Lam Yiu-Kwai was the master responsible for the dissemination of Dragon Kung Fu.
He was born in 1877 in Huìyáng County in the of Huizhou in Guangdong Province, China.
From a young age Lam learned martial arts from his father and grandfather and, like them, he would eventually undertake training from masters on Luofu Mountain in neighboring Bóluó County, where he was taught by master Tai Yuk of the Wa Sau Toi temple, who knew the Dragon style.
He also learned the routines Saam Tong Gor Kiu from the Taoist Wong Lee Giu and Mui Fa Chut Lo from Ke Hing Ma.
Good friends since their youth in Huizhou, Lam Yiu-Kwai and the Bak Mei master Cheung Lai-Chuen later became cousins by marriage and opened several schools together.
Lam Yiu-Kwai married and had several children.
In the 1920s, he moved to Guangzhou, where he opened a number of Dragon style schools and met Mok Gar master Lin Yin-Tang, who became a friend with whom he had much in common.
Lin Yin-Tang was from the prefecture of Dongguan, which bordered both Huìyáng and Bóluó counties.
Like Yiu-Kwai, Yin-Tang studied at a temple on Luofu Mountain; in Yin-Tang's case, the Temple of Emptiness , where he studied meditation and traditional Chinese medicine.
After a stroke in the early 1950s, Lam Yiu-Kwai moved to Hong Kong for medical treatment where, after another stroke in 1965, he died in 1966.
He passed the art on to his students wu hua tai and Ma Chai and Tsoi Yiu-Cheung in addition to his sons Lam Chan-Gwong and Lam Wun-Gwong , who supervises the Dragon Sign Athletic Association in Hong Kong.
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Lam Sai Wing
Lam Sai Wing , was a student of the legendary Cantonese martial artist, healer and folk hero Wong Fei Hung.
Lam Sai Wing was born in Nanhai district, Guangdong. He followed the customs of his ancestors and learned the traditional martial arts of his family, progessing to learning from Lin Fu Cheng, Wong Fei Hung and Wu Quan Mei. He was eventually considered an expert in Hung Gar Kuen , and may have also studied Fo Kuen .
He founded the ‘Wu Ben Tang’ in Guangzhou where he taught his martial arts.
Towards the end of the Qing dynasty, Lam gained first place at a large martial arts competition that took place at the Dongjiao ground, receiving a silver medal from as a token of recognition for his service and success.
Between 1917 and 1923, Lam served in the National Revolutionary Army of Fujian province as Chief Instructor in hand-to-hand combat.
Lam eventually moved to Hong Kong, where he started teaching martial arts. Together with his favorite students Zhu Yu Zhai, Zhang Shi Biao, Li Shi Hui, and others, he wrote three books on the the three primary forms of Hung Gar: gung ji fuk fu keun , fu hok seung ying keun , and tit sin keun .
Although his exact age is not known, Lam was over 80 when he died during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. Whilst conditions were difficult during the occupation, there has been no indication that the occupation contributed to his death.
He and his students, which are said to have numbered over 10,000 during his life, are primarily responsible for popularizing the style in the 20th century. Some of his students became among the first actors and stunt people in the fledgling Hong Kong "kung fu" movie industry in the 1940s, including Lau Cham, father of action director and star, Lau Kar-leung, and Golden Harvest producer, Raymond Chow.
Lam has been portrayed in film, including the 1991 film "Wong Fei Hung" , and by Sammo Hung in the 1979 film "Lam Sai Wing" , as well as many of the movies made about Wong Fei Hung.
Early life
Lam Sai Wing was born in Nanhai district, Guangdong. He followed the customs of his ancestors and learned the traditional martial arts of his family, progessing to learning from Lin Fu Cheng, Wong Fei Hung and Wu Quan Mei. He was eventually considered an expert in Hung Gar Kuen , and may have also studied Fo Kuen .
He founded the ‘Wu Ben Tang’ in Guangzhou where he taught his martial arts.
Towards the end of the Qing dynasty, Lam gained first place at a large martial arts competition that took place at the Dongjiao ground, receiving a silver medal from as a token of recognition for his service and success.
Between 1917 and 1923, Lam served in the National Revolutionary Army of Fujian province as Chief Instructor in hand-to-hand combat.
Later life
Lam eventually moved to Hong Kong, where he started teaching martial arts. Together with his favorite students Zhu Yu Zhai, Zhang Shi Biao, Li Shi Hui, and others, he wrote three books on the the three primary forms of Hung Gar: gung ji fuk fu keun , fu hok seung ying keun , and tit sin keun .
Although his exact age is not known, Lam was over 80 when he died during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. Whilst conditions were difficult during the occupation, there has been no indication that the occupation contributed to his death.
Legacy
He and his students, which are said to have numbered over 10,000 during his life, are primarily responsible for popularizing the style in the 20th century. Some of his students became among the first actors and stunt people in the fledgling Hong Kong "kung fu" movie industry in the 1940s, including Lau Cham, father of action director and star, Lau Kar-leung, and Golden Harvest producer, Raymond Chow.
Portrayal in the media
Lam has been portrayed in film, including the 1991 film "Wong Fei Hung" , and by Sammo Hung in the 1979 film "Lam Sai Wing" , as well as many of the movies made about Wong Fei Hung.
Kwan Sai Hung
Kwan Sai Hung is the subject of the books ''Chronicles of Tao'' and is a Taoist Monk from the Zheng Yi sect of Taoism from the monastery. He is also a martial arts master.
Jyu Jik Chuyhn
Jyu Jik Chuyhn 朱亦傳 was born in the Toi-San district of Guangdong province and began his training in martial arts at an early age. Originally learning Hung Kuyhn and later Choy Lay Fut from a monk named Choy Ying. Choy Ying introduced Jyu Jik Chuyhn to Jaang Saan Ying, head Monk of the Clear Cloud Temple in Toi San.
Chuyhn studied a wide variety of martial arts under the tutelage of Jaang Saan Ying. Along with Choy Lay Fut, He was trained in other arts such as “Nam Ying Jao Kuyhnn” and “Ngok Fei Pai” . His training in these styles prepared him for what he would learn under both Wong Lam-Hoi and Wong Yan-Lam.
Chyuhn first learned Lama Pai under the direction of Wong Lum Hoi. Such an accomplished martial artist was Chyuhn that he learned all of Wong Lum Hoi’s Lama Pai hand and weapon sets in under 7 years. Towards the end of his training he sought out the teachings of Wong Yan Lum upon his return to Guangdong. He spent many years learning different forms from Wong Yan Lum until he completed the Lama Pai Style.
Notable students under Jyu Chuyhn were:
#Gong Kwan-San
#Lei Lun-San
#Leu Yuk-San
#Lei Sek-San
#Lei Chiu-San
#Jyu Wu-San
#Jyu Wan-San
#Lei Git-San
#Jyu Ching San
#Lei Wai-San
#Chan Tai-San
Jyu Chuyhn is survived by his 4th son, Jyu Maan Yueng who is a doctor living in Toi San, China. He is proficient in the Choy Lay Fut style of his father and still teaches at 70 years of age.
Chuyhn studied a wide variety of martial arts under the tutelage of Jaang Saan Ying. Along with Choy Lay Fut, He was trained in other arts such as “Nam Ying Jao Kuyhnn” and “Ngok Fei Pai” . His training in these styles prepared him for what he would learn under both Wong Lam-Hoi and Wong Yan-Lam.
Chyuhn first learned Lama Pai under the direction of Wong Lum Hoi. Such an accomplished martial artist was Chyuhn that he learned all of Wong Lum Hoi’s Lama Pai hand and weapon sets in under 7 years. Towards the end of his training he sought out the teachings of Wong Yan Lum upon his return to Guangdong. He spent many years learning different forms from Wong Yan Lum until he completed the Lama Pai Style.
Notable students under Jyu Chuyhn were:
#Gong Kwan-San
#Lei Lun-San
#Leu Yuk-San
#Lei Sek-San
#Lei Chiu-San
#Jyu Wu-San
#Jyu Wan-San
#Lei Git-San
#Jyu Ching San
#Lei Wai-San
#Chan Tai-San
Jyu Chuyhn is survived by his 4th son, Jyu Maan Yueng who is a doctor living in Toi San, China. He is proficient in the Choy Lay Fut style of his father and still teaches at 70 years of age.
Jwing-Ming Yang
Jwing-Ming Yang started his martial arts training at the age of fifteen under the Shaolin Master Cheng, Gin Gsao . In thirteen years of study under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. Dr. Yang studied Tai chi chuan under Master Kao Tao. Dr. Yang earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. While doing so he was already teaching Taijiquan to his fellow students. He worked four years in industry while founding Yang's Martial Arts Association in 1982. He has published dozens of books and DVDs covering his knowledge of the traditional Chinese Arts. The International Kung Fu Federation lists Dr. Yang as a Certified Kung Fu Master. Dr Yang has twice been awarded Man of the Year by Inside Kung Fu Magazine , and Kung Fu Artist of the Year by Black Belt Magazine .
James Wing Woo
James Wing Woo is a Chinese martial arts instructor who lives in the Hollywood, area. He has been teaching since 1960.
James Wing Woo was one of Ed Parker's main teachers. He was instrumental in the development of Parker's kenpo in the early 1960's. After an acrimonious split with Parker, James Wing Woo left with many of the Kenpo black belts to form his own school in 1962.
James Wing Woo was one of Ed Parker's main teachers. He was instrumental in the development of Parker's kenpo in the early 1960's. After an acrimonious split with Parker, James Wing Woo left with many of the Kenpo black belts to form his own school in 1962.
Huo Endi
Huo Endi was the father of famous martial artist Huo Yuanjia. Huo Endi was a well-known martial artist who served as a bodyguard for caravans travelling to the Northeast. In the 2006 film '''' he died shortly before his son rose to fame, but in reality he outlived his son by about seven years.
Huo Endi is portrayed in Jet Li's 2006 film ''''.
In popular culture
Huo Endi is portrayed in Jet Li's 2006 film ''''.
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