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…
Tai Chi
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…
Tai Chi Balance and Flexibility
In Tai Chi, balance and flexibility are improved with regular training and correct teaching. Many scientific studies worldwide have now confirmed these benefits. The Golden Lion Academy offers regular…
Yin–Yang and its relevance to Taijiquan. Part 1
Authored by Richard Howell What exactly is Yin-Yang? Its symbolic representation is common enough but it would be a reasonable bet that few who observe it will know much about…
Yin–Yang and its relevance to Taijiquan. Part 2
Back to Part 1 – Yin-Yang in Taijiquan practice Forward to Part 3 – Yin-Yang in Taijiquan applications Yin-Yang in Taijiquan practice To understand the way Yin-Yang is played out in…
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…
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…
Baduanjin Kung Fu Internal Qi Gong
Baduanjin Kung Fu Internal Qi Gong (chi kung) by Sifu Craig Rayner, taught the techniques that promote good health and well-being as well as help keep disease away. Taught in…
China 2016 Trip Feedback – A Most Wonderful Trip
China 2016 Trip Feedback is a feedback letter from Bonnie Lindsay, who along with her fellow Golden Lion “follower” Jenny, is from Tai Chi Hervey Bay, Queensland. Greetings to everyone…
Golden Lion China Trip 2016
The Golden Lion China Trip 2016 consisted of top class training under Wu Bin and wonderful sightseeing in Beijing plus touring the south of China around the Guilin area. Once…