Forms are sets of movements used to practice technique, they provide physical exercise and chi development. It is where all the techniques are collected and organized as if it were study books with the knowledge of Hung Ga. We teach Forms, which contain the same techniques that can be applied to combat situations, and traditional weapons forms. The following is an outline of the Forms taught at Yee’s.
Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kuen (Subduing the Tiger in an “I” Pattern)
This form teaches the basic stances and techniques of the five animals and five elements, develops wind, and sets the foundation of the Hung style. It is traditionally the first form taught in Hung-Ga.
Fu Hok Seung Ying Kuen (Tiger and Crane Double Form)
This is the most famous form of the Hung-Ga style and the core of the entire system. Whereas Gung Ji Fuk Fu Kuen is a basic training form, Fu Hok Seung Ying develops fighting technique and stresses the cultivation of the tiger and the crane forms. The crane develops Bin Ging (soft power), whereas the tiger develops fighting spirit and fierceness (hard power).
Hang Yuet Darn Do (Moon Flowing Single Broadsword)
This is the first weapon taught in the Hung style and lays the foundation for the use of all short weapons. It develops strength, flexibility, evasiveness and precision. In Northern China the straight sword and the spear are the weapons commonly used, whereas in the south the broadsword and the pole / staff are most popular.
Ng Ying Kuen (Five Animals Fist)
This form teaches the techniques of the five animals: the Dragon form develops the Spirit, the correctness of breath, the use of the waist and the twisting of the stance; the Tiger form instills fierceness of spirit, develops clawing techniques and strengthens the bones and tendons; the Crane form teaches grace, control, balance and trains the sinews; the Snake form trains the fingers, promotes chi circulation, control and teaches strikes to the vital points of the body; the Leopard form teaches the tsop choy and the use of speed and strength.
Ng Lung Ba Gwa Gwan (Fifth Brother Eight Diagram Pole)
This form was created by a famous spear master of the Sung Dynasty, the fifth brother of the Yang family. After losing a major battle, this General joined a temple and became a monk where he adapted his spear techniques to the staff. Due to its spear influence, techniques in this form are delivered primarily with one end of the pole, thus it is called a single ended poled form. This form lays the foundation for all long weapons.
Ji Mo Seung Do (Mother/Son Twin Swords)
This form is named as such because both swords are used as a team, one following the other closely, like mother and son. In other kung fu styles, these swords are called Butterfly Knives. This form lays the foundation for the use of all double weapons.
Ng Lung Ba Gwa Cheung (Fifth Brother Eight Diagram Spear)
This spear form incorporates many techniques taught in Ng Lung Ba Gwa Gwan, further developing thrusting and piercing techniques, speed and flexibility.
Chun Choy Dai Do (Spring Autumn Great Knife)
Otherwise known as the Kwan Do, this long handled weapon concentrates on large strong movements while cutting and thrusting. Practicing this form strengthens the entire body.
Yu Ga Dai Pa (Yu Family Tiger Fork)
The tiger fork is a long handled trident originally used to hunt tigers. Practitioners of this weapon become unusually strong and quick, as this weapon is is heavy and difficult to maneuver. This form is reserved for advanced practitioners only.
Tiet Sien Kuen (Iron Wire Fist)
Developed by Tiet Kiu Sam, a member of the Kwang Tung Sup Fu, Tiet Sing Kuen is the most advanced form in Hung Ga. The form trains the body to open and close, and float and sink. Most importantly, this form develops the twelve bridges and the correctness of breath.
Dat Mo Yit Gung Ging (Muscle Changing Classic)
This form was first taught by Dat Mo to the monks of the Siu Lum Temple (Dat Mo brought Chan Buddhism to the Siu Lum Temple). This form trains the entire body through fourteen Hei Gung and Paida exercises. These forms were created by the Yee’s family ancestors and developed through the many generations of masters in our lineage.