Meet Your Instructor- Laoshi John Jin
Laoshi* John Jin began his Chinese martial arts training in 1965 at age 11. After 20 years of continuous study and promotion, he started teaching in China. He is recognized by the Zhejiang Wushu Association of China with a 3rd level, 1st grade, traditional Chinese martial art instructor certification.
John graduated from Hangzhou University where he studied culture and languages. He has traveled extensively through the South Pacific and Eastern Africa as a member of the Chinese Expert Team of expanding Chinese cultural awareness.
Chinese martial arts** are not about fighting but rather a life long fulfillment of the whole person. Laoshi Jin has also studied both Chinese calligraphy and performing traditional Chinese music on the Guzheng. He continues to advance his cultural, language, martial arts and music skills with annual trips to China.
* Laoshi is roughly translated as teacher, generally a highly regarded position in Chinese culture.
** Tai Chi, Kung Fu (Gong Fu), various types of "Jings", Chi Kung (Qigong), etc, are all loose references to a large array of Chinese martial art terminology.
