Iron Thread. Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu Classics Series
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Priceless Heritage of Southern Shaolin Inherited from the Past and Handed Down by Venerable Grandmaster Lam Sai Wing. Iron Thread form was created by Tid Kiu Sam, one of the best martial artists in the history of China. His real name was Leung Kwan (1813-1886). He was one of the famous Ten Tigers of Guangdong. The Iron Thread is considered as the highest form taught in the traditional Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu system. This method belongs to a branch of “h… More >>
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Lam Sai Wing’s, “Iron Thread,” is a masterfully constructed instructional manual for the Hung Gar form, “Iron Thread.” This form combines the elements of both the internal and the external, and is designed to promote physical strength and development of internal energy.
The Author begins with the lineage of his own Masters, and the origins of Hung Gar Kung Fu. He also provides a few fitting and excellent stories about their exploits.
The form itself is illustrated from one posture to the next, with careful descriptions of each move, as well as the feelings one should experience when the postures are executed correctly. The form is unusual in that specific vocalizations accompany many of the techniques, and are often combined with a sort of moving, dynamic tension. The form is also very economical in its use of space, and it should fit easily within the confines of the average apartment room. The movements are not too complicated at the surface, and won’t prove to be too difficult for the studious practitioner. The true complexity of this form however, will only be grasped after long, diligent study, as its internal methods should prove quite challenging to master. There are also no kicking techniques in this form, and that may prove attractive to some. I also felt that this form would fit in well with many Karate systems forms repertoire, and it reminded me in some ways of Goju-Ryu or Ueichi Ryu.
Generous Masters such as Lam Sai Wing should be held in the highest regard for works such as this, without which, many of us would never experience the wonders of Shaolin Kung fu. Master Wing claims that the strength of the diligent practitioner of the Iron Thread can increase by nine times. Whether or not that this is true will be up to the student who reads and then strives. Many Shaolin Arts and Kung Fu use the concept of a “continuous thread of energy,” and I believe that the “Iron Thread,” is supposed to be practiced in just such a way, never truly stopping from beginning until the end. I for one, can’t wait to try it.
Sincerely, Erik D. J. O’Brien The Drums of Doom: Part 2 of The Duaredheim Staff Saga
Rating: 5 / 5
This book contains excellent and detailed descriptions of every technique in the Iron Wire Set. I think it also very useful for people who have a background in Tai Chi, because this is a unique description of the most internal form of the hard style of Hung Gar Kung Fu.
Rating: 5 / 5
Andrew Timofeevich has masterfully translated Lam Sai Wing’s (Author), Tid Sid Kuen – Iron Wire form with easy to understand and follow instructions. Martial Artists need to add this one to your library even if you don’t intend to learn the form. It opens up the essence of Hung Gar which can greatly benefit those in both soft and hard styles. The illustrations in combination with the detailed instruction make it easy for anyone to enter a heretofore secret art.
Rating: 5 / 5