About Sifu Leung Yuk Sing
Sifu Leung Yuk Sing came to Sydney in 1988 at 36 years of age from Guangzhou, China and was trained in both Pak Mei and traditional Chinese medicine. He came from a family of martial artists, and lived through the times of great change in mainland China when martial arts was still considered one of the forbidden “old ways” through to its acceptance.
Sifu became a student of Leung Siu Hoi (no relation) during the height of the cultural revolution. It was during these tough times that he was given one-to-one tuition by Leung Siu Hoi and formed a bond akin to father and son.
The training was arduous, but with dedication and a natural ability in martial arts, he was able to achieve a very high level of skill over the years. Sifu was highly praised by his teacher and was recognised as the heir to the school. In his youth, Sifu and his fellow kung fu brothers would test their skills in the backstreets of Liwan District, Guangzhou. He soon realised the formidable nature of Pak Mei in application and his band of brothers developed a reputation to not to be taken lightly.
Sifu came to Australia after the passing of Sigung Leung Siu Hoi and has been teaching since his arrival. He strictly adheres to the style and training methods that were taught to him - No modifications for sporting applications and no changes to the “kuen faat” (拳法 / fist patterns) lest the essence of the style be diluted.
Sifu is warm and humorous, full of jest. Those of us lucky enough to spend private time with him will have felt his love for family; both his own and the kung fu family that has formed around him. He protects both earnestly and promotes harmony amongst all members.
If you read Chinese, below is a direct message from Sifu Leung, otherwise here is a translation,
白眉後學論勁篇
吾二代共侍一師，習武於穗，得師梁少海悉心教導，為發揚本門武學，執教30年，求真於同門，苦練於寒署，畢生醉心於本門武學。
歷練深感本門武學博大精深。 一句直步走天下足已提醒同門後學，以直步拳練習勁力。
勁力以腰、馬、膊、手、拳、氣，意合一，配合沉、浮、吞、吐，使意在拳先，並恆久無為苦練，成針，成透。
以始，從硬至松，至剛，至柔。剛柔配合，隨心所欲。
有道是十藝不如一精，有勁道為基礎，精練本門技藝使後學發揮個人所長，得以流方萬世。
各人的武學修為有賴於得師，為勤，心正。
澳大利亞廣州白眉國術總會梁玉成師傅
Pak Mei Kungfu Guideline
Since my fellow Kungfu brothers and I have followed Sifu Leung Siu Hoi in Guangzhou, under his careful guidance, we have striven to achieve authenticity through consistent training. I have been devoted to teaching Guangzhou Pak Mei Kungfu for the past 30 years and am determined to dedicate myself to promote the Pak Mei martial art.
Through the years, I have come to realise that Pak Mei Kungfu is both extensive and profound. “Jik Bo (直步) in mind, walk the world align.” This saying is widely acknowledged and reminds the practitioners that practising Jik Bo Kuen (直步拳) is vital to laying a foundation in gaining inner strength.
Inner strength combines waist, core, shoulders, hands and fists, as well as chi and mind, together with breath control. Breath control includes holding, releasing, inhaling and exhaling air. Mind goes before movements. Training hard for a long period of time without urgency or ambition, one can thoroughly and truely master the skill.
With persistent practising, one should become flexible, rather than rigid and thus manage the flow.
As the saying goes: better to be a master of one than a jack of all trades. With inner strength as the foundation, plus intensive training, one can advance his skill by mastering Pak Mei Kungfu for the generations to come.
The martial achievement differs among individuals. With Sifu’s teaching, achievement of higher levels is dependent upon the student’s diligence and integrity.
Sifu Leung Yuk Sing, Guangzhou Pak Mei Kungfu School Australia
Below are some pictures of Sigung Leung Siu Hoi and his Pak Mei School in Guangzhou.
Sifu and his teacher (our Si Gung) Leung Siu Hoi
Sifu's Pak Mei Brothers and his Si Mu in Guangzhou, Canton, China, including the sons of Leung Siu Hoi.