Chinese Kung Fu: Decoding the philosophy behind China’s time-honoured martial arts

Gafencu speaks to the experts from the Hong Kong Guoshu Association, including Albert Wong, President, and Brandon Chau, Vice President of the association.

           

Chinese Kung Fu – made popular in the Western world by the master moves of martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee, is more than just a swashbuckling self-defense technique. It’s a timeless tradition intrinsic to Chinese society, a form of meditation that makes the body and mind as fluid as water, allowing the practitioner – perhaps more fittingly called an artist – to take any shape they want.

It may seem too philosophical for a layperson to comprehend, but with growing interest among the younger generation to learn this time-honoured art, maybe it’s time to decode the hidden philosophies of kung-fu. Check out our video where we deep-dive into the mystical and myriad world of Chinese kung-fu with practitioners and experts from the Hong Kong Guoshu Association.

Bow Ties and Timepieces: Accessories for today’s gentleman

Hong Kong horseracing is about to get glamorous with the upcoming Gentlemen’s Bow Tie Raceday.

The annual event – co-hosted by Oriental Watch Company and The Hong Kong Jockey Club – is a chance for HK racegoers to spruce up their everyday outfits with a bow tie for a more Dapper Dan-esque look.

Not sure what to wear? No worries. We sat down with debonair men-about-town Albert Wong and Brandon Chau ahead of the event to get some tips.

Watch the video to find out what bowties represent to them, what they look for in a watch and what makes these the perfect accessories for today’s modern gentleman.