Huang, a Malaysian overseas Chinese, began martial arts studies at the age of twelve in an academy which also taught lion dancing. During New Year's celebrations, the lion dances would be brought out for their agile displays.
擊鼓指導黃志文是來自馬來西亞的僑生，十二歲在當地學武術，武館中照例有舞獅練習，逢年過節時部會擺出獅陣一展身手。