Kung Fu Self Defence Close Range session was very effective in delivering an understanding and practice of close range techniques using the elbows and knees. On a recent trip to Thailand I attended a Muay Thai tournament featuring professional fighters. Of the ten bouts nine ended in a knock out and every knock out was […]
Specialised Kung Fu Bare Hands & Weaponry Forms Class The practice of kung fu forms originated in China around 525 CE when an Indian monk named Bodidharma taught Shaolin monks a series of exercises to increase their physical fitness and overall health to improve their ability to remain awake during deep meditation. These forms were revised […]
Below is Warragul student Kate Golightly’s experience at our recent Dao Yin Chi Kung workshop. Our day commenced with a warm welcome from Sifu Di Logan and a cool venue in anticipation of a hot and humid day ahead. About 20 participants attended the four hour Dao Yin workshop at Golden Lion’s Berwick Academy. Participant’s experience ranged from those who […]
The kung fu crane technique in the Chinese martial arts at Golden Lion is a technique built around deflection and avoidance of force. In terms of self- defence it is very effective at forcing an opponent off balance. The origin of the crane style in kung fu is uncertain as its history was passed on […]
Tai Chi sword and Jedi Warriors how to Apply Within as Si Gung Charles Tsui-Po talks about how to get the ‘ping’ or ‘shpang’ noise to ring forth from one’s straight sword… A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, a wise and wizened teacher uttered the phrase, “Use the Force”. His name […]
The Importance of kung fu breathing meditation in martial arts channel our Qi (Chi) for maximal effect, with proper breathing our movements do not become stilted, ineffective, and we do not become tired. Breathing and meditation form a vital part in kung fu training. “Breathing control gives man strength, vitality, inspiration, and magic powers.” – […]
The Yin and Yang of Tai Chi Grading. When I started Tai Chi, I had naively thought that by the time you had reached your Black Belt, you had it made. You clearly knew all that there was to know. You would begin your training knowing nothing, you would journey on your merry way, starting with […]
This article gives you tips on how to choose kung fu tai chi shoes at the Golden Lion Academy because poor footwear choice can derail your martial arts training. Have you taken a look at your kung fu tai chi training shoes recently? Are you wearing the correct shoes? Poor footwear choice can derail your […]
Mrs Jean Washfold is one of Golden Lion Academy’s veteran golden oldies. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a lunch attended by SiGung Charles Tsui-Po and her fellow Tai Chi for Seniors classmates after her tai chi class at Golden Lion’s Berwick academy. How it all began At the tender age of 71, Jean […]
This year, the Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, begins on the 19th of February 2015. This date coincides with the second new moon after the Chinese winter solstice. Celebrations for the year of the Wood Goat will begin in earnest. On the other hand, for feng shui treatment for example, the Chinese Solar […]