Why are stances important in kung fu?

February 18th, 2008

Stance training is the most essential in any kung fu regimen.  Proper balance from stance is required to execute techniques in kung fu. 

In the case of executing sow chui, a large looping roundhouse hook punch,  requires a strong balance of stances.  Sow chui is a technique which gathers a lot of energy during the swinging execution.  In addition, the power gathered from the whipping of the hip/waist gives the techniques a devastating blow to the target upon impact, similar to swinging a sledgehammer to break concrete blocks, mortar, etc.  If the balance of the person executing sow chui is not strong or rooted to the ground, the person will fall during execution.

Lion dance website is open for business!

February 4th, 2008

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On 3 February 2008, the Hong Luck Lion Dance website is live! Click on the banner to go!

Read about past gigs and upcoming jobs. Check out the videos.

We’ve just finished Detective Alvin’s knockout charity boxing event written up there.

Winning combo! Little Buddha and HL lion dance

February 3rd, 2008

Jan. 24, 2008, Kool Haus at Guvernment:  Alvin “Little Buddha” Maniquis, Local 51 Detective Constable, wins charity boxing match against Bosco in FiteNite 2008 on unanimous decision.   

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Hats off to you “Little Buddha”! 

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With the team

Our lion dance team performance certainly added to the energy of “Little Buddha” who was already all pumped and ready to pound the living daylights of his opponent!!

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Performing on Stage at the Kool Haus

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In action in front of audience 

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Excellent pose, lion!

Good fight Bosco !      Congratulations Little Buddha!!