William Kwok 郭威賢

A PresideA President's Council Award winner, a former college professor, and an internationally recognized martial arts educator, Master William Kwok (郭威賢)'s experience has earned him high accolades that demonstrate his dedication to enhancing the lives of others in the American public as well as to the Chinese community and Western society. Master Kwok was raised in Hong Kong and began martial arts training at seven years old. He is Practical Wing Chun Kung Fu founder Grandmaster WAN Kam Leung's first Closed Door Disciple that has both completed the martial art system and taught professionally outside of Hong Kong. He is also the first Regional Director and official instructor of Wan Kam Leung Practical Wing Chun Kung Fu in America. In 2007, Master Kwok established his martial arts school, Gotham Martial Arts (紐約武術學院). Ever since the opening of his school, Master Kwok has been profiled in numerous newspapers, periodicals and television networks. He has also served as a guest speaker on martial arts topics at prestigious universities such as Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. In addition, Master Kwok comes from a strong academic background, as of 2017 is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree at Northeastern University. Prior to that, he earned postgraduate degrees from Harvard University and St. John's University. He also studied movement science at Teachers College, Columbia University. Master Kwok believes that both learning and teaching methods of martial arts can be advanced based on education theories and modern science in order to reduce learning curves for students and teachers. With his extensive academic and teaching background, coupled with his current doctoral studies, Master Kwok has positioned himself to make significant contributions to the advancement and expansion of martial arts studies and teaching methods. His efforts have earned him numerous recognitions including the Community Leadership Award from the President of the United States' Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition; the Honor Award from the Martial Arts History Museum; and the Silver Achievement Award from the World Ving Tsun/Wing Chun Association. At Gotham Martial Arts, Master Kwok stresses the importance of martial virtues through his teachings in martial arts to both children and adults. Martial virtues refer to development of sound mind and body, high ethical standards, and kindness. These virtues stem from principles formed in traditional Chinese culture and were not only important for martial arts practice, but in many communities, they were used as the basis for society. In today's modern era of martial arts, Master Kwok strongly feels that it is important to remember these traditional roots of martial arts and always integrate them within our practice. The concept of basing communities on the principles within martial virtues, such as courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit, helps create an atmosphere that deters violence and promotes peace.

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