Wudang Tai Chi Apprenticeship Banquet (武當太極拳拜師宴)

Minda and I has become apprentices to Master Andy Law on 27^th April 2025. On that night, we joined the Wudang Tai Chi Apprenticeship Banquet. Minda and I took a photo with Master Andy Law and wife. 

Before the banquet, Minda assisted the registration.

Then I took some photos with seniors (師兄師姐) in each table.

There were 6 tables and 1 long table.

Mr. Wong (王廣漢) arrived and we took a photo together. (Mr. Wong, Flora師姐, Minda & I).

In the beginning, Ms. Ann was our MC and she explained the meaning of Apprenticeship (拜師意義) which is provided by Master Andy Law. Traditional martial arts require "master-disciple" (拜師) relationships because:

1.      Non-standardized knowledge (subtle techniques, individualized teaching)

2.      Cultural contract (moral codes, lifelong commitment)

3.      Preservation of authenticity (avoid misunderstandings, secret teachings)

4.      Martial virtue transmission (discipline, philosophy)

Unlike modern training, it ensures deep, holistic learning beyond physical techniques, maintaining centuries-old traditions.

The apprentices are divided into groups (A+B、C+D、 E+F & G+H) to go on stage and giving a brief self-introduction.

Senior Cheong (昌師兄) delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the apprentices.

The new apprentices came on stage together and gave a brief self-introduction. Minda and I took a photo before came on stage.

Our group (apprentices from Class N) took a photo for memory.

Before starting the ceremony, Master Andy Law gave opening speech.

We came on the stage one by one for apprenticeship ceremony. 

After that we would take a photo with Master Andy Law and wife.

There are 23 new apprentices and there are some photos.

All new apprentices came on the stage and took a group photo with Master Andy Law and wife.

A family of apprentices took a photo with Master Law and wife! The whole family apprenticed to the Master and learned Tai Chi together!

I (Lotto Lai) gave a thank you speech on behalf of the new apprentices. The summary showed as follows: “Respectful greetings to Master, Madam, and fellow disciples: Today, I stand with deep gratitude, representing new disciples in thanking our Master. Over two years of learning Wudang Tai Chi, we’ve grown from beginners to understanding its profound wisdom — “Tai Chi is not just martial art, but Dao.” Master’s patient, rigorous teaching illuminated our path, refining both skill and character. We pledge to honor tradition, train diligently, and uphold virtue. May Master enjoy health, wisdom, and the flourishing of Tai Chi’s legacy!”

Finally, Master Andy Law answered three questions from new apprentices and he also shared his motto (座右銘). This shows that Master is like a whetstone sharpening us and helping us to make continuous progress.

During the dinner, Senior Keikei (琪琪師姐) shared her experience on making a Cake and using it to echo the learning mode of Tai Chi.

Master also invited some senior apprentices to share their experience.

Lastly, we took a group photo.

We all expressed our gratitude to Master, Master's wife and fellow apprentices, to participate the ceremony and helping the ceremony success.

Reference:

Andy Law Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.law.7965692/?locale=ms_MY&paipv=0&eav=AfYoFdQSsjWOQLlRVP4mbPIPSmAcx1ENubAVBYvXTIt-AmFF0uC1kcmTRohorpy9VV0&_rdr

香港道教聯合會: http://www.hktaoist.org.hk

香港道教聯合會 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@user-ny3du4qx1z/videos

Wudang HK: https://wudanghk.com/  

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Chinese Traditional Wisdom for the Study of Knowing People (中華智慧知人學)–Lecture 2

 Minda and I attended Prof. Pang’s (彭泓基教授) course named “Chinese Traditional Wisdom for the Study of Knowing People” (中華智慧知人學). Lecture 2 was held on 26^th Apr 2025. Before the class, we brough some reference book for further study.

Our HKSQ friend Mr. Ben Tsang also joined together.

In Lecture 2, Prof. Pang explained how to observe people (觀人的方法)

Firstly, Prof. Pang discussed the Elements of Virtue (賢德) that from the book named《尚書》in which contained nine virtues. The key to virtue is knowing people and assigning them to the right positions.

Then he introduced Six Characteristics of Judging People (六徵觀人法).

The first one is “Observe Sincerity” (觀誠) that observe and test its sincerity. Be filial to your parents, then gain the trust of your friends, and then gain the trust of your superiors.

The second one is “Examination of the Mind”(考志) that knowing someone’s intentions by observing their words.

The third one is “Looking inside” (視中) to observing someone’s heart. Seeing the big picture from the small details.

The fourth one is “Observe the External Appearance” (觀色). What is stored in the heart is often reflected in the face.

The fifth and sixth items are “Observe the Hidden Places” (觀隱) and “Examining and Measuring Morality” (揆德).

Finally, Prof. Pang stated principles of talent selection (選拔人才的原則). Integrity is a must.

Lastly, he discussed the application of talent selection and the next lecture would discuss how to identify evil bad guy.

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Reference:

彭泓基教授 - https://www.master-insight.com/author/penghongji/

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