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"I want to lead Chinese martial artists in the West back to their roots and help them regain their original high level of skill and public respect. I also wish to bring Qigong training to the Western world and have it accepted by the Western medical society once and for all."
- Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

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​TRAINING BACKGROUND

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Shunmo Jin was born in 1960 in Qingdao, China. He started his martial arts training at the age of 13 under Master Jingchun Zhang the founder of Sunbin quan.

 

As a child, Master Cheng learned Taizuquan from his grandfather, and after turning 15, he studied White Crane under Master Jin, Shao-Feng for 23 years. After 13 years of study (1961-1974) under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts, including barehand techniques and various weapons such as saber, staff, spear, trident, and two short rods. Under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang also studied White Crane Qigong, Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massage, and herbal treatment.

At 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Yang Style Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao while attending high school in Hsinchu. Through the practice of Taijiquan under Grandmaster Kao, Dr. Yang was able to heal a chronic ulcer. Under Grandmaster Kao, Dr. Yang also began to explore the martial side of Taijiquan in-depth. He later continued his study of Taijiquan under several other masters and senior practitioners, such as Master Li, Mao-Ching and Mr. Wilson Chen in Taipei. Master Li learned Taijiquan from the well-known Master Han, Ching-Tang, and Mr. Chen learned from Master Zhang, Xiang-San. Under these masters, Dr. Yang was able to master the Taiji bare-hand sequence, the two-man fighting sequence, pushing hands, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.

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