One Star and Two Star Cannon Fist — explosive short-range punches rooted in Fa Ging and whole-body unity.
Yat Sing and Yee Sing Pau Choy are Cannon Fist expressions rooted in Fa Ging (explosive energy), rooted stance, and waist-driven force.
"First Star Cannon Punch"
A single, powerful, decisive explosive punch.
Execution: Full body unity — rooted legs, coiled waist, focused release through the fist. From sei ping ma (horse stance) or transitioning to gung bow ma.
Purpose: Maximum force in a single decisive blow. The Hung Gar ideal of "one punch, one kill."
"Second Star Cannon Punch"
Two explosive strikes in immediate succession.
Execution: Two Pau Choy punches with continuous Fa Ging — shifting weight and turning the waist between strikes.
Purpose: Build momentum from the first strike. Teaches linking power between strikes without loss of intensity.
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Power & Close Range
Classes for adults, children (ages 5–17), and women at Saint Bart's Church, London Road, Reading, RG1 3QA.
The first class is free.
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