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The stunt training school teaching Hongkongers how to ace action film sequences

Stunt actor Andrew Pong founded a martial arts school that teaches the skills needed for action film stunts

 

Llewellyn CheungandOscar Liu

Hong Kong’s action cinema industry has a global reputation for dangerous stunts and creative choreography. Being on screen in an action film often requires a wide range of skills, including gymnastics, martial arts, using weapons and being suspended from wireworks. In 2022, professional stunt actor Andrew Pong opened a martial arts academy that also offers aspiring actors and curious members of the public some training in how to do film stunts. Post reporter Oscar Liu “tried out” for a role as one of Pong’s students. 
 

 
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