Senior brother Tsang Keung joined the tutelage of Grandmaster Wong Cheung in the early 1960s to learn martial arts. At the time, he was only 18 years old, hoping to acquire skills for self-defense and to improve his physical fitness. He still remembers that the first set of routines he learned upon joining was the Ten-Shape Fist. Through repeated practice, he came to understand that the characteristics of our school's kung fu are the lengthy routines and the multitude of techniques. It's not just about practicing the techniques; great emphasis is also placed on strength and physical conditioning. It requires hard work and patience to master them well, which is precisely what can train the perseverance and physique of young people.

At that time, the demand for lion dance was booming, and many martial arts schools, in addition to teaching martial arts, also taught lion dance skills. This was also the main source of income for martial arts schools at the time. However, to maintain and expand a high-level lion dance team, both "financial resources" and "talent" were indispensable. At that time, Hak Fu Mun also organized a "flower cannon club"* and a lion dance team. Senior Brother Tsang Keung was assigned by his master to the lion dance team. Since it was an amateur activity and they frequently performed, it required a lot of time for practice and preparation. In order to focus on lion dancing, he had little time to spare for martial arts training. The practice location was on the rooftop of the now-closed Dragon Ball Restaurant on Shanghai Street in Mong Kok. Through lion dance training, the strength of fellow disciples was gathered, and at that time, a group of brothers were as united as family, working together with one heart. The main economic sources for maintaining the martial arts school at that time came from bidding for flower cannon mascots, performing "plucking the greens" for shops, opening ceremonies for shopping malls, and performing at rural temples, among other events.

Senior Brother Tsang mentioned that the lion dance tradition of our school originated from the renowned Choy Lee Fat master, Yim Hor. Grandmaster Wong Cheung specially invited his esteemed disciple, Master Poon Hung Sang, to teach lion dance at the Hak Fun Mun. Master Poon's lion dance emphasized ferocity, strength, agility, and vividness, while the drumming required rapid changes and tight rhythms. The 1970s and 1980s were the peak period for the promotion of martial arts and lion dance, with many participants. During festivals such as the birthdays of deities, Tin Hau, and Guan Di, the lion dance team would frequently perform at Tai Miu (Big Temple), Tsing Yi and other places. Of course, they would also encounter lion dance teams from other schools. Since martial arts practitioners often believe there is no second place, conflicts would arise when paths crossed and neither side yielded, leading to frequent fights that required the masters from both sides to intervene promptly to prevent escalation. In addition to representing Hak Fu Mun, the lion dance team also occasionally represented Choy Lee Fat. Poon Hung Sang was a renowned Choy Lee Fat master at the time, owning several martial arts schools. Whenever a new school opened, Tsang Keung would be called upon to perform the lion dance, which demonstrated the team's high standard and recognition within the industry. Unfortunately, the good times did not last. By the late 1990s, the lion dance scene gradually declined. Especially after the implementation of noise control regulations, lion dance drumming could no longer be practiced. Coupled with the loss of team members over time and the effects of aging, the skills in both martial arts and lion dance were gradually forgotten.

Tsang Keung humbly claims that he is not the "Lion King," but all his fellow disciples unanimously regard him as the top lion dance practitioner in our school. Senior Brother Tsang is known for his steady, honest, and helpful nature, earning deep respect and recognition from his peers. Whenever our association organizes events, he always gives his full support and participation. After retirement, Senior Brother Tsang leads a simple life, enjoying tea, taking walks, and picking up his grandchildren from school. Occasionally, he visits North Point Park to practice and guide fellow disciples in lion dance drumming, hoping to pass on the tradition. He also encourages both new and old members to actively participate and support the art, ensuring its legacy continues.

(UPDATE: 3/12/2014)