#GongfuLife: Closer than You Imagined

Posted by Arthur Tong on 18th Nov 2016

You search far and wide but sometimes, you’ve got to remember to check back in. Like when you shuffle-step back to avoid a side-kick. Yes the evasion step is used to establish your own space but you … read more

The Shesh

Posted by Arthur Tong on 16th Jul 2016

A swirl became a ripple and that ripple ran deepMany thoughts were shared over multiple steepsBeneath a rider's feeta piece of art I'll keepA treasure from your past so in my heart you'll beatThen a n … read more

#GongfuLiving: No Way as Way

Posted by Arthur Tong on 14th Jun 2016

The grin on my face grew as I poured, as if an invisible pulley was rigged from the teapot spout to the corners of my mouth.Moments prior, I watched Jose* from afar as he made this tea. The pot was fi … read more

The King and I

Posted by Arthur Tong on 16th May 2016

2014 – t’was a good year, a very good year – so I had thought.Reviewing our stock shelves one day,several divvied up small bags of 2014 King Peony caught my eye. It triggered a feint memory, a hint o … read more

#Gongfu Living: Upstairs, downstairs

Posted by Arthur Tong on 9th May 2016

Now we’ve spoken about bridging the gap before – to close distance so that you are within reach of your intended target, sometimes by advancing, sometimes by baiting. There’s often a logical sequence … read more