2011 Golden Lion Academy 40th Anniversary Show
The 40th Anniversary Show was a huge success with the Masters and Instructors displaying just some of the accumulated skills of the school, from the powerful Dim Mak, fast and furious Kungfu and Wushu to the beautifully graceful Tai Chi, there was something there for everyone.
The opening tai chi
From left to right Si Jie Anja, Lincoln and Si Jie Darlene performed the tai chi part of the opening
Tai chi sword
From left to right Si Jie Liz, Si Jie Lynn, Si Jie Robyn and Kheng performed a tai chi sword routine in a circle formation
tai chi sword
The sword routine was performed in a circle around a lily pad with a lotus flower in the middle. Each of the performer also carried in a lily flower
Elementary northern sword
Bradley performed the fast sword routine, which is one of the elementary jian routines and is part of the grading for the tai chi second degree black belt
Mulan Chuan Duet
Sie Jie Arlene and Si Jie Lynne performed the tai chi Mulan Chuan routine, pictured here is Si Jie Lynne
Praying Buhda Application
After performing the praying budha routine some of the applications were demonstrated. Applications are very important as they give the practitioner the purpose of the moves within a routine
Southern Cudgel
Si Hing Malcolm demonstrating the southern cudgel routine. The cudgel or gun is of the four major weapons and know as "the grandfather of all weapons"
Tai Chi Spear
Master Si Gung Charles performing the tai chi spear routine, the weapon he used was collapsible, to many peoples surprise
Sifu Steeve
Thankfully paused long enough for a good photo to be taken, an excellent example of bo stance
Tai chi group routine
Performed by the development group. This routine included moves from the beijing 24 in a unique formation. The performers are from left to right Amy, Jess, Si Jie Liz, Si Jie Darlene, Si Jie Anja, John, Melanie, Michelle, Lincoln and Brad
