Lau Martial Club Hung Kuen Lion Dancing of La Puente is a Martial Arts School in La Puente, CA. The club teaches Hung Gar martial arts, a discipline that blends strength, tradition, and precision. Students learn not only the techniques but also the history and values of the art. The club also offers lion dancing services for various occasions, including Chinese New Year celebrations, grand openings, casino blessings, parties, events, and filming for commercials and movies. The lion dance is a traditional Chinese performance believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
The club is led by Lau Kar Yung, who follows the fifth generation Hung Gar Lau Kar Hung Kuen lineage. He is the grandson of Lau Cham and the son of Lau Jaam's second daughter. Lau Kar Yung is also the nephew of Lau Kar Leung and Lau Kar Wing. He learned Lau's Family Hung Ga kung fu and Chinese herbal medicine from Lau Shiu Yee at Lau Cham's martial arts school. He is a member of the Lau Kar Ban and serves as the Grandmaster of Lau's Family Hung Kuen and President of the Hung Gar Association. The club spreads this family lineage across the globe, with sixth generation apprentices in the United States, Germany, and Mexico.
The location sits on S 6th Ave, about a tenth of a mile from Valley Boulevard. It is a short distance from 7th Avenue, which is about three tenths of a mile away. Nearby landmarks include Tower 5 and Tower 4, both within a half mile. Hacienda La Puente Adult Education School and Avocado Heights Park are also located about six tenths of a mile from the club.
The business holds a rating of 5.00 based on customer reviews. One review from Lunasia Dim Sum in Irvine, CA, praises the club's performance. The club's reputation rests on its specific lineage and its active role in preserving and performing Hung Gar traditions in the local community.