Guarding Traditions Through Martial Arts

Programmes in April 2026

 

 

 

Programmes in April 2026

 

Hong Kong's traditional martial arts boast a long history, encompassing profound combat skills and wealth of cultural wisdom. From Hung Gar Kuen Style, Yip Man Wing Chun to Tai Chi Chuan, Choi Lee Fat Fist and Tai Shing Pek Kwar Moon Style (Monkey and Axe Hammer Style), and other martial arts practices, they are not only practices that strengthen the body and cultivate the spirit, but also embody values of respect for masters, devotion to community and country, and forging of social bonds. Through master-disciple lineages, training in martial arts schools and shared through public demonstrations, these precious martial arts–related intangible cultural heritage (ICH) continue to thrive in Hong Kong and bear witness to the city's evolving community life.

 

This season, the "Meet the Masters!" Series features the theme "Guarding Traditions Through Martial Arts". Programmes from April to June 2026 will invite local martial arts groups and masters to introduce the origins, distinctive features and cultural significance of their respective styles, deepening public understanding of local martial arts–related ICH and its living transmission.

 

 

Tiger and Crane in Harmony: Sharing and Demonstration on Hung Gar Kuen Style

Hong Kong Hung Gar Kuen Style stems from the Wong Fei-hung lineage. Routines include the Kung Chi Fuk Fu Fist (Taming the Tiger Fist), the Fu Hok Seung Ying Fist (Tiger Crane Paired Form Fist), the Seung Tau Gwun (Double Headed Stick), the Single Knife, the Ng Ying Fist (Five Animals Fist), the Double Knife, the Tit Sin Kuen (Iron Wire Fist) and the Dan Tau Kwan (Single Headed Stick), blending tiger power and crane agility for practical combat and health cultivation.

 

This activity will demonstrate basic stances, bridging techniques and power generation, allowing participants to experience the style's harmonious hardness and softness, as well as the values of loyalty, respect for masters and community-based transmission embodied in the local community.

 

 

 

Linked Mantis Moves: Sharing and Demonstration on Tanglangquan (Northern Praying Mantis)

Tanglangquan (Northern Praying Mantis) is known for its hooking and seizing techniques inspired by the praying mantis, featuring agile body movement, rapid footwork and continuous combinations of long and short range attacks.

 

This activity will introduce the origins, distinctive characteristics and development of Tanglangquan (Northern Praying Mantis) in Hong Kong. Live demonstrations will showcase signature hand techniques such as "gou" (hook), "lou" (grab), "tsai" (pluck), "biao" (thrust), "tan" (flick), as well as short routines that show how timing and angles are used to maintain continuous offence and defence. Participants will gain an appreciation of the style's blend of power and finesse, and how this northern system continues to thrive as part of Hong Kong's martial arts heritage through school training and public competitions.

 

 

 

Softness Overcoming Hardness: Sharing and Demonstration on Yip Man Wing Chun

Yip Man Wing Chun is renowned for its "short bridges, narrow stances" and close-range rapid strikes. Through training stages such as "Siu Nim Tau" (Little Idea form), "Chum Kiu" ("bridging" or "seeking" arms form) and "Chishou" (Sticky Hands), it emphasises quick reflexes and one-inch power.

 

This activity will trace the development of Yip Man Wing Chun in Hong Kong and introduce its origins, fundamental principles and training methods. Illustrating how efficient body alignment, angles and motion are used to control an opponent, the instructors will demonstrate classic routines including "Chishou" (Sticky Hands) and the wooden dummy practice. Participants will gain insight into how Yip Man Wing Chun has evolved from local martial arts schools to gain global recognition, becoming one of the significant representatives of Hong Kong's martial arts heritage.

 

 

Remarks: The above programmes may be subject to change or cancellation. Please take note of our update.

 

The above programmes are also the activities of the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://www.ccpo.gov.hk/en/.