Welcome to HGYS

Hung Gar Yau Shu (HGYS) is Melbourne's most versatile school for performing Asian Arts, offering a wide range of classes and disciplines to suit all interests and skill levels.

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At HGYS, we offer training across 6 streams.

Our weekly classes are open to all ages and skill levels, from first-time beginners to experienced performers. Whether you're interested in traditional lion dance, dragon dance, martial arts, or drumming, we provide instruction in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone, 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?

HGYS's origins started with seven passionate friends came together to train in Chinese lion dance, Hung Gar Kuen, and Jujutsu. Driven by a shared dedication to martial arts and cultural tradition, they built a school to pass on their knowledge and from this vision, Hung Gar Yau Shu (HGYS) was born.

Over the decades, HGYS has grown into a vibrant, community-focused school that now also offers dragon dance, Tai Chi, and Taiko performance drumming. With over 50 active members and a legacy rooted in discipline, culture, and performance, we continue to expand each year welcoming new students and celebrating the rich traditions of Chinese martial arts and performing arts in Melbourne.

Book us to perform at your event

We offer dynamic and culturally authentic lion dance, dragon dance, drumming, and martial arts performance packages for events of all sizes. Whether it's for festivals, weddings, corporate functions, school events, or community celebrations, our skilled performers bring energy, tradition, and excitement to every occasion.

For peace of mind, HGYS holds full Public Liability Insurance, including coverage for Chinese firecracker use during performances — ensuring a safe and professional experience for your event.

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.