Shen Kung Fu Academy
Art of Self Mastery * Science of Self Defense
Ng Ga Kuen
Great Grandmaster Ark Yuey Wong
A true visionary, Ark Wong is credited with being the first to open the doors of Kung Fu to non-Chinese students, considered by many to be an event of historical significance. His "5 Animal Style" influenced the likes of Bruce Lee, Dan Inosanto, Ed Parker, Haumea "Tiny" Leffity, Tino Tiousulaga, Jim Kelly and other icons of western martial arts. Many of the methods and practices that are commonly used today in the various kung fu styles such as Dit Da Jow, Iron Palm, Dim Mak, Tai Chi / Chi Kung, Shaolin 5 Animals,were heard for the first time from through Ark Wong's teaching, or through his 2 published books, shown below.
" If you are a lover of Kung Fu, you have a great measure of thanks to give to this pioneer whom first opened the door for all of us non-chinese to learn these wonderful arts. Great Grandmaster Ark Y. Wong was the first to break the race barrier by teaching Kung Fu non-chinese students (circa 1958). Famous for his Ng Ga Kuen, 5 family style and his 5 animal forms, he was also an accomplished herbalist and acupuncturist. GM Wong authored 2 books, ''The Grand View of Kung Fu'' in 1965 and ''The Secret of Kung Fu'' in 1969. His legacy lives on today in the hundreds of students who continue to practice not only the Ng Ga Kuen style and its various derivatives but also styles like American Kenpo, White Lotus, and others."
These books can only be found at the Shen Martial Arts website (http://shenmartialarts.com/displayitem.asp?catalogid=313&id=9&origcat=9)
Grandmaster Seming Ma
Grandmaster Seming Ma is the grandson of Ark Y. Wong and is the inheritor of the Ng Ga Kuen system. He is sifu Mario Figueroa's last and current teacher in the Ng Ga Kuen system. GM Seming is a no-nonsense type of martial artist who dismisses exaggerations and the esoteric side of kung fu, preferring to teach and embody a hard working, continual practice ethic. GM Seming prides himself in having the endurance, strength and energy of a man half his age while continuing to improve in skill and ability. Seming is incredibly quick and coupled with his mastery of movement can strike with amazing power. He embraces simplicity and efficiency in application of Ng Ga Kuen and seldom has to use anything more than a few basic moves to dissect an attack.
