Attention Parents & Students,
It is with
great pleasure that I announce the arrival of one of my Kung Fu/Wushu brothers,
Zhao Qingjian to American Shaolin Kung Fu.
Zhao
Qingjian is a Wushu gold medalist winner at the 2009 11th National
Games of the People’s Republic of China.
Coming from a family line of martial artists, Zhao began his training in
Shaolin under one of his father’s younger Kung Fu brothers. It was then at the age of 12 where he won his
first title of All-Around Champion at the Dongping County Tournament. After winning a few more tournaments, at 15 he
began his rigorous training at the Shaolin Temple taking on the name, Shi
Xingjian.
His training
at the Shaolin Temple lasted 3 years learning 18 weapons, specializing in dao (staff, 3-section staff and the
9-section whip). He became part of the Shaolin
Temple troupe where he toured in nearly two dozen countries along with Master
Feng.
After
touring with the Shaolin Temple demo team, he returned to China where he
attended college. During his sophomore
year in college, Zhao Qingjian caught the attention of Wu Bin, the head coach
of the illustrious Beijing Wushu Team and tutor to international superstar, Jet
Li. Wu Bin immediately drafted Zhao to
the Beijing Wushu Team. Under Wu Bin’s
direction, Zhao won an impressive string of medals in both national and
international competitions. The
highlight of his career, however, was his participation and achievement of gold
medal in Men’s Daoshu & Gunshu combined at the 2008 Beijing Wushu
Tournament.
Zhao Qingjian will be at American Shaolin Kung Fu on Thursday
July 26th observing and mentoring our students in preparation of this weekend's Legends of Kung Fu Tournament. Both First and Second Master Feng kindly ask
that you show proper respect and hospitality to our guest during his stay at
our school. Please wear your proper
uniform and come focused and prepared for your training. This will definitely be an exciting day for
all.
