Welcome to HGYS

Hung Gar Yau Shu (HGYS) is the most versatile performing Asian Arts school in Melbourne.

At HGYS, we offer training across 6 streams.

Each stream run weekly classes and cater to various skill levels. We pride ourselves on being family-friendly and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. All of our instructors are certified in Working with Children and are First Aid trained.

Where:

20/137-145 Rooks Rd, Nunawading, VIC 3131 Australia

What to wear:

Runners, Sports clothes

Membership enquiry

Lion Dance

HGYS practices the southern Fat San lion dance style, which draws elements from Chinese martial arts as its foundation.

Day & Time:

Tuesdays 7pm to 9:30pm

Sundays 11:00am to 12:00pm

Taiko Drumming

HGYS Spirit of the Lion drum team incorporates styles of traditional Chinese drumming and Japanese Taiko.

Day & Time:

Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Dragon Dance

To perform a dragon dance a 10 person team needs to move, co-ordinate and understand each position to perform the art.

Day & Time:

Thursdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Sundays 9am to 11:00am

Martial Arts

HGYS trains two main martial arts disciplines, Hung Gar Kuen and Jujutsu.

Day & Time:

Saturdays 10:30am to 11:30am - Hung Gar Kuen

Saturdays 11:30am to 12:30pm - Jujitsu

Saturdays 12:30pm to 1:30pm - Open mat

Aiki@HGYS

HGYS in connection with Aiki Kai Australia provides instruction in the nonviolent art of Aikido.

Day & Time:

Saturdays 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Tai Chi

At HGYS we offer a 1 hour weekly Tai Chi class that focuses on building strength based on solo and partnered activities.

Day & Time:

Saturdays 3:30pm to 5pm

Love Lion Dance, Kung Fu and the Asian Arts?

So do we!!! In Melbourne, 1986, 7 friends decided to train in Lion Dance, Hung Gar Kuen and Jujutsu. Wanting to push their knowledge and pass on their teachings they constructed a school. This was the beginning of the Hung Gar Yau Shu (HGYS).

Today the school has added Taiko performance drumming, Dragon Dance and Tai Chi. We have over 50 active members and continue to grow each year.

Book us to perform at your event

We provide performance packages that include lion dance, dragon dance, drumming, and martial arts. HGYS holds comprehensive Public Liability insurance for all performances, including coverage for Chinese firecrackers.

Performance enquiry

Some of our common performances include:

A Hung Gar Yau Shu lion dance in a restaurant

Restaurant & business blessings

Celebrate a special occasion at your business with a lion dance blessing, which culturally brings good luck and chases evil spirits away.

A Hung Gar Yau Shu Dragon Dance at a festival

Festivals

HGYS has a strong tradition of representing the Chinese community in multicultural events. We can provide options for parades, stage performances and stall interactions.