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Affiliation
Wu Zen Dao Australia, MMA, MAIA, KWA, Shaolin Temple Wu Shu Training Center, Chinese Cultural University Taipei.

About
The Ian Lee Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Health College opened in 1990. Wu Zen Dao Australia in 1994. The Traditional School of Chinese Martial Arts in 1995. Now known simply as Brisbane Kung Fu.
Teaching a range of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts.
Brisbane Kung Fu was previously known as The Traditional School of Chinese Martial Arts; Wu Zen Dao. Founded locally in 1990, Dr. Yi-Yen (Ian) Lee created Wu Zen Dao (The Way of Martial Arts Zen), a martial arts academy where students can develop their physical body through Chinese martial arts, their mind through research and training, and ultimately their spiritual body through qi gong, meditation and living the Way of Martial Art Zen. Brisbane Kung Fu is renowned for its expert tuition in Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Ji. With ongoing links to China and Taiwan, Brisbane Kung Fu has firmly established itself as a leading Kung Fu Academy in Australia.

Shifu Jason King has been studying martial arts for over 26 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. Jason’s first substantial involvement in martial arts began with studying Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu for three years under Sensei John Nalder until Sensei Nalder’s retirement. This provided confidence, positive mentality, combat attitude and survival skills that remain with him to this day.
In 1990 Jason met Master Yi-Yen (Ian) Lee, who was at the time founding the Wu Zen Dao School in Brisbane, Australia. Initiated by Master Ian Lee, Jason was inducted as a disciple (private student) and trained daily in both the Internal and External martial arts. Jason lived with Master Lee for a year and in 1992 they travelled to Taiwan to meet and train under Master Lee’s own Grandmasters. By 1993 Jason achieved the rank of Tai Ji Instructor, and the following year that of Shaolin Kung Fu Instructor. In 1995, Jason took over the running of classes at the school.
Jason has several referee accreditations including a 2nd level national judge within the National All Styles Tournament circuit. As a competitor, Jason has received well over 100 trophies in various tournament categories including forms, demonstrations, weapons and fighting. The combat events included points sparring, grappling, push hands, continuous fighting and full contact bouts in various competitions. More than 30 awards have been for State, National or International Titles. Proudly, Shifu Jason can boast several National Title holders amongst his ranks.
Jason has coaching qualifications recognized by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). As well as having the school registered with the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA) which is the peak Industry body for Martial Arts in Australia, Jason has been involved on the Queensland committee of the Kung Fu Wu Shu Australia (KWA).
[Shifu Jason King]In addition to his martial arts work, Jason is an accomplished stage Fight Director, one of only 8 recognised in the country with numerous stage and film credits.
In recent years, Jason trained in several security courses, culminating with not only security qualifications and extensive work in the security industry, but certification as an Executive Protection Officer (bodyguard) as well.
Currently Shifu Jason is involved with the World Harmony Society and has commenced studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These both support the holistic approach given to the academy and it’s members.
Excitingly 2013 saw Shifu Jason inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame in recognition of his long and dedicated service within the industry.
2015 continues to see Shifu Jason and his school in high demand for demonstrations, workshops, and displays with regular invitations to perform at National Titles and International events. In the near future, there are plans to expand the academy and to publish several books and DVD’s.