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 possibility to keep fit and healthy. Read Ken’s story below. My Journey from Kung Fu and Dim Mak to Tai Chi After a recommendation from […]
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 Golden Lion Academy. Below is Jordan’s story… From Student to Instructor Throughout my experience as a student of Kung Fu, I have been faced with […]
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 it’s name is sometimes held to mean “Zhenwu deserves this mountain” – Emperor Zhenwu being a god-figure from Taoist religion. It is known as one […]
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 of Bianca’s journey. I will always remember my very first adult Kung Fu class. It was weapons day and we all had an opportunity to […]
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 attacked and many ways to respond. Put together all the forms from all the Taijiquan routines and what one has is a catalogue of possibilities. […]
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 will help you on your tai chi journey. On 15 October 2016, Si Hing Steve Williams was examined for his 3rd Degree Black Belt grading. […]
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 reinforce techniques learnt in class. Bianca Mohan, Murrumbeena kung fu and dim mak student gives her report below… So, I will admit, that as soon […]
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 13 first places, 4 second places and 1 third place. A bow towards the judges, about a minute of intense movement as the routine was […]
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 Baful, who did the interview with Ashil. You’ll note below that for a person of Ashil’s age, he shows good maturity and clarity of thought, […]
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 was conducted by Si Gung Charles on the 30th of April. Correct Tai Chi techniques are the foundation of our Tai Chi and the workshop […]
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