“Kung Fu without Lion Dancing is like a flower without petals.”
Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong
Lion Dancing is an important tradition in Chinese culture and has a strong connection with Southern Kung Fu. Choy Li Fut practitioners have been using Lion Dance as an important training method for generations. For today’s kung fu student, lion dance offers a vigorous workout that builds strength, stamina, and balance. It also provides a rich source of historical and cultural knowledge about Chinese Martial Arts that has been passed down from teacher to student for hundreds of years.
The consistent study of kung fu plays an essential role in a lively and powerful lion dance performance. The low kung fu stances are needed to develop a strong base. This is especially true for the tail of the lion who often supports the weight of their partner to perform stacks and other acrobatic moves. The lion head, which can weigh up to ten pounds, helps to build strength as well as crisp, clean upper body movement.
