Hung Gar Kung Fu was developed at the Shaolin (Sil Lum) Temple by a man named Hung Hei Goon. The word Gar means Clan or Family in Cantonese, whereas Hung refers to the family name of the man who invented the system.

According to legend, Master Gee See, a monk of the Fukien Shaolin Temple, taught Hung the Shaolin Tiger Style. Hung then added the Crane Style from his wifes' White Crane System and movements from the Dragon, Snake & Leopard forms to develop a system that is better balanced in long & short range applications.

The essence of Hung Gar is found in its name. "Hung" means "to stand tall with integrity." Hung Gar stresses honesty, directness, iron will-power & righteousness.
Hung Gar is well adapted to close quarter fighting in small, crowded places & wet & slippery surfaces. Hung Gar training emphasizes strong stances, iron-hard blocks, low snapping kicks, ambidexterity, simultaneous blocking & striking, deceptive hand techniques & power, all geared for close-range techniques.

The Hung Gar System relates to Yin & Yang, a balance duality, in that it contains hard pounding techniques & soft elusive movements. Hung Gar System focus on personal physical, mental & spiritual development.