GuangZhao Bak Mei
The Bak Mei (aka Pak Mei) fighting style is a southern Hakka martial art which makes use of the four principles of "floating" (fou), "sinking" (chum), "swallowing" (tun) and "spitting" (tou) . Bak Mei is characterized by its emphasis on powerful close range hand strikes, specifically with the extended knuckle attack known as the "phoenix-eye fist" and its low hidden kicks. Bak Mei strikes are usually executed in conjunction with intercepting and jamming the opponent's strike. The primary goal is to nullify an attack and disrupt the opponents balance.
Bak Mei emphasizes the movement and spirit of the Tiger, its strikes are executed with explosive power via Faat Ging (kinetic chain rotational force). Additionally, it contains numerous Chin Na (joint manipulation) techniques as well as ground-fighting methods from the Dei Saat Kuen set.
Bak Mei emphasizes the movement and spirit of the Tiger, its strikes are executed with explosive power via Faat Ging (kinetic chain rotational force). Additionally, it contains numerous Chin Na (joint manipulation) techniques as well as ground-fighting methods from the Dei Saat Kuen set.
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A Warrior's Path Ng Wu Sei Hoi Salute.
At Bak Mei Academy, training is split into several distinct levels so that the student has specific training goals and can accurately measure their progress.
At each level, the student will learn various techniques from the sets, condition & strengthen the body with a plethora of traditional and modern aparati, apply the techniques in a pragmatic manner (pad drills, bag work, sparring, etc), and hone the mind and spirit to balance with the body. |
The foundations
Level 1:
-The fundementals of Bak Mei: Fau, Chum, Tun, Tou.
-JIK BO (Straight Step), Da Sam Sing (3 Star), and Phoenix eye conditioning.
Level 2:
-Understanding and applying basic Bak Mei techniques.
-Sek Si and Sam Mun, Pad/Bag work, Luk Kiu (bridge sensitivity),
Multiple opponent drills, and intro to San-Da (free sparring).
-The fundementals of Bak Mei: Fau, Chum, Tun, Tou.
-JIK BO (Straight Step), Da Sam Sing (3 Star), and Phoenix eye conditioning.
Level 2:
-Understanding and applying basic Bak Mei techniques.
-Sek Si and Sam Mun, Pad/Bag work, Luk Kiu (bridge sensitivity),
Multiple opponent drills, and intro to San-Da (free sparring).
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Bing Hay
Traditional Chinese weapons training such as the
Gwaan (Staff), Dao (Broadsword), Gwaai (Tonfa), Cheung (Spear), etc are open to students at level 2.
Gwaan (Staff), Dao (Broadsword), Gwaai (Tonfa), Cheung (Spear), etc are open to students at level 2.
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Dei Saat
Level 3:
-Intro to essential Bak Mei ground fighting and defense.
-Takedowns, and Chin-Na (Joint manipulations).
-Iron body training.
-Intro to essential Bak Mei ground fighting and defense.
-Takedowns, and Chin-Na (Joint manipulations).
-Iron body training.
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Bagua & Gau Bo
Level 4/5:
-Mid level Bak Mei methods: Sei Mun Bagua (4 Gates 8 Trigrams), Sup Gee (cross set),
and the all important GAU BO TOEI (9 Step Push).
-Develope Luk Ging (6 sections of power) and Tun Yiu.
-Multiple opponent work.
-Intensified San-Da, Chin-Na, and Iron palm Hei Kung training.
-Mid level Bak Mei methods: Sei Mun Bagua (4 Gates 8 Trigrams), Sup Gee (cross set),
and the all important GAU BO TOEI (9 Step Push).
-Develope Luk Ging (6 sections of power) and Tun Yiu.
-Multiple opponent work.
-Intensified San-Da, Chin-Na, and Iron palm Hei Kung training.
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Deadly Eagle claws (Ying Jow)
Level 6/7:
-Applying Bak Mei Chin-Na (Ying Jow, Fu Jow, Cau La, etc).
-Joint manipulations such as wrist, arm bars, shoulder locks and various choke holds in all facets of situations.
-Tiger claw and Eagle claw conditioning (gouging, tearing, and seizing techniques).
-Takedowns and more ground work.
-Applying Bak Mei Chin-Na (Ying Jow, Fu Jow, Cau La, etc).
-Joint manipulations such as wrist, arm bars, shoulder locks and various choke holds in all facets of situations.
-Tiger claw and Eagle claw conditioning (gouging, tearing, and seizing techniques).
-Takedowns and more ground work.
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Fierce like a Tiger!
Great Grandmaster Ha Hon Hung.
Level 8:
-Sup Baat Mo Kiu.
-Close range rapid & flexible bridging techniques.
-Perfecting Geng Ging.
-Advanced level,
Level 9:
-Mang Fu Cheut Lam
-Exclusive use of Fu Jow (Tiger claw) and Bak Mei clinch fighting,
-Final echelon, apply Bak Mei skills to the highest standard.
-Master Instructor Level.
-Sup Baat Mo Kiu.
-Close range rapid & flexible bridging techniques.
-Perfecting Geng Ging.
-Advanced level,
Level 9:
-Mang Fu Cheut Lam
-Exclusive use of Fu Jow (Tiger claw) and Bak Mei clinch fighting,
-Final echelon, apply Bak Mei skills to the highest standard.
-Master Instructor Level.
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