Grand Master (Shi-Gong) Chiu Chuk Kai

The key figure in the modern development of our system was Shi-Gong Chiu, Chuk Kai. He was noted across the globe for his martial arts prowess. Shi-Gong strove for more than 60 years to develop the System through the culmination of his personal expertise in physical development, self-defense, tai chi chuan, and Chinese medicine. These efforts, plus the loyalty of his students, have resulted in one of the few "complete" systems of martial arts remaining in the world today. 

Those students of Shi-Gong whom he encouraged to become Shi-Fus themselves were strongly impressed with the need to continue the traditions he has set forth. Examples of his legacy -- including strict training-room etiquette and simple, all-black uniforms -- continue today in most of the descendant schools.