About Us, Tai Chi and the Golden Lion Academy, Australia's leading institute of martial arts and healing since 1971:
Now 40 years in Melbourne

The Golden Lion Academy is Australia's leading institute for the teaching of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wu Shu, Dao Yin, Chi Kung, authentic Dim Mak Pressure Points, Feng Shui and Chinese - Astrology. In addition, an acupuncture and herbal medicine clinic is offered.

The Golden Lion Academy is a long standing member of the Martial Arts Industry Association Limited (MAIA), the Australian Kung-Fu (Wu-Shu) Federation (AKWF), the Tai Chi Association of Australia (TCAA) and the Wushu and Tai Chi Practitioners Association (WTPA).

The academy's instructors, employees, affiliates and members are bound by the ruling code of ethics of these organisations, including the National Code of Practice for martial arts centres and instructors of the Martial Arts Industry Association Limited.

All instructors of the Golden Lion Academy are fully trained, accredited and recognised coaches of the Australian Government's National coaching accreditation scheme (NCAS), a programme overseen by the Australian Sports Commisssion. In addition, our instructors are also required to regularly update their coaching training, which includes specific in-house training programmes to ensure that they develop and maintain the key competencies of sport coaches and officials, and are able to provide instruction in a manner that is safe, responsible and accountable.

The Tsui-Po brothers, Grandmaster Dr Pier Tsui-Po, SiGung Charles Tsui-Po and SiGung Richard Tsui-Po, are the owners and operators of the academy. They will warmly welcome you regardless of age and creed, confident in the knowledge that Golden Lion courses will give you new friendship, long term well-being and health benefits. They also offer special programmes for teenagers, adults and the elderly, both male and female, teaching them the discipline and determination skills they need to succeed at school and in later life.

For you to benefit from these Chinese arts and to progress from beginner to advanced level, you’ll require teachers with an impeccable pedigree. Along with the Tsui-Po brothers, the Masters and instructors of the academy are highly qualified individuals with very long experience in their field. They are humble and patient. They teach every aspect of their art thoroughly, precisely in every detail. They are an inspiration to the art they teach and they impart to you quality knowledge that is authentic.

For class times and fees, please call us on our central telephone number 9796-1066 or email us through our contact-us form.

For the location of their training centres, please click here.

The Tsui-Po Senior Masters, together with their fully trained and experienced Masters and Instructors of the Academy are here to help you reduce stress, increase fitness, improve health and well being. The Golden Lion offers three full time professional fully equipped training centres as well as classes at numerous regional centres. Information on our courses can be obtained by on this website.

Masters at the Golden Lion Academy

The board of the Golden Lion Academy consists of seven highly qualified Masters who work together to make sure you receive the best martial arts and and healing arts programme in the world.

All our Masters are graded at the minimum level of 4th Degree (Dan) Gold Belt or higher. Within the international martial arts fraternity, they are highly regarded for the work they do in their respective fields.

Please read below the achievements of each master.

The Dai Sifu: Dr PIER TSUI-PO
Grandmaster and Principal

47 years experience in Chinese martial arts and Chinese medical healing arts:

• Founder and Grandmaster of the Golden Lion Academy. He was one of the first to teach Chinese martial arts to non-Chinese when he established the Golden Lion Academy in Melbourne, Australia, in 1971 and has guided the Golden Lion Academy to its position as one of the world's leading martial and healing arts academies.
• Accredited Instructor, Australian Sports Commission (NCAS)
• His students have been highly placed in World Championships. He continues to train five Masters at the Golden Lion who are now internationally recognised in their chosen field. Those who have completed their Master's grading (4th degree Black Belt and higher) with him continue to enjoy similar successes with their own students.
• Trains an array of state and national kung fu champions, including members of the Australian Kung Fu and Wu Shu teams.
• He is regarded as the foremost authority on dim mak pressure points in the world today(dim-mak-world.com opens in a new window, it offers lots of information on dim mak).
He has taught students from 36 countries and continues to do so.
• He has authored several books and numerous articles on both martial arts and Chinese medicine. He has lectured and written extensively on many aspects of healing, martial arts and Dim Mak, including Healing Secrets of Ancient China, Superfocusing, The Dim Mak Manual, The Two Dragons of Dim Mak, The Top 36 Secret Shaolin Pressure Points, The Centreline Theory of Dim Mak, The Ghost Hands of Dim Mak , The Devil Hands of Dim Mak, The Ultimate Dim Mak Knife Defence and numerous articles for local and international magazines. Details of these publications can be found at our bookstore: DimMakWorld.com

• He is a Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Chinese Herbalist with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board, under the Chinese Medicine Registration Act 2000
• He is a Fellow of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, accredited for the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine and Tui Na massage. He teaches specific Chi Kung, Dao Yin and healing techniques to patients to speed their recovery from illness; and he teaches and practices dim mak healing
• Treats hundreds of private patients in his acupuncture and Chinese herbs clinic every month
• In 1995 he was awarded a doctoral degree for his work in acupuncture. In addition, he also holds a Master of Applied Science degree in Chinese herbal medicine from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University. This long clinical experience in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is necessary to unlock the secrets of pressure points
• His clinical experience is sought after by patients and university students of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

For more information on Pier Tsui-Po, please click here.

CHARLES TSUI-PO
TAI CHI Chief Instructor
Senior Master

• International Wushu Judge (IWUF)
• International Wushu Coach (IWUF)
• Wushu 5th Duan – International (CWA)
• Golden Lion Senior Master, 7th Degree (GLA)
• Accredited Instructor Australian Sports Commission (NCAS))
• Australian Team Manager/Coach at the Beijing Olympics Wushu Tournament 2008.
• Personal Coach to 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Tai Chi Champions
• Personal Coach to 1997 and 1999 New Zealand Champion
• Australian representative to the 1988 World Wushu Invitation Tournament
• National Team Manager to the Australian Team for the 2nd World Traditional Wushu Championships 2006
• Weekly Tai Chi presenter on TV Channel 31 (Move or Loose it)
• Leading Australian Tai Chi coach
• Author of Beijing 24 Form Workbook, 32 Sword Workbook, International 42 Form Workbook

Read more about SiGung Charles Tsui-Po here

RICHARD TSUI-PO
KUNG FU Chief Instructor
Senior Master

• International Wushu Judge (IWUF)
• International Wushu Coach (IWUF)
• 7th Degree Gold Belt Senior Master (Golden Lion Academy)
  
• Accredited Instructor Australian Sports Commission (NCAS)
• Represented Australia in World Wushu Championships 1988 and 1990
• Australian Full Contact Champion 1984
• Australian mixed styles Bogu Champion 1984
• Personal coach to 1997 Australian Wushu Champion
• Coach of athletes selected for Australian and World Championships Teams
• Author of Foundations of Kung Fu, Iron Wire Breathing and meditation form, Spirit of the Tiger, The fighting art of Kung Fu

Read more about SiGung Richard Tsui-Po here

STEEVE KIAT
KUNG FU and WU SHU Master, 6th Degree

• 6th Degree Gold Belt Master (Golden Lion Academy)
• Accredited Instructor Australian Sports Commission (NCAS)
• Personal Coach to Grand National Kung Fu Champion 2008
• 1997 Australian Wushu Champion
• Australian Representative, World Wushu Championships 1988, 1990, 1997
• Advanced Certificate Southern Style Kung Fu (Beijing University of Physical Education 1996)
• Coach of athletes selected for Australian and World Championships Teams
• Author of Shaolin Five Animals Kung Fu Elementary Form

CRAIG RAYNER
KUNG FU Master, 5th Degree

• 5th Degree Gold Belt Master (Golden Lion Academy)
• Accredited Instructor Australian Sports Commission (NCAS)
• Winner of numerous forms and sparring tournaments
• Over 23 years experience teaching Kung Fu
• Certified Senior Instructor Dim Mak Pressure Points
• Advanced Diploma Dim Mak Pressure Points (Dim Mak World)

DI LOGAN
TAI CHI Master, 5th Degree

• Has practised TC for over 20 years
• Over 20 years experience teaching TC
• 5th Degree Gold Belt Master (Golden Lion Academy)
• Accredited Instructor Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) since 2003
• International Wushu Judge (IWUF Accredited)
• Experienced judge of many State and National TC and Wushu Championships. Head Judge, TC, National Wushu & TC Championships, Sydney 2006
• Represented Australia in World Wushu Championships, 1997, Italy. Achieved equal 9th score in Women’s Barehands Tai Chi Routine
• Gold Medalist in Tasmanian State Championships, 1994
• Coach of athletes selected for Australian and New Zealand World Championships Teams
• Coach of gold, silver and bronze medallists at World Traditional Wushu Championships, 2004, 2006
• Travels to China regularly to upgrade her TC skills and knowledge

Read more about Sifu Di Logan here

SIFU MIKE PRINGLE
KUNG FU Master, 4th Degree

• 10 years teaching experience
• 4th Degree Gold Belt Master – Sifu Level (Golden Lion Academy)
• 17 years kung fu training at Golden Lion
• Certified Senior Instructor Dim Mak Pressure Points: Defence and Healing
• Accredited KF Instructor Australian Sports Commission (NCAS)

ARLENE MCLEOD
TAI CHI Master, 4th Degree

• Has practised TC for over 18 years
• Over 15 years experience teaching TC
• 4th Degree Gold Belt Master (Golden Lion Academy)
• Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
• A senior instructor at the Golden Lion Head Quarters at the Berwick and Rowville centre
• Trained in Beijing China with Master Wu Bin’s instructors
• 1996 attended Beijing Institute of Physical Education, in China, studying under Head TC Coach, Yang Li.

Read more about Sifu Arlene here

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BERWICK: 29 Intrepid Street, Berwick 3806.
ROWVILLE: 2 Laser Drive, Rowville 3178.
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Melbourne, Australia.