Lineage & Masters

Grandmaster Liu Yun Chiao (1909-1992)

One of the most significant kung fu teachers of modern times. Born in Cangzhou County, Hebei Province. Trained from age 5, under Li Shu Wen ("God's Spear Li") from age 7. Military service fighting the Japanese. Commander of airborne troops in Taiwan. Founded Wu-Tan Kuo Shu Development Center. Over 3,000 disciples.

Master Su Yu Chang — "Lightning Fist"

Chinese national champion by age 14. Gold Medal, 1968 International Martial Arts Championship (Malaysia). Doctorate in Chinese Medicine. Taught at Taiwan's National University. Departed 2019.

Master Kurt Wong — Founder

Entered Wu Tan 1972. Disciple of Master Su 1974. Youth goodwill ambassador 1976. Founded Alaska Wu Tan 1982 upon receiving the flag from Grandmaster Liu. Styles: BaJi, Pi Qua, Baqua, Hsingyi, Tanglang, Chang Chuan, Tai Chi, weapons.

Master Adam Hsu

Born Shanghai 1941. Taiwan from 1949. 25 years under Grandmaster Liu. Former editor, Wu Tang Martial Arts Magazine. Teaching in America since 1978.

Lineage System

Generations named after Grandmaster Liu's poem: "Wu" generation (Masters Leung, Hsu, Su), "Tan" generation (Master Wong), "Kwong" generation (Sifus Walle, Castaneda, etc.).