Hakka Boxing
Distance Learning
Our distance-learning program for the Hakka Boxing "Core" course provides the student with 26 classes focusing on the San Sau ("loose hands") boxing methods of White Eyebrow, Dragon, and Mantis.
Hakka Boxing "Core" includes:
- Stances and Stepping
- Six categories of boxing techniques:
- Fingertip methods
- Grabbing, pulling, and clawing methods
- Palming, chopping, and slapping methods
- Punching, hammering, and backfisting methods
- Forearm methods
- Elbow methods
- Partner practice
- Application theory utilizing the Principle-Driven model
To join the course for Hakka Boxing, carefully read the information on the Distance Learning Program page.
Note: Certification is only offered for students that test in person either at the Burinkan, or when inviting the instructor to your location.
We are planning on running individual courses in White Eyebrow and Dragon, however both courses will require the student first complete the Hakka Boxing class as a pre-requisite.
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Testimonials:
I have completed the Hakka Boxing Core and am currently enrolled in the Pak Mei online course presented by Sifu Russ Smith through the Burinkan.
Sifu Smith's instruction is clearly structured, with material delivered in small, manageable segments that build logically on one another. This approach allows students to fully understand each lesson without the material becoming repetitive or overwhelming.
Each technique is demonstrated with multiple applications, ensuring students understand not only how to perform the movements, but why they are learning them. This prevents students from practicing techniques without context or having to wait extended periods before learning their purpose. Throughout the course, Sifu Smith emphasizes understanding the principles behind the movements rather than simply mimicking them.
As I progress through the course, I feel I am gaining more than just fighting techniques; the historical context of the art is also presented in a clear and meaningful way.
I highly recommend both courses to anyone interested in Chinese Martial Arts who lacks regular access to a qualified instructor. The online format Sifu Smith has developed is effective, accessible, and easy to learn from.
-Trevor M
For anyone interested in Hakka Kung Fu and specifically Pak Mei White Eyebrow, I highly encourage you to look at the Burinkan Dojo. When I initially began training with Sifu Russ Smith, I had concern with distance learning, however, I have found that Sifu Russ has a keen eye for corrections and refinement of your movements through video even down to hand and finger positioning. Sifu's teaching methodology is very practical and will progressively build from basic technique and combinations, power generation, form instruction, and hands on skill during in-person training. Sifu Smith has a great understanding of body and fighting mechanics and is able to break these down and explain in a clear and simple manner.
Sifu Russ Smith's Pak Mei course will help you develop the physical attributes, techniques, principles, and modern applications of the style while also preserving the heritage of the art as it has passed through the lineage. Sifu offers a surplus of examples and usage ideas for each technique/combo but also encourages students to "play" and learn what works best for them. This is a great course if you are interested in an aggressive, close-quarters fighting style with explosive power. I highly recommend this program as well as any other course offerings at the Burinkan!
-Greg G
"For those who are interested in understanding the core fighting principles of well-reputed methods such as White Eyebrow, Dragon, and Mantis, Sifu Russ Smith's Hakka Boxing course presents the perfect entry point.
Not only will you learn how to perform key techniques from each style, you will learn what makes these work and how to apply them against a resisting opponent.
As always, Sifu Smith's teaching methodology is at once superlatively detailed, systematic, and practical.
There is no fluff or woo-hoo magic nonsense; just a good, solid grounding in the fundamentals of these three styles that martial arts practitioners of all stripes will enjoy and benefit from."
-Ryan W
"The Burinkan Hakka Boxing Core has been revolutionary to my empty hand practice.
The three arts Sifu has combined in this program compliment each other well with similar yet distinct characteristics that demonstrate power and movement perfect for a close range fighter, or the close range component of a fighter's art.
Sifu Russ's teaching style is professional, refined and humble. He is able to explain the concepts and history of the arts in great depth, link them to concepts in other arts to help the transition, and eager to explore options and questions.
The class is dynamic, some lecture to get the points across, moderated practice using partners, heavy bags, wooden men, or other implements with frequent observations and corrections when appropriate.
I cannot recommend this program enough to any martial artist who is looking to improve their close in striking practice."
-Kevin H
"I've been a student of Sifu Russ for a while now and a student of martial arts for over 30 years. The Hakka Boxing course is excellent for practitioners from many styles looking to improve their close range striking capability and self defense skills.
For karate practitioners it emphasizes several bridging applications that are lost in a lot of modern karate pedagogy.
For southern short first kung fu practitioners it gives you more tools in your toolbox and ideas to pay with in your sparring and free hands training.
For practitioners of long distance striking arts it gives techniques which serve as a bridge between long range striking and clinching/stand up wrestling.
I've gained a lot of use out of this course and Sifu Russ's teaching in full contact lei tai/sanda training and even in the self defense context. The emphasis on principles and the development of free hand skills rather than on dead drilling creates the ability to rapidly employ and test skills and see them develop in real time.
The course is outstanding and once again I highly recommend it."
-Ryan N
