THE MAN
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Outside of training Kang Zhiqiang was a different man, or at least one was privileged to be in the presence of the greater man. He was sharp-witted and bold, never afraid to crack a joke or laugh loudly at any worthy attempt at humour. He never shied from public displays of affection and would often grab hold of friends or students in inescapable bear hugs (despite the fact they often turned into complicated choke holds or locks).


Always dapper, he sang like an opera star and danced with suprising grace whenever the occasion permitted. Kang loved nothing more than to sit for hours in the company of his martial family and friends, drinking to brotherhood and celebrating life in the time-honoured, Shandong fashion. A hard but deeply kind man, built in the mould of the martial heroes of old, Kang Zhiqiang was a rough diamond, loved dearly by all those whose lives he touched.
Years of hard work, hard training and equally hard living saw Master Kang Zhiqiang leave this world peacefully on November 11th, 2002. His loving wife and son survive him, his martial legacy carried on by his second son, Brendan Tunks (Bai Renda) and the Tanglang Quan She (Mantis Boxing Society) of Australia.


KANG ZHIQIANG - REST IN PEACE

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Brendan Tunks,

on behalf of the Tanglang Quan She, family and friends.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET