Grandmaster Gee offers many training programs
designed to suit the need of the individual. GM Gee is available to teach and
hold seminars nationally and internationally.
Members
Any individuals can join a
Hung Fa Kwoon or Hung Fa Yi club at anytime. Once a member, the individual will
be taught, according to their level, the Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun curriculum.
The Hung
Fa Yi curriculum allows
for each student to progress at their own pace and is never rushed. We feel
that each seed will bloom when the season is right. It is our hope that the
student will be capable of learning and progressing on to the next level after
six months of dedicated practice and class participation. When a student is
ready to move onto the next level they will take a test with the sifu who is in
charge of their school. The information that the student is expected to know
includes HFY history, HFY philosophy, knowledge of the specific form and
applications the student is studying along with it’s relation to the HFY
formula.
Level 1 - 3
Blue
Sash – Sui Nim Tau Level.
This is the first sash that a new student joining HFY would wear. The color
blue symbolizes Taam Lou (Seeking the Way). Also, Laam
Dang (Blue Lanterns) were hung as outside symbols of the Secret
Societies gathering and training grounds. There are three different requirement
levels under the blue sash.
Level 4 - 6
Green
Sash – Chum Kiu Level
The
second sash which is green is presented after successful completion of the first
three HFY levels. The color green symbolizes the Gong Wu (Martial
Arts World). The phrase Luk Lam Ho Han, used at this level,
refers to two things. The first is the green forest described by the words Luk
Lam. The Luk Lam is a poetic phrase to describe the martial arts world. Ho Han
means righteous man, meaning you are known as being righteous. Once you enter
the secret society, you also enter the martial arts world. This level also
represents that you have some form of martial arts skill since you are at Chun Kiu. There are three different levels and requirements as this green sash
level.
Level 7 - 9
Black
Sash – Bui Ji Level
The
third sash which is black is presented after successful completion of the first
six HFY levels. The color black symbolizes the “Rising Sun”.
Black is used to represent this because at the time in China that the Qing were
in control and they considered these dark times. The symbol for Ming is the
same as that for brightness. By saying that they are waiting on the sun to rise
they mean that they want the Ming to be restored to power. From a martial arts
point of view you are waiting to become a martial arts expert. There are three
different requirement levels under the black sash.
Level 10 - 12
Red
Sash – Wooden Dummy and Weapons Level
The
color red symbolizes a Ying Hung (Hero). This means that you have
made contributions to the martial arts. The bandana that the first Emperor of
the Ming Dynasty wore when he won the last battle that put him into power was
red. This is the highest level. There are three different requirement levels
under the red sash.
Wooden Dummy
At this stage you are a hero and have earned
your place as a high leader.
Doa – HFY Butterfly Swords
At this level you are supposed to possess the
warrior spirit. The fighters who posses this skill are called Seung Fa
Hung Gwan (Double Flower Red Pole)
Gwan – HFY Pole which is
used as a combat weapon
At this level you’ve done everything you can
in this world and now go back to Shaolin to carry on the Shaolin spirit.
A spear goes through the gate but enters as a
pole. This is because they have had no spears within the temple because of
Buddhist influence.
Instructors Program
The Hung Fa Yi family is
always looking for individuals who possess the skills and capacity to learn and
be able to teach the Hung Fa Yi system to the public. Each Kwoon director
can nominate individuals whom they feel meet the criteria and are subject to the
approval of Grandmaster Gee. Individuals in the instructors program enjoy
the added benefit of frequent private training classes held at the headquarters
in San Francisco. If you are not affiliated with a Hung Fa Yi Kwoon and
are interested in the instructors program please contact the headquarters at the
number below.
Discipleship
- (Master
club)
As the inheritor of
the system, Grandmaster Garrett Gee is the only person in the Hung Fa
Yi Wing Chun lineage to accept disciples. The family members who have
been accepted into the family are either professional martial artists
or individuals who deeply identify with the spiritual aspects of the
system.
Hung Fa Yi disciples receive
one-on-one instruction directly from Grandmaster Gee and are expected to be able
to absorb information easily and at a pace that is accelerated.
After completion, the
individual can represent Grandmaster Gee and the Hung Fa Yi wing chun lineage at
a location the individual so chooses and agreed upon by Grandmaster Gee.
