Heaven's Palm Boxing Association - 天 堂 八 卦 掌 協 會
Coach Melvin, who was introduced to Master Liang, Qiang-Ya by Johnny "Kwong Ming" Lee, is a 4th generation practitioner of WuDang-Style internal martial arts, and a current disciple of Master Liang.
Starting as a young teen, Master Liang, the nephew of Chinese general, Sun Paul Kung, was a disciple of Fu Chen Sung. As written in history, Grandmaster Fu was one of the original Five Northern Tigers. He created  Fu-style internal martial arts—an effective combat art, combining Baguazhang, Taijiquan, and Hsing-Yi Quan. Liang Qiang-Ya is now one of the last living, 3rd generation disciples of Grandmaster Fu:


    Fu Chen Sung

Fu Chen Sung Lineage:

Fu Wing Fai (the son), taught:
Fu Sheng Lung (Victor Fu) - Canada
Bow Sim Mark - Boston, MA

Senior Disciple, General Sun Paul Kung, taught
Johnny (Kwong Ming) Lee - Dallas, TX

Liang Qiang Ya - Oakland, CA
Coach Melvin's (Los Angeles, CA) current teacher


Coach Melvin, practicing with teacher, Master Liang.

























Coach Melvin teaching young students
















                                          
Overall, the following practices are offered:

Chi Kung (aka Chi Gung; Qigong).

Wu-style Tai Chi (Short form).

Heaven's Palm Short Tai Chi form

Northern Kungfu (jumping, leaping, rolling, high-flying kicks).

Southern Kungfu (strong, solid, low stances, low kicks, strong punches).

Self-defense against dog attacks.

In the Kungfu classes, the following kicks are taught:

1. Front Snap Kick – Hands on hips, Cat stance, step and toe-kick; repeat
2. High Swing – Arms out to side, Cat stance, take 3 step/blocks, swing foot high.
3. Windmill Kick – Natural stance, inside kick, each leg (reverse for outside kick)
4. Side Kick I – Leaning horse position, crossover-step, kick; repeat
5. Side Kick II – Leaning horse position, hop-step, kick; repeat
6. Spin Kick I – Leaning horse position, spin, side kick
7. Spin Kick II – Leaning horse position, spin, slap kick
8. Spin Kick III – Leaning horse position, spin, hook kick
9. Roundhouse kick – crossover-step, kick; repeat
10. Back Kick – Leaning horse position, curve step, turn, back kick
11. Front Sweep – Cat stance, step and sweep (left/right alternate sweeps)
12. Front/Back Sweep – Cat stance, step and front sweep, spin, and back sweep
13. Back/Front sweep – Begin in leaning horse position
14. Back Sweep – Cat stance, step and sweep (left/right alternate sweeps)
15. 360° Back Sweep – Leaning horse position, step and sweep
16. Take-down Kick – Leaning horse position, dive down, twist body
17. Iron Broom Sweep – Cat stance, step, drop backward and sweep
18. Duck-A-Kick – Cat or Leaning horse, pull front foot back, then duck
19. Hop-a-way – Leaning horse, leap backward with one leg crossing in front of other.
20. Heaven’s Palm Back Kick

Weapons training such as the staff (pole), spear, sword, and chopsticks are also offered.