Schools of Kung Fu

24/09/2026

Sifu Sergio P. Iadarola

A Clarification on Snake Crane Wing Chun

When the first edition of my book was published 12 years ago, I suggested that Snake Crane Wing Chun was probably an offshoot of Yuen Kay San Wing Chun.

Having researched the subject much more deeply since then, I now know that this was an error. In the latest edition of my book, I have corrected this, and several months ago I also made a YouTube video explaining and acknowledging my mistake to the Snake Crane Wing Chun Mun.

For me, the Secret Note is a key piece of evidence. It was recorded by Law Tai Wan in 1890 at a time when Yuen Kay San was only 1 years old. This alone raises serious questions about the idea that Snake Crane Wing Chun developed from Yuen Kay San Wing Chun and renders it pretty much impossible.

Furthermore, when you look carefully at the indoor form of Snake Crane Wing Chun, there are significant differences in both choreography (The Yuen Kay San Version for example in the second section has the Sap Yi Sao 十字手 (Character 10 hands) but is missing the following cobra head like Sae Ying Sao (Snake Shape hand) and the type of Ging being expressed. Assuming that one system simply came from the other does not adequately explain these differences.

That said, both versions are fantastic in their own right.

Personally, I have a great love for the Sum Nung / Yuen Kay San Siu Nim Tau, just as I deeply appreciate the indoor Siu Nim Tau of Snake Crane Wing Chun, as taught to me by my Sifu, Wong Kwong Lun.

I also want to make one thing absolutely clear regarding the recent short clips I have shared of Wong Kwong Lun Sifu performing Siu Nim Tau.

and also the footage currently circulating online of Sifu Wong Kwong Lun as this concerns the public/basic version only.

It does not show the second layer, which contains additional choreography ( like the Crane Beak technique as seen on the photo) and a more intense expression of Taan Ging and Faat Ging.

And it certainly does not show the third layer the deeper internal layer.

It is this deeper training that is one of the reasons we refer to our lineage as Internal Snake Crane Wing Chun.

There is much more to this system than what can be seen in a short public clip.

🙏 Respect to all lineages and practitioners.

23/09/2026

From Sifu Sergio P. Iadarola at the Eternal Spring Institute

A Clarification on Snake Crane Wing Chun

When the first edition of my book was published 12 years ago, I suggested that Snake Crane Wing Chun was probably an offshoot of Yuen Kay San Wing Chun.

Having researched the subject much more deeply since then, I now know that this was an error. In the latest edition of my book, I have corrected this, and several months ago I also made a YouTube video explaining and acknowledging my mistake to the Snake Crane Wing Chun Mun.

For me, the Secret Note is a key piece of evidence. It was recorded by Law Tai Wan in 1890 at a time when Yuen Kay San was only 1 years old. This alone raises serious questions about the idea that Snake Crane Wing Chun developed from Yuen Kay San Wing Chun and renders it pretty much impossible.

Furthermore, when you look carefully at the indoor form of Snake Crane Wing Chun, there are significant differences in both choreography (The Yuen Kay San Version for example in the second section has the Sap Yi Sao 十字手 (Character 10 hands) but is missing the following cobra head like Sae Ying Sao (Snake Shape hand) and the type of Ging being expressed. Assuming that one system simply came from the other does not adequately explain these differences.

That said, both versions are fantastic in their own right.

Personally, I have a great love for the Sum Nung / Yuen Kay San Siu Nim Tau, just as I deeply appreciate the indoor Siu Nim Tau of Snake Crane Wing Chun, as taught to me by my Sifu, Wong Kwong Lun.

I also want to make one thing absolutely clear regarding the recent short clips I have shared of Wong Kwong Lun Sifu performing Siu Nim Tau.

and also the footage currently circulating online of Sifu Wong Kwong Lun as this concerns the public/basic version only.

It does not show the second layer, which contains additional choreography ( like the Crane Beak technique as seen on the photo) and a more intense expression of Taan Ging and Faat Ging.

And it certainly does not show the third layer the deeper internal layer.

It is this deeper training that is one of the reasons we refer to our lineage as Internal Snake Crane Wing Chun.

There is much more to this system than what can be seen in a short public clip.

🙏 Respect to all lineages and practitioners.

19/09/2026

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17/09/2026

From Sifu Sergio P. Iadarola

Tradition Matters 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/XQlq1Lr6pmk?is=mv6ntajhFmEGqz20

Looking back, I realize that every step of my journey was necessary. Even the moments I once considered mistakes led me to important teachers, experiences, and insights.

I truly believe God guided me throughout this journey, placing the right people and lessons in my path at the right time.

I am deeply grateful to all my teachers in The Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, China, New Zealand, and Canada.

Without every step, I would never have developed my understanding of Internal Snake Crane Wing Chun.

Every teacher left something behind. Every experience had a purpose.

Tradition matters. The journey matters. And I am forever grateful.

12/09/2026

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