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We are The Traditional School of Chinese Martial Arts; Wu Zen Do. Founded in 1990, Dr. Ian Lee created Wu Zen Do (The Way of Martial Arts Zen), a college where students can develop their physical body through martial arts, their mind through research and training and ultimately their spiritual body through chi gong, meditation and living the Way of Martial Art Zen.

Dr. Ian Lee began his martial arts training as a six year old, grappling with other children in the farm fields of Taiwan. His formal training started when he was only 12 years old, completing his first form and demonstrating it to an audience in his hometown. He received highly regarded feedback and thus started his pursuit of the martial arts. Ian has never stopped training and continues teaching and practising today. Ian learned Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, Kendo; In fact most martial styles until finally he found his preference in Chinese Martial Arts.

Out of tens of thousands of applicants, Ian was one of twenty selected for enrolment at the Chinese Culture University in the course program of Chinese Martial Arts. He graduated as valedictorian in theory and practical; the first person ever to achieve both. This was followed by a teaching position at the university until he moved to Australia.

From 1986 to 1990, Ian regularly received placings in Taiwan National Competitions. He toured with the National team throughout Asia competing in China, Hong Kong, Korea and also represented Taiwan in the USA. Between 1986 and 2000 Ian participated in 6 World Cup Competitions collecting 2 Silver medals and 10 Gold medals. In 1996, Ian was awarded his Doctorate Degree of Martial Science from The American Europe Technical Research University.

Ian Lee is a master of Chinese Martial Arts, being particularly proficient in forms, weaponry, chin-na, pressure points, striking techniques and shuia jiao (wrestling). He has also established a full time health clinic, where he combines Pharmacology, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Massage and Chi Gong Therapy.

Sifu Jason King has been studying martial arts for over 12 years. Jason is highly-regarded in the martial arts community for his great skill and comprehensive knowledge of martial arts, and his excellent, accessible teaching style.

In 1990 Jason met Master Ian Lee who was at the time founding the Wu Zen Do School in Brisbane, Australia. Under Master Ian Lee, Jason trained daily. In 1992 they traveled to Taiwan to meet and train under Master Lee's own Grandmasters. By 1993 Jason acheived the rank of Tai Chi Instructor, and the following year that of Shaolin Kung Fu Instructor. In 1995 Jason took over running of Classes at the school. In addition to his martial arts work, Jason is also an accomplished stage fight choreographer and has featured in plays and films. Before meeting Master Ian Lee, Jason had studied for three years of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu under Sensei John Nalder until Sensei Nalder's retirement. Jason is a 2nd level national judge within the National All Styles Tournament circuit.

Jason has received 1st placing in the state titles 9 times, has twice come 2nd in the national titles and acheived 2nd and 3rd placings in international titles. Jason has over 85 trophies in categories including forms, demonstrations, weapons and fighting (point, continuous and full-contact).

Richard Nicholls' martial arts training began in 1974 where he studied Moon Lee Tae Kwon Do for a couple of years at his initial school at Garden's Point Queensland University of Technology. In 1983, Richard's Tai Chi training began as rehabilitation for injuries incurred as a result of a traffic accident. For four years he trained under The Australian Academy of Tai Chi learning. His path back to physical wellbeing was well under way. From 1988 to 1990, he had the opportunity to study under David Yuen, Chief Instructor of The Queensland Hung Gar and Tai Chi School. During this time he was hugely assisted and influenced by Ian Taggart.

1991 saw the introduction of Master Ian Lee and his Wu Zen Do system. Master Lee is a world-renowned Tai Chi exponent/teacher and helped guide Richard to his instructor level achieved in 1997. Also under Master Lee, Richard was able to reach an Intermediate level in Shaolin Long Fist and practice a variety of weapons, notably short staff, fan, long staff, straight sword, broadsword and Kwan Dao which has greatly assisted his martial understanding of Tai Chi.

Richard continues to learn and teach Tai Chi at The Traditional School of Chinese Martial Arts under Jason King and still receives regular tuition from Master Lee. Currently he is practising Xing Yi - another internal style of Chinese Martial Arts as well as weaponry and Chi Gong. Richard acknowledges fellow instructors Ian Taggart and Kevin The as great influences on his journey.

Si Hing Peter began training in the martial arts over 8 years ago, experimenting with Wing Chun for a year under the tutelage of Sifu Ian Protheroe. His journey has since seen him undertake Shaolin Long Fist training predominantly under Sifu Jason King but he also received instruction by Master Lee. He is the highest graded student since Sifu Jason in 1993. Si Hing Peter demonstrated his abilities early on with success in tournaments, culminating in a second place at the 1997 NAS National Titles for an outstanding display in the forms division. He has also achieved multiple awards at a state level and numerous regional trophies.

In recent years, Si Hing Peter has had the opportunity to demonstrate his kung fu at Southbank Piazza for Buddha's Birthday Celebrations. He also helped celebrate the Taiwanese National Day at a number of locations including the famous Festival Hall (now closed).

In the near future, Si Hing Peter will not only consolidate his Shaolin training and teaching, but will be complementing it with study in Tai Chi Chuan, Shuai Jiao, and Weaponry. He will certainly have his hands full!

My first knowledge of Tai-chi came from an article in the daily paper which outlined the philosophy and many benefits of the art, both physical and mental. This was in June 1980 and I joined a class. The result was soon apparent as I had more energy and also moved and felt better and more relaxed. Weapons training started in 1981.

Training became more demanding when Master Lee took over after the previous Sifu returned to Hong Kong. Applications (ie. Self defence aspects) and Chi-gong were given more emphasis at the time, and the school began an association with the University of National Culture in Taiwan. This involved accreditation of the school's training system and standards. This relationship continues with regular feedback from some of my senior masters of Tai-chi chuan and Shaolin.

I qualified as an instructor art on the 30th July, 1999 and I continue to learn the way of Tai-chi chuan. The benefits of personal development, self-confidence, physical fitness and mental attitude, leading to a relaxed and stress free feeling, have indeed changed my life.

In 1990, Kevin began training Chinese Martial Arts under the tutelage of Master Ian Lee. After only a short while, he was selected along with Jason King to train privately as a disciple. Thus began a daily training session over a period of one year. In particular, Kevin found a strong affinity to Tai Chi Chuan and showed tremendous potential in learning the subtleties and nuances of this ancient form of martial art. He found it not only very relaxing during his many years of tertiary education, but also extremely effective as a form of self-defence. Under Master Lee's continued guidance he has acquired a high skill level in many different Tai Chi routines, including a range of weapons. Kevin also developed an understanding of the applications of the techniques, including push hands, and has furthered his encompassment of Chi Gong. Kevin is very pleased to be able to pass on these valuable skills to his students. He believes that the benefits of improved health, relaxation, confidence and physical capabilities should be available to everyone.

This is our emblem for our school.

• The Chinese script reads as Wu Zen Do (pronounced as Woo Zen Dow) which translates "The Way of Martial Art Zen." This motto represents a combination of Mental, Spiritual and Physical development through training and living the philosophies of Chinese Martial Arts
• The octogram (8 sides) relates to Ba Gua or "Eight Trigrams" as defined by the Taoist theories of the I-Ching. The I-Ching is a three thousand year old compilation of Chinese wisdom used for the study of past, present and future.
• The five colours used in the emblem (red, black, green, yellow and white) represent the Chinese five elements (earth, metal, water, wood and fire) from Xing Yi.
• The two circles are synonymous with the Yin and Yang philosophies more commonly seen as the black and white Yin/Yang symbol. Yang represents positive, light, masculine, active energy, while Yin is negative, dark, cool, gentle, feminine strength.

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  • Shaolin "Long Fist" - The famous style of Kung Fu originating from Northern China (aka Bei Chuan, Chang Chuan).
  • Tai Chi - A slow fluid style known for its slow soothing movements (aka Taichi).
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  • Shuai Jiao - Mongolian and Chinese Wrestling.
  • Ba Gua - An internal (energy-based) art to develop strong legs (also known as Chinese Boxing or Pa Kua).
  • Hsing I - A robust and powerful internal style based on 12 animal forms (aka Xing-Yi)
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