I'm an experienced Hung Gar practitioner, and I've never met this Sifu. Watching the video, and his technique I can tell you this is legit Hung Gar Kung Fu. Good instructor here, great instruction.

This guy knows his shit I tell u that much, I practice hung kwoon and I'm Chinese. Most "kung fu" schools u don't even need to do stances. Like he said u pay your money do some drills and u get yourself a belt. They don't understand kung fu takes a lot of determination, will power and discipline. And that's where the stances come in. It's not easy sitting in stance for an hour or more but every human being with legs can do it, but not many want to push themselves to do it.

@myellis100

7 жыл бұрын

I agree 100 % Master Mike is on point.

@synthonaplinth5980

5 жыл бұрын

That probably has a lot to do with the Westernization of kung fu.

@Anonymous-yh4ol

2 ай бұрын

​@@synthonaplinth5980Not just Western, but modern, economy, culture,....

A true martial artist. Louisville is fortunate to have someone of his caliber teaching here. While I teach a different system of Chinese martial arts, I don't consider him my competition. Instead, I am happy he is here passing along good kung fu skills to his students.

@WhatMatters5

4 жыл бұрын

This is WORST Skills For Anyone. iHave Zero Skills Regarding it, But Based on Movies That iHave Seen. These Guys in Video Are WORST Terrible in Skills That if if Anyone in China Were To See Them That THE Chinese Would Think Americans Had Zero+No Fighting Skills BEYOND ONLY BRUTE STRENGTH is What Americans Are Known For in Boxing is Mostly Brute Strength ++ Avoid ing Getting Punched ++ Bad Technique Of Using Gloves Prevent Use Of Fingers And Wrist is Another Terrible Fighting Style [ Do You Think Anyone in Street Fight is Going To Use Boxing Gloves ? NO] iHave Never in Any KZread Video Seen Such Terrible Skills. This is My First Ever. Everyone in Comment Section is Being Polite By NOT Stating Obvious. The Teacher Looks Strong, But Both He And Also His Students Have Almost No Fighting Skills Beyond Brute Strength. I'm Weakling And Just About Anyone Could Probably Defeat Me. So, if You Want To Start Learning Real Kung Fu, Start By Watching Real Kung Fu Movies, Such As [ 7 Grand Masters Movie 1978 ] For Your First Kung Fu Movie. I"LL Provide Link To Movie Trailer. WatchMovie kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpOkycluibWwYbA.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpOkycluibWwYbA.html

@zer0kelvin212

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMatters5 they are practicing kung fu, not trying to show off how good they can fight, so it may not look pleasing to your eye... Practicing is about discipline, balance, inner calm, and many other qualities being perfected. Whether they can fight a boxer or not does not matter, kung fu is not about winning fights. I respect the sifu in this video, I love the qualities he is spreading. humble and calm. sending peace to all

I like this guy, he's very humble and respectfull

@kevinmurphy3307

4 жыл бұрын

The great ones usually are

@colegraham122

3 жыл бұрын

He’s on the “wall of hun gar” he’s the teacher of my teacher

"The way we train here is that I follow a traditional pattern. I do not deviate from tradition." " I believe in the old ways. You sweat, learn it, perfect it, master it, then make it yours." Much appreciated , Sifu Marshall

It is always great to hear no-nonsense, straight forward Hung Gar talk. Love it!

Very nice to see a master that is sticking to the traditions and this is a rare sight, respect to you. And I already know there are people thinking this doesn't work on the street, if you think that then you have little knowledge or are biased towards your style of sport or martial art. Kung fu as a whole has been designed for war and on the street, it is tried and tested and trust me it works better than any sport such as MMA or Muay thai or Kickboxing etc

@foxybrown2

5 жыл бұрын

Man are you dreaming

@ka9vmp

4 жыл бұрын

There are martial sports, and also martial arts. Bastardizing either one to become the other does a disservice to both. Sadly few people distinguish the difference. And this is true for many in teaching positions.

I love watching black people do Hung Gar. It warms my heart.

@jameshutto3047

4 жыл бұрын

Flesh toned. We are all flesh colored. Yall talking culture not skin color.

@katedonlan7143

4 жыл бұрын

@Robin Stiff That's strange, I've heard Chinese Sifus say, blacks and whites are passionate about Kung Fu,I wish more Chinese were

@carloshorton6978

4 жыл бұрын

Watch your mouth Jeff.. Others on here might not see through your bullshit but I do

@charlesjohnson7354

4 жыл бұрын

The ancestors in Egypt Africa knew martial arts combat is where it started from and in India

@Gieszkanne

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlesjohnson7354 BS martial arts developed all over the world.

He's right when it comes to training. Train till the day you die. I took on this mindset 💯 when I met a 89 yr old kung master who extremely skilled at tang lang chuen aka mantis fist boxing. 👊 Today I see too many younger people not committed to thier martial art, complaining about even basic training.

This was amazing to watch and to hear such postive and simple philosophy, Im thankful✊

Really an insightful and skilled guy. I loved listening to him speak. Much respect.

see this is how a sifu teacher sensei should be like

One of the best videos i've seen on Hung Gar, this guy reminds me so much of my sifu.

Bruce Lee's teacher ( Grandmaster Ip Man ) said the same thing ; If you are outnumbered and outclassed , flee ( run away to survive ). There is no shame in doing so - life is precious , dead is easy. No one is going to bury you once you are dead in a deserted area. Is winning at all cost , more important , than having dinner with your family?

thanks for uploading such a good video....master marshall is a man full of respect for all people especially other martial artists .. it is clear fom the way he talks... and he spoke some of the wisest words ever said .. the whoe point of martial arts is to discipline your ego through your body mind and spirit ..not to inflate your ego and establishing oneself as greater or better ... also it takes a lot of courage to say that ...there is no shame in running away from potential brawls..thanks

I studied both northern and southern styles and somehow ; both are good. Currently i am southern style practitioner and i am happy with it.

i agree with his belief on belts, belts really don't mean very much. I also share this belief and teaching at the local university in New Zealand

Awsome video, Sifu Marshall. You have a great school. Thank You

Greetings from Greece! I practice Hung Gar here!Your talking is really decent and inspiring.Peace

Seems like a very nice teacher and I agree with a lot he's says.

Grand Rising! I’m female over 50 and my Family & I studied the Goshi Shun system directly with Grand Master William Wilson out of NJ. It never leaves you!

I respect you deeply in my heart.

That was fantastic. Someone who walks the walk before talking the talk. I think anyone would do very well to be taught under this lineage.

Thanks for sharing.

I have had the great honor in meeting Sifu Marshall, I study Ju Jitsu and he was open to discussing different techniques with me with no prejudice it was a pleasure!

@myellis100

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome my friend.

OSU!great teacher already,great attitude and great ora!wish you all the best.graham had don

I learn hunggar here too and we train the exact same way!!!! we're very traditional too:)

Look good to me. Thankz. Side note I taught in KY in 1977 (Knox Shaolin Kung Fu Assoc). Use to be in the papers a lot back then. Peace

Dude gained so much respect from me at 7:21 that’s one thing I feel like makes a good instructor. Don’t teach your students to be a bad ass. Teach your students to be smart and survive.

i agree i have been practicing hung gar for a couple of years now and i lean more towards speed than power =)

Je suis un ancien pratiquant du hung gar et professeur du style avec deux grands maîtres . congratulation pour avoir transmis le hung gar et de manière correcte . Bravo a toi !!

@Mochan22 Hung Gar Kuen can compliment your modern taekwondo style , what is most important is for you to know that Hung Gar Arm Movements can be effective and not all Hung Gar forms are low stances. Those are meant to strengthen your legs , waist and hip for a more stable and forceful kick or punch. Take time to see how it benefits ( in actual fact influenced ) your modern taekwondo style . It works and is your foundation already.

respect to sifu marshall. keeping the old ways alive.

Like what you're doing Sifu Mike peace be with you.

Thats an amazing story that deserves the highest honor,i myself practice Silat which is another art that is combat oriented and not for sport because its both traditional and practical.

@KungFuKid1015 Understood. Are you doing Wushu Sanda or traditional Gong Fu ( Hung Gar Kuen ) ? Wushu and Sanda is a more modern format whilst compared to Gong Fu .

He teaches almost like old school except for 8hrs of training and 1hr of sei ping ma. His conclusion of belts and ranks are correct. Those are the teachers/instructors who understand what a martial art system is.

at 06:32 to the end, I just love what he sais 'cause that's what i've been taught by my senseis (including my father) I think that if you were to combined jujutsu tecniques and Hung Gar with its stances and kicks, you would have one hell of a martial art.

@sifublack192

4 ай бұрын

Hung Gar and Jujutsu teacher here... you're absolutely right!

Thanks Guys... Stay tuned or check the website... The plan is to add some forms and techniques and weapons as well... and other TV related shows that we have done as a class. There is also a web forum on the site where you can make requests (not really used at this point). More to come... (thanks for all your positive feedback).. Mike

@tronxax

2 жыл бұрын

I trained a very short period with Sifu Mike and have been looking for him every since. If you could help me find him I would be grateful he took me in when I had nothing and I was never able to reach him to give him what was owed to him.

that slows me down i need to be fast, chaotic, and brutal to use my full potential.

It is nice to see people of all races doing Kung fu! It shows that it is more about their mind then their body!

@KungFuKid1015 Where is your school located? I might be interested to come down for a look.

@smotpoker86 The low stances or forms are just meant for building stronger leg power to stabilize the fighter. The lower stances are usually meant to show stability , strength and power when a real kick is done. Not a light tap kick but a forceful kick. No real Hung Gar fighter would be fighting in that low stances. All will fight upright with a series set of movements known as chain punching or kicking. A block and an attack simultaneously.

Well done sir

Shuai Jiao and San Shou are Kung Fu styles that have been successful in the UFC. San Shou especially has been well demonstrated by Cung Le, the former champion of Strike Force. Shuai Jiao practitioners practice throwing methods not unlike that of Judo and are very effective. check out these Kung Fu styles on KZread! As for quan fa, this is a no holds barred self defense art where anything goes and competition sport does not compare.

I agree that you have to go with the times; however, these traditional arts were used in actual hand to hand combat in their own time. The only problem is that people don't train the way they used to. People are treating the traditional arts like a bowling league. Today, people are into sports like MMA rather than actual combat. MMA is not for self defense as there are no rules in the street. Also, multiple opponents and weapons are likely. Classical arts must evolve to remain effective.

Respect 🙏🏻

Been a part of Southern systems for decades,seen many Hung Ga people and have a few as friends .This Sifu has good form,body,mind and spirit, best wishes to him and his Pai.

@Supermomo2007

4 жыл бұрын

Kate: which style do you practice?

@katedonlan7143

4 жыл бұрын

@@Supermomo2007 Pak Mei

@Supermomo2007

4 жыл бұрын

@@katedonlan7143 cool. I like pak mei. I practice hung gar

That's right in any style or system it take practice and hard work. You have to own it as I would say kung fu means hard work good skill. Adam Byrd Sr. Philadelphia Chinatown Shaolin Hung Gar 38 years it becomes a way of life

AH! I was so psyched about this until the very end. Kentucky? screw that noise.

u can still hear some marine in him!

interesting thanks from Italy

The system evolved from the Lo Han Fist Set form Buddha as Tiger style was its first major change in open hand techniques later to combine knowledge of Ng Miu's WIng Chun system and Crane styles as Ho yun Chun and Hung Hsi Kuan unite As the years passed on it became a system of 5 Animals, 5 Elements, and 18 Classical Weapons

@Supermomo2007

5 жыл бұрын

wrong, idiot. loongfu.com/history-of-hung-gar/

it was used by the monks for discipline and self defense and is pretty effective if you know how to apply it in a real fight

@dynastyflygon That's right. They will find out the hard way that they are not remotely prepared to defend themselves. You are right about not all schools being bogus. You definitely have to do your research. I've been training kempo for over 20yrs and I have a friend who trains TKD and both schools have very realistic training based on realistic attacks and realistic responses. This is why our classes are so small. People today either want the power ranger stuff or the UFC stuff.

Very awesome, sifu. I wish I could train with you.

no its already a complete art with no need for ground grappling. this sifu wrote a article in the april 08 issue of inside kung fu called "lost in translation". look it up and read it ull understand.

Very Cool

Where is sifu Mike"s school in Los angeles. ? Typed it in what guy said. It doesn't come up

@yerovi86 Well some kung fu practitioners did enter early UFC and challenge matches and didn't fair well because of their lack of grappling. All strikers need to train in some ground grappling. Look up this Kung Fu stylist vs Royce Gracie: Jiu jitsu Vs Kung fu

Kids This is just a GLIMPSE of Hung Gar,My Si Gung came from southern China Yee Province.Trained@ the Lao Fao San SilLum Temple,Came to Chicago,1958 Learned Judo,Black Belt in 1yr.Moved S.F.Ca,Established Gung Fu School 1962 for Richmond P.D. in the 70s Was Nor Cal Gung Fu Federation V.P.1980 one of the1st Gold Sashes Grandmasters in America,from China Shaolin Temple.As Sifu Mike Said They Believed in the Impossible,and in Combat would Crush Your Bones With their IRON FIST With one Blows!

and this is why kung fu fighters dont go to ufc and fucking mma cuz kung fu is an art, a style of life we dont do it for money nor to prove we are the best, but to keep our temple (our body) healthy and strong

It wasn't what he did, it was what he said. "It's like shooting a bow out of an arrow." I don't know , I just found that funny. Deep respect for Sifu Marshall, great Hung Gar and Mantis teacher. I know, but you could also say that for horse, or just about any posture if you know how.

Great video. Only question is why you'd ever shoot a bow out of an arrow

@memyself2k I totally agree with you on that, however, around here, most want to learn a few techniques like the triangle choke and a few takedowns. Then they expect to get their Black belt over night like Fed Ex so that they can go around a brag that they are "experts" in martial arts. Lol. Sad but true. When a students first question to you is, "when will I get my black belt", there is a serious problem. When you won't give it to them quickly, they just go to the school that will. (cont)

Are there hung gar schools in bay area?

Where is your school located?

Oh and @dynastyflygon, I know what you mean about TKD schools but don't judge the entire style just from the Mcdojo's you see here. TKD can be as effective as any other style if you learn and train it properly. If you watch any footage or speak to someone who trained during the "golden era" of martial arts in America, there were some very good TKD teachers back in the day. Believe it or not even a lot of MMA and BJJ schools are Mcdojo now.

@Guinea54 lmao "average joe" thanks man good reply

@yerovi86 The reason why styles like kung fu are not that useful in the UFC is because kung fu styles are extremely hard to master. You can't have an average joe learn it good enough to be very effective in a combative sport against grapplers. It could help you with street defense, but a real kung fu master who has truly mastered the art is one out of many. Its not easy. especially with most of the styles being corrupted.

@KungFuKid1015 To Fight ( Sparring ) is done to not only gauge a fighter's or martial artists skills but rather for that very individual to hone and sharpen his/her reflexes , timing , body movements and techniques. No real martial artist would fight each and every single day , if it were so , we'd be calling our selves STREET BRAWLERS or KILLERS.

Gung fu brothers and sisters, keep the faith ... gung fu for life, gung fu is life. respect

Wise man

who knows where i can find this guy...or someone like him..i need to know this....someone help me...!!!!!!

"There's no shame in running." As both me and my teacher would say: QFT!

good vid nice guy

Well this was cool

(2)The other school is just doing business and I get that. But at what cost to the student? We charge 45 dollars a month at my school. The other charges 130 per month. Now do you see how important it is to these student to have a black belt? Now don't get me wrong, we have 41 students that are loyal and train with us faithfully. 9 are Black belts. The smaller kids love our training. It is so fun to see an eight year old pull off a perfect arm bar or choke or to see them create in real time. Nice

@dynastyflygon Exactly! We actually had a parent that demanded that his kid be given his next rank because he felt that he had been blue belt for too long! His reasoning was that the other kids that were blue had moved up so he should too. This kid was lazy, knew none of the blue belt forms, knew none of the techniques therefore could not apply them in real time sparring and constantly tried to get out of sparring with stomach aches, headaches etc. His dad removed him and placed him in(cont)

@MrPomeroyWatson Unfortunately, that's the business side of martial arts today. The school where I train has lost so many students because we don't "give" out belts.You have to earn them like the old days. It may take 2yrs just to move from white belt depending on the students determination.On the other hand, the most successful school here has 130+ black belt students most of which have less than 3yrs of training. There are a lot of people that just want to be a black belt for bragging rights.

This is my grandpa ❤️❤️

@gongfuman5334

2 жыл бұрын

He must make you proud! He knows what he is doing.

@zhaneemasden2670

2 жыл бұрын

@@gongfuman5334 He really does, he’s the coolest 😭💖💖

my teacher taught me ssouthern and northern i like bothe but ilke souther because of the 5 animals

he has a fuckin strong neck

@GungFuMan777 So I guess to you fighting for own personal satisfaction just to say "im better than that guy" is more honorable than fighting for sport to support yourself and ensure that your family lives a comfortable life? I'm sure that he charges a fee for his classes, no because he "wants" the money, but because it's necessary to keep the school open. Money rules this world and there is no way around that, no matter how much of a fantasy land belief you adopt.

@dynastyflygon and @yerovi86, That's the problem with just about all traditional styles taught in America. Martial arts schools have become so watered down that it's very difficult to find real useful training anymore. Many schools have become daycare centers catering to children classes because that's what brings in the money. Others are so afraid of being shut down if a student gets hurt and decides to sue, they won't teach the applications even if the instructor knows them himself.

@dynastyflygon Unfortunately, that's the business side of martial arts today. The school where I train has lost so many students because we don't "give" out belts. You have to earn them like the old days. It may take 2yrs just to move from white belt depending on the students determination. On the other hand, the most successful school here has 130+ black belt students most of which have less than 3yrs of training. There are a lot of people that just want to be a black belt for bragging rights.

@Blueslicks321 This method of counter kicking at one time was well known IMO is the main reason y round kicks are not in traditional martial art. The sport venue has all but wiped applications like this. Quan Fa is nothing but these types of applications, Either practitioners and teachers don't know they think quan fa is bogus... or Teachers and Practitioners do know and say... If I do this (tan tui to the groin etc) what will be the ramifications of my actions in this sporting venue?

There seems to be one fundamental flaw with that stance and that is a kick to the groin...

I agreed with Sifu Mike Marshall , in martial arts , what our mind can conceive our body can achieve. This is common sense. If you are willing enough to learn , open your mind and heart , search and you shall receive. With training , it develops strength of body mind character. Unless you are into competitions for trophies cash and fame , martial arts is not for you. Judo is effective but look at what happened? It became a sport. No doubt Judo is highly effective though. You get what i mean.

The secret to winning any fight if you cannot avoid it is to stay calm, stay focused and strike hard and fast.

@PKImagery

2 жыл бұрын

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@Blueslicks321 He couldn't figure out that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line and after several tries of trying two beat my kick to the target ( Just practice a front kick in a shot blocking manner against a round kick fire it at the groin you will arrive first and if you both land your opponent gets the worse of it (the end result was him going to the mat and staying there) I looked him and said "I bet you never been kicked like that in Muai Thai... continued

I MUST BE TO MODERN. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE PEOPLE ARE STILL USING THE CLASSICAL WAYS TO LEARN HOW TO DEFEND THEMSELVES

@kianucollis3929

7 жыл бұрын

believe it...!!

A cousin Art to Tsoi Li Hoi Fut Hung-ga

@ravisdb the chances of fighting a skilled MMA fighter in the street is 1 in 10,000. Even then, it's better to run because 70% of us would lose regardless of our training in Muay Tha

@Supermomo2007

6 жыл бұрын

did you know that there are skilled kung fu guys in the world. the chances of fighting them is 1 in 1000000000000000000000

What you are seeing in this video are exercises aka forms. When they are done over and over again it becomes muscle memory. Take Tai Chi for example it appears to be slow and uneffective, but whe it is used at full speed it can actually fuck some body up. No matter what fighting style some one knows or all they know is how to street fight the first thing to master is that fight or flight moment, to stay focused, calm and strike fast and hard

been there and won. all that training will get you no where if you cant use it

@ravisdb Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Jiu jitsu, etc.

Do these techniques and other fancy attractive Kung Fu styles work in Defense and Offense? Because I'm not sure if it will help in a street fight or robbery. Not saying that I would step up to a Sifu I know better than that. Lol

@barrymclaughlin8816

8 жыл бұрын

muay thai plus boxing would be the best choice I've done both for many years and it has done me really good on the street when ever I get into shit

@khandeexiong7769

8 жыл бұрын

That's right. I think Kung Fu is more towards exercising your body.

@nickstick5029

8 жыл бұрын

+Khan Dee Xiong , this kung fu is very good.. then again it depends on the person not the art.. most of the time you do what you can.. if they want your money , give it to them .. if you are in danger,fight for your life.. all arts are deadly , it's how you use it

@khandeexiong7769

8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Stick Natural instincts correct?

@kianucollis3929

7 жыл бұрын

You don't really know what you are talking about then. Hung Gar is a very serious, very lethal fighting style....I know. I won't be getting into any KZread discussion with you. Just find a master or good student and challenge them to a fight....they will show you it is NOT just about exercise. As I say, you don't have any idea what you are talking about.

lol try to attack a trained artist on the street and test it!

From 2:06 to 2:18 was so backwards, I don't think he realized it.

@mogatdula

2 жыл бұрын

Shoot, I didn't realize it either lol lol good catch!