Ngo Cho’s Close Body Strikes

Ngo Cho Kun or Fujian Fiver Ancestor Boxing is known for its short power. In addition to short-range striking, it is also proficient at close body…

Forms of Fukien Five Ancestor Fist

The forms of ngo cho kun are classified into two main groups: chien (“conflicts,” used for training) and kun (“fist,” used for fighting). While all forms begin with the eight-movement qi kun opening fist set, the chien forms close with the movement known as hi li po pai (child holding the tablet), while the kun forms close with the movement known as chiao yung chiu (enticing hand).

Dynamic Empty Hands of Fujian “Emperor Fist”

by Zhou Kun Ming As Quanzhou Taizuquan [aka Emperor Fist or Grand Ancestor Boxing] underwent development and refinement it experienced hardship along the way (what with…

The Essence of “Emperor Fist” Kung-fu

by Mark V. Wiley It gives me great honor to present this Tambuli Media English translation of Master Zhou Kun Min’s excellent Chinese-language cannon on Taizuquan,…

Chua Giok Beng and His Ngo Cho Kun

By Tan Ka Hong The following essay was written in 1956 by the late Sigong Tan Ka Hong under the pseudonym Hong Ho. It appeared in…

Ngo Cho’s 5 Attacks and 2 Elements

Publisher’s Note One of the problems with long traditions of kung-fu is how the full transmission of knowledge gets lost. Most students do not get the…

1st Western Five Ancestor Fist Conference

Historic South Shaolin Event! ** All-Day Seminars and Grand Banquet ** Saturday, July 15, 2017 (10:00am – 8:30 PM) Come out and join us for thisHISTORIC 1st…

Ci Sai – Ngo Cho’s Green Lion

By Daniel Kun and Henry Lo The discipline of Ngó Chó Kûn consists of many traditions, including the Ki Gun, which represents the fallen Míng dynasty.…

The Fatal Five of Ngo Cho Kun

By Tyler R. Rea The day you’d always hoped to avoid has finally arrived; you find yourself defending your life against a superior attacker—an attacker who…

Sam Chien: The 3 Battles “Mother Form” [video]

By Dr. Mark Wiley For martial artists, one of the most important themes for developing better quality of life is maintaining a wide perspective on health and…