Tid Sin Kuen - Iron wire boxing (Hung Gar Kuen) Paperback – February 23, 2025

The initial reaction upon encountering this name might be to consider it "an unusual translation." However, once the effects and objectives of this unique form of original punch are comprehended, everything becomes clear. The functional outcomes on the body through regular practice are characterized by being "hard on the surface and flexible on the inside." Similar to many styles of southern Siu Kuen, this form traces its origins back to Gee Sin Sim See. Indeed, in the southern temple of Sulam, practitioners were not solely focused on training hard styles but also dedicated efforts to internal development. Some techniques that the monks practiced were designed to achieve a "body as hard as rock." This particular system is designed to channel "Wei Geng" energy to the body's surface, complemented by specialized breathing techniques known as the "16 sounds" and the expression of emotions, which can effectively bolster energy in certain areas of the body. Within the Soulem system, the concept of a "hard body like a rock" was primarily employed to channel specific energy to the arms and legs. The primary objective of this system was the training and display of energy transformation, referred to as "ging," and the enhancement of health. By health, we refer to the utilization of the "Wei Qi" defensive energy function.A prominent student of Gee Sin Sim See, Kwok Yan Sim See, was highly specialized in these techniques. According to various Chinese written sources, Kwok Yan was recognized as a master of Hung Gar Kuen. However, it was not Kwok Yan who gained widespread fame but rather his student, Leung Kwan (Liang Kun). The talented young Kwan mastered the "hard body like a rock" technique, which endowed him with extraordinary "ging" power, resulting in a remarkably resilient physique, with steadfast stances and arms as strong as iron.The physical results achieved through the practice of this martial art have consequently presented numerous challenges, earning it the name "Tid Kiu Saam" or "three iron bridges." Many renowned fighters have faced these challenges and subsequently expressed a desire to learn this system of "iron wire boxing." However, this knowledge has been passed down to only a select few, comprising dedicated students and true friends.The version of this martial art as practiced today differs from the version of Wong Fei Hung and that of Tid Kiu Sam in that it includes four additional sections and places a greater emphasis on expressions and emotions. Even in terms of auditory elements, the Tid Kiu Sam version exhibits more variations. Nonetheless, the fundamental concept of the form remains unchanged. As the Chinese proverb wisely states, "Many paths lead to the same peak." Read more