John Ng
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Wing Lok "John" Ng is an innovator and instructor of Chinese martial arts known for his simplicity. He is a Six Harmony
(Liu He
), Xingyiquan
, Baguazhang
, and a Drunken Monkey
kung fu master.
He is also a Traditional Chinese medicine
doctor and MD Pharm. D.D.DCM. pharmacist
by profession in Whitesburg, Kentucky, specializing in herbalism
. Some of his notable students are John Dufresne, Mark Burgher, Eric Nesson, William Quan, Gary Dezarn, and Tom Pardue (to name a few). He was born in Fujian
in 1950, of Hui
Chinese
descent. He was a student of Wang Zi-Ping
.
and later in Lexington
, which flourished during the 1980s and 1990s. He was Executive Advisor to The International Chinese Boxing Association in 2006 and 2008. He is now semi-retired, but still teaches a small number of private students. John Ng founded the Bowling Green Martial Arts and Health Club in Bowling Green
, Kentucky
in 1974.
(aka. Hou hsing kou shou aka. Snake Fist vs. the Dragon) produced by Goldig Films Ltd. in 1979.
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
(Liu He
Liu He
Liu He , courtesy name Xuantai , was for seven days an emperor of the Chinese/Xiongnu state Han Zhao in 310.-Biography:...
), Xingyiquan
Xingyiquan
Xingyiquan is one of the major "internal" or Wudang styles of Chinese martial arts. The word translates approximately to "Form/Intention Boxing", or "Shape/Will Boxing", and is characterized by aggressive, seemingly linear movements and explosive power...
, Baguazhang
Baguazhang
Bāguàzhǎng is one of the three main Chinese martial arts of the Wudang school, the other two being Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. It is more broadly grouped as an internal practice...
, and a Drunken Monkey
Drunken Monkey
Drunken Monkey Form or Drunken Monkey Pole Form of Kung Fu is a Korean martial art, and one of the variations of the Monkey Style.This style is different from Zui Quan , as the practitioner is imitating gestures of an intoxicated monkey, rather than a human fighter.Drunken Monkey does not begin...
kung fu master.
He is also a Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage , exercise , and dietary therapy...
doctor and MD Pharm. D.D.DCM. pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
by profession in Whitesburg, Kentucky, specializing in herbalism
Herbalism
Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, herblore, and phytotherapy...
. Some of his notable students are John Dufresne, Mark Burgher, Eric Nesson, William Quan, Gary Dezarn, and Tom Pardue (to name a few). He was born in Fujian
Fujian
' , formerly romanised as Fukien or Huguing or Foukien, is a province on the southeast coast of mainland China. Fujian is bordered by Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, and Guangdong to the south. Taiwan lies to the east, across the Taiwan Strait...
in 1950, of Hui
Hui people
The Hui people are an ethnic group in China, defined as Chinese speaking people descended from foreign Muslims. They are typically distinguished by their practice of Islam, however some also practice other religions, and many are direct descendants of Silk Road travelers.In modern People's...
Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
descent. He was a student of Wang Zi-Ping
Wang Zi-Ping
Wang Zi-Ping was a Chinese-Muslim practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts and traditional medicine from Changzhou, Cangxian county, Mengcun, Hebei Province. He served as the leader of the Shaolin Kung Fu division of the Martial Arts Institute in 1928 and was also the vice chairman of the Chinese...
.
Career
In 1981 he founded the Four Seasons Kung Fu & Wu Shu Academy in Richmond, KentuckyRichmond, Kentucky
There were 10,795 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. Of all households, 34.7% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had...
and later in Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
, which flourished during the 1980s and 1990s. He was Executive Advisor to The International Chinese Boxing Association in 2006 and 2008. He is now semi-retired, but still teaches a small number of private students. John Ng founded the Bowling Green Martial Arts and Health Club in Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green is the third-most populous city in the state of Kentucky after Louisville and Lexington, with a population of 58,067 as of the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Warren County and the principal city of the Bowling Green, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area with an estimated 2009...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
in 1974.
Filmography
He was martial arts choreographer in the film Snake in the Monkey's ShadowSnake in the Monkey's Shadow
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is a Hong Kong martial arts film made in 1979 and directed by Cheung Sum.- Plot :...
(aka. Hou hsing kou shou aka. Snake Fist vs. the Dragon) produced by Goldig Films Ltd. in 1979.
Lineage
| Lineage | |
| Baguazhang | Wang Zi-Ping Wang Zi-Ping Wang Zi-Ping was a Chinese-Muslim practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts and traditional medicine from Changzhou, Cangxian county, Mengcun, Hebei Province. He served as the leader of the Shaolin Kung Fu division of the Martial Arts Institute in 1928 and was also the vice chairman of the Chinese... |
| Five Animal | Monk Inh Shu One |
| Spring Legs | Monk Po In |
| Monkey | CoGo |
| Northern Drunken | Li |
| John Wing-Lok Ng |
|
| Notable students: who opened Kung Fu schools, published books, Etc. | |
| Lester Doyle |
|
| Rusty Gray |
|
| Tom Pardue |
|
| John Dufresne |
|
| Bill Gist |
|
| Ricky Pickens |
|
| Timmy Pickens |
|
| Mark Burgher |
|
| Eric Nissen |
|
| Gary Dezarn |
|
| Eric Townsend |
|
External links
- http://ngfamilycombat.com/
- http://www.dynamicfightingarts.com/history_4.htm
- http://ngfamilymuncie.tripod.com/id2.html
- http://www.ewkf.net
- http://ngfamilystyle.bigforumpro.com