Hung Ga is Hard to Demo HERE'S WHY

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2 ай бұрын

In this illuminating video, Sifu Sharif, a seasoned practitioner and respected instructor of Hung Ga Kung Fu, delves into the intricate world of this traditional martial art and explores why it's notoriously difficult to showcase its essence through demonstrations.
Hung Ga, with its deep-rooted history and multifaceted techniques, presents a unique set of challenges when it comes to demonstration. Sifu Sharif shares insights gained through years of dedicated practice and teaching, shedding light on the complexities that make Hung Ga stand out among other martial arts.
Through thoughtful analysis and practical examples, Sifu Sharif unravels the nuances of Hung Ga's intricate techniques, intricate footwork, and dynamic techniques, illustrating why its true essence is best experienced through dedicated training rather than brief demonstrations.
Whether you're a seasoned martial artist, a curious observer, or simply intrigued by the rich tapestry of martial arts traditions, this video offers a captivating glimpse into the depth and complexity of Hung Ga Kung Fu, as elucidated by the expertise of Sifu Sharif. Join us on this journey of exploration and understanding.

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@blockmasterscott 2 ай бұрын

Man, it always makes me happy to see Westerners that are dedicated to Eastern martial arts. ❤👍💪👊😍

@FinancialHealth-ku1ry 2 ай бұрын

Yes, they will take over and make it better.

@RICHARDCLARKNINJA 2 ай бұрын

My whole life for 41 years has been about traditional eastern martial arts and also teaching people for around 20 years

@dagaffer2269 2 ай бұрын

Block master only you know is forms. You haven't got a clue about REAL martial arts.

@dominiqueemond827 2 ай бұрын

There is a documentary film that covers the decline of Kung Fu interest in Hong Kong, and the growing interest of Kung Fu in the west.In it, a Hong Kong master moves from Hong Kong to Germany, I believe. Eventually there will be more masters of Kung Fu in the West, than in Hong Kong.

@user-nu8vw1ow4n 2 ай бұрын

Show how strong and fast master hong in Ip Man movie really is

@hemispace641 2 ай бұрын

An absolutely MASTERFUL demonstration! Excellent instruction! Refreshing for me to see real kung fu instruction without people trying to knock eachother out...

@billysweeney9994 2 ай бұрын

Great Instructor, 100% right, it's not fancy (and people are often averse to techniques that aren't fancy enough for them) but the reality is that the most effective techniques aren't fancy.

@stanmccray4361 2 ай бұрын

Yep, and often that knowledge appears with experience, which of course the young, who are attracted to flash, can't generally be expected to have. I remember my instructor showing me for a particular escape I didn't need to do anything flashy, but just first apply and deepen a basic stance that I had learned as a White Belt, before attempting a further technique.

@zetareticulan321 2 ай бұрын

Wong Fei Hung would be proud.

@hemispace641 2 ай бұрын

Indeed!

@ronaldlee7566 2 ай бұрын

Ten Tigers Of Canton really indeed too😊

@BlackfootRanger 2 ай бұрын

I agree. That's top notch

@saltysergeant4284 2 ай бұрын

That dude certainly knows the small weight distribution effects. He told them but they'll never understand it, until the feel the opponent falter under the technique. When the opponent slips or makes the mistake and gets caught, it's not JUST the physical aspects. The mental damage from having two strikes blocked and then finding yourself in a highly unbalanced position where your neck is the target....motivationally crushing in the mind. The feeling of casually being FAR outclassed, as well as the throw/grapple/strike.

@williamw.carter8468 10 күн бұрын

FANTASTIC! It's amazing seeing how some martial arts tie into other martial arts to varying degrees and variations. Hung Ga Kung Fu is almost exactly the same as Ip Man's Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu in some ways. For example, the hooking hand is the Lap Sao in Wing Chun. I watched some others of your videos about seeking the bridge or pulling the bridge down, again, that's like Wing Chun. I'm pretty sure I've seen Steven Seagal perform this move in some of his movies, so his Aikido is also some Hung Ga and Wing Chun Kung Fu. I love what Jackie Chan said to Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid remake. "EVERYTHING is Kung Fu!" So TRUE! You're a GREAT teacher! Well done! 🙏

@thecrowrains 2 ай бұрын

In my Tao Sifu's lineage of Northern Shaolin, he would demo a similar transition betwixt arm blocks and strikes. It had a specific "hinged leverage" coupled with torque from the grounded feet up to the hands. Good video

@foamiteblues Ай бұрын

Really cool to see Hung Ga in action. I've practiced Hung Fut here and there over the years. Great video!

@user-ir8uu1ef6f 2 ай бұрын

I practiced hung ga over a year with 3 dedicated black belt teachers in class …you what you are transforming is your arms into steel conditioning and conditioning dit da jow applied regularly helps …it is a great style to be blessed to learn with the right teachers.

@mangmiketeamtaiaha7256 2 ай бұрын

I can see the similarities to White Crane Hap Gar, very powerful system of Kung fu. Im greatful to have learned some from David Rogers Sifu... who is simply amazing and a rare treasure in the big world of martial arts.

@jamesyee4143 2 ай бұрын

Great skills! Love the dragon heads in the background 😊

@Anonymous-yh4ol 2 ай бұрын

Lion heads. Lion Dance is one of the 3 cultures that make up the Hung Gar Kuen Boxing and/or Southern China or Chinese Martial Arts Kung Fu Culture. The other 2 are Kung Fu/Martial Arts and TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine). Northern & Southern China do both, Dragon & Lion Dances. But the North is mostly associated with Dragon Dance. And the South is mostly associated with Lion Dance. Also, the Chinese Lions aren't lions from the wild as they are commonly viewed. Chinese Lions are mythical legendary creatures called Lion Dogs. A creature of mix, of Lion & Dog.

@michaellewis2892 2 ай бұрын

I was doubtful. You made a believer out of me good job.

@SifuMarcusMartins 2 ай бұрын

This is my training brother Sharif Bey. We prarica Yee's Hung Ga, from Tang Fong lineage.

@brdevans 2 ай бұрын

Greetings Sibok! Thank you ✋🤛

@jeffreyjackson5229 2 ай бұрын

Man, that's some serious Kung Fu. And for those who said Kung Fu doesn't work, my response to that is this: the practitioner hasn't learned to adapt what they learned to the street.

@tatumergo3931 2 ай бұрын

Look is like this, for any martial art to work you have to simplify the technique. The moment you start adding complexity to it, you start loosing the idea. The problem mostly is with the sparring part of the training. You want to keep a certain level of safety and at the same time be able to demonstrate the technique. That's kind of impossible when the techniques themselves, to work require to cause injury. Bottom line, it doesn't matter which style. A groin kick or an eye poke is still going to cause injury no matter who executes it!

@punisher7772 2 ай бұрын

Yes, real Kung Fu is a different story. Many people have only seen the forms but know nothing about the practical applications of the forms. Many effective Kung Fu styles. Especially the internal Chinese fighting arts, deadly stuff. Also iron palm and Dim Mak are for real although majority of people think they are a joke or a myth. That is because very few people know anything about them. It's not something your average martial artist is going to know. And your typical MMA style fighter will scoff and underestimate these arts but that's because he doesn't understand them. Nothing wrong with sport fighting because it can be applied to the street but how effective will that type of training be against a guy twice your size who also knows how to fight or what about when you get older and you no longer have the speed, stamina and strength you had when you were younger ? Wu Dang arts are also very good for fighting but rarely seen.

@1knightero 2 ай бұрын

@@punisher7772u watched too much kung fu movies

@punisher7772 2 ай бұрын

@@1knightero figured someone was gonna say something stupid. Obviously I know something you don't. And I am pretty sure all you have done is watch movies and wouldn't surprise me if you haven't trained a day in your life.

@1knightero 2 ай бұрын

@@punisher7772 i also know something you dont . I going to spill it for u . U are delusional .

@sifuclarenceanwar6162 2 ай бұрын

😎Excellent Demonstration and explanation of why it is hard to demonstrate the applications of real internal skill!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍃🍵🍃🌅

@heckkoch9 Ай бұрын

Back in the ancient times…Hung Ga was feared by many because if the blocks alone caused damage…what could a Hung Ga strike do. This is where the kiu sau/iron bridge comes into play. The forearms are both physically and internally strong

@DavidPhilopott-bq9uv 2 ай бұрын

This is a MASTERful demo. Your points are subtle, but profound. Do you ever perform these or similar movements with intention of softness? Do you use indian clubs in your training?

@willemakkermans4067 2 ай бұрын

The focus on sticking already suggests a degree of softness. The master seems to have good skill, so I'd say it's in their training system yes.

@felipearantes7759 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting

@johntay3831 Ай бұрын

I’ve done hung gar for 2 years. Many misunderstood it being a hard Kung fu style. It is actually soft and internal also. Every kungfu has external and internal elements in it.

@troyfranklin5480 2 ай бұрын

Looks authentic 😊

@flarion00 2 ай бұрын

That was 🔥

@user-cn6cm7gi3t 2 ай бұрын

Where may I learn more to "reed breath" or "bamboo breath" correctly? I know that the way you are exhaling allows you to move faster and I would like to know more of how to develop that skill. Thank you for yourtime.

@stevemeisternomic 2 ай бұрын

This is great and all, but if you are the smaller person and you put your hand on your opponent's throat I am pretty sure they will brute force out of it. That is unless the movement is a throat strike and not an attempted choke.

@willemakkermans4067 2 ай бұрын

The biggest key point here may be to control the opponents centre/balance/structure.

@muntedme203 2 ай бұрын

How it should be done! Nice ❤

@macchxero 2 ай бұрын

What this Sifu said here is pure gold, and I think all traditional martial artist should take note, and it has nothing to do with styles. Way too many traditional martial arts practitioners are obsessed with flashy and unnecessarily complicated moves. But when it comes to real fight (street fight, self defense, sports...) , all that matters is how we train and how we think. We need to keep them clean, keep them simple, and make them powerful.

@JamesGraydon 2 ай бұрын

The traditional martial arts need to spar and spar hard. If not they will remain in effective in real combat.

@edcuello3773 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this! Sifu Sharif is a kung fu treasure!

@freakinnick 2 ай бұрын

Big ups to Sifu Sarif Bey

@hemispace641 2 ай бұрын

MUCH RESPECT to Sifu Sharif!!!

@user-hi6dj2uo3v 2 ай бұрын

NIIICE! 👌🙏

@dominiqueemond827 2 ай бұрын

Awesome stuff! I am a kid in a Kung Fu candy store!

@mg6641 2 ай бұрын

Very pro.👍👍

@punisher7772 2 ай бұрын

Form ( the foundation ) is important but in reality the actual application of any good martial arts technique, regardless of style , is - it's violent and effective !

@Warrior.alexis 2 ай бұрын

Love it

@brdevans 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Imisambi Ай бұрын

covered up the fast demonstration at the end with previews of the next videos / :

@bruceleroy8063 2 ай бұрын

Can I see a video of this in a real fight/competition?

@Fari-100 2 ай бұрын

To fight, you need to be in shape.....

@Battleganz 2 ай бұрын

The guy just died like 50 times. Aren't you at least going to have a funeral?

@robertmiller8110 2 ай бұрын

Awesome. Hung gar in Hong Kong and this is legit 🎉

@oldschoolmuzzey 2 ай бұрын

🙏🏽👍🏽thanks

@user-xx5rw7zt7e 2 ай бұрын

Cool

@hemispace641 2 ай бұрын

Looks like Choy Li Fut. That wooden dummy looks like a Choy Li Fut gadget. When he starts talking about the "Bridge" arm, that, to me, sounds like Hung Ga... The talk of "Rootedness", that, to me, sounds like Hung Ga...

@brdevans 2 ай бұрын

You are correct, although it’s not limited to that style. The long short of it is that there are many types of wooden dummies in existence. Each one serves a purpose. Since Choi Lei Fut is more of a long bridge style so they adopted this style of dummy. The same way Wing Chun (Tsun) adopted the style made famous in the Ip Man films. They are, generally speaking, more of a short bridge style which is what that dummy helps the trainer focus on. The dummy is just a tool to help the trainer realize a specific goal on top of the obvious conditioning of one’s limbs

@hemispace641 2 ай бұрын

@brdevans I like the Choy Li Fut Dummy, and I like the Wing Chun dummy. Can't hit either one of them... I understand that different styles can use these Wooden Dummies. Choy Li Fut actually may have more than one type of wooden dummy. Still, when I see Wing Chun Wooden Dummy I think "They hit it with Wing Chun", and when I see a Choy Li Fut Wooden Dummy, I think "They hit it with Choy Li Fut". I have seen Wing Chun dummies and people hitting it with Praying Mantis. Rarely looks as "fluid" as hitting it with Wing Chun...

@brdevans 2 ай бұрын

@@hemispace641 that’s a common thing to think that! Really what it comes down to is the practitioners. It’s never the style it’s always who put in the requisite amount of time to hone their skills and techniques. Think of it like this: you can have an incredible sword (of whatever persuasion you’d like), but if the blade is dull, it won’t be as effective in combat. So one needs to sharpen and hone the tool to be able to use it in the most effective and efficient way. Studying ANY martial art is going to be the same way, so if you train muai Thai, use their engine to train the techniques necessary and do it a lot so that when it’s time, it’s used in the way the ancestors designed it be when in a stressful environment. As for different styles using dummies: it all depends on whether the practitioner understands what the dummy is designed to teach you (the practitioner). And because each style is like a different language, each style will have a different flavor in front of different dummies. I’d love to see the videos of mantis on a short armed dummy

@hemispace641 2 ай бұрын

@brdevans : The Lee Kam Wing book "Secrets of 7-Star Praying Mantis" has a set where they're hitting a Wing Chun dummy. KZfaq has videos with 8-Step Praying Mantis folks hitting the Wing Chun dummy. Haven't really seen many other types of wooden dummy being hit. Never saw anyone but a.Chy Li Fut stylist hitting Choy Li Fut dummy, but I'm sure it could be effectively used by another stylist.

@MaharlikaAWA 2 ай бұрын

@@hemispace6418 Steps Praying Mantis is a fake style and all of their practitioners suck. Especially that weirdo in Birmingham who thinks he is Chinese.

@Woyaodao 2 ай бұрын

Great instruction and performance, much respect to you!

@yang_yin 2 ай бұрын

I like your interpretation (application) and I don't use to. 👏 👏 👍.

@Gene-ot3hi 2 ай бұрын

Well said. Lama Kung Fu...cousin.

@KevinHuangPhasorQuantaG Ай бұрын

A lot of Hung Gar's biggest strengths can't really be demonstrated, they have to be felt. For me, it's the forearm conditioning and the bridging.

@Kalagenesis 2 ай бұрын

Dude is no joke

@JWSB482 2 ай бұрын

this brutha looks dangerous yo..

@azlaroc12 2 ай бұрын

👍👍

@MaharlikaAWA 2 ай бұрын

So like, what if a boxer throws a one-two punches combo directly into your center aiming at your face as you do those wide arching hand motions? Wouldn't he just punch your face?

@stefanschleps8758 2 ай бұрын

You would shorten the technique to fit the situation. Thats what all good teachers do. All of us only have four options. 1) Avoid the attack. 2) Absorb the attack. 3) Deflect the attack. 4) Preempt the attack. The man makes the art. Laoshr #60 CYKFA

@blissfelix 2 ай бұрын

I don't train Hung Gar but have met a few people who do and did some light sparring with them. , I'd imaging they have different techniques for that situation. I guess they practice angles and not just stand there in direct line of attack . They also do a lot of forearm conditioning so the blocks are actually strikes and designed to cause maximum damage and can be used to enter in and take the throat, face, eyes. But against a skilled boxer who has high cardio fitness, conditioning, that relaxed smooth speed and knows how to lay traps and feints they would be hand full for most martial artists.

@botanicalbiohacking6065 2 ай бұрын

You can also do this with elbows if they are punching well until you get close enough to bridge. The wider movements are circles, they deflect and the contact point is the other guy's head or neck. Think of it as a halfway point between grappling and striking. Boxers are very vulnerable to grappling. Getting them to block is where the grappling begins.

@MaharlikaAWA 2 ай бұрын

No doubt the guy can move with his arms with good looking technique and with power, but I am not convinced this motion would work in a regular street fight or self defense situation. The student he is demoing on does not even defend or react. Just holds the arm out. I can see that a real enemy would counter lunch easily because his arms are so wide and not protecting his face.

@blissfelix 2 ай бұрын

@@MaharlikaAWA maybe look up some local Hung Gar school near you and see if they will spar with you? you will both learn a lot. I am old now and had a heart attack a few years ago , i never trained in grappling or western boxing but in my younger days would do some friendly sparing with friends who did box and grapple and I learned were my weaknesses were and also theirs.

@mountainwarrior108 2 ай бұрын

Great techniques I like it, I’ve never trained Hung gar. However I’ve trained Bajiquan & Baguazhang. & my own style i’m developing in Australia 🇦🇺 known as Kangaroo Kungfu / Roo Quan looks a lot like this. It’s uncanny sort of like Hung gar mixed with Mantis. I strike trees and do hard body conditioning 🤜 Thanks for this demonstration it’s very good. The instructors moved exceptionally well for a big man 👍

@TheGhettoRev Ай бұрын

Ossu good movement n energy 🤲🏾🤌🏾🦾

@bowlingnades Ай бұрын

I'm just here to say that there's a reason that you NEVER have and NEVER will see things like this in the UFC, ONE Fc, PFL/Bellator, Bare knuckle, etc... It's because it isn't practical against other more practical forms of hand to hand combat. Jiu jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing are the most effective and they work. A Hung Gar kungfu guy that doesn't know nor train in these other styles would be utterly dismantled VS an MMA guy. I even believe each of the styles I mentioned (individually) would defeat a Hung Gar practitioner if the fighters were trained to the same or similar level. Hope that makes sense

@theheroandlegendchannel 2 ай бұрын

My Hung Gar demo won me the grand champion at the 2023 U.S. Capital Classics. Believe it or not

@slashkensol Ай бұрын

Only work in dream

@Stick3x 2 ай бұрын

This looks like Choy Li Fut. I am confused. I took Hung Ga and never learned this.

@ninobrown9600 2 ай бұрын

Osu!

@user-nu8vw1ow4n 2 ай бұрын

Ip man should lose to Master Hong on the table in Ip man movie by unblockable

@brdevans 2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha. That would've been fun, but everyone has their preference. Some people like coca-cola and some people like pepsi. In every case where there are different styles put up against one another, it's never about which style moves better, it's who put the requisite amount of time into their craft to be able to understand the movement taught in the curriculum. In the case of that fight, the action directors wanted it to be established that both Hung Sifu and Yip Sifu put in an equal amount of training up to that point in their lives, which is why it was also a challenge for both of them. But that's just my humble opinion on the matter.

@user-nu8vw1ow4n 2 ай бұрын

@@brdevans The Hung gar unblockable move had more advantage than wingchun with speed and power that show in this video, in this video he can move faster than Wingchun to be honest

@vikctorrkreedd6418 2 ай бұрын

Even in practice keep your wu hand up he touched your throat with ease.

@ChristophTungersleben 2 ай бұрын

But his attac/defence is outside. swtd.

@horiturk333 2 ай бұрын

Who is this Sifu?

@brdevans 2 ай бұрын

This is Sifu Sharif Bey

@sergioarodrigues 2 ай бұрын

There’s a martial art created in 1911….very effective!😂

@grogdizzy5814 Ай бұрын

you don't see anyone using this in MMA for a reason

@alicebellamio5491 2 ай бұрын

good skill Sifu 👍

@joesmith201212 2 ай бұрын

I would never mess with kung fu dudes sure MMA guy who trains and spars 8 hours a day will beat him... But 99.999 on the streets that kung fu dude will smoke you

@JamesGraydon 2 ай бұрын

Lmao...I seriously doubt this. And the proof is I'm the lack of practitioners with that background in any of the major striking arts or mma. They are practicing the "Art"...not the "Martial".

@joesmith201212 2 ай бұрын

@@JamesGraydon dude did you read what I said I said yes against some MMA gym dude it may not work but I'm talking about every day in the streets 1v1 a fair fight this guy would mess you up and I would bet real money on that

@blockmasterscott Күн бұрын

Exactly this. So many people just don’t get it. Just because something does not work against a professional fighter does not mean it’s useless. There are tons of stand up and grappling techniques that would devastate a common thug that a professional MMA fighter or boxer could counter. Not everyone has a professional trainer, water boy, nutritionist, and medic on hand to turn them into a well paid fighter. And seriously, what are the chances of a professional fighter jumping you when you’re minding your own business? MMA fighters=good people. MMA fans=don’t know what they’re talking about.

@johnnyb357 2 ай бұрын

What a fantastic teacher

@ericgraham3344 2 ай бұрын

Yes & No My Brother…

@goofballbiscuits3647 Ай бұрын

This is goofy stuff that won't save you 🎉

@stanleysanchez4896 2 ай бұрын

Alright 😂

@Doctor-Stoppage 2 ай бұрын

Leave Mokujin alone!

@aidannig63 Ай бұрын

This is B.S

@reginaldsampson9181 2 ай бұрын

I studied Hung Gar for 36 years, and this guy talks a lot. He has no idea what he is talking about. My sifu said very little and I learned a lot.

@FierceMouse 2 ай бұрын

My family's wushu would crush your wushu!

@rookierider2096 Ай бұрын

So dumb why block a punch on the outside 😂

@shortvid5558 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@BeADad2447 2 ай бұрын

THIS SHOULD BANNED BEFORE IT TAKES OVER UFC!

@edtheangler4930 2 ай бұрын

Ufc is pussy bullshit

@AA-nx8ki 2 ай бұрын

This judo is incorrect

@get_it_done4580 2 ай бұрын

Hung Gar reminds me of shaloin or wu shu, not as close to Wing Chun

@TopTop-lu6ej 17 күн бұрын

Was für ein Schwachsinn

@stefanschleps8758 2 ай бұрын

Easy to say when you weigh in excess of 250lbs. What is he, close to 300lbs? With that much weight, a little bit of root, and some speed, equals devastating power. True. But that is not internal power development. If you can't demonstrate it, best not to make excuses and claim that's because the power is internal and somehow hidden within the body. Thats what breaking demonstrations are for. Good luck. (We had an expert Hung Fut teacher in our area for several years. He was the real deal.) Laoshr #60 Ching Yi Kung Fu Association