Banzai, world war II

Banzai in Japanese, or at least during the World War 2, aka as the Japanese invasion, means "Hail to the Emperor." The fierce Jap soldiers required anyone seeing them to prostrate 90 degrees, lift one hand out and say," Banzai!" Then the Jap soldiers will let you go. If you don't, you would be knocked by the gun, and beaten or forced with water into your stomach or thrown to jail.

Whereas, in Hokkien, a Chinese dialect, Banzai means "Go to Shit." So according to my brother Charles, the Chinese were very enthusiatic in saying ," Banzai! Banzai". The soldiers not knowing this, would let them go. The rest of the population like the Malays were beaten really badly.

My Dad, and later Henry related this story. Dad really needed to banzai/shit. When he was heading towards a toilet, he encountered some Jap solders. His quick thinking made him lift his hand to show them his toilet paper, and saying Banzai at the same time. Misunderstanding him, the Jap soldiers let him off. I teased Dad in his later years if he shat his pants, and he only laughed. He said, now we can all laugh, it was no laughing matter then.

This shop in Mt Eden is called Banzai, it sells Japanese snacks. I alway snigger when I see it. You won't catch me going into that shop.

***When the water engineer wears his Japanese cap, I scold him to be a ratbag, his Dad who was beaten up twice by the Japs would roll in his grave. The Japanese caps and uniform were Khaki in colour. The water engineer's hat is blue and made in China. I don't think China would make such a cap in Khaki colour.***


 I supposed it was influenced by deputy director of the 

drama troupe of the Sibu Chinese Choir.
 
. After the war,in 1946, by the my dad was 

teaching in Tung Hua, Methodist Secondary School, Chung 

Hua School and Sacred hearts school. 


There was this big

drama production in Sibu to


 raise funds to rebuild Sibu. They 


approached my Dad to act main character. The main 


character was also the Japanese spy. 


My Dad accepted the role saying this is the role of an actor 

and be professional in the role.

Mum was a bit worried people might misconstrue acting life 

with real life.

Kiwi Technology set to ‘Gamify’ Fitness for Millions

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MEDIA RELEASE Kiwi Technology set to ‘Gamify’ Fitness for Millions By Fleur Revell 29 January 2016 New Kiwi developed digital technology is set to reshape the fitness industry for millions globally, and capitalise on the growing millennial gym market. Immersive Fitness technology merges cinema quality graphics and sound with high intensity exercise in a purpose built studio. Fitness routines are synced to the surrounding screen and music with instructors controlling the choreography of each session. The concept is the brainchild of Les Mills Jnr, grandson of Olympian and founder of the world’s largest provider of choreographed exercise-to-music group fitness classes, Les Mills International. The new programme was created in response to a Future of Fitness paper which along with themes of connection, personalisation and convergence, explored the blending of technology into fitness and activity as a game. Mills Jnr says this new concept ‘exergaming’ highlighted the blurring lines between the real and the virtual. He and friend Adam Lazarus saw an opportunity to create a fitness experience that would appeal to the dynamic needs of the millennial generation. “Younger people, or millennials, now represent almost 50 percent of the global fitness market. “We know they thrive on technology rich experiences and we wanted to create something that met this need by combining exercise with social connections and entertainment,” he says. Mills Jnr says 68 percent of American households play computer or video games and that gamers are no longer a ‘geeky’ minority group. “This common interest and the direction ‘gaming’ is heading highlights a significant opportunity for the fitness industry and one we were keen to grow. “We wanted to reinvent everything people expect from exercise and create a place without time, one that’s removed from the day-to-day, where people can feel inspired,” he says. Lazarus and Mills drew inspiration for the concept from immersive tents at music festivals and the video innovations brought to life at concerts like those of Beyonce and Kayne West. Internationally boutique gyms are growing rapidly with 42 per cent of the 54 million members of fitness facilities in the US attending boutiques. Created by a team of Kiwi audio and visual creatives and a local animation team, the first classes to feature the new technology are being offered under the brand name The Trip. Here cyclists can ride through futuristic cities, new galaxies and virtual worlds. Mills Jnr says as we seek to have an even more authentic experience, it is likely that future generations of the product will come equipped with smell, floor movement and even rain. “We all know technology is shifting by the minute and ideas that seemed ridiculous two years ago are now totally feasible and we want to be at the forefront of these developments,” he says. Mills Jnr says the company aims to have 20 million people enjoying a live Les Mills experience every week by the year 2020. The world’s first Immersive Fitness studios have opened internationally and The Trip is a permanent fixture in Los Angeles, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Stockholm. New Zealanders will be able to experience the technology from December 2015 when it launches at Les Mills Newmarket, Auckland. Find us on social Check in at Les Mills Newmarket Twitter @lesmillsgyms  ●  Instagram @lesmillstribe ●  Facebook Les Mills - New Zealand  #ImmersiveFitness #LesMills   Download Media Files Download media relating to this story using the links below: Images Video For more information contact: Mark Devlin mark@impactpr.co.nz +64 21 509 060 Fleur Revell fleur@impactpr.co.nz +64 21 509 600 Written on behalf of Les Mills by Impact PR GET IN TOUCH Mark Devlin: +64 2 150 9060 mark@impactpr.co.nz Fleur Revell: +64 9 575 2722 fleur@impactpr.co.nz www.impactpr.co.nz      Impact PR 322 Riddell Road Glendowie Auckland, Auckland 1071 New Zealand Add us to your address book You are receiving this email because of an affiliation with Impact PR Click here to be removed from this list

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Master Kok Fei and Master Kui Kui

This is a story of a friendship of a lifetime. My Uncle Master Kok Fei in the photo, and his friend Master Kui Kui.

In the prewar time, they studied English session in the morning in Sacred Heart's school. In the afternoon, Uncle Kok Fei and my dad studied in Tung Hua School. I am not sure if Master Kui Kui studied in Tung Hua, I remembered Uncle Kok Fei saying, students from the Chinese session was very good in Maths.

The two of them helped each other, Uncle Kok Fei teaching Master Kui Kui Math, and Master Kui Kui teaching him English.


The two went on to become teachers of Sacred Heart's primary school, and Master Kui Kui became the principal until his retirement. Master Kok Fei was very passionate about sports and even the secondary boys know him.

The person who took this photo must have been William, Master Kui Kui's son. Uncle Kok Fei came to visit me in Auckland and William took him around.

We had a meal in my house, and most of these were Sacred Heart Old Boys.  You may recognize Father Paul Chee.

Every Chinese New Year, I specially remember Uncle Kok Fei. He was born on the 7th day. universal or human beings birthday. We always went to his house and celebrated together with his brother,

Wrestling--Kelabit style by James Ritchie

 

  

James Ritchie Wrestling--Kelabit style
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One of the favourite past-times of the Kelabit was wrestling. The Kelabits remember one interesting event 1950s in Pa Main when Lian La’ah, veteran wrestler, overcame all his opponents to become the greatest Kelabit wrestler during the post-War years.

Menon Parir said his father, retired policeman Cpl Parir Udan who witnessed the evens, related the story of how Lian La’ah became the Champion in a well-publicised wrestling event which many of the old folk still remember. Menon said: "There was a big festival at Pa Main,-the largest Kelabit settlement and Longest long house,-in the highlands. One of the events was wrestling and all strongest Kelabits from the surrounding settlements were invited. The first events was wrestling in waist length water. This was for the young amateurs. Then came the highlight which was for the “Professionals”.

Menon who himself is world martial arts Champion, said many challengers came and were beaten by Lian Laah in the morning . The strongest challengers were Penghulu Miri @ Raja Umong of Pa Mada and RAJA BALA of Long Lellang.

Everyone was excited, showing their support to the local heroes by hitting the surface of the river with their palms, clapping and screaming when a challenger was beaten.

In the preliminaries before the final, Balare of Long Peluan (the father of former State soccer player, Isai Raja) was pitted against Agan @Ulit Mattu @ Inan Diu (the father of Dr Roland Dom Mattu) of Pa Bengar. Balare wrestled Agan to the ground and was declared the winner. But while getting up, Agan rolled over and grabbed and twisted Balare's nose until it bled! A near fight almost occurred between Long Peluan and Pa’Bengar people.

The final for the professionals, held just after 12 noon, was held at the open space near the Pa Main longhouse. Lian La’ah was pitted against Long Lellang’s champion Raja Bala--a young six-footer who was very strong and powerful. Menon added: “In the match, Raja Bala tried to topple Lian La’ah. But Lian was too powerful and experienced and after a long contest, smashed Raja Bala to the ground."

Lian La’ah (his other names are Matah Ribuh and Tepun Ulun), came from a family of famous Kelabit wrestlers. His father Balang Ngela’ah (unbeatable Tiger) of Pa Main, was also mighty warrior and wrestler Balang Ngela’ah was the younger brother of Lun Atdo (On top of the Sun)—another powerful exponent of Kelabit wrestling.

Menon said that Kelabit wrestling was similar to Korean Wrestling where once an opponent was grounded , he was declared the loser.

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