Within the Fut San Hung Sing Kwoon, Lau Bun would have called Chan Ngau Sing-the first successor-Si Sook (Uncle) since Yuen Hai was Chan Ngau Sing's senior by more than 20 years.
Professor Lau Bun arrived to the United States under the paper name
of Wong On Low during the early 1920's. For some time, he resided in
Los Angeles and recognized that there was no one teaching gung fu
within the Chinese Community there. During his stay, he began to teach
Hung Sing Choy Lee Fut in Southern California when there were no other
gung fu teachers in America at that time.
At the time, there was a well known chinese benevolent association
set up in the United States to assist their newly arriving countrymen.
Lau Bun also joined this association where he was eventually brought to
San Francisco. This benevolent association then hired Lau Bun to be
their Chief Gung Fu instructor-amongst other duties. So, between 1931
to 1939 Lau Bun began privately teaching the Hung Sing Choy Lee Fut
system in America. And also just like in Los Angeles, Lau Bun was the
only gung fu master in the whole San Francisco bay area until the likes
of Wong Ark Yuey, and T.W. Wong.
In 1939, the demand for learning gung fu rose, and Lau Bun
officially opened- to the Chinese Community only- the first established
gung fu school on American soil. At first he called his school Wah Kue
(Strong Chinese), but later changed it to reflect the schools true
lineage. In fact, Lau Bun was also responsible for establishing the
first American Branch of the Fut San Hung Sing Kwoon.
Being raised during the era of the Ching, Lau Bun was the type to
remain in the background, unseen and hidden within the shadows. For
him, it brought less attention and drama. Over time within the martial
arts community, Lau Bun began to gain an underground sort of fame,
often referred to as being a part of a rare breed of "authentic gung
fu masters." Many had come to pay their repect, others came in hopes
of learning, ALL left with the same responce...."the Real Deal!"
However, Lau Bun had a strict rule against teaching outsiders
(anyone non chinese). But, from time to time he may have bent the
rules a bit. Waiting for confirmation are stories of how there were a
few NON Chinese Lau Bun did teach, like the legendary actor Anthony
Quinn. Yet Masters like Ed Parker, Adriano Emperado, and even Ralph
Castro has mentioned that Lau Bun has made some lasting effects on
them, even after just one meeting. So, to return the favor, many had
agreed to keep quiet about Lau Bun who didn't want all that attention.
Still, every once in a while throughout the year, the general public
would get a glimpse into part of the Chinese culture rarely shown
outside the chinese community. Most Americans believe Bruce Lee to be
America's first introduction to Chinese Gung Fu. Little did they know
that right in the heart of Chinatown lay the first and oldest gung
school in America.
Outside of Chinatown, few had ever heard of Lau Bun. But within the
confines of Chinatown, Lau Bun was a local hero. He protected
Chinatown, settled disputes, and healed the sick. Within the martial
arts community, he is recognized as being America's gung fu
partriarch. Unfortunately, in September of 1967 the Hung Sing and
Martial arts community was hit hard by the loss of a great gung fu
master when Lau Bun passed away from a massive coronary.
Under Lau Bun was some very very good martial artists. He produced
such well known masters as Jew Leong, and Doc Fai Wong. However, Jew
Leong stepped forward and assumed the responsibility of continuing Lau
Bun's legacy.
THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE SOME OF PROFESSOR LAU BUN'S CLASSMATES IF HE NEVER CAME TO AMERICA. 
