Lau Eng Guan (Sao Hua San Athletic Association)

Mr. Lau Eng Guan was born in 1931 Wei Ann, Fujian, China. In 1937, he followed his father to Singapore and hence has helped his father in running his business.

He joined Sao Hua San in 1957 and trained in martial arts under Ng Ser Kow and Tay Shui Siong. He learnt the Mei Hua form ,monkey form, Luo Han form, crane form and other forms of weapon sets.

He is approachable and hardworking. He perfected the techniques taught by the two instructors in a short time.

In 1966, Sao Hua San Association celebrated their twelve anniversary and Mr. Lau Eng Guan was commended for his contribution to the association.
In 1969 he was one of the selected few team members from Singapore Shaolin Association (of which Sao Hua San is an affiliate) to go to Berlin, Germany for the martial art performance. During this period, he was under strict supervision of Mr. Ng Ser Kow where he further sharpened his martial art skills. It was during this time Mr. Lau Eng Guan further improved his skills under Ng Ser Kow and other special martial art forms were taught to him.

When Mr. Ng Sen Kow died in 1973, Mr. Lau Eng Guan was elected to take over his place as the martial arts instructor for Sao Hua San Association. He was the instructor for thirty over years.