Hong Gia Viet Nam

Hong-Gia Viet-Nam (La-Phu-Son)

Hong Gia Viet Nam La-Phu-Son is an ancient Taoist internal Kung Fu based upon Wu Chi (theessentials of Tai Chi, Hsing-I, and Pa Kua) and Nga Mi (Beautiful Eyebrow). It utilizes Noi Cong (neikung), Chi Kung, and fighting movements so that students can develop (in order) health, strength,and self-defense. As an "internal" martial art it strives to obtain great speed and power withminimal physical effort by utilzing the tendons, chi, and body position. As in other internal styles,Hong Gia utilizes the five elements (Water, Earth, Wood, Fire, and Metal) and mimics themovements of many animals, the primary animals being Crane, Dragon, Tiger, Snake, and Leopard.

The original monastery was originally on La Phu mountain (La Phu Son) in an area that wasformerly North East Vietnam. The area is now considered part of the New Territories of China andthe mountain is called Lou-fu Shan and is approximately 6 miles NNW of Kowloon and Hong Kong.

The image above shows one of the students demonstrating the "Dragon Face". By tensing histendons he makes the face of a dragon appear on his chest and abdomen. The bottom half of theface is covered by his sash, but the horns and eyes are clearly visible. The new WorldHeadquarters for Hong Gia La Phu Son is located at Little Saigon, California, USA. This location isrun by master Ly Hong Thai. There are approximately two million students around the world.http://honggiavietnam.com/D_1-5_2-204_3-204_4-228/