⭐ SIFU SEMING MA (馬仕明)
Inheritor of the Ng Ga Kuen System
Grandson of Grand Master Ark Yuey Wong
Sifu Seming Ma is the direct inheritor of the Ng Ga Kuen (Five‑Family Fist) system and the grandson of Grand Master Ark Yuey Wong, one of the earliest pioneers of traditional Kung Fu in the United States. His life reflects a seamless continuation of his grandfather’s legacy — rooted in discipline, cultural tradition, and authentic Shaolin martial arts.
⭐ Early Life & First Exposure to Kung Fu
Born in Canton, China in 1955, Seming spent his childhood between China and Hong Kong, where his connection to Kung Fu began at an unusually young age.
- In China, he learned his first Kung Fu movements from his grandfather’s housekeeper.
- In Hong Kong, he became deeply inspired by Kung Fu storybooks and films, fueling a lifelong fascination with martial arts and traditional culture.
His early environment planted the seeds of dedication, curiosity, and respect for the art.
⭐ Guidance from Grand Master Ark Yuey Wong
In 1961, Grand Master Ark Wong traveled to Hong Kong to reunite with the family. During this visit, he left Kung Fu training materials specifically for Seming — recognizing his grandson’s growing interest and potential.
This moment marked the beginning of Seming’s formal connection to the Ng Ga Kuen lineage.
⭐ Arrival in America & Formal Inheritor Training
Seming arrived in the United States in 1967, where his grandfather immediately placed him into a rigorous, inheritor‑level training program. This program was designed to prepare him not just as a practitioner, but as the future successor of the system.
His training included:
- Fundamental training
- Hand forms & weapon forms
- Combat concepts & applications
- Physical conditioning
- Mental discipline & emotional cultivation
- Spiritual development
- Kung Fu philosophy & traditions
Instruction was given in both Chinese and English, ensuring Seming could preserve the system faithfully while teaching future generations in America.
⭐ Teaching on Behalf of His Grandfather
After completing his training, Seming began teaching under Grand Master Wong’s direction, assisting in transmitting the system to new students.
Together, they established the official Standard of Ng Ga Kuen, defining:
- Fundamental training structure
- Hand and weapon forms
- Technique applications
- Body‑conditioning methods
- Breathing and internal exercises
- System concepts
- Official terminology (Chinese & English)
This work ensured that Ng Ga Kuen would remain consistent, authentic, and clearly documented for future generations.
⭐ Inheritance of the System
When Grand Master Ark Yuey Wong passed away in 1987, Seming formally inherited the Ng Ga Kuen system.
Since then, he has devoted his life to:
- Preserving his grandfather’s teachings
- Maintaining the authenticity of the Five‑Family system
- Teaching traditional Ng Ga Kuen Kung Fu
- Guiding students in the United States and Mexico
- Upholding the cultural and philosophical roots of the lineage
Today, Sifu Seming Ma is recognized as the official successor of the Ng Ga Kuen system and the leading authority on its traditional curriculum.
⭐ Continuing the Legacy
Through decades of teaching, leadership, and cultural preservation, Sifu Seming Ma continues to uphold the values of:
- Discipline
- Tradition
- Authenticity
- Martial Virtue
- Family lineage
His work ensures that the Ng Ga Kuen system — as taught by Grand Master Ark Yuey Wong — remains alive, intact, and accessible to dedicated practitioners around the world.
