Kei Lun Martial Arts

WAY BEYOND EXPECTATIONS!!! Kei Lun Marital Arts is AWESOME! My husband really wanted to have a lion dance at our wedding and with a little hesitation I said «yes». Why the hesitation? I’ve been to weddings before where they had lion dances, the first 10 minutes is fun and exciting, watching the eye catching lions do tricks but after 10minutes or so, the excitement dies down, the tricks begin to look all the same and hunger pains set in and I’m thinking to myself, «ok — when is this going to be over so they can start serving food?» Ok, I thought I was the only one thinking that, but my friends that have been to the same weddings had the same thought as well.
On the day of our wedding, they had arrived and set up on time (if not earlier). Before the lion dance started, the MC told a love story which the dance was based upon. The performance had incorporated props with significant cultural meanings, the performers were fun and engaging, the lions came to life (they were also each beautifully hand painted!), the guest all enjoyed the show. It had lasted approximately 20 minutes and it went by so quickly. My friends had all enjoyed it and said the length of the performance was perfect (the same friends from previous weddings). Our families loved it! Kei Lun did a wonderful job! If asked again if I wanted a lion dance at any special occasion, I would say yes without hesitation but Kei Lun is the way to go!
From my husband:
This lion dance was memorable and special in so many ways. Like my wife mentioned, a lot of lion dancers nowadays merely focus on tricks and stunts, and the novelty just wears off after awhile. But Kei Lun’s lion dance was unique in that their performance focused on a lion dance «puzzle» that was catered to our special occasion. Corey (the MC and drummer for our lion dance) was charismatic and humorous, and introduced the puzzle clearly and concisely. He explained the story behind the puzzle, its place in Chinese history (for us, it was a famous Chinese love story found in many paintings), and the symbolism behind the props that told the story and were used to represent the message and graces they wished for us.
The actual performance was superb and full of enthusiasm. There were two buddhas (one male, one female) who each emphasized their own unique character and personality. The male buddha’s mannerisms were mischievous, and the female buddha’s were elegant. They were both humorous and interacted with us and the guests. The lions (two adult lions, and one baby lion) were lively and fun. They all interacted with us and the guests as well, and the baby lion catered to the guests while the two adult lions solved the puzzle. One of the adult lions was specially hand-​painted with wedding symbolism, so that was really cool. After solving the puzzle, the two buddhas brought the resulting «gift» to our table to view up close for the remainder of the performance (not to keep). The musicians were never out of beat. The music was rhythmic and didn’t sound like «noise». At the end of the performance, each character produced scrolls with well wishes for us. And afterward, we were able to take pictures with the lions and buddhas playing with us (the buddha made me kiss the lion =P)
All in all, what you get from Kei Lun Martial Arts is rich and rare. They bring qualities deeper than just a physical performance, and this lion dance was a huge part of what made me certain I was able to give my wife a special, memorable, fun, and unique wedding. All of our guests loved it and we received a lot of compliments. Also, the lion dance managed to impress my wife’s grandma, so A+!

We had the opportunity to watch Kei Lun Martial Arts perform their lion dance at a pre-​school and an elementary school. Trying to schedule these events during Chinese New Year was difficult — many performers never responded to our inquiries. But Kei Lun was the most responsive by far.
The actual performance was excellent. The lion was the most elaborate and nicely decorated one I’ve ever seen. Corey was able to explain the tales in an entertaining manner that kept the children engaged.
We highly recommend Kei Lun to anyone looking for a lion dance performance.

I have seen Kei Lun Martial Arts performed their lion dance numerous times at various events. They are well-​organized and very professional in their performance. Over the course of these performances, I have spoken to several of their clients. More than a few said that the team went above and beyond what they expected. In other words, Kei Lun Martial Arts over delivers in terms of fun and excitement. Compared to other groups, I can say that they are right.
I highly recommend Kei Lun Martial Arts lion dance team.

Kei Lun performed an spectacular lion dance for our wedding. There must have been at least 10 – 12 performers. We had two lions, two monks, several musicians, and fabulous props and mini props. The lions were gorgeous and the perfomance was both funny and touching.
Kei Lun doesn’t merely bounce the lion heads up and down, the lions come alive with their own personalities. The monks are hilarious and acrobatic. The performance was told like a story unfolding. Their energy filled the air with electricity and excitement.