Jow Ga Background & Development 

Origins

• Jow Ga is a Southern Chinese style of Kung Fu, which originated in the early 1900's.

Development

• Jow Lung developed the Jow style through combining the famous kung fu styles of
  • Hung Ga and Choy Ga (Southern Shaolin)
  • With essence of Bak Sil Lum (Northern Shaolin).

Practitioner characteristics

• A practitioner of this form is trained to have powerful bridge-arms, that offer him a strong guard against his enemy, and simultaneously, they allow him to render his opponent powerful destructive attacks as desired.
• As well, a follower of this form is also trained to have fast moving steps that enable him to advance and retreat freely at will.

Creating circular flow

• Speed and power combine with the grace and beauty of flowing circular movements.
• It is this combination of heavy punches and swift steps that make it a formidable style, which is much adored by Kung Fu enthusiasts. 

Chinese Army Endorsement

• General Li Fook Lam in the early years of the Republic of China selected Jow Lung to teach his Jow Style of Kung Fu to the Chinese army.