I started my teaching career in 1968 at my parent home in Los Angeles with the creation of the Chinese Physical Health Club.
Contact me regarding seminar, training camp, private lessons at [email protected].
Founder of White Lotus Kung Fu system. See website: whitelotuskungfu.com. for seminar information and prices email me at [email protected].
WONG, DOUGLAS LIM, martial art's teacher, trainer and author; born on Dec. 7, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA; son of Bing and Mary Wong; married Carrie Jean Ogawa, Oct. 24, 1981; children: Travis Todd born Dec. 17, 1985, Tia Alese born Dec. 31, 1988, Cassidy Brooke born January 10, 1994. EDUCATION: Aeronautical Engineering, Northrop Institute of Technology, 1967-69, Marketing Management, Woodbury Business College, 1969-71. CAREER: City of Los Angeles, Medical Services from 1977 to 2003. Bank of America since 2005; founder of contemporary White Lotus System of Kung Fu; a world lecturer, seminars, training camps, appearances in movies, TV shows, radio interviews, magazines, newspapers; the author of four books: 'Kung Fu the Way of Life'; 'Shaolin Fighting Theories and Concepts'; 'The Deceptive Hands of Wing Chun"; "Kung Fu the Endless Journey"; Martial Arts Editor for a national physical fitness magazine, "Exercise for Men Only" 1991; appointed by AAU Chinese Martial Arts Division as the Association Chinese Martial Arts Chairperson for Southern Pacific area in May 1991; chosen as Regional Chairperson for Pacific Region in May 1992; Elected as National Vice Chairmen of the United States in Sept. 1992; National AAU Life Member since July 1992; on the Sullivan Nomination Board; a member of International Teachers Association of the Martial Arts [ITAMA]; founding member of United Kung Fu Federation of North America in 1994; an adviser to USA Wu Shu-Kung Fu Federation in 1994; a member of National Association of Professional Martial Artists [NAPMA] 1995; awards: Inside Kung Fu Magazine list of 100 most Influential Martial Arts Personalities of All Time in 1991, senior advisor to Whipping Willow Association (2001) recipient commendations and Resolutions: California State Senate and Assembly, Governor of Calif., L.A. City Council, Office of L.A. Mayor, San Diego Mayor, L. A. City Council and County Board of Supervisors, U.S. Marine Corps, American Red Cross, Lion International, Save the Children Foundation, Ethiopian Famine Relief Project, Kiwanis, Rotary International, Make A Wish Foundation; and many others; awarded 8th degree Black Belt and title of Professor in American Teachers Association of the Martial Arts [ATAMA] 1993; listed in Who's Who in Karate and the Other Martial Arts, Who's Who in American Martial Arts, Leader of the Chinese Martial Arts, Masters, Founders and Leaders of American Martial Arts; Who's Who of ATAMA 1995; Martial Arts Source Book 1995; was chosen Employee of the Quarter April 1996, City of Los Angeles, Personnel Department; inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame in September 1997; featured in more than 500 magazines and newspaper articles including Life, Premiere, Runner's World, Interview, Natural Physique, Exercise for Men Only, American Cinematographer, Penthouse, Asiam, L.A. Times, Daily News, Variety, Inside Kung Fu, Master's & Styles, Professional Karate, Official Karate, Racquetball Illustrated, Nickelodeon, Inside Karate, Martial Arts Professional, Martial Arts Illustrated, World of Martial Arts, Black Belt, Kick Illustrated and many others; video tape series: Shaolin Fighting Theories & Concepts, Chinese Martial Arts Fighting Skills, Chinese In-Fighting, 1992, Martial Arts Fundamental & Self Defense with Carrie Ogawa-Wong, 1992;DVD: Kung Fu with Master Wong (2005) Combat-White Lotus Kung Fu (2008) trained Jason Scott Lee for movie "Dragon - The Bruce Lee Story," 1992; trained Kevin Sorbo for TV series "The Legendary Journey of Hercules" 1993; trained Lucy Lawless for TV series "Xena, Warrior Princess," 1995; trained Allison Smith and Linden Ashby for TV series "Spy Game," 1997; trained Ryan Gosling for TV series "Young Hercules," 1998; was honored as one of Hollywood's top martial arts consultants and trainers by Wesley Snipes production of "Masters of the Martial Arts" in July 1998; in July 1999 trained Gina Torres for new television series "Cleopatra 2525" released in Jan. 2000; members of the White Lotus Association have appeared in more than 1000 major motion pictures and television shows from "Kung Fu" (movie of the week - 1971) to Blind Eye an episode on MANWSER 2010; GI Joe 2 released in 2013. Office/studio: White Lotus Martial Arts Center has moved to JAM Gym(Joining All Movement.com 18242 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 343-1615. Entrance and parking in the rear of the building. See our website at www:whitelotuskungfu.com; travis-wong.com
