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 […]
Dear Master Richard, I want to share some info with you and all at Golden Lion Academy about Seth. He is in your Martial Arts Kids Kung Fu programme. Seth is 8 in February, 2015. Thankyou Master Richard for Seth’s privacy as he wants to be a “kid”, not a patient, but he is now happy to […]
Coming up shortly in October and November 2014, there will be kung fu and tai chi competitions on the world stage, taking place in two areas of mainland China. Of the 34 competitors from Australia 6 have been selected from the Golden Lion Academy plus one of Golden Lion Masters as Team Coach. Competition life is not […]
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