Fujian White Crane
Fujian White Crane System
Study OnlineThe Eternal Spring Institute offers a rare and comprehensive curriculum based on the official International Weng Chun and Fujian White Crane Association (Hong Kong) syllabus. This preserves the original, pure Fujian White Crane system as passed down by Sifu Sunny So and Sifu Sergio Pascal Iadarola, with honorary president Sifu Lee Kong.
This original system predates the later division into five sub-styles and has a direct historical and technical connection to Wing Chun, making it a vital ancestor art in the Eternal Spring Institute’s curriculum.
The Five Later Sub-Styles
The five commonly known Fujian White Crane subsystems which developed later are:
- Whooping Crane
- Flying Crane
- Jumping Crane
- Sleeping Crane
- Feeding Crane
These sub-styles evolved by blending with other martial arts — for example, Whooping Crane incorporates Lohan Fist influences, and Jumping & Flying Crane fused local southern Chinese arts. The Eternal Spring Institute teaches the unaltered, original form, free from these later influences.
Lineage of the Fujian White Crane System
The Eternal Spring Institute maintains a direct lineage ensuring authenticity:
- Sifu Cheng Man Long
- Sifu Lee Kong — current lineage holder in Hong Kong
- Sifu Sunny So — direct student of Sifu Lee Kong
- Sifu Sergio, Sifu Christian Cedillo, and Sifu David Chenut — senior instructors at the Institute
This guarantees the system taught is complete and unaltered.
Connection to Wing Chun
Remarkably, the Fujian White Crane system taught shares important principles with the 1700’s internal Wing Chun curriculum, including:
- Soft, internal energy principles
- Explosive power generation using Ging instead of lik
- Emphasis on sensitivity and intention (Yi)
- Short-range combat techniques
- Rooting and specialized tendon cultivation exercises
This connection highlights Fujian White Crane’s role as a key ancestor art of the Ancient Single set Siu Lin Tau within Wing Chun’s internal training.
Why Our White Crane System Is Unique
- Direct Lineage: Connected directly to the current lineage holder, Sifu Lee Kong.
- Unaltered System: Unlike many schools, this system remains pure without modern fusion.
- Cross-Over Knowledge: Enriches internal Wing Chun understanding through ancestral insights.
- Expert Instruction: Instructors with deep knowledge of both Wing Chun and White Crane.
Preserving a Rare Martial Art
The Eternal Spring Institute offers a rare opportunity to study a martial art system largely forgotten by the modern world. The pure Fujian White Crane curriculum provides invaluable insights into internal energy cultivation, combat efficiency, and philosophical depth.
Students gain access to a living legacy, connecting them with a profound tradition and deeper understanding of Wing Chun’s roots.
