Grandmaster Kong Hing was born into martial arts royalty — the son of Master Kong On, one of the most respected disciples of Chow Gar, Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut, and Northern Shaolin (Buk Sil Lum) systems. From an early age, Kong Hing was immersed in the daily rigours of traditional training, absorbing the knowledge of generations in a home where martial arts were not a hobby, but a way of life. His father’s strict and uncompromising tutelage instilled in him a deep respect for the art, and from childhood, he was expected to uphold the same standards that had shaped the great masters before him.
His mastery became expansive — spanning Choy Lay Fut Buk Sing, Buk Sil Lum, and advanced training in Chinese osteopathy and Qigong. This rare fusion of combat training and internal healing made Kong Hing a truly complete martial artist. He understood not only how to strike, but how to heal. His study of Qigong wasn’t abstract; it was experiential — built through years of disciplined breathwork, iron body training, and deep meditative focus. The result was a practitioner of incredible energy, precision, and resilience, whose presence alone commanded respect.
Among his many mastered forms, one stood out above all: the double broad swords. In Kong Hing’s hands, the blades became an extension of his body — fluid, elegant, and devastatingly accurate. His performance of this form was legendary, not just for its technical execution, but for the light-footed grace and internal harmony with which he moved. Observers would say he became “one with the weapon”, each motion perfectly synchronised with his breath, intention, and internal rhythm. It was a rare display of martial and internal arts fully unified.
Kong Hing’s legacy extended far beyond his physical skill. He was known for his intensity as a teacher, upholding the traditional hierarchy and ethical code of kung fu without compromise. His expectations were high, and his standards unwavering — but those who trained under him emerged with a level of discipline and mastery few could achieve elsewhere. His decision to accept two half-Chinese students — Vince and Dave Lacey — against his father’s wishes was a turning point in martial arts history, opening the path for Buk Sing to be taught in the West. Grandmaster Kong Hing remained a towering figure in the martial world until his passing in 2015. His teachings, healing knowledge, and fierce dedication to tradition continue to shape our Academy and the global Buk Sing lineage to this day.
