Master Shao Zhao Ming
Master Shao began training in Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu-Kung Fu) at the early
age of five. By the age of six, he was selected and trained under the guidance of
China’s renowned Grand Master Zhang Tong & Grand Master Ma Xian Da. At age 15, he
starred in the Hong Kong produced Kung Fu Film, “Shaolin Tong Zi Gong” to promote
Chinese Martial Arts/Shaolin Kung Fu.
Master Shao was the National Open Champion of China in 1989 & 1990. He
was invited to perform 2 events for the Opening Ceremony at the 1990 Asian Olympic
Games in Beijing. Due to his achievements and knowledge, he was appointed Coach
of China’s prestigious Beijing University of Physical Education Tai Chi and Wushu
team. He is the Vice-President of The Martial Arts and Medical Research
Institute of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (Beijing, China). In 1994,
he was invited to Malaysia as a specialist coach to improve the Tai Chi and Wu Shu
standard skills and knowledge there.
Master Shao’s Broadsword and Cudgel form were selected for the textbook used by
University and Institutes of Sport in China. And in the field of Chinese
medicine He is the author of “The Study of Therapeutic Massage for Injury”, which
is now a text-book and subject at Beijing University of Physical Education.
Dedication to his studies and training has resulted in his attainment of ‘Wu Ying’
(the highest level of Wushu-Kung Fu) awarded by the Sports Commission of China.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts are closely related and Master
Shao has studied and graduated from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and Beijing University of Physical Education, and holds a Master Degree in Traditional
Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture. Master Shao has a clinical practice in Traditional
Chinese Medicine in Melbourne.
He is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Tai Chi Wushu Institute Australia,
teaching Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Kung Fu-Wushu & Bagua in Melbourne. He has a team of
instructors, and conducts classes across various locations in Victoria, teaching
specially designed programs to suit people of all ages and fitness levels. He currently
holds 7th Dan for Kung Fu-Wushu and Tai Chi and is the only person from Oceana region
to be an International Grade-A Judge. He is the Australian National Team Coach,
and many of his students have become national and international champions.
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Master Shao 7 yrs old
with Grand Master Zhang Tong |
Master Shao - 1989
National Open Champion
of China |
Master Shao - Senior Coach
for Beijing Sports University
Wushu Team |
Master Shao practising
push hands exercise with
Grand Master Zhang Tong |