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THE

RESPONSIBILITY

OF POWER … AND

KNOWLEDGE…

– SIFU GOH DOH LENG

By Master Guy Edward Larke

or those not Familiar with malaysia’s into a weapon, as much as a better person.
Fcultural makeup, there is a large and many schools claim these aspirations, but
diverse chinese population living in the most Fail to deliver.
tropical southeast asian country. with
that oF course brings chinese traditions, as part oF my constant martial voyage i
theology, values, cuisine and oF course… met and was brought into wenwu, a ma-
martial arts! laysian martial arts association oF the
most varied sets oF skills i ever had the op-
when i was young and people mentioned portunity to meet (and i have lived in ko-
chinese martial arts one thought oF bruce rea For 18 years now)! aside From comrad-
lee, the kung Fu tv series, and Jackie chan. ery and a healthy share oF humour, the one
later came the advent oF “kung Fu inspec- thing all the members share is a burning de-
tor” Films with hybrid styles popping up For sire to preserve as many martial traditions
best eFFect onscreen. Jet li’s explosion into as humanly possible. the First article was
north america helped spread sport wushu shihan James lee peek-kuan. this article
into the global spotlight along with don- is oF one our older brothers who is truly
nie yen’s portrayal oF wing chun icon, yip a living encyclopedia oF inFormation on
man. as the audience’s tastes driFt From chinese Fighting traditions and a gentle-
star – to – star and style – to – style, it’s man to boot. he doesn’t brag about his ac-
hard to Find really “hard core” old school complishments or how amazing the world
training with heart. wanna-be tough should praise him. instead he reveres all
guys slapping their students around is who ever taught him and those who con-
not what i’m talking about. tinue his voyage For him.

a real siFu teaching a real art should give the art he teaches is hung gar, but it
you the Feeling oF a Family with tremen- isn’t the same discipline that is taught in
dous responsibility and high expectations. hong kong. i wanted to know more about
in return you earn a “home” where loyalty the diFFerences and many other questions.
is always given as well as expected. you are without Further ado, i’d like to intro-
drilled over and over again in drills that duce my brother – siFu goh doh leng…
hone your body, mind and spirit not so much

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