Shaolin (also known as Siulam) has its origins in the family of Shaolin temples in China. The Indian monk Bodhidharma had established the Shaolin teachings in the Northern Shaolin temple (Henan) in 495 AD. The Southern Shaolin temple (Fujian) was said to also be another location where martial arts was actively developed.

The Shaolin style is recognized to be roots of Chinese martial arts and has many styles within it.

The school‘s curriculum is composed of the traditional Shaolin sets that include Ba Duan Jin, Chang Quan, Fu Hu, Hu He Shuang Xing, Xiao Hong Quan, Tong Bei Quan, Lian Huan Quan, Qi Xing Quan, animal sets, soft/hard weapons and others.

At advanced stages Iron fist and Iron palm are also trained.

Shaolin Temple (1982) was the first film that propelled and raised public awareness of the style’s arts and long history.

Hung Kuen (also known as Hung Ga / Hong Jia) is a soft and hard style developed in the 1800s. It originates in the Southern Shaolin temple in Fujian province of Southern China and was further developed by folk hero Wong Fei Hung.

The style is based upon total body connection, conditioned through strenuous physical exertion and focused through internal breath control development. This translates to practical Self defence application responding to all offensive ranges, whether short, mid or long range, with explosive power generation.

The core curriculum consists of Hung Kuen's three treasure sets: The Gung Gee form develops the basic fundamentals of stance, posture & application. The Fu Hok form develops endurance, martial skill & advanced technique. The Iron Wire form builds health, overall conditioning & intensely focused power generation

The style taught is from the Lau family lineage of Hung Kuen as passed down from Lau Jaam.

Recent prominent masters include the late Lau Kar Leung. Our style of Hung Kuen features in his films such as Challenge of Masters (1976), 36 Chambers of Shaolin (1978), Return to the 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1980), The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984), Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985) and others.

In recent times, our style of Hung Kuen was also used in the film Kill Bill 2 (2003).

Chin Woo was founded in 1910 by Master Huo Yuan Jia in Shanghai, China. The school was established with the aim to preserve the traditional Chinese martial arts. Over time Chin Woo was also established in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Many Masters were invited to teach and thus the curriculum is influenced by multiple styles.

The Chin Woo core curriculum consists of Tan Tui, Gong Li Quan, Jie Quan, Da Zhan Quan, Tang Lang (Preying Mantis) and others.

The school’s history has featured in multiple films such as Fists of Fury (1972) and Fearless (2006).

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