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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,...

Our post-Covid plan: more focussed, more serious, more Kung Fu.

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...

Mae Kong Temple Demonstration, 2019 – Historical Videos

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Fighting – Punch like you mean it

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.

Staff –  Energy flow

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 – Mastering the basics

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!

Tan Tow – How to cut fingers off.

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

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

Weak Points – Larynx

Fighting Application Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about targeted strikes.  This lesson is on specifically striking the Larynx  

Weak Points – Collarbone

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

Weak Points – Sternum

Fighting Application Lesson with Master Iain Master Iain teaching about targeted strikes.  This lesson is on specifically striking the Sternum!  

Sum Chien: The Heart of Shaolin.

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

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 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

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

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...

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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