Yellow Dragon Fist

Kung Fu ( Lever 1 )
BY : MASTER SIMON WONG

The path to Enlightenment

FOUNDER: MASTER SIMON WONG

Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu ( Lever 1 )

Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu

FOUNDER : MASTER SIMON WONG

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Y ELLOW D RAGON C ENTRE

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Telephone: 0207 251 8020 or 0207 689 3316
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To all those seeking to learn the true essence of kung fu, its application
and form.

First Published in 2000 by

Yellow Dragon Limited,
17- 19 Lever Street,London EC1V 3QU
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in
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Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu ( Level 1 )
1. Kung fu

I. Title

ISBN 0-9537221-9-8
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Acknowledgement

This book is dedicated to my

Tantric Buddhist & Feng Shui
Master:
His Holiness Living Buddha
Sheng-Yen Lu
without whose guidance I would
not have been able to solve all the
problems in my life.

LIVING BUDDHA SHENG-YEN LU

LIVING BUDDHA SHENG-YEN LU

His Holiness Living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu is one of Master Simon Wongs most
important spiritual and Feng Shui Masters.
Grandmaster Sheng-Yen Lu was born in 1945 in Taiwan. Originally a Christian, he
was twenty six years old when a profound mystical experience led him to study
Taoism, Sutrayana and Tantric Buddhism. After intense training and practice over
a period of fourteen years, he became a Master of exceptional accomplishment in
these disciplines and achieved perfect enlightenment.
In 1982 he settled in the United States to promote Buddhist teachings in the West.
He has since built a major Buddhist temple, the Loi Shiang Tze (Hidden Thunder
Temple), in Redmond, Washington and a large retreat centre in the Cascade
Mountains.
Grandmaster Sheng-Yen Lu is now a prominent religious figure throughout southeast Asia. As of 1999, over 4 million people had taken refuge in his True Buddha
School, including many well known and highly respected Tibetan Tulkas and
Rinpoches. With over 300 chapters & 30 temples worldwide, the True Buddha
School is recognised as a major component in Buddhism today.
Grandmaster Lu is revered as a Living Buddha by his students and by his Holiness
The Dalai Llama. By practising the True Buddha Tantric Dharma, as taught by the
Living Buddha, one can realise awakening and liberation in this present life. He is
also a prolific writer, having published over 140 books in Chinese on such varied
topics as Tantric Buddhism, Feng Shui, Zen Buddhism and Taoism.
Many of these books are now being translated into English, Spanish, Vietnamese,
Japanese, German . . If you wish to take refuge with Living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu
you can write to this address:
Jen Wai Tong
17- 19 Lever Street,
London EC1V 3QU
U.K.
You can get more information on the internet at : http://www.tbsn.org

WELCOME TO
YELLOW DRAGON FIST KUNG FU
This new style of Martial Art combines external and internal systems of power; long and
close range techniques; hard & soft Chi Gung, together with the True Buddha School
Tantric Buddhism to cultivate the mind and achieve the ultimate goal of enlightenment.
To achieve enlightenment was the original and real purpose of Kung Fu. However
modern Martial Arts are rarely if ever practiced for this reason. They have in every
sense, lost the meaning of what it set out to do. That is why Yellow Dragon Fist is unique.
It is not just designed to make you into a mere fighting machine but to go beyond this to
achieve enlightenment. Although many different styles of Martial Art proclaim themselves
as a way of life, in reality they just enhance the ego and cannot give their students much
wisdom beyond strength and physical control. This is not the way of life.
However Yellow Dragon Fist is different. It is a refined interweaving of the most advanced
combat, internal power and spiritual systems, available today creating the ultimate style
for health and self defence and spiritual development.
The system of training is divided into 20 grades. White, yellow, green, blue, orange, red,
purple, brown, brown/black and black. It usually takes 5 -6 lessons to achieve a white sash.
From White to Yellow takes usually 25 lessons. When a black sash is achieved, it takes 1
year to achieve the first level; 1.5 years to reach the second level and a further 2 years to
reach the third. However a student is given permission to promote the style after achieving
the level of Black sash.
Sifu Simon Wong has been studying the Martial Arts and Chi Gung for over 25years and
has been teaching this knowledge to people for over 15 years. Yellow Dragon Fist is the
culmination of this experience.

Yellow Dragon Centr e

17 - 19 Lever Street, London EC1V 3QU U.K.
Telephone: 0207 251 8020; 0207 6893316
Fax: 0207 689 5167

Course Timetable
The first level is based on a 1 month (28 Day) training program.
This does not need to be 30 continuous days. The time you take
to complete the program is up to you. It can be every day, every
other day or whatever timescale suits your requirements.
WeeK

Stretch Chin Sun

Gar
Exercises

Week 1
(DAYS 1-7)

All

Sang
Sow

EACH

Steps

Kicks

Form

Doyi
Doyi
2 Man
Self
Chat
Chat Exercises Defence
(Kicks Punches
Moves
1

DAY
PRACTICE

Week 2
(DAYS 8-14)

All

3 EACH
DAY

ONE NEW
MOVE

LOW

(DAYS 15-21)

Week 4
(DAYS 21-28)

All

AS
EACH

Week 3

SAME

5 EACH
DAY

8 EACH

DAY

3 MID
LEVEL

SANG
SOW

3 LOW
All

DAY

&
3 HIGH

Disclaimer
While every care has been taken to explain the techniques and training methods of Yellow
Dragon Fist Kung Fu, in a clear and concise manner, neither the Author or the Publisher
can be held responsible for any injury or undesirable side effects resulting from
practicing the techniques mentioned in this course. Any attempt to apply them is the
reader own responsibility.
You are advised to seek a medical opinion before starting on any course of physical
exercise and you must use your own judgement about the intensity of your training
program. You should proceed at a safe and steady pace without over exerting yourself.
In Chinese Kung Fu, good health is the foundation of all training, therefore please bear
your safety in mind. Nevertheless, please do not worry uneccessarily about the course
contents. The exercises contained herein are perfectly safe when practiced in a proper
manner.

INTRODUCTION TO YELLOW DRAGON FIST KUNG FU

This is an introduction to one of the most unique styles of Kung Fu in the world. It strikes a perfect
balance between devastating combat skills, health and the highest levels of spiritual cultivation.
This holistic approach is the real essence of Kung Fu that made the ancient master's so feared
and respected. Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu is perhaps the only system of kung fu in the world
to teach this REAL essence.
The name of Yellow Dragon was chosen as the name of this style of kung fu to honour a meeting
between a Taoist Monk(Loi Dong Bung) and Buddhist Master (Yellow Dragon), who shared their
knowledge.
This resulted in Loi Dong Bung learning to understand compassion which lead him to achieve
enlightenment. After this he taught his wisdom and compassion to a lot of people leading to many
of them also achieving enlightenment. The purpose of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu is also to
teach people how to achieve Enlightenment through the unique kung fu training system and not
just how to fight or keep fit.
Initially, training concentrates on building speed & power, through both internal and external kung
fu training, as these are the most important aspects in a fight.
From this solid foundation, you will then learn the internal secrets of kung fu: to harness the
hidden powers of your mind, body and spirit to focus as one force.
Finally, you will go beyond a mere kung fu fighting machine - to achieve the ultimate goal of
enlightenment.
WHAT IS YELLOW DRAGON FIST KUNG FU
This style of kung fu is a refined interweaving of the devastating power and aggression of
Southern Mantis Kung Fu, combined with the internal secrets of Tai Chi. Also incorporating hard
& soft Chi Gung for internal and external power development, together with Tantric Buddhism
and meditation for spiritual cultivation - making a complete kung fu system.
To get a better understanding of the style, below is a description of the systems that form the
roots of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu.
TAI CHI CHUAN - INTERNAL KUNG FU
Tai Chi Chuan means "Supreme Ultimate Boxing System" - the most advanced of the internal
styles of Kung Fu. It is a set of exercises developed by Chang San Fung in 960 - 1126 A.D to
bring the body, mind & spirit together. He incorporated a system of deep breathing with the
Shaolin Kung Fu techniques of Marrow Washing & Sinew Changing based on Taoist principles.
He developed a style of kung fu that was beneficial to health and which could protect a
practitioner in combat. The fighting application of this kung fu style is to yield under force
neutralising the attacker's energy, then counterattack using an unyielding force of great power &
speed. In Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu we use Small & Large Circle Yang Style Tai Chi. The Large
circle style mainly promotes health, relaxation & soft chi, which later leads to Fa Jing discharging energy - the secret of Yang style. The small circle Tai Chi is one of the most
advanced kung fu known today and is known by very few people. It utilises small compact
external movements but with maximum power generated internally.

PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU

Southern Praying Mantis systems are a much respected style of Kung Fu with simpler, more
effective techniques than the Northern variations. This Kung Fu style is designed to inflict
maximum damage on an opponent.
This style of kung fu uses a strong stance from which to defend against aggressive attacks. The
wrists are used to manipulate the opponent's attack, in a way that is unique in kung fu, forcing
an opening in their defence allowing for a lethal & devastating counter attack targeted to vital
points of the body, destroying nerves, organs and breaking bones - effectively rendering the
opponent defenceless - such is the power of Southern Mantis Kung Fu.
In Yellow Dragon fist we use two styles of Southern Mantis Kung Fu. Chow Gar is used to train
the body to build power, strength, sensitivity. Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis is a pure kung fu
fighting system and another of the world's most advanced kung fu systems and equivalent to
Yang Style small circle Tai Chi.
CHI-GUNG AND KUNG FU
Chi-Gung is an ancient system of deep breathing exercises. Its history can be traced back over
3000 years to ancient China and has always been used extensively in kung fu.
Chi-Gung exercises can be divided into 3 distinct types: Stationary Chi-Gung ( Like meditation)
, moving Chi-Gung ( Like Tai Chi) and both combined (100 day Chi gung) These can further be
divided into three levels:
Soft Style Chi-Gung :
which can be used for health and to cure illness.Examples include Tai Chi, Five Animals and 100
Day Chi-Gung. It allows injuries sustained during kung fu training to be healed.
Hard Style Chi Gung :
can be used in kung fu. Examples include Iron Shirt, Iron Palm & Iron Head etc. It also prevents
injuries during kung fu training.
Advanced Chi-Gung :
develops the Chi, so that it can leave the body and can be used to cure illnesses as well as for
kung fu applications.
HOW TIBETAN BUDDHISM; TAOISM & MEDITATION COMPLIMENTS THE KUNG FU
TRAINING
As well as being a kung fu Master, Sifu Wong is a Vajra Master of the True Buddha School, which
was founded by living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu and combines the teachings of Tantric Buddhism
& Taoism. Tantric Buddhism employs the most advanced methods of spiritual cultivation,
concentrating on internal power and meditation, offering the fastest path to spiritual awakening.
Sifu Wong has achieved a high level of cultivation - attaining a state of emptiness and is unique
in that he is the only Master of the True Buddha School to teach Western people in the UK to

whom many of the esoteric practices were previously inaccessible. This cultivation compliments
the kung fu training perfectly and includes how to attack & defend yourself spiritually.
THE KUNG FU EXPERIENCE OFMASTER SIMON WONG
Sifu Simon Wong is the founder of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu and holds a 7th degree black
sash in Kung Fu with the AMA; a 7th Generation Master of Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung
Fu and the U.K. representative of 100 Day Chi Gung.He is also the founder of the Rainbow Chi
Gung Institute as well as being a Vajra Master of The True Buddha School of Tantric Buddhism.
He has also mastered both the Small & Large Circle styles of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. and
studied Wing Chun, Pak Mei & Hung Gar styles of kung fu . Sifu Simon Wong has been studying
kung fu, the Martial Arts and Chi-Gung for over 25 years and has been teaching this knowledge
to people for over 15 years.
TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORY KUNG FU TRAINING
Our kung fu syllabus also includes weapons at an advanced stage. When you reach this level
you will learn - The Long Staff, Sai, Nunchukas, Tai Chi Sword, Broad Sword, Butterfly Knives &
Spear.
Also included on the traditional side are the lion & unicorn dance which are also a form of kung
fu training in their own right. Contempory kung fu training offers students the opportunity to train
as licensed door supervisors and work under the umbrella of Yellow Dragon Security.

What You Will Learn in Yellow Dragon Fist:

HIM HOYE:

Learn to be humble. Also learn Chinese Philosophy, Taoism,

Buddhism & Meditation.

TJAM JONG GUNG:

Tai-Chi Chi-Gung breathing exercises which develop health and

relaxation.

YIK SUN WUN DUNG:

Exercises to make you supple.

MA BO:

16 Different steps.

GURT FAK:

20 Different high and low kicks.

CHY SOW:

18 different methods of Grinding Arms, to build up power in the arms.

TOI SOW:

Pushing hands, building up power & feeling in the arms and

throughout the body.

DOYI JON:

Sticking hands, building up power in the arms so as to be most

efficient in any direction.

TIP SOW:

Tempting hands, training for feeling and fighting.

SANG SOW:

72 individual movements.

CHY GIR:

Building up power individually, in the leg, knee, ankle and shin.

TOW KUNE:

20 Different forms.

DOYI CHAT:

Set movements.

JEE WAY SUT:

Self defence, close range, long range & with weapons.

BOT GIT:

Free fighting Semi and full contact as well as knockdawn sparring

BENG HAY:

Weapons training - Nunchakas, Butterfly Knives, Mantis Long Staff,

Sai, Sword, Broadsword etc.
Also known as Hay Kung breathing exercises, In our style, CHI
KUNG has three stages:

CHI KUNG:
1.

FOR HEALTH REASONS (SOFT STYLE): Examples Tjam Jong Kung, Saam Wang Kung (Three
rings training) and Jaw Syrn (Meditation) etc.

2.

FOR MARTIAL ARTS (HARD STYLE): Training for IRON shirt, finger, palm, head, throat,
scrotum, legs, eye exercises. Dip Gwu Kung (ribs training), Tip Boi Kung (Iron Back), Hup
Jern Kung (Chi Kung exercises), Shop Ba Unn Ging Sow (Shadow hands) Tong Long
Yeaun Ya Jern (Chi Kung Exercises).

3.

CHI TRANSMISSION: (ADVANCED STYLE): For the control of chi power coming through your
hands.This can cure people as well as be used for Martial arts applications.

The first style you will learn straight away, the second you will learn when you are at an advanced
level and you will not learn the third style until you reach 3rd level black sash.

The Yellow Dragon Home Study

Course Consists of the following:
1

TJam Jeong - Chi Gung

Yeat Sun - Warm Up Exercises

Ma Bo - Steps

Gurt Fak - Kicks

Sang Sow - Individual Movements

Doyi Chat - Set Movements

(Against Punches)

Doyi Chat - Set Movements

(Against Kicks)

Conditioning Exersises

Self Defence Techniques

10

White Sash Form

11

Meditation

12 Finishing Exercises

YELLOW DRAGON FIST GUIDE FOR WHITE SASH

PO KUNE:
Weight on back leg, right hand fist, left hand palm
and repeat the five principles.
The 5 Principles:
1.
2.
3
4
5.

Achieve enlightenment in this lifetime

Work as a team
The value of a mistake is to change
Respect your Sifu & Seniors
Always be humble.

GOHT GUNG:
Bow: Close your feet together, make a fist with your
right hand and keep your left hand open. Then bring
your right hand fist and left hand palm together,
then bow.

TJAM JONG: Breathing exercises

Open feet shoulder width apart. Bend knees sink
hips slightly. Raise arms to shoulder height, out in
front of you with hands about 6 inches to I foot
apart. This will form a circle as if you were holding
a large balloon, Press.your tongue against roof of
mouth. Then breath calmly but deeply, inhaling &
exhaling through your nose. You should be using
your diaphragm to breath causing your stomach to
expand on inhalation and contract on exhalation,
Remember to stay relaxed throughout, especially
your shoulders.
9

YEAT SUN:

WARM UP (STRETCHING EXERCISES):

Neck:
Circle the head in
both directions,
move forwards &
backwards, side
to side and left &
right.

From the starting position ,

move the head from side to
side (1) & (2), moving your
ear towards your shoulder.
This stretches the muscles
on the sides of the neck.

From the starting position,

move your head forward (1),
then backwards (2) stretching the mucles on the
front & back of the neck.

Starting Position

2
10

YEAT SUN:

WARM UP (STRETCHING EXERCISES):

SHOULDERS
Stand with one legs
shoulder
width
apart. Then raise
both
shoulders
simultaneously in a
shrugging action.

Hold for a few

seconds then relax.
Repeat this several
times.

UPPER
BODY
Stand in a Kun Jin
Bow Stance, with your
arms
extended
straight in front of you
at shoulder height.

Tense your entire

body and bring your
arms downward and
inward in a semi
circular motion, while
clenching your fists
one finfer at a time.

Continue this until

your fists are fully
clenched - with the
small
knuckle
extended - and your
forearms are touching
with your palms facing
upwards.
Then suddenly relax
your body and strike
out with your extended
fingers.

Repeat several times.

11

YEAT SUN:

WARM UP (STRETCHING EXERCISES):

HIPS:

Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Place hands

on your hips with palms facing up. Then rotate your
hips in both directions.
K N E E S:
Raise

one

leg

which should be
kept bent at the
knee. Then circle
the lower half of
the leg in both
directions. Then
1

change legs.
12

YEAT SUN:

WARM UP (STRETCHING EXERCISES):

L E G S:

1a

Sit on the floor with one

leg stretched out in front
of you.
Lean forward, keeping
your back as straight as
possible and try to touch
your toes.
Hold this position to allow
the muscles to stretch.
Then relax.
2

Repeat this a few more

times trying to go further
each time.
Then switch to the other
leg.
Next bring both legs in so
the soles of both feet are
touching.
Then pull your body down
towards your feet.

13

2a

M A BOW HANG MA:

Steps (forward & backwards)

GUNG JIN BO:

Start with your feet
together
and
hands
gripping your waist .
Step forward with your
right leg with this leg
bent and the back leg
straight. The weight
should be centred.
Then step forward with
the other leg doing the
same.

14

M A BOW HANG MA:

Steps (forward & backwards)

HOYE BO:
Start with your feet
together and hands
gripping your waist .
Step forward with your
right leg so your toes
are just touching the
floor with all the weight
on the back leg.
Then step forward with
the other leg and do the
same.

15

M A BOW HANG MA:

Steps (forward & backwards)

TUNG SAT:
Start with your feet
together
and
hands
gripping your waist .
Step forward with your
right leg bringing your
knee up and across the
body, protecting the
groin. Then bring the foot
down.
Then step forward with
the other leg and do the
same.

16

M A BOW HANG MA:

Steps (forward & backwards)

J A T S U N B O:
Start with your feet together
and hands gripping your
waist .
Step forward with your right
leg, turning your body
sideways, with your head
facing the direction you are
going. Keep both legs bent,
sink your weight in the
centre and keep your back
straight.
Then step forward with the
other leg doing the same but
keeping your head and body
at the same height.

2
17

G U R T F A K: Kicks (forward & backwards)

C H I N TE T: FR O N T KI C K
Reach out & grab imaginary opponent, then bring left knee forward
and up. Then snap out lower half of leg and kick.

J A T TA N G: SI D E KI C K
Reach out & grab imaginary opponent with leading hand. Bring back
knee forwards & up to side of hips, twisting body to the side as you
do so, then kick straight out to the side.
18

G U R T F A K: Kicks (Continued)

TOA BOW JAT CHANG: CROSS

OVER SIDE KICK

With your body side on, cross back leg over front. Then raise front knee
up to waist and kick straight out to the side of body.

SHUEN TET: Turning Kick:

Bring back knee through to the front, turning your hips as you do so, then at last
moment snap out the lower part of leg.

19

G U R T F A K: Kicks (Continued)

How Tet
Back Kick
1

Turn
body,
pivoting on the
balls of your feet
in the direction
of your back foot
until you have
turned
180
degrees, then
kick out with rear
foot,
looking
where you kick.

3
20

S A N G S O W:

(Individual Movements)

1. Peng Kune
From 2 punch up (Position 1), Step forward, sinking hips and punch,
turning fist into horizontal punch (Palm Down) when arm is nearly extended

2a

2. Peng Kune Fung Ann:

Variation of Peng Kune. Same as above but with index
knuckle extended as shown in photos 2 and 2a.

2a
21

S A N G S O W:

(Continued)

3. Jet Kune
From 2 punch up Step forward, sinking hips and punch, with a verticle fist.
when arm is fully extended, drop your ribcage on the side that has

2a

4. Jet Kune Fung Ann:

Variation of Jet Kune. Same as above but with index
knuckle extended as in photos 2 and 2a.

2a
22

S A N G S O W:

(Continued)

June Sun
Choi

2a

Place left leg across

right leg, turn the
body, in the direction
of the back leg around
180 degrees, turning
on the balls of the
feet. Then block up &
outwards with the right
arm followed by a left
hand punch.

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S A N G S O W:

(Continued)

6. Tiel Sow:
Block outwards with open palm facing upwards, passing under horizontal fist.

7. Pak Sow:
Block across body with an open palm

2
24

S A N G S O W:

(Continued)

8. Gow Choi
Block down with your right arm using Haah Pak Sow (Low Palm Block). At
the same time bring your left arm up and over, keeping your arm relaxed and
strike down with a Hammerfist Strike, using the side of your fist. Keep the
index knuckle extended.

6
25

S A N G S O W:

(Individual Movements)

9. Sheong Pai Kil

Block upwards, bringing your arm up in front of your face, then strike up sharply
with your forearm finishing with your fist (with small knuckle exteneded) above &
in front of your head.

10.
Sheong Pai
Kil Peng
Kune
Same as above except
after you execute the
block,

punch with a

vertical fist using the

other hand

5
26

D O Y I C H A T:

(Set Movements Against Punches)

Til Sow (Fung Ann)

1
Face each other in two
punch up position an
arms length apart.

The attacker steps forward

with a Peng Kune
(Horizontal Punch).

Step back bringing your arm

upwards and outwards in front of
your body blocking to the inside
of the attackers forearm.

You can then counter attack with

a Fung Ann (Extended knuckle)
punch to your attackers solar
plexus or throat.
27

D O Y I C H A T:

(Set Movements Against Punches)

Pak Sow (Palm Block)

Face each other in

two
punch
up
position an arms
length apart.
1

The attacker steps

forward with a
Peng
Kune
(Horizontal Punch).
2

Step back bringing

your arm across
the front of your
body blocking to
the outside of the
attackers forearm.
3
28

DOYI CHAT:

(Set Movements Against Punches)

Gow Choi (Hammer Fist Strike)

2

As the attacker steps forward

and punches, step back and
block with a pak sow open
palm block.

Face each other in two

punch up position an
arms length apart.
3

Redirect the attackers arm

downwards, while bringing your
other hand in a Fung Ann
(Extended Knuckle) Fist above your
head.

Keeping your arm relaxed bring

the side of your Fung Ann Fist
down on your attackers nose or
across the jaw.
29

DOYI CHAT:

(Set Movements Against Punches)

Sheong Pai Kil (Peng Kune) - Upper Forearm Block & Strike
2

Face each other in two

punch up position an
arms length apart.

As the attacker steps forward and

punches, step back just out of
distance of the punch.
4

Move forward into range using the

momentum generated by the block
to add extra power to a Peng Kune
- horizontal punch.

Then strike upwards sharply using

the side of your forearm to smash
against your attackers bone.
30

DOYI CHAT:

(Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Haah Chin Tet (Low Front Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting

stance, with one foot and one hand
on the same side of the body forward

The attacker steps forward with a

Haah Chin Tet - low front kick aimed at your kneecap or shin.

Then bring your foot down using the

momentum to generate extra power
in a Peng Kune - Horizontal Punch
from the rear hand.

Raise your front leg, bringing your knee

up and slightly back towards your body
then kick out, at the attackers shin, with a
heel stomp, thereby blocking the kick.

31

D O Y I C H A T:

(Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Haah Jat Chang (Low Side Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting

stance, with one foot and one hand
on the same side of the body forward

The attacker steps forward with a

Haah Jat Chang - low side kick aimed at your kneecap or shin.

Then bring your foot down, step

forward using the momentum to
generate extra power in a Peng Kune
- Right Horizontal Punch.

Raise your front leg, bringing your knee

up and slightly back towards your body
then kick out, at the attackers shin, with a
heel stomp, thereby blocking the kick.

32

D O Y I C H A T:

(Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Haah Shuen Tet (Low Turning Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting

stance, with one foot and one hand
on the same side of the body forward

The attacker steps forward with a

Haah Shuen Tet - low Turning kick aimed at your kneecap or shin.

Then bring your foot down, step

forward using the momentum to
generate extra power in a Peng Kune
- Right Horizontal Punch.

Raise your front leg, bringing your knee

up and slightly back towards your body
then kick out, at the attackers shin, with a
heel stomp, thereby blocking the kick.

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D O Y I C H A T:

(Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Chin Tet (Mid Level Front Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting stance, with one foot and one hand on the same side of the
body forward. The attacker steps forward with a Chin Tet - Mid Level Front kick - aimed at
your groin. Raise your front leg, bringing your knee upwards and inwards, blocking across
your groin, re directing the attackers kick to the side. Push down on the attackers lead arm
and Bring your leg down, using the forward momentum to generate extra power for a backfist
strike with the front hand.

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D O Y I C H A T:

(Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Jat Chang (Mid Level Side Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting stance, with one foot and one hand on the same side of the
body forward. The attacker steps forward with a Jat Chang - Mid Level side kick - aimed at your
groin or stomach. Bring your arm down and out in a semi circular movement, to redirect his kick
and turn his body to the side. This leaves him in a vulnerable position. Secure the attackers
lead arm with your other hand then step forward and strike to the side of his head wth a punch
or backfist strike with the front hand.

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D O Y I C H A T:

(Set Movements Against Kicks)

Defence Against Shuen Tet (Mid Level Side Kick)

Face each other in a free fighting stance, with one foot and one hand on the same side of the
body forward. The attacker steps forward with a Shuen Tet - Mid Level turning kick - aimed at
your ribs. Sink your body down onto your back knee while pushing your leading forearm out to
the side - in a vertical position - to block the kick. At the same time punch with a Peng Kune Horizontal fist to the attackers groin with your rear arm. By using his own momentum against
him and catching him in a state of imbalance - your strike should send him flying back.

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CONDITIONING EXERCISES
CHY SOW: GRINDING ARMS.
This exercise involves pushing against your
partners wrist in a circular movement.
Repeat several times until your arm becomes tired then change arms
2

Face your partner with your right arm

fully extended pointing towards his left
shoulder (small knuckle extended). Your
arms should cross at the wrist. You
should be in Gun Jin Bo Stance - right leg
forward and gripping your waist.

Your partner must now try to force your

arm sideways, across the front of his
body from the left to the right shoulder while keeping his elbow in. All the time
you should be resisting him.

Once his arm is extended, you must now

try to force his arm sideways, across the
front of your body from the left to the
right shoulder - while keeping your elbow
in. Then extend your arm to the first
position.

He must now force his arm straight out

towards your opposite shoulder, once
agian keeping his elbow in. You must
keep constant pressure on him, trying to
resist him by pushing against his arm.

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CONDITIONING EXERCISES
DA SOW BOYIE: SLAPPING WRIST
This exercise involves striking the back
of your hand against your partners
Repeat several times with alternate arms

Face your partner with your right arm

You and your partner both flick your

forward - hand in front of your chest with

arms out striking the back of each others

the palm facing your body. Your left hand

hand while keeping your wrists loose and

should be behind it. You should be in Gun

relaxed.

Jin Bo Stance - right leg forward.

Both you and your partner now drop the

Both you and your partner now repeat the

lead hand that has just been used and

previous action of flicking your arms out

bring the rear hand over the top of it

and striking the back of each others

ready to strike again

hand. Continue this several more times.

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CONDITIONING EXERCISES
DA GOW CHOI: HAMMERFIST TRAINING
This exercise involves striking your
partners forearm with your own
Repeat several times with alternate arms

Face your partner

in Gun Jin Bo
Stance - right leg
forward - both you
and your partner
bring your right
arms downwards
and
inwards
striking
each
others forearms
on the inside of the
wrist.
Both of you then
continue
the
natural movement
of
the
arm,
bringing it up and
out in a semi
circular movement
- like Til sow again striking each
other on the inside
of the wrist.

Both of you then

bring your arms
downwards and
inwards in a semi
circular movement
striking each
other
on
the
outside of the
wrist.

Change arms and

repeat.

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CONDITIONING EXERCISES
DA GOW CHOI: HAMMERFIST TRAINING
This exercise involves striking your partners
palm with the side of your fist
Repeat several times with one hand then change arms
Face your partner
in Gun Jin Bo
Stance - right leg
forward - with your
left palms held up at
shoulder height and
the right hands held
at waist height.

Your partner will

bring his right arm
up - so that his
Fung Ann fist is
above eye level.
Your wrist and arm
should be kept
relaxed.

Then he will bring

his fist down on
your palm - striking
with the side of the
fist like a hammer and continue down
to finsh where it
started.

You will then bring

your right arm up so that your Fung
Ann fist is above
eye level. Your wrist
and arm should be
kept relaxed.
Then bring your fist
down on his palm striking with the
side of the fist like a
hammer
and
continue down to
finish
where
it
started.

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CONDITIONING EXERCISES
CHIN SUN GAR: CAT PRESS UPS
This exercise involves sinking your body
up and down in a See-Saw Motion.
Repeat several times.
Start of with your
body held a few
inches off the floor
and your elbows
held in touching
your body.
Still keeping your
elbows in - push

yourself up and
back

so

your

backside rises first

creating

an

inverted V shape
of your body.
When your arms
are fully extended,
slowly

lower

yourself down the

same

way

you

came up - this
should

be

swooping action remembering

to

keep your elbows

in.
When you have
returned

to

the

original position start all over again.

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SELF DEFENCE TECHNIQUES

1

Stand facing your partner in a

normal relaxed position

Your partner grabs your right

wrist with his right hand.

Step towards your partner

which will break his grip.

Then bring your elbow up

striking him underneath the chin

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SELF DEFENCE TECHNIQUES

2

Stand facing your partner - in a

natural position - who grabs your
right wrist with his right hand.

Bring your left hand underneath

his wrist, while turning your right
wrist outwards e.g. palm up.

Bring your left arm upward and

outward in a semi circular motion Til Sow - while pulling your right
arm in the opposite direction

Once your right arm is free, punch

your partner to the face with Peng
Kune - horizontal punch.

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SELF DEFENCE TECHNIQUES

1

Stand facing your

partner in a normal
relaxed position .
Your partner grabs
your

right

wrist

with his right hand.

Secure his hand
with your left hand
over his right hand
- so he cant pull

away.
Bring your right
wrist round and
over in a semi
circular motion, so
it ends up on top of
your partners wrist
- then grab his arm
to secure the lock.

This

action

will

have turned his

wrist at a painfull
angle. Push down
towards

the

ground which will

force your partner
down.
Then finish off with
a kick to his head
or body.

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WHITE SASH FORM

1a

CLOSE: Starting Position. Stand with your feet together,

arms down by sides and facing the front.

2a

3a

BOW (Front View)

BOW: Bring your right fist

and left palm together.

Open: Keeping your right fist and left palm together, sink all
the weight onto your right leg. Bring your left leg forward.

CHIN TET: Right Front Kick.

Kick straight out off your rear leg.

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Bring your kicking leg down,

with weight on back leg.

WHITE SASH FORM

8
CHIN TET: Left Front Kick.
Kick straight out off your rear leg.

10

10a

Right Peng Kune:

Horizontal Punch

12
JAT TANG:
Right Leg Side Kick.

Bring your kicking leg down,

with weight on back leg.

11
Left Peng Kune:
Horizontal Punch

Front View

13

14

Bring leg down ready for

next kick.

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JAT TANG:
Left Leg Side Kick.

WHITE SASH FORM

16

15

16a

From kick, bring foot down straight into left horse riding stance, right open hand
blocking face - finger pointing up, left open hand protecting groin, palm facing down.

17

18

17a

Turn head, bring right knee up & open left hand blocks
down, palm facing floor, the strike with right backfist.

19
Block Upwards with left
hand and punch with right.

20

Step into reverse of

previous Horse Stance

21
Step Forward

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Block Upwards withright

hand and punch with left.

WHITE SASH FORM

22

24

23
LEFT SHUEN TET:
Turning Kick

25

Bring leg down ready for

next kick.

27

26
RIGHT SHUEN TET:
Turning Kick

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Block down & in using left
forearm - small knuckle up.

Bring leg down ready for

next move.

28a

29

Front View

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Block down & in using right

forearm - small knuckle up.

WHITE SASH FORM

30

31a

31

Turn to the right, while dropping to the left knee

using a double forearm black, small knuckles up.

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33

Front View

34

As you rise from the previous position, your legs will already be crossed
and positioned for TOA BOW JAT CHANG - Cross Over Side Kick

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Bring leg down ready for
next move.

36

37

Swivelling on the balls of your feet, turn your body

360 degrees ready for a back kick.

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WHITE SASH FORM

38

40

39
HOW TET: Back Kick
From this position kick out with your right leg

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41a

42

Step with right leg & left tiger claw to throat; right tiger
claw to groin area with fingers pointing inwards.

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Bring leg down ready for

next move.

44

Right tiger claw to throat;

left tiger claw to groin

45

TIL SOW: Blocking outwards with left hand passing under extended
arm with open palm facing you & fingers pointing up.

501

WHITE SASH FORM

46

47a

47

TIL SOW: Blocking outwards with right hand passing under extended
arm with open palm facing you & fingers pointing up.

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49a

49

Bring feet together & both open hands down to waist level,
palms facing down, fingers pointing to each other.

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50a

51

Bring right hand fist and left hand palm together

and bow head forward

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Bring arms down

to sides to finish

MEDITATION

Sit down in a cross legged position. If you are flexible

enough you can assume a half lotus position - one
foot resting on the opposite thigh. Or full lotus - both
feet resting on opposite thighs.
Rest your hands on your knees, with palms up. Your
forefinger and thumb rolled into a circle, with the
remaining three fingers extended.
Place your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
Focus your eyes on the end of your nose.
Then concentrate on your breathing. Counting your
breaths up to your age. Each inhalation and
exhalation is counted as one. Therefore if you are 30
years of age, you count your breaths up to thirty,
then start again. Continue this for 5 - 20 minutes.

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FINISHING EXERCISES

Sit in a horse riding stance,

with your feet twice as
wide as your shoulders,
your legs bent and weight
sunk down as low as you
can, while keeping your
back straight and hips
pushed forward.
Punch out, starting with a
right
Peng
Kune
(Horizontal Punch), and
shout Haah from your solar
plexus.
Continue punching and
shouting with alternate
arms.

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FINISHING EXERCISES

Sit in a horse riding stance,

with your feet twice as wide
as your shoulders, your legs
bent and weight sunk down
as low as you can, while
keeping your back straight
and hips pushed forward.
Punch out, as before, then
keeping the arm extended,
bring the leg on the same
side of the body up into a
front kick and shout Haah as
you do so.
Continue punching, kicking
and shouting with alternate
arms and legs.

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FINISHING EXERCISES
3

After finishing both the

previous exercises, remain
in a horse riding stance.

Then shift your weight

onto your right leg.
Bring your left hand palm
and
right
hand
fist
together.
Bring your left leg in to
meet your right leg, closing
them together.
Stand up straight and bow.

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Introduction to Southern Mantis Kung Fu

Southern Praying Mantis systems are much respected styles of Kung Fu with
simpler, more effective techniques than the Northern Mantis variations - designed
to inflict maximum damage on an opponent.
Southern Mantis Kung Fu uses a strong stance from which to defend against
aggressive attacks. The wrists are used to manipulate the opponent's attack,
forcing an opening in their defence allowing for a lethal & devastating counter
attack targeted to vital points of the body, destroying nerves, organs and
breaking bones - effectively rendering the opponent defenceless. This makes
Southern Mantis Kung Fu very dangerous.
The Mantis systems of Kung Fu have developed in both the north and south of
China, and are now renowned and practiced world wide. The southern Mantis
Kung Fu systems have only recently travelled to the west, where their impact has
been quite dramatic. There are four southern mantis systems of Kung Fu
1)
2)
3)
4)

Chu Family Southern Mantis Kung Fu

Chow Family Southern Mantis Kung Fu
Iron Ox Southern Mantis Kung Fu
Bamboo Forest Temple Southern Mantis Kung Fu

Bamboo Forest Temple style of Southern Mantis Kung Fu has only recently been
taught to westerners. Before this, the knowledge of this mantis system was
always kept among the Chinese. Consequently, its fame has mainly been
contained within the Chinese community.
Bamboo Forest Temple Southern Mantis Kung Fu was founded by Red Eyebrow
Taoist during the Ming dynasty, around the year 1523 AD and was first practiced
in the Kwong Sai Bamboo Forest Temple.
After Red Eyebrow passed away, his Southern Mantis Kung Fu knowledge and
skills were passed down to his student Buddha Lee, from Buddha Lee, the
teaching was passed down to Cheung Yiu Chung. Cheung Yiu Chung developed
himself and skills in Southern Mantis Kung Fu to remarkable standards, and was
known through China as the first of the great Canton Tigers ( 10 best fighters in
Canton).

On passing away, Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu was taken over by his
top student Wong Yu Gong. Wong Yu Gong himself specialised in the training of
Iron Ribs. It was said that, during demonstrations he would let someone strike
him vigorously in the ribs with an iron bar until the bar bent. Quite a task with a
one and a half inch thick bar. On passing away, the secrets of this unique
Southern Mantis Kung Fu style were taken over by his student, whose name was
Yang Yin.
In the early 60's, Yang Yin emigrated to England. His skills in Chinese cuisine
gave him a chance to open a restaurant. In his spare time he would teach
Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu.
Around the age of 45 Yang Yin decided to open an alternative medicine practice
in London's Chinatown.
The Bamboo Forest Temple style of Southern Mantis Kung Fu involves the
knowledge of many medicines. During his life in England, Yang Yin picked up
many recommendations and became Sifu to many people across the country
whether in teaching Kung Fu, medicine or the spiritual Sun Dar'. Master Kim Law
showing a technique to a mantis practitioner Grandmaster Yang Yin was a very
respected man in Chinese circles and taught this style of Southern Mantis Kung
Fu to over 1000 students (but did not teach Westerners). Unfortunately
Grandmaster Yang Yin passed away on October 29th 1997 at 1.00 am in
Brompton Hospital, Fulham.
His death brought great sadness to many people and his wisdom was sorely
missed. To his son, Fun-Kit Yang, he left the medicine practice and spiritual Sun
Dar and the Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu was left to his most
respected student, Kim Law. 'Priior to this, Kim Law was helping his Sifu teach
and now all the generations of responsibility were left to him.
Master Kim Law - The Southern Mantis Fighting Machine
When Yang Yin was alive, he would have had great concern about teaching Kim
Law the devastating tequniques of this Southern Mantis Kung Fu style because
of his passion for fighting and challenging other styles and masters. Sometimes
Yang Yin would stop teaching him until he realised what he was doing was wrong
and changed for the better. Although head of Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis, Kim
Law has now chosen not to teach. Many masters respect him still because of his
years of fighting experience and his physical ability. Master Law still cares about
the promotion of Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis and holds meetings with
classmates regularly. In Master Law's short time teaching he did pass on the
Southern mantis secrets of Yang Yin to one student, Simon Wong.

Training At The Yellow Dragon Centre

Until recently, Bamboo Forest Temple southern Mantis Kung Fu was only taught
and practiced by the Chinese. However, westerners were presented with
opportunity to study and learn this system. Classes are now held 5 days a week
at the Yellow Dragon Centre. If you are interested in training please contact us at
the address shown below, by phone or e-mail.
The 5 Principles which you must adhere to in Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu:
*
*
*
*
*

To Achieve Enlightenment in this lifetime

To work as a team
The value of a mistake is to change
Respect your Sifu & Seniors
Always be humble

Everybody is welcome at the Yellow Dragon Centre, but to save your time and
ours, only those with humility and an open mind are welcome to learn
The above syllabus is just the basics which provide the solid foundations of the
Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu System. Once you reach Black Sash, you still have
a lot more to learn. Your training will move to a higher level where you will learn
the advanced secrets of the system from Master Wong
KUNG FU HOME STUDY COURSE
We have just introduced our Kung Fu Home Study Course, designed for those
who live too far away or do not have the time to attend all kung fu classes
personally. The kung fu course is in digital format including text and photos and
will be uploaded to your own computer in stages. This offers you the opportunity
to learn the secrets of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu from the comfort of your own
home!
We provide a full backup service, so if you have any question you can write to, or
phone Master Wong. You can also visit our Kung Fu centre at any time during
the course for personal kung fu tuition to compliment what you are learning on
the kung fu home study course. If at the end of the course you decide that you
want to become a Kung Fu Master or Instructor, then you will have the
opportunity to visit the Yellow Dragon Centre for personal training with Master
Wong .This will guarantee that you'll receive a kung fu instructors certificate.
subject to signing an agreement and give you the authority to teach our style.
Some of the information on this page is extracted from a series of articles
included in "COMBAT' Martial Arts magazine, British Edition November 1988,
July 1990, January 1992 and August 1993.

Bamboo Forest Temple Family Tree

1st Generation
Red Eyebrow Taoist
2nd Generation
Monk Buddha Lee
3rd Generation
Chung Yiu Ghung

4th
Generation
Lum Sang
(USA)

4th Generation
Wong Yu Gong (Hong Kong)

5th
Generation
Gin-Foon
Mark

6th
Generation
Shi-Wah-Lee

5th Generation
Yang Yin (England)

6th
Generation
Kim Law

6th
Generation
Fung-Kit Yang

7th Generation
Sifu Simon Wong

This BAMBOO FOREST TEMPLE MANTIS & TAI CHI CHUAN

family tree contains only the main exponents of these styles that we have knowledge of and is
not intended to be

YELLOW DRAGON FIST FAMILY TREE

BAMBOO FOREST
TEMPLE MANTIS

TAI CHI
CHUAN

RED EYEBROW TAOIST

(1523AD)

CHEUNG SAN FUNG

(960 - 1126AD)

WONG TAOIST &

BUDDHA LEE
2nd Generation

VARIOUS TAOISTS

CHENG YIU CHUNG

3rd Generation

DETAILS UNCERTAIN
CHEN CHANG-XING
(CHEN STYLE)
(1771 - 1853)

WONG YU GONG
4th Generation

YANG LIU-SIM
(YANG STYLE)
(1799-1872)

YANG YIN
(1921-1987)
5th Generation

KIM LAW
6th Generation

YANG KIM-HOU
(1839-1917)
YANG CHEN-FU
(1883-1936)
YANG SOW-CHUN
CHU KIM-HING
Yellow Dragon Fist Founder
MASTER SIMON WONG

This BAMBOO FOREST TEMPLE MANTIS & TAI CHI CHUAN

family tree contains only the main exponents of these styles that we have knowledge of and is not intended to be
comprehensive.

Master Simon Wong gives a chi gung demonstration in London, China Town by taking three
punches from three different kung fu experts at the same time.

Brendan Wong, Master Wongs 12 year old son, demonstrates chi gung in London, China
Town when an audience volunteer jumps on him from a ladder while 2 other students lie on
top of him.

Master Simon Wong demonstrates iron shirt chi gung by breaking 3 chop sticks
on his stomach from a 17 stone tug-of-war volunteer from the audience.

Master Simon Wong demonstrates hard style chi gung (iron shirt) by taking three
punches from a sixteen stone karate black belt volunteer from the audience.

Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu ( Lever 1 )

BY : MASTER SIMON WONG

Yellow Dragon Limited

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