|
Shaolin Fists Kung Fu
|
 |
Five Ancestors Fists
|
|
Sifu Yap Leong - A disciple of the late Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong |
||
|
Sifu Yap Leong is a well known master of Shaolin Kung Fu Martial Arts, Chi Kung, Healing & Feng Shui and his Shaolin kung fu school is based in London. He is highly regarded as a top kung fu master and is an expert and advisor on martial arts . He first started training in Shaolin Fists Kung Fu and then in Five Ancestors Fists Kung Fu under the legendary Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong in 1968 in Malaysia. Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong subsequently made him a disciple. That was a great honour as he did not ask to be one. Grandmaster Chee was renowned for his fighting skills, both inside & outside China. Because of his fame he encountered countless challenges. Amongst those he defeated were three renowned Shaolin monks. In 1989 Grandmster Chee was declared by the Chinese Government as China's National Treasure. |
The Ancient Sage he says: Come up to the mountain top and I will teach you the secrets of kung fu The Modern Sage he says: I need to ask my girl friend for permission & I can only train once a week. |
In 1991 Grandmaster Chee appointed Yap Leong to be in charge of the Tai Cho (Emperor Fist) in England. He has also appeared on the BBC's Blue Peter programme, Disney Channel, Carlton TV etc. with his lion and dragon dance teams. In 1988 ( Year of the Dragon), his Dragon Dance Team welcomed His Royal Highness - Prince Charles & Princess Diana for the premiere of the film 'The Last Emperor' in Leicester Sq. London. The occasion was shown live on ITV (News at 10). Again in 2000 (Year of Dragon) his team welcomed the Prince for the London Chinatown (2000) visit. In 1999 he wrote a series of articles in Combat magazines on Kung Fu & Feng Shui including his copyrighted versions of 'The Ancient Sage He Says' & 'The Modern Sage He Says'. In 2002 he produced the Kung Fu Secrets Magazine. |
|
Five
Ancestor Fists Kung Fu also known as Ngor Chor, Ngo Cho Kun (Fujianese)
or Wuzu, Wuzuquan (Mandarin) or Ng Cho (Cantonese) combine the essence
of the White Crane, Monkey, Tai Cho, Tamo & Lohan. It
is a system which combines both the essence of hard & soft, sensitivity,
heavy hands to form an effective fighting system from Fujian, China.
Its first form is called San Chien, Sam Chien, Sam Chin meaning Three
Arrows, Three Battles or Three Strategies. It is considered to be the
most basic or most advanced form in the syllabus.
Shaolin Fists Kung Fu incorporate both hard & soft techniques & applications and are based on the 5 Animals. It is very effective and practical in real situations. Techniques include how to deal with close & long range fighting, chin na, grappling, throwing, floor techniques and other cumbersome techniques. Traditional
hands & weapons forms are taught. Technique includes unarmed defense
against knives, machetes, sticks or other weapons.
Chi Kung or Qigong derives from ancient Chinese Practices of more than four thousand years. The traditional exercises are based on the Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire & Earth) and are practised for the cuultivation of Chi to develop mind, body & spirit. The Chi cultivation has the dual aim of promoting health and its Chi Power becomes an integral part of the overall Chinese Fighting System |
||
|
Attention: Club Instructors: Sifu Yap Leong can be contacted for Seminars on Specific Subjects such as Five Ancestors, Chi Sau (sticky hands), Tiu Sau (pushing hands) Chin Na (grappling), stick fighting or practical self defense, techniques against other systems, including ground attacks. Small groups (up to 4) or a one to one private tuition available. |
||
