The Orthodox System of Five Ancestor Fist
Inner Gate Ngo Cho Kun is a complete transmission of lineage, structure, power, combat theory, and internal
development according to the teachings of Patriarch Chua Giok Beng and the Beng Kiam tradition.
Ngo Cho Kun, or Five Ancestor Fist, is one of the most respected martial traditions of Southern China and Southeast Asia. Recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, it preserves a synthesis of martial science, internal cultivation, combat strategy, breathing methods, structural training, and personal development that has been handed down through generations of dedicated practitioners.
For decades, many of the deeper teachings of the art remained within the “Inner Gate”—knowledge traditionally shared only with trusted disciples after years of training. Inner Gate: The Orthodox System of Ngo Cho Kun opens that door, preserving the teachings of Patriarch Chua Giok Beng and the transmission of the Beng Kiam Athletic Association for future generations.
More than a technical manual, this work represents a lifetime of study, research, travel, practice, and direct lineage transmission.
What Makes Inner Gate Ngo Cho Kun Different?
Most martial arts books teach techniques.
Few reveal the principles that make those techniques work.
The traditional concept of Lai Meng—”Inner Gate” or “Indoor Disciple”—refers to the deeper teachings of a martial system. These teachings are not secret because they are hidden, but because they require dedication, understanding, and long-term practice to fully grasp.
Inner Gate documents these principles in a systematic and accessible way.
Readers discover:
- Structural alignment and rooted power
- The kinetic chain behind force generation
- Ngo Cho breathing methods and internal training
- Combat strategy and tactical principles
- Bridge-hand methodology
- Traditional forms and transmission methods
- The relationship between body, mind, breath, and virtue
This is the architecture behind the art.
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“Inner Gate stands as a master-level exposition of Ngo Cho Kun—a rare synthesis of history, science, and spirit destined to become a modern classic in martial arts literature.”
— Sifu Russ Smith
From Historical Tradition to Modern Understanding
The teachings presented in this volume are rooted in the writings of Patriarch Chua Giok Beng, the founder of the orthodox Ngo Cho Kun tradition, and preserved through generations of practitioners.
Rather than treating martial arts as a collection of techniques, Inner Gate examines the deeper principles that unite movement, structure, breath, force, strategy, and self-development.
Classical teachings are explored alongside modern concepts from biomechanics, sport science, psychology, and human performance, allowing traditional knowledge to be understood through a contemporary lens.
The result is a bridge between ancient martial wisdom and modern understanding.
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“Mark Wiley has summarized and organized the Five Ancestor Fist into a book of great inheritance value.”
— Grandmaster Zhou Mengyuan
What You Will Learn
Inner Gate Ngo Cho Kun contains six major sections and more than twenty in-depth chapters.
Readers explore:
Culture, History & Heritage
The development of Five Ancestor Fist and the legacy of Chua Giok Beng.
Foundations of Ngo Cho Kun
The ancestral styles, body structure, breathing methods, and mental training of the system.
Physical Principles
Power generation, dynamic strength, and force expression.
Forms & Transmission
Qi Kun, Sam Chien, Tian Te Lin Chien, Li Sip Kun, and the traditional curriculum.
Fighting Principles
Combat theory, engagement methods, bridge work, and tactical application.
Training & Mastery
The lifelong path of development through practice.
Endorsed Across the International Martial Arts Community
Recognized and praised by leading practitioners, historians, researchers, and instructors throughout the world.
“A comprehensive exploration of the rich heritage and profound techniques of Ngo Cho Kun.”
— Sifu Gregory Tan“A priceless piece of history… highly recommended.” — Sifu Daniel Kun
“The lineage continues unbroken.” — Sifu Roland Koh Pee Hwa
“Few people can claim the exceptional impact that Mark Wiley has had upon the understanding of the martial arts for English readers.”
— Sifu Gene Ching
About The Author
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Mark V. Wiley is an internationally recognized martial arts researcher, author, publisher, traditional healer, and practitioner with more than four decades of experience in the Chinese and Filipino martial arts. A disciple of the late Sifu Alexander Co and successor within the Beng Kiam lineage, Wiley serves as Head of the International Beng Hong Martial Arts Society. His work has helped preserve and document traditional martial arts systems through books, articles, documentaries, podcasts, and educational programs. Through Inner Gate Ngo Cho Kun, he fulfills a promise made to his teacher: to preserve and transmit the orthodox teachings of Ngo Cho Kun for future generations. |
Step Through the Gate
Whether you are a practitioner of Ngo Cho Kun, a martial arts instructor, a researcher, or simply someone seeking deeper understanding of traditional martial culture, Inner Gate offers a rare opportunity to study a complete system through the eyes of those entrusted to preserve it.
This is not merely a book about martial arts.
Inner Gate Ngo Cho Kun is a record of a lineage, a map of a system, and an invitation to enter the Inner Gate.
For more details on Five Ancestor Fist, visit NgoChoKun.com
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