Transition from Kung Fu and Dim Mak to Tai Chi
Ken Shue, long time student of Golden Lion Academy Murrumbeena Kung Fu and Tai Chi shows that the transition from kung fu to tai chi is a natural and welcome…
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Kung Fu Self Defence From Student to Instructor
Kung Fu Self Defence From Student to Instructor is Jordan Comerford’s discussion about his insights and experiences gained as a volunteer trainee instructor for the kids classes at the Rowville…
China Trip 2018
Visiting Wudang Mountain, China The Wudang Mountains are located near the city of Shiyan in Hebei Province Northwest China. The highest peak is named Wudang 武當山; literally “Military Wherewithal”; and…
Journey To Becoming A Kung Fu Black Belt
Bianca Mohan describes her journey to becoming a kung fu black belt, how kung fu training has helped her learn how to direct herself through life. Below is an account…
Yin–Yang and its relevance to Taijiquan. Part 3
Back to Part 1 – Yin-Yang in Taijiquan practice Back to Part 2 – Yin-Yang in Taijiquan applications Yin-Yang in Taijiquan applications There are many ways that a person can be…
Tai Chi Gradings Black Belt 3rd Degree Steve Williams
Tai Chi Gradings for a Black Belt 3rd Degree level was successfully achieved by Steve Williams. Instructor Liz Simpson conducted the interview with Steve and they uncovered some tips that…
Ladies Self Defence Training
Ladies Self Defence training is offered on a daily basis in kung fu classes at all three Golden Lion Academies; however, special workshops for girls and women are given to…
Kung Fu Wushu 2016 Victorian State Championships
Kung Fu Wushu 2016 Victorian State Championships was held on Sunday the 31st of July, the Golden Lion Academy had 11 kung fu members compete in these. Together we won…
Kung Fu Junior Black Belt Ashil Mohan
Kung Fu Junior Black Belt Ashil Mohan successfully completed his Junior black belt grading on 9 July 2016. The following questions were asked by one of his teachers, Sijie Jo…
Foundations of Tai Chi Workshop – Feedback
Foundations of Tai Chi Workshop – Read the feedback below. It was emphasized that although the techniques were called “Basic” the emphasis was on “Foundation”. Foundations of Tai Chi Workshop…
Tai Chi 80 Year Old Student John Budd – Ode to John of Golden Lion
Tai Chi 80 Year Old Student John Budd celebrated his birthday recently, SiJie Liz Simpson wrote a Poem as an “Ode to John” Ode to John Today’s a special day…
Health Benefits Baduanjin Exercises – how it works
I was drawn to the Health Benefits of Baduanjin Exercises as I have a lifelong interest in healing and energy medicine and have been a natural therapist for over 25…