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
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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
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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:
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Academics:
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B.Sc, MS Computer Science / Engineering
Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Chen Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms
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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
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Academics:
-
SMU School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Networking Technologies
Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms
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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
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B.Sc. Finance
- SMU SWGSB
Specialties:
- Lion Dance
- Dragon Dance
- Kwan Dao
- Nanquan
- Tongbeiquan
- Double Sabre
- Wushu Mantis
- 2 Person Sets
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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
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Academics:
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n/a
Specialties:
- Chin Woo Forms
- Wushu Staff
- Wushu Sabre
- Wushu Mantis
- Lion & Dragon Dance Drumming
- Praying Mantis
- 2 Person Sets
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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
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Academics:
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Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
-
Wu (Hao) Straightsword
- Chen Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms
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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
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Academics:
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n/a
Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
-
Wu (Hao) Straightsword
- Yang Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms
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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
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Academics:
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BS Electrical Engineering
Specialties:
- Wu (Hao) Tai Chi
-
Wu (Hao) Straightsword
- Chen Tai Chi
- Push Hands
- Chin Woo Forms
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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
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BS Business/History
Specialties:
-
Chin Woo Forms
- Lion/Dragon Dance
- Praying Mantis
- Monkey Staff
- Changquan
- 2 Person Sets |
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Casey
Chan: Profile coming soon
Career
Achievements:
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Specialties:
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Chin Woo Forms
- Lion/Dragon Dance
- Praying Mantis
- 2 Person Sets |
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Kevin
Lie: Profile coming soon
Career
Achievements:
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UT Austin Engineering Undergrad
Specialties:
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Chin Woo Forms
- Lion/Dragon Dance
- Nanquan
- Pu Dao
- 2 Person Sets |
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