There is a Sifu hidden in the hills of Monterey Park who remains a true guardian of tradition and community He dedicates his time to training the next generation of martial artists, teaching kids not only self-defense but also the rich cultural heritage that comes with it. As the community has grappled with change, triumph and tragedy, this community of mostly kids holds on to a ritual and practice that keeps the diasporic community connected to their ancestry and home countries. What’s more? The classes are free in an effort to keep as many people practicing as possible.
Credits
Director
Keshia Hannam
Producers
Keshia Hannam
Ryan Alexander Holmes
Vivian Pang
Editor
Sabrina Sinaga
Director of Photography
Justin Guo
Editor-in-Chief
Keshia Hannam
Head of Production
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Post Production Coordinator
Skolastika Lupitawina
Assistant Editor
Rendy Abi
Graphics
Fajar Alkan
Ruolin Xu Luyo
Color
Nadya Gumanza
Sound
Ernesto Suarez
Additional Music
Rhythm Scott - Action in the Jungle Drums
Ran Raiten - Lullaby No 3 in E Minor
Dear Gravity - Horizon
Dear Gravity - If I Wait
Additional Archival Material
Axel Koester
Kevin Leung
ABC News
PBS NewsHour
Special Thanks
Kong's Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu Association Monterey Park
Credits
Director
Keshia Hannam
Producers
Keshia Hannam
Ryan Alexander Holmes
Vivian Pang
Editor
Sabrina Sinaga
Director of Photography
Justin Guo
Editor-in-Chief
Keshia Hannam
Head of Production
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Post Production Coordinator
Skolastika Lupitawina
Assistant Editor
Rendy Abi
Graphics
Fajar Alkan
Ruolin Xu Luyo
Color
Nadya Gumanza
Sound
Ernesto Suarez
Additional Music
Rhythm Scott - Action in the Jungle Drums
Ran Raiten - Lullaby No 3 in E Minor
Dear Gravity - Horizon
Dear Gravity - If I Wait
Additional Archival Material
Axel Koester
Kevin Leung
ABC News
PBS NewsHour
Special Thanks
Kong's Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu Association Monterey Park
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NewsTranscript
00:00 One, two, three, four.
00:05 When I talked to my Sifu, I said,
00:07 "What do I know about being a Sifu?
00:09 "I don't know what I'm doing."
00:11 And he says, "No, no, you'll figure it out.
00:13 "You'll be fine."
00:14 And I realized that what makes a Sifu
00:17 is not how much he knows or what he knows,
00:20 it's about what he can do for the community.
00:23 I wanna hand this culture and this respect
00:26 and this honor and this reverence
00:28 for all this philosophy that we hold dear
00:32 as part of our Chinese culture.
00:33 If you walk out as a good person,
00:36 then I've done my job.
00:37 (dramatic music)