2nd Generation, HQ
Commenced Training: July 1993
Achieved Red Belt 1st degree: 2002
Achieved Red Belt 2nd degree: 2005
Achieved Red Belt 3rd degree: 2008
Achieved Red Belt 4th degree: 2011
Achieved Red Belt 5th degree: 2014
Achieved Red Belt 6th degree: 2017
Kung Fu Journey:
Why I Train? I started initially for the fighting ability but now it is more for the lifestyle. Kung Fu is important for the longevity of the body, balance of the mind, and the continued self development of the spirit. I am inspired by the etiquette and moral codes of our martial arts.
What do you do you think of the style you train? Thanks to Grandmaster Henry Sue, Circular Tong Long is the perfect amalgamation of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Tai Chi. It represents Yin (a soft art) and Yang (a hard art) coming together in a fluid, dynamic, and powerful martial art. It is the physical expression of many philosophical ideas from Chinese thought.
How do you perceive it to other style? Circular Tong Long is the epitome of a traditional martial art, while taking on the modern idea of a mixed martial art. The blend of Southern Mantis Kung Fu, Chen and Yang style Tai Chi, Eagle Claw and Cotton Palm, and Qigong methods certainly makes it a mixed martial art. Simultaneously it maintains the traditional training methods, etiquette, morality, ethics, and hierarchy of the great arts of China.
Would you recommend the style anyone and why? Of course, this martial art is suitable for self defence, general fitness, the development of a moral code, and the ability to evolve the practitioner on many levels in their life. It offers many skills and virtues missing from modern day family units, sports, schooling, and communities.
Philosophy:
What is your Kung Fu Philosophy? Mou Dak or Martial Morality provides me with my base Kung Fu philosophies. This includes Morality of Deed – Humility, Respect, Righteousness, Loyalty, and Trust and Morality of Mind – Will Power, Endurance, Perseverance, Patience, and Courage. I also adhere to our Si Tai Tai Gung’s motto – Respect your elders, Respect your teachers, Respect their teachings/Learn to be kind, Learn to be honest, Learn to be generous, and finally Learn your Kung Fu.
What is your Life Philosophy? I have many philosophies when it comes to life but in terms of Kung Fu and Tai Chi my cornerstone philosophy for life is that Movement is Medicine. If you want to live a long, healthy life while keeping your physical body strong, flexible, and mobile, your emotions smooth, your mind calm, clear, and focused, with a high level of vitality and spirituality then get moving with something that provides loosening, toning, stretching, controlled breathing, and meditative focus. Along the way you will gain the added bonus of being able to protect yourself and your loved ones.
What do you think of your Sifu ?
Grandmaster Henry Sue is one of those ‘once in a lifetime’ practitioners and teachers that many people are never lucky enough to discover and learn from. GM Sue has given me the arts of Kung Fu and Tai Chi, but more than that he has helped me develop into a well rounded human being. I have learned the importance of leading by example and what it means to bear the mantle of a Sifu through his example. With his wisdom and philosophies GM Sue has helped me understand what it means to be a Sifu (teacher/father) to people of all ages and from many walks of life.
GM Sue is very unique, a man of very high physical skill levels and deep thought. With his single minded tenacity he continues to improve and develop the arts he has chosen to devote his life to. I hope one day to be able to repay his commitment to my growth, development, and success.