Bak Mei
白眉
Bak Mei (白眉, "White Eyebrow") is a rare Southern Chinese martial art known for its aggressive, explosive short-range techniques. It emphasizes ging (勁, sudden power release) through the four energies — tau (吞, swallow), tou (吐, spit), fau (浮, float), chum (沉, sink) — and deceptive entries, making it one of the most feared kung fu styles.
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Bak Mei develops devastating close-range ging (勁, shock power) and aggressive combative instincts through fung ngan kuen (鳳眼拳, phoenix-eye fist). It is one of the most combat-effective traditional kung fu styles.
At a Glance
Who It's For
What You'll Learn
Fung ngan kuen (鳳眼拳, phoenix-eye fist) and short-range explosive ging (勁, shock power)
Kiu sau (橋手, bridge-hand) techniques for controlling the opponent at close range
Sei ging (四勁, four energies) — fau (浮, float), chum (沉, sink), tau (吞, swallow), tou (吐, spit)
Deceptive entries and aggressive bou faat (步法, footwork) patterns
Your First Class
Wear comfortable clothing. Expect stance training, basic striking drills emphasizing explosive power, and the beginning of the first form. Classes run 60-90 minutes.
Watch & Learn
Legends of Bak Mei
Wong Fei-hung (黃飛鴻)
Wong Fei-hung was a legendary Hung Ga Kung Fu master, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and folk hero. His life has been depicted in over 100 films, making him one of the most portrayed martial artists in cinema history.
Bak Mei (legendary founder)
Cheung Lai Chuen
Adam Chan
Related Styles
Hung Ga
Hung Ga (洪家, Hung Gar) is a Southern Chinese martial art known for its strong stances, powerful hand techniques — kiu sau (橋手, bridge hand) — and the famous Tiger-Crane form — Fu Hok Seung Ying Kuen (虎鶴雙形拳). It emphasizes stability, rooting, and iron-body conditioning — tit san (鐵衫).
Wing Chun
Wing Chun (詠春拳) is a Southern Chinese martial art emphasizing close-range combat, simultaneous defense and attack, and economy of motion. Popularized globally by Ip Man and Bruce Lee, it uses centerline theory and sensitivity training — Chi Sau (黐手, sticky hands).
Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu (少林功夫) encompasses the martial arts tradition of the Shaolin Si (少林寺, Shaolin Temple), combining Chan (禪, Zen) Buddhism with physical training. It includes hundreds of empty-hand — quan (拳) — and weapon forms — qi xie (器械) — conditioning methods, and qigong (氣功).
Kung Fu
Kung Fu — gongfu (功夫) — is a broad term for Chinese martial arts, or wushu (武術), encompassing hundreds of styles. Training typically includes forms — taolu (套路) — conditioning, and combat applications with an emphasis on philosophy and tradition.
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