.



3. The author is clear, concise and detailed in his writing of this book.
   
   His Hung Gar knowledge is excellent. He explains the Lineage, Hung Gar Basics, Application of movement and concepts of Forms. He also briefly reviews treating training injuries with Dit Da Jow and massage.
   
   I have trained in Hung Gar for 3 years and his videotapes are good also.

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3 comments about Iron Thread. Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu Classics Series.

1. Andrew Timofeevich has masterfully translated Lam Sai Wing's (Author), Tid Sid Kuen - Iron Wire form with easy to understand and follow instructions. Martial Artists need to add this one to your library even if you don't intend to learn the form. It opens up the essence of Hung Gar which can greatly benefit those in both soft and hard styles. The illustrations in combination with the detailed instruction make it easy for anyone to enter a heretofore secret art.



2. This book contains excellent and detailed descriptions of every technique in the Iron Wire Set. I think it also very useful for people who have a background in Tai Chi, because this is a unique description of the most internal form of the hard style of Hung Gar Kung Fu.



3. Lam Sai Wing's, "Iron Thread," is a masterfully constructed instructional manual for the Hung Gar form, "Iron Thread." This form combines the elements of both the internal and the external, and is designed to promote physical strength and development of internal energy.
   The Author begins with the lineage of his own Masters, and the origins of Hung Gar Kung Fu. He also provides a few fitting and excellent stories about their exploits.
   The form itself is illustrated from one posture to the next, with careful descriptions of each move, as well as the feelings one should experience when the postures are executed correctly. The form is unusual in that specific vocalizations accompany many of the techniques, and are often combined with a sort of moving, dynamic tension. The form is also very economical in its use of space, and it should fit easily within the confines of the average apartment room. The movements are not too complicated at the surface, and won't prove to be too difficult for the studious practitioner. The true complexity of this form however, will only be grasped after long, diligent study, as its internal methods should prove quite challenging to master. There are also no kicking techniques in this form, and that may prove attractive to some. I also felt that this form would fit in well with many Karate systems forms repertoire, and it reminded me in some ways of Goju-Ryu or Ueichi Ryu.
   Generous Masters such as Lam Sai Wing should be held in the highest regard for works such as this, without which, many of us would never experience the wonders of Shaolin Kung fu. Master Wing claims that the strength of the diligent practitioner of the Iron Thread can increase by nine times. Whether or not that this is true will be up to the student who reads and then strives. Many Shaolin Arts and Kung Fu use the concept of a "continuous thread of energy," and I believe that the "Iron Thread," is supposed to be practiced in just such a way, never truly stopping from beginning until the end. I for one, can't wait to try it.
   
   Sincerely, Erik D. J. O'Brien The Drums of Doom: Part 2 of The Duaredheim Staff Saga

4 comments about Hung Gar Kung-Fu.

1. A very comprehensive little book on Hung Gar boxing by a fine artist.Includes:breathing,stretching,stances,form&application,footwork diagrams for each movement,as well as informative reading.Back in the 70s Ohara was pretty much THE source for martial arts guidebooks and they set a standard that is still very competitive with the newly pulished works of today.This book along with:Wing Chun-James Yimm lee,Sil Lum kung fu-Leo T. Fong,Choy Lay Fut-Leo Fong,White Crane gung fu-Michael Staples,and Muay Thai Kickboxing-Hardy Stockman,are all fine examples of Ohara's great martial arts books of the 70s.



2. Of all the older style martial art books that show many pictures and techniques, this one is one of the best. Sifu Buck Sam Kong has been known to be open and honest about his art, and this book is a reflection of that. Of course, one should not hope or desire to learn an art form from a book--particularly a martial art form--but this text is pretty darn clear about what Lau Gar Kuen is about. Expressed in the photos as well is the kind of physical endurance one will need to practice the art: low stances, powerful hands and arms, and fierce determination.



3. 
   This nice, thick volume was renowned Sifu Bucksam Kong's first mass-market book on Hung Gar style, which was later followed by the more advanced Tiger Crane Book. Originally published in the 1970's and having gone through a 10-year period of being out of print and hard to obtain, this volume has recently been reissued by the publisher with a colorful new cover. The timeless "meat" in the pages between the covers is still the same, however!
   
   Hung Gar Gung Fu combines strength with speed and often inpressive low stances reminicrent og Goju Ryu. This volume includes complete instruction on the basics of this style, from vital points, stance work, striking, kicking, and deflecting, to the first form, the Two-Man Sparring Set. A superb and complete introduction to Hung Gar style. Bucksam Kong is one of the foremost authorities on this style, and has also published a number of DVDs which detail the Hung Gar and Lau Gar schools.
   
   You will find older editions of this book with the original bright gold cover/



4. I follow this style of Kung-Fu It helps to have something to refer to and I like to understand the reasoning behind the move... the physics of it all.
   Anyway - It works well for me.

5 comments about The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu (Literary Links to the Orient).

1. I studied Hung Gar with one of Bucksam's Top students for a couple of years. This is a great reference book. Very well put together, illustrated and written. You won't find a better book on this classic form.



2. This is a great book that goes into the detail that was expected of martial art books of the time. Apparently, some people expect to learn a form from a book--what ridiculousness! How can anyone learn the complexities of a form from a book? That is not how the system has been transmitted in the past, nor should it be that way in the future. It does what it serves to do: act as a reference. The real deal takes place with a live teacher. The photos are pretty good with nice documentation of the form. Anyone who wants to see how this can really work is still able to train with this man.



3. This books contains detailed step-by-step explainations of the forms, and their applications. I really liked the two man sets showing applicatation. I don't think any book can teach you a martial art alone, but if you already know one or you are using this in conjunction with a live class, this is an excellent reference. No matter what style you practice this book has techniques that can be applied along with what you already know. A good technical book.



4. oh my goodness! when ok'tar gave up his right of charlin for maybo....I cried like a new born wampa rat that can't find it's powpow....
   
   anyways...the book itself does have a huge selection of moves to learn and it describes them very well. It also has an explanation of the stances used for all of the moves. However, it did not contain anything in the way of basics for getting started. The book seems to come from the assumption that the reader already has experience with Tiger/Crane and that this is just like expanding your repertoire of moves. Some of the moves do look really sweet though!



5. This form is the second form in the style and utilizes almost all the movement of other descendant or branched styles similiar to the hung gar system. It's historical record is interesting and seems to incorporate yet another major system.
   A rather long and good feeling set a movements, Good, although start out on the first form and try some of the other southern secular styles to see the evolution of mimicry and/or exposure to other style inventors.