Matthew Sylvester
Kung Fu
Instructing – a privilege that can be taken for granted
Let’s face it, when you’re feeling ill, down, tired, grumpy or just plain lazy, teaching of any kind can be a chore. When what you’re teaching is as physical as most martial arts, and as athletic at Taekwondo can be, motivation can be as hard to find as hen’s teeth. This weekend, it was hammered … Continue reading
Superstars – Gordon Liu
Gordon Liu was born November 30, 1955 Guangdong Province, China and is the adopted brother of famed Shaw Brothers director and actor Lau Kar-leung. Gordon learnt the Hung Gar style of kung fu at the Liu family school. The Liu clan traces its pedigree in Hong Gar style Kung Fu all the way back to … Continue reading
Bob Wall – Bruce Lee’s ‘Nemesis’? Don’t believe the hype!
For most people, Bob Wall is famous for one thing, one role actually. He’s famous for being ‘O’Hara’ in ‘Enter the Dragon’. Walk into Athena and you can see him, broken bottles in hand, staring with hatred at his foe. This isn’t all there is to Bob however. Not many people know this but for … Continue reading
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