From India to Foshan: A Doctor's Kung Fu Dream Comes True!
Foshan China 2025-04-30 14:38


"My Chinese name is Huang Xiaolong!"


Dr. Neil from India has been a Kung Fu movie fan since childhood, especially of Bruce Lee. Determined to chase his Kung Fu dream, he chose to live in Foshan — the "City of Kung Fu" — and even gave himself a Chinese name: Huang Xiaolong.


Today, Huang Xiaolong's dream came true when he visited the Hung Sing Martial Arts Hall in Foshan to learn Choy Li Fut — a martial art with over 170 years of history.


Unlike Wing Chun, known for its close-range combat and compact stances, Choy Li Fut features broad, flowing movements and long, grounded stances — and even turns everyday objects like abacuses, towels, and umbrellas into self-defense tools.


What surprised him even more was that Choy Li Fut had developed a unique therapeutic technique called "Kung Fu Massage" — a form of traditional Chinese massage that incorporates martial arts power mechanics. "As a doctor, I can really feel the difference — it's not just for self-defense, it's healing for both body and mind," he said.


From wielding a broadsword and practicing umbrella techniques to experiencing Kung Fu Tuina, Neil was deeply impressed by the many facets of Foshan's martial arts. "Kung Fu isn't just a sport — it's a culture, a bridge that connects people around the world," he said.


Producer丨Chen Wanping, Luo Jing

Reporter | Lynn

Video | Deng Jinhao, Pang Haofeng

Cover Photo | Tang Yanbing