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Published on: 7/1/1993
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Ming Lum, Martial Arts Ambassador: Godfather to Two GenerationsKungfu Magazine: Magazine Feature Article
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Ming Lum, Martial Arts Ambassador
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Ming LumWhen I first moved to San Francisco almost three years ago, Grandmaster Ming Lum was among the first of the local kungfu masters who came to welcome me. Although I recognized he was a kungfu gentleman at that time, I didnÕt realize to what degree until now.
Avoiding any publicity, he, on more than one occasion, considered but never acquiesced to this article.Perhaps itÕs because he didnÕt really know me or my intentions.After all, the Chinese proverb says, ÒThe first three years, the teacher watches the student; the second three years, the student watches the teacher.Ó
In San Francisco, Grandmaster Ming Lum is known as the Godfather.At least two generations of young masters have benefited from his introductions, advice and guidance.Sifting through scores of old photos with Ming Lum and such notables as Masters Wong Jak Man, C.C. Chen, Chris Chan, Arthur Lee, David Louie, Y.C. Wong, William Chow, Adriano Emperado (and a host of Kenpo and Kajukenpo masters), Ed Parker, Lee Koon Hong, Clarence Lee, Bruce Lee and the Beijing Wushu Team, to photos of the movie stars of his generation such as Shek Kin of Hong Kong and Rick Jason of the USA, I got an idea of the dedication and devotion that this gentleman has expended for our art.
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With this, Ming Lum opened the door and welcomed other non-Chinese to the traditional world of kungfu.Following is a small portion of the interview that occurred on 3/22/93:
KFM (Kungfu Magazine): Where were you born?ML (Ming Lum): I was born in Chung San, Canton, China, although I grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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My old friend Ming Lum and I trained together back in the early 40Õs.Today, he has continued to act as liaison officer for the Hawaiian and Chinese Martial Arts community.He is THE Ambassador of Goodwill, with martial arts friends throughout the world who all think very highly of him.He is an optimist.I love him for his cheerfulness and friendliness.He is still the same Ming Lum I knew in the 1940Õs.
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I met Mr. Lum during the late 60s and early 70s when I was first starting out and he served as an inspiration to me and many others at that time.I have the highest respect for him and like to think of him as my kungfu Godfather.It would truly be fortunate if all other martial artists could find such a mentor.---Sifu Al Dacascos
Ming Lum is a man of words and deeds.His character is impeccable, his integrity beyond reproach.Truly, he is a man to be looked up to and admired in the martial arts world.
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Mr. Lum and I are close friends and have traveled extensively throughout the world together.Because of him I have been able to study under many high-level masters and teachers and he has helped many other people within the martial arts community become established and prosper.HeÕs a wonderful person, a great teacher and he constantly inspires me to this day.--Master Clarence Tai Lee
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