Bo Chi Lam Karlsruhe e.V.
Bo Chi Lam (寶芝林)
Bo Chi Lam was once the name of the legendary healing practice of Wong Kei Ying (黃麒英) and Wong Fei Hung (黃飛鴻), in which Hung Gar Kuen was also taught.
The Meaning of the Name
The name "Bo Chi Lam" means "the forest of noble herbs" and is composed of the following characters:
- 寶 = BO = noble, valuable
- 芝 = CHI = (Healing-)Herbs
- 林 = LAM = Forest
Traditional Medicine
Bo Chi Lam was originally a healing practice, in which traditional Chinese medicine was practiced.
Kung Fu School
In addition to the medicine, traditional Hung Gar Kung Fu was also taught here.
Social Engagement
The institution always stood by the needy and embodied important moral values.
The Five Virtues
仁
Ren
Humanity
誠
Cheng
Honesty
智
Zhi
Wisdom and Knowledge
勇
Yong
Courage
德
De
Discipline
The Legacy
Bo Chi Lam was an exemplary institution, in which the Wong family always stood by the needy. The school combined medical care with the teaching of Hung Gar Kung Fu, which both served the health and protection of people.
Today, the Bo Chi Lam Hung Gar Kuen Martial Arts School continues this tradition by teaching the same moral values and traditional principles that were taught by Wong Kei Ying and Wong Fei Hung.
