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 […]
The Martial arts altar at the Golden Lion Academy is a Heaven and Earth Altar, it is built to honour traditional deities and pay respect to the spirits of our ancestors. A photograph of the father of the Tsui-Po brothers (Dai Sifu Pier Tsui-Po, Si Gung Charles Tsui-Po and Si Gung Richard Tsui-Po) is situated on […]
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 […]
Many years ago I came across an expression that said “some like to stop and smell the roses while others just want to get to Phoenix”. I have always been the latter type. I just want to get there. I have always been an extremely organised person; careful planning and to-do lists have been what […]
The Australian National Kung Fu Wu Shu Tai Chi Championships 2014 saw Golden Lion Academy win 24 gold medals, 9 silver and one bronze medal. Last Sunday, May 4th, Melbourne was the host city for the Australian National Championships, held at Monash University’s Clayton Campus. Competitors drawn from 5 states of Australia gathered together to […]
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