Sifu Jimmy Wong | Bee Dao | Patty Sun | Milton Lie
Darryl Dalton
| Don Vo | Penny Vo | Stephen Sylvester |
Chuck Gray
Travis Corgan | Albert Nguyen | Casey Chan | Kevin Lie

 

Sifu Jimmy Wong is the U.S. Master for the International Chin Woo Federation headquartered in Shanghai, China, and is the founder and Head Master of the America Chin Woo center in Dallas, Texas. Master Wong has trained two National Champions: the Women's Traditional Forms Grand Champion at the 1992 & 1994 U.S. National Chinese Martial Arts Tournament in Orlando, Florida and the 1991 Men's Northern Shaolin Champion at the International Chinese Martial Arts Championships in San Francisco, California.

Mr. Wong holds many National and International Advisory positions to various kungfu organizations and has given workshops in many countries. Mr. Wong has taught kungfu at the University of Houston, Tai Chi and Qigong at the Texas Hei Long Jiang College of Traditional Medicine, Tai Chi and Qigong to doctors at the Beijing International Acupuncture Center, Swedish Wushu Federation, Stockholm and Singapore Chin Woo.

In 1998, his student competed against the Chinese competitors in the 5th 1998 International Yongnian Taijiquan Championship in Handan, China, and won 1st place in Wu(Hao) form and Wu(Hao) Tai Chi sword. During the same trip, Sifu Wong was promoted by the China Yongnian Taiji Association and given the only Wu(Hao) Grandmaster title outside of China. Sifu Wong's mission is to spread the Wu(Hao) Tai Chi in North America and make it available to anyone who is interested. He recently established the North America Wu(Hao) Taiji Federation, which is based in Dallas, Texas. He has a strong belief in preserving the traditional Tai Chi. Sifu Wong was also the first to produce a Wu(Hao) Tai Chi video. Additionally, Master Wong holds several certificates of training and is a Texas Licensed acupuncturist, and is currently the president of USA Taiji Federation.

Career Achievements:

  • Over 30 years experience
  • Head Master at the J.K. Wong Kungfu Tai Chi Academy
  • President of the North America Wu (Hao) Taiji Federation
  • Founder of the USA Chin Woo Federation
  • President of the United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation Region VI, 1995 - 1999
  • Executive Committee member for China Xintai Wu (Hao) Tai Chi Research Center
  • U.S. Representative for the First International Tai Chi Festival 1991 - Yongnian, Hebei Province, China
  • 6th Generation direct lineage of Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
  • Taught Wu (Hao) Tai Chi to doctors at:
    • Beijing International Acupuncture Center (Beijing, China)
    • Swedish Wushu Federation (Stockholm, Sweden)
    • Singapore Chin Woo Athletic Association (Singapore)
  • U.S. Representative of the World Chin Woo Federation - Shanghai, China
  • Chief Instructor of the University of Houston Shaolin Kungfu Club, 1978-1983
  • Trained 2 National Champions:
    • 1992, 1994, & 1996 Women's Traditional Forms Grand Champion - U.S. National Chinese Martial Arts Tournament (Orlando, FL)
    • 1991 Men's Northern Shaolin Champion - International Chinese Martial Arts Championships (San Francisco, CA)
  • International Judge for the International Dragon and Lion Dance Federation - Hong Kong
  • 1998 Promoter of the Year by the USAWKF Hall of Fame for his outstanding promotion of the 1998 Taiji Legacy and Kungfu Championship
  • Licensed Acupuncturist in Texas

e-mail:
jkwong@chinwoo.com

 

 

Mr. Dao began his training with Sifu Wong in 1985 and has since achieved his 2nd Degree Black Sash. He has competed and ranked in several competitions nationwide as well as overseas. Mr. Dao has a strong passion for lion and dragon dance and has trained exclusively under Sifu Wong, but has also extended his training with Singapore Chin Woo and the World Champion Kun Seng Kung Lion Dance team from Malaysia. Mr. Dao has also trained Wushu with top wushu coaches in the states and overseas. His emphasis on speed and power led him to specialize in Nanquan, Nandao, 2-person sets, and more recently Eagle Claw and 3-Sectional Staff.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Chin Woo Shaolin Kungfu & Lion Dance / Dragon Dance Instructor
  • Vice President, USA Chin Woo Federation
  • External Events Vice-Chairman, Taiji Legacy & Kungfu Championship, 1998 - 2002
  • Chief Editor, Chin Woo Circle Newsletter, 1997 - 1999
  • Co-Founder, U.T.Dallas Chin Woo Martial Arts Club
  • US Team to 1991 World Chin Woo Championships, Malaysia
  • US Lion Dance Team (tail) to the 1995 World Lion Dance Festival, Hong Kong
  • Nanquan Competitor, 1995 USAWKF National Wushu Team Trials, Dallas
  • US Team Coach to 1998 World Chin Woo Championships, Ipoh, Malaysia
  • Chin Woo Compulsory Forms Grand Champion, 1999 Taiji Legacy & Kungfu Championship

Academics:
- BSc., Chemistry
- MBA, MIS/E-commerce
- SMU SWGSB

Specialties:
- Chin Woo Forms
- Lion/Dragon Dance
- Nanquan
- Nandao
- Eagle Claw
- 3 Sectional Staff
- Monkey Staff
- 2 Person Sets
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Chen Tai Chi

 

 

 

 

Ms. Sun is the most decorated student at the Academy with countless awards and honors in both Traditional Forms and Wushu competitions. She has trained since 1988 and is a Senior Instructor at J.K. Wong Academy achieving 2nd Degree Black Sash level. Ms. Sun is well adept in Traditional Shaolin, Modern Wushu, and Tai Chi, which makes her a remarkable all-around martial arts athlete. Her training has extended to nationally and internationally recognized masters in shaolin, tai chi, and wushu. Her power and grace showcased in performances and competition place her among the elite on both the competition floor and in the training hall.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Chin Woo Shaolin Kungfu & Wu (Hao) Tai Chi Instructor
  • Vice President/Treasurer, USA Chin Woo Federation
  • Internal Events Vice-Chairman, Taiji Legacy & Kungfu Championship, 1998 - 2002
  • Director, Chin Woo Martial Arts Club, Austin, Texas
  • U.S. Team to 1991 World Chin Woo Martial Arts Championship, Malaysia
  • Women's Traditional Forms Grand Champion, 1992, 1994, 1996: USA National Chinese Martial Arts Competition [USAWKF]
  • Traditional Athlete of the Year, 1997 USAWKF Hall of Fame
  • US Team Coach to 1998 World Chin Woo Championships, Ipoh, Malaysia
  • Wu Yu Xiang Monument Contributor, October 2000 - Handan, China
  • Chin Woo Forms Grand Champion, 1998 Taiji Legacy & Kungfu Championships
  • U.S. Team to 2000 World Chin Woo Championships, Tianjin, China

Academics:
- Salutatorian, PESH
- Dean's Honors List, U.T.Austin
- BBA, MBA Accounting

Specialties:
- Chin Woo Forms
- Qiang Shu (Spear)
- Jian Shu (Straightsword)
- Dao Shu (Broadsword)
- Double Straightsword
- Gun Shu (staff)
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Yang Tai Chi
- Tai Chi Straightsword

 

 

 

 

Mr. Lie initially studied Northern Shaolin under Sifu Wong in 1994 and has since focused on Tai Chi forms, weapons, and push hands. His skills in Tai Chi has led him to participate in several competitions nationally and overseas. He has been recognized by several organizations as a judge for Tai Chi forms and weapons and has also conducted Wu (Hao) Tai Chi workshops locally and nationally.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Wu (Hao) Taiji Instructor
  • Executive Board Member, USA Chin Woo Federation
  • US Delegate , 2000 7th International Yongnian Taijiquan Festival & Championship
  • Wu Yu Xiang Monument Contributor, October 2000 - Handan, China

Academics:
- B.Sc, MS Computer Science / Engineering

Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Chen Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms

 

 

 

Mr. Dalton has studied under Sifu Wong since 1994 as a Shaolin student and soon came to explore tai chi as his focus. Darryl places strong emphasis on tai chi push hands and mechanics and has built a strong reputation in competition locally and nationally. His skills in Tai Chi has led him to participate in several competitions nationally and overseas. He has been recognized by several organizations as a judge for Tai Chi forms and weapons.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Wu (Hao) Taiji Instructor
  • Executive Board Member, USA Chin Woo Federation
  • US Delegate , 2000 7th International Yongnian Taijiquan Festival & Championship
  • Finalist, Wu (Hao) Tai Chi Forms -1996 World Chin Woo Championships, Guangzhou, China
  • Wu Yu Xiang Monument Contributor, October 2000 - Handan, China

Academics:
- SMU School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Networking Technologies

Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms

 

 

 

Mr. Vo has been studying with Sifu Wong since 1997 and has shown great potential in Lion Dance and Dragon Dance. His speed and precision has also landed him spots specializing in 2 Person Sets. Starting his training in his mid-teens, Mr. Vo has shown tremendous achievement in training and competing. He has become a top contender in competition and has prospect of winning several honors in his career. Mr. Vo is a graduate of Texas Tech University in Business & Finance.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Chin Woo Shaolin Kungfu Instructor

Academics:
- B.Sc. Finance
- SMU SWGSB

Specialties:
- Lion Dance
- Dragon Dance
- Kwan Dao
- Nanquan
- Tongbeiquan
- Double Sabre
- Wushu Mantis
- 2 Person Sets

 

 

 

Ms. Vo is the youngest of the Senior Level Instructors and shows the most potential to become a top tier Chinese Martial Arts athlete in both traditional shaolin and modern wushu. In her few years of training, she has proved herself not only by meeting requirements for her Black Sash, but also by extending her talents in teaching, performing, and competing. Despite her tender years, Ms. Vo has tasted success at an international level. Her speed, power and agility makes her a truly awesome spectacle to witness. Ms. Vo is curerntly a 3rd year student in Business and Finance and plans to pursue a Masters Degree in Finance at Texas Tech University.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Chin Woo Shaolin Kungfu Instructor
  • Chin Woo Compulsory Forms Grand Champion, 2001 Taiji Legacy & Martial Arts Championships
  • Finalist, Chin Woo Compulsory Forms Grand Champion, 2002 7th World Chin Woo Championships & Taiji Legacy
  • Finalist, External Forms Grand Champion, 2002 7th World Chin Woo Championships & Taiji Legacy
  • Chin Woo Compulsory Forms Grand Champion, 2003 Taiji Legacy & Martial Arts Championships

Academics:
- n/a

Specialties:
- Chin Woo Forms
- Wushu Staff
- Wushu Sabre
- Wushu Mantis
- Lion & Dragon Dance Drumming
- Praying Mantis
- 2 Person Sets

 

 

 

Mr. Sylvester has studied under Sifu Wong since 1998 and has trained both Shaolin and Wu (Hao) Tai Chi. His attention to detail and movement led him to Yongnian China to compete in the 9th World Yongnian China Tai Chi Championships. He has also been top-ranked in national competition and has strong outlook to pursue higher level training and ranking in the future. Since the beginning of his training, Mr. Sylvester has proved to be very proficient as an instructor and has been recognized as a Wu (Hao) Tai Chi official in competitions.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Wu (Hao) Taiji Instructor
  • Wu Yu Xiang Monument Contributor, October 2000 - Handan, China
  • US Delegate , 2000 7th International Yongnian Taijiquan Festival & Championship

Academics:
- n/a

Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Wu (Hao) Straightsword
- Chen Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms

 

 

Profile currently not available

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Wu (Hao) Taiji Instructor
  • Wu Yu Xiang Monument Contributor, October 2000 - Handan, China
  • US Delegate , 2000 7th International Yongnian Taijiquan Festival & Championship

Academics:
- n/a

Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Wu (Hao) Straightsword
- Yang Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms

 

 

Profile currently not available

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Wu (Hao) Taiji Instructor
  • Wu Yu Xiang Monument Contributor, October 2000 - Handan, China
  • US Delegate , 2000 7th International Yongnian Taijiquan Festival & Championship

Academics:
- BS Electrical Engineering

Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Wu (Hao) Straightsword
- Chen Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms

 

 

Mr. Nguyen began his training under Sifu Wong in 1989. Over the years, Mr. Nguyen has competed in several local and National Competitions and ranked among the top in his divisions. His speed and precise movements drew him to excel in 7-Star Praying Mantis sets and 2-Person sets. He has also trained Lion Dance with Singapore Chin Woo early in his training career.

Career Achievements:

  • Senior Chin Woo Shaolin Kungfu Instructor
  • U.S. Team to 1991 World Chin Woo Martial Arts Championship, Malaysia

Academics:
- BS Business/History

Specialties:
- Chin Woo Forms
- Lion/Dragon Dance
- Praying Mantis
- Monkey Staff
- Changquan
- 2 Person Sets

 

 

 
 

Casey Chan: Profile coming soon

Career Achievements:

Academics:
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Specialties:
- Chin Woo Forms
- Lion/Dragon Dance
- Praying Mantis
- 2 Person Sets

 

 

 
 

Kevin Lie: Profile coming soon

Career Achievements:

Academics:
- UT Austin Engineering Undergrad

Specialties:
- Chin Woo Forms
- Lion/Dragon Dance
- Nanquan
- Pu Dao
- 2 Person Sets

 

 

 
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