Mark E. McDonald

Verified Sifu

Self-Listed

First (Given): Mark
Last (Family): McDonald
Commenly Know As: Mark E. McDonald

Primary Lineage:

(Ip Man) Jiu Wan

Websites/Social Pages: Http://AgilityWingChun

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Verified Sifu

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Began training in Wing Chun in 1980 under Sifu Hung Yeun Chow for 15 years who was a student of Master Jiu Wan. I teach Classical Wing Chun and Non-Classical but like to add I-Chuan training. Wing Chun will always be my main focus. I utilize Jam Jong (standing meditation.) Read more

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Rank Sifu McDonald Obtained

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Hung Yuen Chow

3. Master of the System (As taught by teacher (Full Sifu))

Full Lineage:
Leung Yee Tai > Dr. Leung Jan (Leung Tak Wing) > Leung Bik > Ip Man 葉問 (Yip Gai-Man) > Jiu Wan (Chiu Wan) 招允 > Hung Yuen Chow > Mark E. McDonald

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I began studying Wing Chun in 1980 under Mr. Hung Yuen Chow for fifteen years. We spent a lot of time together learning what he had to teach. I was his first student to begin teaching commercially to the public. I have his full blessings to run my own school and carry on his teachings and the Wing Chun tradition as taught by his Sifu Jiu Wan. Mr. Chow passed in 2020.

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I am retired from a Nursing Career and Rehabilitation Counselor. Employed as a Charge Nurse, Regional Triage Nurse, Dual-Diagnosis Clinician and Psychiatric Provider. Married over forty years with two great kids. Two Bachelor's Degrees from Portland State University. A lot of education from Mt. Hood Community, Portland Community Colleges and Nursing school. Professional continued education. Grew up in Portland. Played on many athletic teams-football, basketball, baseball, track & field and gymnastics with many awards and championships. Beginning in 1970, I trained hard in Karate (Wu Ying Mun and Uechi Ryu), Judo, Kendo, Aiki-Jitsu and Kick Boxing martial arts in younger days with three black belts and two brown belts to show for that time. Over fifty years so continuous martial arts study. Mr. Chow began teaching in Portland in 1974. Began studying under Sifu Hung in 1980 and spent a lot of time perfecting this art. Also spent a lot of time with Si Hing Mr. Atron Ward an excellent exemplar of this art. Opened a school to the public in 1991 teaching Wing Chun which Mr. Chow oversaw until 1995 finally receiving his full blessings to continue teaching on my own. I also taught Aiki-jitsu. Stopped teaching publicly in 2000 to expand with my professional career but still taught privately. I have continued to expand my knowledge studying under many masters and methods. The styles I teach stem from long hours of I-Chuan standing and skills testing. Included are Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jitsu, Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis, Yong Chun White Crane and Sun Style Tai Chi, Hsing-i and Pa Kua just for fun as I have worked these methods for many years. I have also worked with Kun Tao Silat, Yang and Chen Tai Chi. Enjoy working with people and willing to teach as I am always learning.

2 Comments

MarkMc2

Aug 13, 2023

Title: change of inaccurate info

On my lineage notes I mention that Mr. Hung Chow passed in 2019 when it was 2020. could that be changed? Sorry, I was working from memory. Mark

MarkMc2

Aug 14, 2023

Title: change of date

Date of Hung's passing was inaccurate. He did not pass in 2019 but in 2020.