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List of Health Benefits of Luk Tung Kuen Movements



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Irene Lai turned 100 in Janurary 2013!! She is an avid LTK student at Kahala Mall.
Click here to learn more about Irene Lai and see her doing Luk Tung Kuen.


everydaytaichi lucy invited guest Luk Tung Kuen instructor, Evelyn Ting from San Mateo, California to conduct LTK class at Kahala Mall.

everyone enjoyed her delivery, explanation of instructions and warm, outgoing personality!

Evelyn, also brought an informational sheet which she had translated from a copy given out in the 1960's regarding the health benefits of doing LTK.

(see below)

For more Luk Tung Kuen info, go to Evelyn's website at luktungkuen.org


List of health benefits for each of the 36 Luk Tung Kuen movements.


Hands open door – improves nerves in teeth cavity, improves circulation in coronary vessels

Two hands down to leg –improves circulation of arm blood vessels, helps condition of your heart

Cross hands – reduces stomach fat, improves elasticity of the joints of hands and fingers, cures rheumatism.

Flicking finger with arms outstretched – strengthens the nervous system by concentration

Turn over hand – improves nerves in the hand aimed at the acupoints in the hands, improves blood circulation.

Lady looking at mirror – reduces body fat and enhance the agility of the body

Bicycle –strengthens the nerves at back of legs and thighs, improves balance

Leg open door – improves blood circulation in the legs

Beating the drum – improves vital body organs and the immunity from disease

Towards sky and towards ground – improves the blood vessels on both sides of body and stimulates acupuncture points.

Crouch and throwing fist – improves six nerve vessels and regulates body functions

Crab position – improves nerves in neck, reduces fatty tissues on the back

Arm exercise – improves blood circulation in the arms

Windmill – improves complete circulation of blood in your body, reduces belly fat and improves back bone.

Flat hand throw out – stretches out the arms and wrists, prevents rheumatism

Ying Yang Fist – increases strength in body, improve joints

Breathing – improves  lungs

Caterpillar – improves sciatic nerve

Circling arms – lowers blood pressure

Ten fingers back at the heart – promotes coronary vessel circulation

Hands on waist and suck in stomach – improves blood circulation on both sides of body

Flying Leg – reduces fat on thigh, lowers blood sugar

Jumping Jack –relieves indigestion

Eagle posture – reduces fatty tissue around heart, prevents arthritis of the legs

Changing Breath – brings fresh air into stomach

Eye Exercises – improves nerves around eyes

Neck Exercises – reduces fatty tissues around the neck, prevents headache and dizziness

Twisting the Waist – improves digestive system

Spread Hand for Money – prevents arthritis of hands and cramping

Tapping ears and close eyes – improves eyesight, eye, ear, mouth, nose and nerves in back of head

Sweeping the waist – improves liver and kidney, nerves in the arms

Running – improves lung

Two dragons spitting pearl – improves spinal column health

Six petals of blossoms – promotes circulation in knees, hands, legs and neck

Golden Rooster stand on one leg – strengthens legs and loosens tightness of nerves in legs

Stretching leg exercise – promotes leg nerve vessels and prevents cramps

THE ABOVE IS TRANSLATION FROM LTK MR.LEE AT NORTHPOINT IN 1960s
In practicing LTK….you have to be dedicated…..movements to be exact…..use a bit of strength



everydaytaichi by lucy chun 
is also a certified instructor of Luk Tung Kuen Chinese exercise.  
Lucy helps teach in East Honolulu, Oahu 
at two sites: 
Kahala Mall
M,F,S 8-9AM 
Hawaii Kai Towne Center
W 8-9AM



List of Health Benefits for the 36 LTK Movements

Evelyn, Guest Instructor at Kahala Mall
Luk Tung Kuen Class Instruction Video
YouTube playlist:  Luk Tung Kuen
YouTube Playlist: everydaytaichi does Luk Tung Kuen in Hong Kong
Students lead Luk Tung Kuen
everydaytaichi students also do Luk Tung Kuen
LTK Centenarian, Irene Lai
everydaytaichi by lucy teaches LTK at Kilauea Park


MORE Luk Tung Kuen Chinese Exercise 

Locations and Time  
Oahu, Hawaii


Chinatown Cultural Plaza Courtyard
Monday thru Sunday 6:30AM

Halawa District Park
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30AM

Hawaii Kai Towne Center
Wednesday 8:00 AM

Kahala Mall
Monday, Friday, Saturday 8:00AM
Kaneohe Windward Mall Parking Structure
Monday-Friday 6:00AM
Thursday, Friday 7:30 AM

East District Old Stadium Park
Sunday 7:00 AM

for more Luk Tung Kuen information 

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