In Memoriam: Shek Kin 1913-2009

By Jean Lukitsh | Published June 5, 2009

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One of the giants of kung fu cinema has passed away. Shek Kin’s career encompassed nearly 600 films over five decades, and the overwhelming majority of these films were devoted to martial arts. Shek was the real deal, recognized as a “ko sau” in kung fu by other masters and frequently profiled in Hong Kong martial arts magazines. His original training took place at the Chin Woo Association school in Guangzhou. He was respected as a worthy opponent by Kwan Tak-hing, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan. May his star burn ever bright.

 

shek-kung-fu1shek-kung-fu_2Shek was featured in NEW MARTIAL HERO magazine in the early 1970s.

 

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With Bruce Lee on the set of ENTER THE DRAGON.

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  • Claud
    Whoa that is sad to hear he is truely one of the last great actors of kung fu cinema in hong kong. He shall be missed hope fully someone recently intyervied him before he died.
  • RJ
    Shek Kin was awesome! He played great roles in many Kung Fu flicks and I'll be seeing him in them from time to time, when I pop in a DVD on Kung fu weekends. He lived a long life (wizard status) and will be missed. Shek, be well on your continued journey to enlightenment.
  • will be truly miss,one of the greatist martial arts/actor/inspirations to all fans.
  • a traditional wushu master and martial arts movies pioneer! he surely will be missed around the world! RIP
  • wayne
    MAY HE REST IN PEACE
  • Kevin
    As a martial artist myself its sad and ashame to see such a great person/actor/ Inspiration to the martial arts.My heart go out to the family.
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