Hek Ki Boen Eng Chun Kungfu
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: hēi qí men yǒng chūn quán), also commonly pronounced as HKB Wing Chun Kuen (Translated as Black Flag Wing Chun), is a Southern Chinese martial arts
claimed to originate from Fujian Province. The name "Hek Ki Boen" refers to the claimed origin of the system - Black Flag Secret Societies, one of the claimed early five lodges of secret societies
supposedly established after The Shaolin Temple burning in Fujian. HKB oral history denotes their lineage as being one of the gate keepers of the original Shaolin Wing Chun
from Eng Chun Tim[Everlasting Springtime Hall inside Shaolin Temple in Fujian]. The Fabled story of Five Survival of Shaolin Fujian are possibly the representation of the early Five lodges of a branch of the "Ang Boen" (Cantonese: Hung Men/Secret Societies). This art is also known as Hok Kian Eng Chun Kun (福建詠春拳).
This unique style which has a very strong foundation of Chan Buddhism as claimed to be practiced at Shaolin Temple originally. It stresses the importance of total "Detachment". Starting with the detachment of mind and body - Microcosm
The detachment of (Heaven[Time] and Earth[Space] -Macrocosm. Last is the detachment toward any kind of form/shape. The goal is to reach 無极/"Bukek" (emptiness).
In the past, people in the west were not familiar with this lineage, as Eng Chun Kun was not a popular pronunciation of Wing Chun Kuen Kungfu. "Wing Chun Kuen" has become the adopted standard in western vocabulary of martial arts
. However, Since Eng Chun (Wing Chun) supposedly came from Shaolin in Fujian, the original name/pronunciation of 詠春拳 should be Eng Chun Kun in hokkian (Fukienese Dialect). This pronunciation is disputed however as being more of the Indonesian style of Chinese versus what would have been spoken in China at the founding of Wing Chun. The system has been opened to the public for the last 10 years, and is now considered by some as a branch of the more widely known art of Wing Chun in the West.
Some of the key concepts and formula that are unique from this system:
The Burning of Southern Shaolin Temple in Fukien,China.
The creation of Eng Chun [Wing Chun] was due to the invasion
and overthrow of the Beng [Ming] by the Cheng [Qing] in 1644. The Beng [Ming] Loyalists regrouped and began to formalize plans to fight back against the Cheng [Qing] invasion. There were warriors from the military, the martial arts community, and fighting monks willing to put their lives on the line in support of the Beng [Ming] Dynasty. One of the strongholds used by these groups was the Southern Shaolin Temple in Fukien Province that served as a refugee
center for Beng [Ming] royalists. The Southern Shaolin Temple became a main base used by members of the Anti-Cheng [Anti-Qing] movement.
Many warriors including professional soldier
s, warrior monk
s, and civilian martial artists exchanged information and practiced together for the purpose of overthrowing the Cheng [Qing] Dynasty. Through their combined efforts, they developed a new hybrid system as the essence of all advanced styles. The place they used to discuss the new hybrid system was called Eng Chun Tim (Weng Chun Dim), which meant “Hall of Forever Spring” inside the Southern Shaolin Temple in Fukien. Their purpose was for the new system to be taught to secret rebellion
warriors to overthrow the Cheng [Qing] Dynasty and preserve the depth of wisdom and knowledge within the Shaolin Temples.
With a large amount of Cheng [Qing] troops armed with many canons, the Shaolin temple in Fukien was destroyed and burned to the ground. Legends say there were only five survivors, known as the Five Ancestors. These Five Ancestors represent the five branches of secret societies formed by the survivors of the destruction of the Southern Shaolin Temple; Black Flag, Red Flag, Yellow/carnation Flag, White Flag and Green Flag.
HKB Eng Chun Kun (Black Flag Wing Chun Kuen) system arrived in Indonesia.
"Tjia Fun Jiao" was later revealed to be the last known Chief Instructor of the black flag society in China
, due to one incident in which Tjia Fun fled to Indonesia. He was found by Sujo [GGM] King Yang. After meeting with KongCo [GGGM] Tjia Fun Jiao, Sujo [GGM] King Yang took him home and took care of him as his own parent for almost two years. For two years, Sujo [GGM] still practiced martial arts while KongCo [GGGM] Tjia lived upstairs. During that two years time, KongCo [GGGM] Tjia was very impressed by Sujo’s [GGM] dedication in practicing Chinese martial arts. In 1909, KongCo [GGGM] also felt that he owed too much of a favor to Sujo [GGM] King Yang and he wanted to repay it by teaching Sujo [GGM] King Yang everything he knew about the Black Flag Eng Chun system.
Sujo King Yang, the 2nd generation lineage holder of the Shaolin Black Flag Engchun, died in 1986 at 97 years old and left the precious Shaolin Treasure system to the chosen next successor; Tai Su Kong [Senior Grandmaster] The Kang Hai and Sukong [Grandmaster] Tio Tik Kwi.
Suhu Lin Xiang Fuk began his Fukien Black Flag Eng Chun training in or about 1985 with Tai Sukong
(Dai Sigung) [Senior Grandmaster] The Kang Hai (3rd Generation of Black Flag Wing Chun successor) . He also sought instruction from Sukong [GM] Tio Tik Kwi, who appointed Suhu Lin, as his next successor. Since 2005, Suhu Lin opened the door for the west to study.
Additionally the HKB Organization have stated that the their organization has a strong policy of avoiding politics, choosing instead to focus on developing its member skills and promote unity among the Martial Arts Community, as opposed to debating with critics. Therefore, there will never be a historical discussion regarding HKB lineage done by any HKB representative anywhere on the internet. On the HKB website, it has been stated inside their Lineage tree pages, as important disclaimer for those who think and feel differently [9]. HKB's history is based on the oral history passed down from Kongco Tjia Fun Tjiao to GGM Kwee King Yang and so on, kept as a tradition. Critics have continued to contend that this avoidance of the issues raised is an admission of guilt.
In July 2010, a translated article that was claimed to be from the newspaper "China News Express" appeared on several internet forums, the HKB organization has countered that "China News Express" is not a newspaper . The content of the article was considered nothing more than a slander attack toward HKB by the HKB organization. The HKB organization has cited the use of the language barrier, by using Chinese characters, as a tactic to make that article look like a newspaper article which it may not be.
The article and its proponents attempted to relate the mythical Black Flag lodge with Black Flag bandit group of Shangdong provice. Black Flag Lodge is supposedly from Fukien , and black flag bandit group was from Nanjing. The Tian Di Hui which the HKB organization claims the Black Flag lodge to be a part of, ended around 1910 when China became a republic. The HKB organizations considers the Black Flag lodge and black flag bandits as two totally different organizations, from different times and places.
The criticisms toward HKB have also been disputed by one of Sifu Lin Xiang Fuk students, Benjamin Blalock, who had the opportunity not only to witness the existence of HKB Family in Indonesia and experience the HKB training back home, but also had a chance to touch hand with two members of the Grandmaster council.
In addition, an article from the local newspaper in Indonesia, Jawa Post-Radar Bromo was submitted into Press Release Log.
1. HKB system that Sifu Lin Xiang Fuk teaches, is not something recently made and still original.
2. HKB had come from the past, existed before GM The even become a student.
3. HKB came from his Sifu, GM Kwee King Yang, who learned it from Tjia Fun Tjiao.
4. Advise all HKB members worldwide, not to follow the footstep of the slander that run their useless mouth, HKB organization is not interested in politic.
Sifu Lin, in the beginning of the same video, also took part of wishing everyone a happy new year in 2011 and share the current success of HKB mission in 4 continents. Also, where he took the opportunity to give recognition to all HKB members and leaders who have contributed their time, effort and resource to assist the spreading of HKB. Lastly, he also gave thanks to the slanders's effor for what's they'd done was only giving an opportunity for the people to discover the truth themselve about HKB and as a result, HKB is now officially spread in 13 countries (2011);
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1. For research purposes, the VTM recognizes five stages of Wing Chun's development from the system's origin: Shaolin, Opera, Canton, Hong Kong and International. These five designations are used for general discussion, comparison, and contrast of various Wing Chun lineages in terms of origin legends/myths, system principles, training methods, technical choreography and the like. The five designations should not be understood or used to make comparisons of "better" or "superior" as each Wing Chun family is the result of various influences and has survived to our modern era based on the effectiveness and efficiency of the system, adapted to various situations and people.
2. The original Shaolin Wing Chun, which contains at least the core forms of Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu, and Biu Ji, Wooden Dummy, Pole and the knives include Fukien Hek Ki Boen Eng Chun (Black Flag Wing Chun - Eng Chun is the Fukienese pronunciation of 'Wing Chun'). Black Flag Wing Chun systems represent the essence of Southern Shaolin Martial Arts.
3. Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun is a system based on the Principle of Time/Space, Energy and the concepts of Heaven Earth Human which makes it both a complete combat system and a personal cultivation system.
4. Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun is a representation of Maximum Efficiency, which is the point or state where nothing can be added or subtracted without losing efficiency. Maximum Efficiency is the result of experience and state of being rather than a style of martial arts, personality or a basic skill set. Maximum Efficiency is built upon a solid foundation with practical
fighting skill in all ranges of combat and is, therefore, not meant for inexperienced students or to be treated as a style
5. Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun is an expression of Chan Buddhism.
6. In the many centuries since the destruction of the Southern Shaolin Temple, the original Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun system is still well-preserved and intact today. The history of the secret societies and their connection to Wing Chun during the Ming/Qing transition was not widely known, which resulted in various terms such as 'Ng Mui' and 'Yim Wing Chun' being attributed to specific, fictional people rather than to concepts contained within the system itself. As more research comes to light, there are those within the Wing Chun community that profess to prefer the myths and legends rather than promote the actual history. The VTM will continue its mission to educate the martial arts community in general and the Wing Chun community specifically about the actual origins of the system, as more nformation continues to come to light. Any information intentionally attempting to continue the myths and legends without making it clear the actual research will be challenged whenever possible.
HKB Eng Chun Pai regarding Sifu Sergio Iadarola of the IWKA.
We would like to say we are grateful for all the contributions
and support made by Sifu Sergio to promote HKB while a
member of HKB. When Sifu Sergio visited HKB headquarters for the
first time in the USA, after experiencing HKB, he expressed his
interest in learning HKB and how much he could help spread
and promote HKB through the IWKA. He stated during the
interview, he felt HKB was the path he wanted the IWKA to
follow and that the IWKA contained 20,000 members in 93
countries.
Later, after long consideration, we came to the conclusion
that HKB was not suitable for IWKA and that there was a
conflict of interest. The reason is that if we had followed
Sifu Sergio's original idea to convert IKWKA into HKB, we
felt this would not be fair to the previous systems he
currently promotes in his organization. We wanted to spread
HKB but not at the cost of damaging the preservation of the
other lineages he promotes in the process.
Sifu Lin also appreciates the efforts Sifu Sergio makes
going around from one Sifu to another Sifu from different
lineages/systems to learn their system, so he can preserve
them based on what he learned through the IWKA for the
future generations. Although Sifu Lin appreciates the
idea and the efforts made, Sifu Lin’s personal belief is that
to preserve a system, it takes time to learn the system.
Moreover,in this case, HKB takes a lifetime to
fully understand in completeness so that it can be preserved.
There's nothing wrong learning other systems to expand personal
horizons, but when it comes to preserving it, sometimes even a lifetime
is still not enough to understand in completeness.
On May 2, 2011, Sifu Lin went to Indonesia as requested by
one of his Sifu, GM The Kang Hay, the legitimate current
lineage holder of HKB who learned the system from his
Grandfather, GM Kwee King Yang.
During this trip, Sifu Lin was advised and corrected by GM
The Kang Hay along with other elders regarding his decision
in accepting Sifu Sergio previously for the reason that HKB
doesn't want to damage/convert other lineages/systems.
During the meeting, as Sifu Lin with the elders discussed
some of the future plans to spread and preserve HKB,
including the upcoming Seminar and Workshop with GM The
Kang Hay in Fredericksburg, VA USA on May 21 & 22, the
concern regarding Sifu Sergio was also discussed.
The decision that was made by the elders was to let Sifu
Sergio leave the HKB organization so that he may preserve
the many systems he promotes. We wish all the best and
success for IWKA in the future.
On the personal level, Sifu Lin also wants to state that
it was always his hope this decision would not effect
his personal friendship and the past teacher/student
relationship with Sifu Sergio. Sifu Lin always welcomes him
as a friend and is proud of his development of skill having
certified as a first level instructor.
Regards,
HKB Council
Pinyin
Pinyin is the official system to transcribe Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. It is also often used to teach Mandarin Chinese and spell Chinese names in foreign publications and used as an input method to enter Chinese characters into...
: hēi qí men yǒng chūn quán), also commonly pronounced as HKB Wing Chun Kuen (Translated as Black Flag Wing Chun), is a Southern Chinese martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
claimed to originate from Fujian Province. The name "Hek Ki Boen" refers to the claimed origin of the system - Black Flag Secret Societies, one of the claimed early five lodges of secret societies
Secret society
A secret society is a club or organization whose activities and inner functioning are concealed from non-members. The society may or may not attempt to conceal its existence. The term usually excludes covert groups, such as intelligence agencies or guerrilla insurgencies, which hide their...
supposedly established after The Shaolin Temple burning in Fujian. HKB oral history denotes their lineage as being one of the gate keepers of the original Shaolin Wing Chun
Wing Chun
Wing Chun , also romanised as Ving Tsun or Wing Tsun, ; ; is a concept-based Chinese martial art and form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling while specializing in close-range combat.The alternative characters 永春 "eternal spring" are also...
from Eng Chun Tim[Everlasting Springtime Hall inside Shaolin Temple in Fujian]. The Fabled story of Five Survival of Shaolin Fujian are possibly the representation of the early Five lodges of a branch of the "Ang Boen" (Cantonese: Hung Men/Secret Societies). This art is also known as Hok Kian Eng Chun Kun (福建詠春拳).
This unique style which has a very strong foundation of Chan Buddhism as claimed to be practiced at Shaolin Temple originally. It stresses the importance of total "Detachment". Starting with the detachment of mind and body - Microcosm
Macrocosm and microcosm
Macrocosm and microcosm is an ancient Greek Neo-Platonic schema of seeing the same patterns reproduced in all levels of the cosmos, from the largest scale all the way down to the smallest scale...
The detachment of (Heaven[Time] and Earth[Space] -Macrocosm. Last is the detachment toward any kind of form/shape. The goal is to reach 無极/"Bukek" (emptiness).
In the past, people in the west were not familiar with this lineage, as Eng Chun Kun was not a popular pronunciation of Wing Chun Kuen Kungfu. "Wing Chun Kuen" has become the adopted standard in western vocabulary of martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
. However, Since Eng Chun (Wing Chun) supposedly came from Shaolin in Fujian, the original name/pronunciation of 詠春拳 should be Eng Chun Kun in hokkian (Fukienese Dialect). This pronunciation is disputed however as being more of the Indonesian style of Chinese versus what would have been spoken in China at the founding of Wing Chun. The system has been opened to the public for the last 10 years, and is now considered by some as a branch of the more widely known art of Wing Chun in the West.
Some of the key concepts and formula that are unique from this system:
- Two Lines of Offense
- 3D Body Structure
- 9 Gates and 4 Direction Theory
- 5 Lines Theory
- Heaven, Earth and Man paradigm toward Time, Space and Energy
- Hoat Keng / Impulse Shocked Power and Nui Kang [Internal Power]
- Wheel Bearing Body Concept
- Ceng [Inside gate entry] and Siam [Outside gate entry]
History
As told by Sukong [Grandmaster] Tio Tik Kwi.The Burning of Southern Shaolin Temple in Fukien,China.
The creation of Eng Chun [Wing Chun] was due to the invasion
Invasion
An invasion is a military offensive consisting of all, or large parts of the armed forces of one geopolitical entity aggressively entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of either conquering, liberating or re-establishing control or authority over a...
and overthrow of the Beng [Ming] by the Cheng [Qing] in 1644. The Beng [Ming] Loyalists regrouped and began to formalize plans to fight back against the Cheng [Qing] invasion. There were warriors from the military, the martial arts community, and fighting monks willing to put their lives on the line in support of the Beng [Ming] Dynasty. One of the strongholds used by these groups was the Southern Shaolin Temple in Fukien Province that served as a refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
center for Beng [Ming] royalists. The Southern Shaolin Temple became a main base used by members of the Anti-Cheng [Anti-Qing] movement.
Many warriors including professional soldier
Soldier
A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary...
s, warrior monk
Warrior monk
The term Warrior monk may refer to:* Sōhei, a type of Japanese warrior* Knights Templar, Knights Hospitallers and Teutonic Knights, warriors during the Crusades* Shaolin Monastery, a Chinese monastery renowned for monks who were experts in the martial arts...
s, and civilian martial artists exchanged information and practiced together for the purpose of overthrowing the Cheng [Qing] Dynasty. Through their combined efforts, they developed a new hybrid system as the essence of all advanced styles. The place they used to discuss the new hybrid system was called Eng Chun Tim (Weng Chun Dim), which meant “Hall of Forever Spring” inside the Southern Shaolin Temple in Fukien. Their purpose was for the new system to be taught to secret rebellion
Rebellion
Rebellion, uprising or insurrection, is a refusal of obedience or order. It may, therefore, be seen as encompassing a range of behaviors aimed at destroying or replacing an established authority such as a government or a head of state...
warriors to overthrow the Cheng [Qing] Dynasty and preserve the depth of wisdom and knowledge within the Shaolin Temples.
With a large amount of Cheng [Qing] troops armed with many canons, the Shaolin temple in Fukien was destroyed and burned to the ground. Legends say there were only five survivors, known as the Five Ancestors. These Five Ancestors represent the five branches of secret societies formed by the survivors of the destruction of the Southern Shaolin Temple; Black Flag, Red Flag, Yellow/carnation Flag, White Flag and Green Flag.
HKB Eng Chun Kun (Black Flag Wing Chun Kuen) system arrived in Indonesia.
"Tjia Fun Jiao" was later revealed to be the last known Chief Instructor of the black flag society in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, due to one incident in which Tjia Fun fled to Indonesia. He was found by Sujo [GGM] King Yang. After meeting with KongCo [GGGM] Tjia Fun Jiao, Sujo [GGM] King Yang took him home and took care of him as his own parent for almost two years. For two years, Sujo [GGM] still practiced martial arts while KongCo [GGGM] Tjia lived upstairs. During that two years time, KongCo [GGGM] Tjia was very impressed by Sujo’s [GGM] dedication in practicing Chinese martial arts. In 1909, KongCo [GGGM] also felt that he owed too much of a favor to Sujo [GGM] King Yang and he wanted to repay it by teaching Sujo [GGM] King Yang everything he knew about the Black Flag Eng Chun system.
Sujo King Yang, the 2nd generation lineage holder of the Shaolin Black Flag Engchun, died in 1986 at 97 years old and left the precious Shaolin Treasure system to the chosen next successor; Tai Su Kong [Senior Grandmaster] The Kang Hai and Sukong [Grandmaster] Tio Tik Kwi.
Suhu Lin Xiang Fuk began his Fukien Black Flag Eng Chun training in or about 1985 with Tai Sukong
(Dai Sigung) [Senior Grandmaster] The Kang Hai (3rd Generation of Black Flag Wing Chun successor) . He also sought instruction from Sukong [GM] Tio Tik Kwi, who appointed Suhu Lin, as his next successor. Since 2005, Suhu Lin opened the door for the west to study.
Empty Hand Forms
- Saam Chian Po - 三戰歩 (Three Battle Step]
- Tei Sam Chian - 地三戰歩 [Earth Three Battle Step]
- Siauw Lim Dou - 小念頭 [First Training]
- Sat Si Mui - 殺四?[Killing Four Directions]
- Im Yang Jiu - 陰陽手[Ying Yang Hand / Pair Hands], aka: Hua Kun - 花拳{Flowery Fist}
- Tim Kiao - 尋橋[Sinking Bridge]
- Piao Ki - 鏢指[Dart Finger]
- Sip Ji Kun [1 Finger Chan]
- Chiap Tui Bak [25, 32 and 108 of two-man drills]
Supplement Training
- Tiat Sei Ciang [Iron Palm]
- Ang Sei Ciang [Red Palm]
- Hau Di Gi Kang [Mandarn: Hou Tian Qi Gong / Internal Breathing]
- Kanghu
- Tim Mek [Accupressure Point]
- Niam Jiu [Sticky Hand]
- Kiu Jiu Tui Bak [Bridging Hand 3,5,7,9 stars bridging]
- Bok Lang Thoum [Wooden Man Form]
Disputed History/Clarification from Grandmaster Tio Tek Kwie
In October 2011, Grandmaster Tio Tek Kwie, the first Instructor of Eng Chun Kun USA head Kenneth Lin released a video clarifying that their system is not Wing Chun Kuen, but instead the 18 Lo-Han kung fu system. However there is no such thing as 18 lo han kung fu. This however brings GM Kwie honestly and loyality into question, with suggestions that he was paid to say such things. Firstly , Sifu Lin and GM Kwie are not the only practioners of HKB in Indonesia, Secondly if GM Kwie lied initially how can he now be trusted that hes telling the truth. Thirdly , this suggests either Sifu Lins history is true, its a lie and so are his teachers, or he is a genius creating his own style of wing chun, that he taught his teachers? this nonsense is impossible. Finally Sifu Serigo who protests HKB wing chun is fake, continues to teach the art Sifu Lin taught him at all his Seminars up Till Nov 2011 .HKB Response to Internet Controversy
In response to internet controversy, the HKB Organization has stated that the HKB system has a long rooted history as it went to the public (non secret society member) since around 1909. HKB was brought down to Indonesia by Kongco Tjia Fun Tjiao and since 1940. HKB was taught to the public by GM Kwee King Yang (pupil of Kongco Tjia Fun Tjiao) in Klimbungan, Indonesia .Additionally the HKB Organization have stated that the their organization has a strong policy of avoiding politics, choosing instead to focus on developing its member skills and promote unity among the Martial Arts Community, as opposed to debating with critics. Therefore, there will never be a historical discussion regarding HKB lineage done by any HKB representative anywhere on the internet. On the HKB website, it has been stated inside their Lineage tree pages, as important disclaimer for those who think and feel differently [9]. HKB's history is based on the oral history passed down from Kongco Tjia Fun Tjiao to GGM Kwee King Yang and so on, kept as a tradition. Critics have continued to contend that this avoidance of the issues raised is an admission of guilt.
In July 2010, a translated article that was claimed to be from the newspaper "China News Express" appeared on several internet forums, the HKB organization has countered that "China News Express" is not a newspaper . The content of the article was considered nothing more than a slander attack toward HKB by the HKB organization. The HKB organization has cited the use of the language barrier, by using Chinese characters, as a tactic to make that article look like a newspaper article which it may not be.
The article and its proponents attempted to relate the mythical Black Flag lodge with Black Flag bandit group of Shangdong provice. Black Flag Lodge is supposedly from Fukien , and black flag bandit group was from Nanjing. The Tian Di Hui which the HKB organization claims the Black Flag lodge to be a part of, ended around 1910 when China became a republic. The HKB organizations considers the Black Flag lodge and black flag bandits as two totally different organizations, from different times and places.
The criticisms toward HKB have also been disputed by one of Sifu Lin Xiang Fuk students, Benjamin Blalock, who had the opportunity not only to witness the existence of HKB Family in Indonesia and experience the HKB training back home, but also had a chance to touch hand with two members of the Grandmaster council.
In addition, an article from the local newspaper in Indonesia, Jawa Post-Radar Bromo was submitted into Press Release Log.
Confirmed Oral History From HKB Organization
Additionally, on December 2010, the grandmaster council of HKB in Indonesia had called a meeting as they are aware of some disputed historical claims on the internet. GM The Kang Hay of HKB, one of Sifu Lin Xiang Fuk's main sifu had issued an official statement as clarification and confirmation of HKB oral history. This video is about to be released in the public in February 2011. During the video, GM The had clarified that1. HKB system that Sifu Lin Xiang Fuk teaches, is not something recently made and still original.
2. HKB had come from the past, existed before GM The even become a student.
3. HKB came from his Sifu, GM Kwee King Yang, who learned it from Tjia Fun Tjiao.
4. Advise all HKB members worldwide, not to follow the footstep of the slander that run their useless mouth, HKB organization is not interested in politic.
Sifu Lin, in the beginning of the same video, also took part of wishing everyone a happy new year in 2011 and share the current success of HKB mission in 4 continents. Also, where he took the opportunity to give recognition to all HKB members and leaders who have contributed their time, effort and resource to assist the spreading of HKB. Lastly, he also gave thanks to the slanders's effor for what's they'd done was only giving an opportunity for the people to discover the truth themselve about HKB and as a result, HKB is now officially spread in 13 countries (2011);
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Latest VTM statement about HKB
This represents the VTM's current view of Wing Chun's evolution presented with 6 primary conclusions:1. For research purposes, the VTM recognizes five stages of Wing Chun's development from the system's origin: Shaolin, Opera, Canton, Hong Kong and International. These five designations are used for general discussion, comparison, and contrast of various Wing Chun lineages in terms of origin legends/myths, system principles, training methods, technical choreography and the like. The five designations should not be understood or used to make comparisons of "better" or "superior" as each Wing Chun family is the result of various influences and has survived to our modern era based on the effectiveness and efficiency of the system, adapted to various situations and people.
2. The original Shaolin Wing Chun, which contains at least the core forms of Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu, and Biu Ji, Wooden Dummy, Pole and the knives include Fukien Hek Ki Boen Eng Chun (Black Flag Wing Chun - Eng Chun is the Fukienese pronunciation of 'Wing Chun'). Black Flag Wing Chun systems represent the essence of Southern Shaolin Martial Arts.
3. Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun is a system based on the Principle of Time/Space, Energy and the concepts of Heaven Earth Human which makes it both a complete combat system and a personal cultivation system.
4. Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun is a representation of Maximum Efficiency, which is the point or state where nothing can be added or subtracted without losing efficiency. Maximum Efficiency is the result of experience and state of being rather than a style of martial arts, personality or a basic skill set. Maximum Efficiency is built upon a solid foundation with practical
fighting skill in all ranges of combat and is, therefore, not meant for inexperienced students or to be treated as a style
5. Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun is an expression of Chan Buddhism.
6. In the many centuries since the destruction of the Southern Shaolin Temple, the original Shaolin Hek Ki Boen Wing Chun system is still well-preserved and intact today. The history of the secret societies and their connection to Wing Chun during the Ming/Qing transition was not widely known, which resulted in various terms such as 'Ng Mui' and 'Yim Wing Chun' being attributed to specific, fictional people rather than to concepts contained within the system itself. As more research comes to light, there are those within the Wing Chun community that profess to prefer the myths and legends rather than promote the actual history. The VTM will continue its mission to educate the martial arts community in general and the Wing Chun community specifically about the actual origins of the system, as more nformation continues to come to light. Any information intentionally attempting to continue the myths and legends without making it clear the actual research will be challenged whenever possible.
HKB Eng Chun Pai Association response to Sergio Iadarola
First, this is the first and the only statement made fromHKB Eng Chun Pai regarding Sifu Sergio Iadarola of the IWKA.
We would like to say we are grateful for all the contributions
and support made by Sifu Sergio to promote HKB while a
member of HKB. When Sifu Sergio visited HKB headquarters for the
first time in the USA, after experiencing HKB, he expressed his
interest in learning HKB and how much he could help spread
and promote HKB through the IWKA. He stated during the
interview, he felt HKB was the path he wanted the IWKA to
follow and that the IWKA contained 20,000 members in 93
countries.
Later, after long consideration, we came to the conclusion
that HKB was not suitable for IWKA and that there was a
conflict of interest. The reason is that if we had followed
Sifu Sergio's original idea to convert IKWKA into HKB, we
felt this would not be fair to the previous systems he
currently promotes in his organization. We wanted to spread
HKB but not at the cost of damaging the preservation of the
other lineages he promotes in the process.
Sifu Lin also appreciates the efforts Sifu Sergio makes
going around from one Sifu to another Sifu from different
lineages/systems to learn their system, so he can preserve
them based on what he learned through the IWKA for the
future generations. Although Sifu Lin appreciates the
idea and the efforts made, Sifu Lin’s personal belief is that
to preserve a system, it takes time to learn the system.
Moreover,in this case, HKB takes a lifetime to
fully understand in completeness so that it can be preserved.
There's nothing wrong learning other systems to expand personal
horizons, but when it comes to preserving it, sometimes even a lifetime
is still not enough to understand in completeness.
On May 2, 2011, Sifu Lin went to Indonesia as requested by
one of his Sifu, GM The Kang Hay, the legitimate current
lineage holder of HKB who learned the system from his
Grandfather, GM Kwee King Yang.
During this trip, Sifu Lin was advised and corrected by GM
The Kang Hay along with other elders regarding his decision
in accepting Sifu Sergio previously for the reason that HKB
doesn't want to damage/convert other lineages/systems.
During the meeting, as Sifu Lin with the elders discussed
some of the future plans to spread and preserve HKB,
including the upcoming Seminar and Workshop with GM The
Kang Hay in Fredericksburg, VA USA on May 21 & 22, the
concern regarding Sifu Sergio was also discussed.
The decision that was made by the elders was to let Sifu
Sergio leave the HKB organization so that he may preserve
the many systems he promotes. We wish all the best and
success for IWKA in the future.
On the personal level, Sifu Lin also wants to state that
it was always his hope this decision would not effect
his personal friendship and the past teacher/student
relationship with Sifu Sergio. Sifu Lin always welcomes him
as a friend and is proud of his development of skill having
certified as a first level instructor.
Regards,
HKB Council
External links
- http://www.shaolinkungfucenter.com
- http://www.blackflagwingchun.com
- http://www.engchunkun.com
- http://www.vtmuseum.org