The fire element is characterized by lightening fast and rapid straight punches. It is used to rush an opponent with extremely fast and powerful punches until the attacker is stopped.
EARTH
Earth is characterized by externally strong attacks coming from the ground upwards.
METAL
The metal (or gold) element in Hung Gar involves strong and heavy hand and forearm movements where the whole arm is used as a powerful unit to destry an oncoming attack or punish the attacker. All the metal movements are done with the arm slightly bent at the elbow.
WATER
The water element involves long and swinging movements of the arms which are powerful and destructive.
WOOD
The wood element generally involves short medium-range movements to simultaneously block and strike.
