Inner Gate Ngo Cho Kun
A complete transmission of Ngo Cho Kun (Five Ancestor Fist / Wuzuquan)—
where structure, breath, and internal force become living practice.
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“A rare synthesis of history, science, and spirit destined to become a modern classic in martial arts literature.”
—Sifu Russ Smith
More Than Techniques
Inner Gate Inner presents Ngo Cho Kun—also known as Five Ancestor Fist or Wuzuquan—as a complete training system in which body, breath, structure, and attention are developed together through disciplined practice.
Rather than treating martial arts as external technique alone, the book reveals the deeper internal principles that govern force, coordination, perception, and disciplined movement.
Rooted in the teachings of Chua Giok Beng and preserved through the Beng Kiam lineage, Inner Gate brings the training logic of Five Ancestor Fist into clear, modern language while remaining grounded in traditional practice.
At its core, the book shows how external form, internal function, breath, structure, and intent become unified through sustained training.
Inside the Inner Gate
- Structural alignment and rooted force
- Breath regulation and internal power
- The kinetic chain and whole-body connection
- Progression from form to application
- The principles behind bridge, Qi, and Wu De
Recognition & Endorsements
“Wiley has achieved a rare balance between technical precision and philosophical depth… it transcends the boundaries of a technical manual to become a work of philosophy in motion.” —Society of Black Belts of America
“It’s a masterwork that captures the essence of a profound martial system—its history, theory, techniques, and inner principles.” —Sifu Hai Yang
“A rare union of history, science, and practice illuminating a lifelong discipline for cultivating mind, body, and spirit.” —Grandmaster Reynaldo S. Galang
Traditional breathing methods interpreted through modern physiology,
nervous system regulation, and whole-body power development.
The foundational training method of Ngo Cho Kun integrating structure,
breath, rooted force, and coordinated whole-body movement.
The relationship between posture, centerline alignment,
and the unified transmission of force through the body.
Partner training methods developing tactile awareness, timing,
control, and the ability to transform contact into opportunity.
Official Recognition
Recognition from traditional Wuzuquan organizations in Singapore and China
Publication congratulations from the Singapore Beng Seng Pugilism & Physical Culture Institute honoring the release of Inner Gate: The Art of Ngo Cho Kun and recognizing the continuation of the Ngo Cho Kun lineage tradition.
Official recognition from the International Wuzuquan Committee acknowledging contributions to the preservation and international promotion of Wuzuquan (Ngo Cho Kun) through publication, teaching, and cultural transmission.
Recognition from the Kung-Fu Community
Inner Gate is both a lineage record and a practical training manual, representing decades of direct study, transmission, and disciplined practice.
Drawing from the writings of Chua Giok Beng and the teachings of the Beng Kiam Athletic Association, the book preserves the orthodox method of Ngo Cho Kun while presenting its principles through clear modern understanding of structure, force, breath, and function
Enter the Inner Gate
A rare transmission of traditional martial knowledge presented for modern practitioners.
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