Hong Xiguan

Hong Xiguan
Born1745 (1745)
Hua County, Guangdong Province, Qing Empire
Died1825 (aged 79–80)
unknown
Native name洪熙官
StyleChinese martial arts
Heihuquan
Teacher(s)Jee Sin Sim See
OccupationMartial artist
Notable studentsLuk Ah-choi
Lei Jou-fun
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese洪熙官
Simplified Chinese洪熙官
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinHóng Xīguān
Wade–GilesHung Hsi-kuan

Hong Xiguan (1745–1825) was a Chinese martial artist who lived in the Qing dynasty. He was also an influential figure in the Southern Shaolin school of Chinese martial arts. His name is also alternatively romanised as Hung Hei-gun, Hung Hei-koon, Hung Hei-kwun, Hung Hsi-kuan, and similar renditions. He was believed to be the creator and founder of Hung Ga Kuen.