Video Review: The 1st International Eagle Cup Kung Fu Master's Exhibition 1998 Part II
By Gene Ching - Head Shaolin & Tai Chi Chuan Instructor

It was Summer Solstice, San Francisco and it was a gathering. But this wasn't the summer of love. This was a gathering of warriors. Shaolin Eagle Claw Sifu Lily Lau had gathered a world caliber collection of Kung Fu masters together to her nest and they came in flocks. Lau Sifu knew who to call. Such a great assemblege of masters have not been seen together in one exhibition in years. Once the president of the Hong Kong Ching Wu Association (Ching Wu is undeniably the largest international Kung Fu Association), Lau Sifu has many old friends who would fly in to support her efforts. We captured this stellar demonstration on video, and proudly bring it to you.

Like a Chinese banquet, a wide selection of gourmet performances are presented. Chen Zhenglai, the grandmaster of Chen style Tai Chi Chuan, made his first journey to America for this event, although only a few seemed to know who this reputed master was. Hok Ting Chu gave a fascinating demo of "quick draw" pressure point techniques, which was very intimidating considering his extensive knowledge of Chinese Medicine. Chan Pui wowed everyone with an amazing split combination in his routine. Meanwhile, his daughter Mimi was beaming, since it was also opening weekend for Mulan, and she was Mulan's body double.
For us, the best part was Chiu Wai. Wing Lam and Chiu Wai were reunited after a 30 year separation. Sigung Chiu's awesome Tiger and Crane and powerful physique was a testament to the longevity of Kung Fu. We hope it is not another 30 years before we see him again!

In order of appearence: Lily Lau, Li Wing Kay, Zhang Hong Mei, Philip Wong, Jason Wong, Raymond Fogg, Li Shu Dong, Bosco Young, Zhang Lingmay, Hanzhong Luo, Zhang Jiong Zhao, Doc Fai Wong, Ngwn Cho Keong, Henry Look, Augustine Fong, Johnny Lee, Chet Braun, Marcello Cola, Wing Lam, Ho Kau, Benson Lee, Henry Chung, Leung Shum, Mimi Chan, Shawn Liu, Arthur Lee, Haw Kin Cheung, Chiu Wei, Chi-Hsiu Weng, Kenneth Chung, John Leong, Tai Yim, Poo Yee, Leung Ting, Li De Guang, Hao Quan Jiang, Chen Zheng Lai, Chan Pui, Hok Ting Chu