Hi, I studied with a sifu who studied with GM wong from 1967 to ----- actually he was active with him until his passing in 1987. Are there any others who would like to know what the system was like or are there any others out there in other states besides California who were familiar with him or had studied with him...

The first style I was trained was the 5 animal style (Sil Lum Kung Fu) of Ark Yuey Wong's lineage at GM Rick Ward's school. I trained it for about 2 years before moving out of state and taking up SPM.

There is a school in West Los Angeles California. The group meets in a workout room and they have been together for more than 30 + years... Intense workouts but new members can join at any time and they will get individual instruction. Good to see people who are really dedicated to their art !

First let me start by saying thank you for starting this thread.. It's always nice to see that our System is still talked about.. Five Family / 5 Animal Style also known as "Ng Ga Kuen" is still alive and kicking, although mostly hidden away from the public eye since Grand Master Wong's passing away it's know seeing a renasaince and is moving out of the shadows to place it's self in the limelight once again.. Schools can be found all over the nation including internationally. Uncle Gary who posted above is a direct lineage holder of this great system and his guys still train in West Los Angeles, others can be found in the San Gabriel Valley, etc. etc... Well if you have any questions please feel free to ask..

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Hello Sergio, we run into each other in the nicest places. Thanks for the compliment about the Stoner Park group. I'm also keeping our style alive here in Thailand. They love it ! Time is getting close and hope to see you in L.A. in March !

I have to agree Uncle Gary.. We do keep on meeting in the nicest places.. Kudos to you to... It seems we are just destined to spread the word of our great system.. Looking forward to March already..:-popcorn:

Here is a picture of Pat one of Uncle Gary's black belts and myself:

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Thank You so much for coming to MartialTalk and participating in a thread on this important style in American martial arts history!


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It's good to be back after a long break. Well here we go guys and questions on the 5 Family System? If so let me know.. I also want to mention that Sifu Gary Steuer is in town from Thailand and giving seminars for the next to weeks in West Los Angeles.. For more information please feel free to PM me.

El Cuervo

Sergio,
Long time no hear. You missed some great kung while Gary is here.

I notice that one of the styles of Ark Wong is Hung Gar.

Is this the same as the Hung Gar that was made famous by Wong Fei Hung and Lam Sai Wing and others?

Or is it a different art completely?

Hi Kal,
The Hung in the Choy Li Fut Mok Hung of the Five Family Syle reflects the 5 animals - Snake, Tiger, Dragon, Leopard and Crane. There is a Tiger-Crane form which is similar to Wong Fei Hung's version. The stances are higher and the sequences are different.

Hi Kal,
The Hung in the Choy Li Fut Mok Hung of the Five Family Syle reflects the 5 animals - Snake, Tiger, Dragon, Leopard and Crane. There is a Tiger-Crane form which is similar to Wong Fei Hung's version. The stances are higher and the sequences are different.

Thanks. Do you know where it fits into the Hung Gar family tree/lineage?

http://www.hungkuen.net/images/lineage.gif

Who taught Ark Wong Hung Gar?

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