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Zoom Session – Saturday, April 17th
Our next zoom session is coming up this Saturday: April 17. My plan is to give a short theory talk after which we can do a practical session together. Total time spent should be about 40 minutes and I will try to focus on basic, useful ideas for keeping calm,...
Updated: Grounding, sinking chi and achieving clarity a live zoom lesson.
Our ‘Nam Yang Global Family’ Zoom meeting went well last week. The conclusion seemed to be that some ‘live’ classes delivered via zoom would be appreciated. Dieter later made the suggestion that you could invite friends to participate. This seems like a good...
Our post-Covid plan: more focussed, more serious, more Kung Fu.
Covid seems to be on the retreat, vaccines are being rolled out and entry to Thailand without quarantine looks like it will be possible form July1st. We have had a lot of time to reflect and to reinvent. Now we are preparing to reopen as a better place than we were...
New Shuang Yang Videos!
We just added a lot of new Shuang Yang videos to a section of our Key Resources. Take a look to see demonstrations from Grandmaster Tan, Master Iain, Instructor Craig, Dieter (@dieter_dolde), and a clip from Instructor Lefa! You can see it by going to Key Resources...
Zoom Session with Master Iain
We are once again trying to set up zoom sessions during which we can talk about our Kung Fu and hopeful answer any questions that you might have. Master Iain will lead the first session so have your questions ready. We will also be asking you what you would like to...
Riding A Dragon Chinese New Year in Trafalgar Square – Historical Videos
Nam Yang Pugilistic once represented with a Dragon and Lion Dance - This is a great, long video showing these lion and dragon dances as well as some behind the scenes into the actual dragon and lions used, as well some history and theory. Definitely a great watch!...
Mae Kong Temple Demonstration, 2019 – Historical Videos
The following link will give you access to videos showing a full demonstration preformed by members from the Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat based in Pai, Thailand. The demonstration takes place at the near by temple called Wat Mae Kong in 2019....
SENI 2008 Demonstration – Historical Videos
The following link will give you access to videos showing free-hand routines and weapon routines by preformed by Nam Yang Members UK's big Martial Arts Expo. This takes place in the year 2008. Some great routines get presented here!...
Chinese New Year 2008 Demonstration – Historical Videos
The following link will give you access to videos showing free-hand routines and weapon routines by preformed by Nam Yang Members during Chinese New Year 2008 in the United Kingdom - Take a good look through and you may find Master Iain and some other members you may...
44th Anniversary Demonstration – Historical Videos
The following link will give you access to videos showing free-hand routines and weapon routines by preformed by Nam Yang Members during the 44th Anniversary Demonstration! Take a good look through and you'll find Master Iain Armstrong himself preforming some...
35th Anniversary Demonstration – Historical Videos
The following link will give you access to videos showing free-hand routines and weapon routines by preformed by Nam Yang Members during the 35th Anniversary Demonstration! VIMEO: http://vimeo.com/user/109985361/folder/1957688 The video quality of these videos are a...
30th Anniversary Demonstration – Historical Videos
The following link will give you access to videos showing free-hand routines and weapon routines by preformed by Nam Yang Members during the 30th Anniversary Demonstration! VIMEO: vimeo.com/user/109985361/folder/1708354 It's important to note how old these videos are...
Shuang Yang: Gaze towards your Tan Tien.
Recently the Retreat traveled to Doi Kew Lom View Point. Here's a short video of Master Iain bringing together the students to speak about calmness, atmosphere, and about your gaze during the Shuang Yang.
Channeling Energy through the torso
Instructors Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain working on channeling your energy through the torso.
Fighting – Punch like you mean it
Instructors Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain going through the fighting application of punching and working through intention - Punch like you mean it.
Instructors Training – storing and releasing energy, springy stance, core compression
Instructors Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain taking the instructors through a lesson on storing and releasing energy, springy stance, core compression.
Shuang Yang Adanced – Flow, physical zen, move like a child
Advanced Shuang Yang Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain goes through flow, physical zen, and moving like a child within the Shuang Yang.
Shuang Yang Adanced – Springy stance, grounded energy, embodied philosophy
Advanced Shuang Yang Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain goes through springy stance, grounded energy, embodied philosophy within the Shuang Yang.
Staff – Channeling springy power
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff and on channeling springy power.
Staff – Coordinating stepping, intention in eyes, plus demonstration
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff. This lesson focuses coordinating stepping your steps with the movements, intention with-in the eyes, plus a demonstration by Master Iain.
Staff – Drawing up power from the feet
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff. This lesson focuses on drawing up power from the feet.
Staff – Energy flow
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff, specifically focusing on energy flow. This is also a great demonstration of the routine with strong character.
Staff – Fundementals for success with long weapons
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff where he shares about the fundamentals needed to succeed with a long-range weapon like the staff.
Staff – Master Iain shares a secret
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff where he reveals a secret about using it!
Staff – Mastering the basics
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff. This lesson covers on the basics and fundamentals of the weapon which you need to master them!
Staff – Train maximum movement, use minimum movement plus practical examples
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching the Staff. This lesson on training maximum movement, using minimal movement and shows some practical uses of the staff (keeping these fundamentals in mind!).
Sticky Hands – Always keep touch contact
Sticky Hands Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching on Sticky Hands and on always keeping touch contact.
Sticky Hands – Dealing with somone who likes to drive forwards
Sticky Hands Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching on Sticky Hands. This is about dealing with someone who likes to drive forwards and how to work around it!
Sticky Hands – Getting under someones power, Importance of flow
Sticky Hands Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching on Sticky Hands. This is about getting under someones power to use it against them and understanding the importance of flow within that!
Tan Tow – How to cut fingers off.
Weapon Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about the Tan Tow. This lesson is on specifically on using the Tan Tow on cutting off fingers!
Tan Tow – How to fight with a Tan Tow
Weapon Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about the Tan Tow. This lesson is on specifically on using the Tan Tow and how to fight with it!
Weak Points – Larynx
Fighting Application Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about targeted strikes. This lesson is on specifically striking the Larynx
Tan Tow – How to use the blade correctly.
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about Weapons. This lesson is on how to use the blade of a Tan Tow correctly.
Weak Points – Collarbone
Fighting Application Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about targeted strikes. This lesson is on specifically striking the collarbones!
Weak Points – Sternum
Fighting Application Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about targeted strikes. This lesson is on specifically striking the Sternum!
Weapons – Channeling strength from Feet to Hands
Weapons Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching on channeling strength from the feet to hands when using weapons.
Tea Talk – Character Values, Kung Fu, Culture
Tea Talk with Master Iain Master Iain during a morning tea talk taking you through character values, kung fu and culture.
Tea Talk – Shuang Yang Footwork Embodied Philosophy
Tea Talk with Master Iain Master Iain during a morning tea talk taking you through Shuang Yang Foot Work Embodied Philosphy.
Instructor Lesson – Flow, Rhythm, Storing and Releasing Energy
Instructor Training Session Master Iain taking the Instructors through a lesson with working on flow, rhythm, storing and releasing energy!
Sum Chien: The Heart of Shaolin.
Master Iain Armstrong training Sum Chien at the Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat, Thailand in 2017 – 36 years after the story began. The secret of real Chinese kung fu training is not to give up. This short, superficially simple routine is the core training exercise of not...
Master Tan Interview In Pai
A short interview from 2011. Master Tan What is Chi? "So, in the Chinese chi means air, gas or breath. So, the study of chi or Chi Kung, which is called, is how to breath to get maximum health and protect yourself from minor deceases. Yeah. So, we train in Chi Kung to...
Biography of Great Grand Master Tan Kew Leong
A biography written by Grand Master Tan Soh Tin in 2006. GREAT GRAND MASTER TAN KEW LEONG 师 祖 陈 九 龙 1892 -1967 Great Grand Master Tan Kew Leong (陈九 龙 Chen Jiu Long). He was the second Master of Master Ang Lian Huat. Master Ang learnt the Tai Chor “Tai Zu “ (Tiger)...
Wu Zu: A Short History
Bodhidharma, called Tat Mo by the Chinese, is revered as the founder of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan (Zen) Buddhism, the source of the tea plant and the first person to introduce shoes to China! Wu Zu: A Shaolin History 少 林 詠 春 白 鹤 拳 SHAOLIN YONG CHUN WHITE CRANE TIGER –...
Grand Master Ang Lian Huat
An article originally published in Bushido Magazine in 1974. Be warned - this is not very accurate. GrandMaster Ang Liang Huat - Fukien Tiger Crane Boxing October 23, 2007 An insight of Shaolin fighting systems, including Hor Hok Siang Heng – Tiger Crane Combination....
Great Grand Master Tan Kew Leong
GREAT GRANDMASTER TAN KEW LEONG 师 祖 陈 九 龙 1892 -1967 Great Grand Master Tan Kew Leong (陈九 龙 Chen Jiu Long). He was the second Master of Master Ang Lian Huat. Master Ang learnt the Tai Chor “Tai Zu “ (Tiger) system and the famous “Song Jiang” traditional weapons from...
Kung Fu Traditions
Chinese Kung Fu is a complex discipline with a long history. More than just a means of combat Kung Fu has history, traditions, philosophy, ethos and its own culture. It has roots that extend back into the distant past and connect us with a long lineage of dedicated...
Fighting Strategy Of The Tiger Crane Combination Art
The Tiger Crane Combination art is stems from a time of great turmoil in China: a time of conflict and danger. A time when, for a martial artist, death was a constant threat. Hence it is very direct in its fighting application. It has never been intended for...
Keeping The Tradition Alive: Nam Yang Pugilistic Association
By Rick Tan, 2010. This article was published in the very last edition of Rapid Journal - The martial arts magazine of the Philippines.
Shuang Yang White Crane Rou Rouan Chien
Written by Grand Master Tan Soh Tin in 1987 and published in Nam Yang’s 33rd anniversary magazine. Although short this is a very important piece as it was written by Grand Master Tan and summarises his thoughts on the art.
A Brief History Of Nam Yang
Written in 1994 by Master Iain, soon after he had been accepted as Grand Master Tan’s first disciple and appointed head of the UK branch. A Brief History Of Nam Yang Pugilistic Association. Tat Moh & The Origins Of Shaolin The origin of Shaolin Kung Fu is...
The Tiger – Crane Combination
An article published in Bushido Magazine in 1973. Bushido was Singapore’s leading martial arts magazine. Note the fact that Nam Yang was distinctive for having a strong contingent of female members which was unusual at this time.
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