History
Dr. Si Gung (master instructor) Xing Yong Scott Winokur began studying Kung Fu in 1978, and founded the Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center in 1992. He is one of few martial arts practitioners with black belts in Chinese, Okinawan, Japanese, Korean, and Polynesian styles, and has received an honorary black belt in Shuai Chiao. Sifu Winokur has also just recently received his Martial Doctorate PhD of Martial Philosophy in February 2013. Si Gung Winokur started training in Tai Chi with Master Randy Li in April of 1990 and in June of 1990 started Wing Chun as well. Si Gung Winokur continued with Master Li in group and private training until 1997. In 1999, Si Gung Winokur was recognized by Professor Yu Zheng Liu, 31st Generation Shaolin Temple and 8th Generation WuDang Disciple. The Professor gave Si Gung Winokur the Shaolin Temple name Xing Yong. In 2000, Si Gung Winokur was recognized as a Fifth Generation Certified Instructor in Wing Chun by Master Michael Lam.
Specialties
Shaolin Kung Fu Instruction is our specialty. Sifu Scott Winokur teaches Shaolin 8-Animal Kung Fu, Yang Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Shuai Ciao (Chinese wrestling), Chin Na (joint-locking, trapping and intercepting), White Willow Kung Fu, Lung Lum Pai Dragon Style Kung Fu, and R.A.T.T. (Responsive Awareness Tactical Training - a specialty course for police, sheriff and security officers).