The 5 Methods of Fut Gar Kung Fu

In Siu Lum (Shaolin) Fut Gar Kung Fu the practitioner is guided by a set of theories on the way to be most successful in combat situations. It is important over time to ensure that these theories become automatic in the practioner's way of practice and eventually automatic in fighting situations.

These guiding principles are known as the 5 Methods of Fut Gar Kung Fu:

1. Keep your heart open
2. Ensure your eyes are clear
3. Hand movements are quick
4. Body movements are quick
5. Keep your foundation moving

Students of The National Fut Gar Kung Fu Training Centre are taught the indepth meaning of the 5 methods over time, the 5 consequences of not integrating the methods into their fighting as well as how these are tied together by 5 theories of engagement. As these are the basic principles behind Fut Gar's fighting theory, all Fut Gar schools in the Leung Tin Chiu Fut Gar system incorporate these into their training.