Sifu Joe Hing Kwok Chu

Sifu Joe Chu is widely known and respected as an authority in Chinese martial arts and Qigong and as a trainer of many accomplished full-contact fighters.  Master Chu received his training from a broad range of famous teachers, beginning with Kao Tsan and Chen le Yan.

Master Chu learned injury medicine as an apprentice before studying Chinese medicine at medical school in Hong Kong, where he graduated with honors.  In 1951 Master Chu studied Qigong at Pao's Spiritual Institution in Hong Kong, where he mastered various schools of Qigong.    Master Chu also studied with native shamans in Sumatra and New Guinea. Before coming to the U.S. he established and opened a successful clinic in Sumatra, specializing in the treatment of back injuries.

Master Chu has held many leadership positions in his field, among them:

• Executive Director of the Executive committee of the Northern California Kung Fu Federation.
• Martial Arts advisor for the oldest Chinese martial arts magazine, "The New Martial Arts Hero," published in Hong Kong.
• Honorary president of the Chi Gong Exhibition and Convention in Taipei, sponsored by the Taipei Chinese Martial Arts Federation.
• Commissioner for Examinations and Evaluations for the Taipei Pugilistic Society.
• Honorary President of the Hong Kong Martial Arts Association.