| Leung Kwan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1815 Guangdong |
| Died | 1887 (aged 71–72) Guangdong |
| Style | Chinese martial arts Hung Ga |
| Teacher(s) | Li Huzi Yuanguang |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Martial artist |
Leung Kwan (Chinese:梁坤;pinyin:Liáng Kūn; 1815–1887), popularly nicknamed "Iron Bridge Three" or "Tit Kiu Sam", was known as 'the great master of theHong Fist' and was one of theTen Tigers of Canton, a group of ten of the topChinese martial arts masters inGuangdong towards the end of theQing Dynasty (1644–1912).
Born in 1815, Leung studied martial arts in his youth under the famousShaolin master Li Huzi (Bearded Li, also known as "Golden Hook"). He loved studying martial techniques, and travelled around in search of friends and great masters, frequently seeking out the company ofBuddhist monks. Dedicated training inShaolin techniques helped him to develop a solid foundation. He went on to teach martial arts at the Guangzhi dye-works at Rainbow Bridge in Canton (now known asGuangzhou) and he became an extremely well known figure.
Leung was born during the reign of theJiaqing Emperor (1796–1821), and died in the 12th or 13th year of the reign of theGuangxu Emperor (1887 or 1888). His death was caused by over-zealous training in the "36 Point Copper Ring Pole" technique, under the monk Yuanguang atHoi Tong Monastery. Leung had long been anopium smoker; the monk advised him to break the habit and train in the pole technique instead. But he pushed himself too hard for his age, fell ill and died around the age of 70.
Leung is best known for his "Iron Bridges" and the fist formIron Wire Fist. His Iron Wire Fist is the highest level in most Hung Ga schools and his work is very important to the current Hung Ga system.
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