Marlon Ma, 馬龍 is a martial arts teacher and one of the founders of New York WuTang.
Biography[]
One of Grand Master Marlon Ma's legacy's is to harmonize Bajiquan with a Chanquan Longfist and Ta-chiquan. As well as a deep study of the Internal benefits of Taichiquan.
Legacy of Baji - Taichiquan[]
Tai-Chi Chuan It is both a martial art and a philosophy. Its application in martial art was derived and created from Long Fist , a well-rounded martial art system in Kung Fu. Recently in America health and fittingness became popular by many people , Our center have varity class ( Yang Tai Chi class for slow breath internal training , Chen Tai Chi class for fittingness and combat purpose , Fast Tai-Chi class for yang adult train body mine and spirit) , For a long period developing time the name of Tai-Chi chuan from ( Tao theory 。。。Tai Zu long first 32 Tai-Chi theory Tai-chi long fist (Chens / Yangs / Wus.) Tai-Chi Chuan Tai-Chi Chi Qi) We can see so many people been involved to put Chinese Tao Tai Chi theory into their Martial art system or health system. All class curriculum has basic stand training / Tai-Chi form / station / moving push hand, special Ba Ji open gate push hand. For detail Please Check our (Curriculum).
Beginning course : Yangs Tai Chi + Chi Kong training
Intermediate course : Chens Tai-Chi + Stand Piling Kong Training
Advanced course : Wang Jon Yuei Fast Tai-Chi + Internal Nai Kong Training
Coach Si Fu course: Ba Tz Tai-Chi system training with Ba Ji / Pi Gua system combine
New York Wu-Tang[]
New York Wu-Tang 2018 Meeting
Ma Long was in New York for a long time and now goes between Beijing and the US. He has frequented the tournaments we held here in Akron and recently in Las Vegas.
When we made our 2000 trip to China, Ma Long was just a hoot to have along. In the article I wrote I described him as:
Master Ma Marlon, although living in New York, has family ties in Shanghai, Northern China, Las Vegas, Beijing, Nevada, and Taiwan. His martial arts expertise and prowess always enlightens our experience of the tournaments and performances. He also has a very deep understanding of the Wu Tang martial arts philosophy and Chinese history. His commentary and guiding suggestions were most appreciated. However, his most redeeming qualities are his ability to explore, laugh, and play. A real night owl, he never runs on low! [1]
http://www.wutangcenter.com/wt/trips/2000Trip/index.htm
Philosophy Of New York WuTang[]
We train people of all ages in Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Whether you want to learn how to fight in real life situations, improve your health, or relieve your stress, our school helps you do these things. Combat: We are focused on teaching you how to deal with real life situations. We teach several styles of Kung Fu that work together as a system to give our students the skills to deal with any situation. Our system is made to deal with stand up fighting, ground fighting, weapons, and multiple opponents. We emphasize the use of techniques that allow smaller and physically weaker fighters to defeat bigger and stronger attackers. Mental training: The way we teach strengthens the minds and bodies of our students. We focus on helping students understand that the biggest obstacle to their success in life is their own mind. Our training focuses on helping students conquer their fears and their lack of will power and they come to enjoy being challenged both mentally and physically. Students find practicing kung fu and tai chi to clear their minds and relieve stress. Physical health: We offer programs of different physical difficulties to fit your needs. Our tai chi classes can be taken at any age and in virtually any physical condition. We also offer intense classes that are physically and mentally challenging for those who are already physically fit. We emphasize flexibility and coordinated strength, and do everything possible to keep you healthy while you learn.
History & Family[]
New York Wu-Tang Established in 1988.
The New York Wu Tang Kung Fu school has been helping to build a better community for over 30 years. We have offered a family style learning environment where people of all ages have come together to share their love of learning. Life long friendships and business partnerships have all come together at the school. Sometimes life gets in the way of studying Kung Fu, but the Wu Tang school always welcomes you back. Many students return after many years away, and they are happy to see old friends still training hard. All of our instructors have advanced through the ranks of our system and many of our teachers have trained with us for over 15 years. The Wu Tang system was founded in Taiwan by Great GrandMaster Liu Yin Chao to preserve and promote Chinese Martial Arts. Our style of kung fu has been taught to the body guards of the last emperor, Mao Zhe Dong and Chiang Kai Shek.
Marlon Ma 2016 onwards[]
Bringing New York style to Taiwan
Marlon Ma believes that the NY Wu Tang school is in good hands, And so since 2016, Ma has once again began traveling and opening other schools and classes in other locations. It is often not known were exactly he may be or due to arrive at any time.
June 2019: Marlon Ma Returns to NY Wu Tan for an all inclusive seminar. You can watch a snippet here;
Marlon Ma 2019 NY WuTang Test Snippet
Marlon Ma, NY WuTang Test Day Seminar 2019
July 2021: Marlon Ma teaching youths what looks like Xiaobaji to students adorning the stylish NY Wu Tang uniform, No Belt, Black Hoodie and Black athletic pants.
WuTang History[]
The Wu Tang Chinese Martial Arts System was founded in 1971 by Grandmaster Liu Yuen-Chiao in Taiwan. His purpose was to organize, research, and promote authentic Chinese martial arts.
In Wu Tang, We teach several systems of Traditional Kung Fu; Tán Tuǐ, Long Fist, Praying Mantis, Tai Chi, Baqua, Baji, Piqua, Xing Yi, which when properly understood, modify and enhance one’s skills as a kung fu practitioner. We teach a mix of both Internal and External styles to give the student the ability to fight with both types of power.
Generally, students begin by studying the basic foundational stances and Tán Tuǐ to stretch out the ligaments and teach controlled defensive and offensive tactics that are the building blocks of everything one will learn in our systems taught. Building a strong stance, bodywork foundation or structure gives one both protection and method to developing power and fluid speed. When learning, the attention to refining the detail is the key to success. A minor misalignment of the feet greatly affects the stability and power of the stance.
There are eight basic stances. The first seven are :
Ma Bu
Gung Bu
Bu Tuei
Du Li
She Bu
Chi Shin Bu
Tzuo Pan
The eighth is actually a punching movement that is a combination of Gung Bu and Ma Bu, called Gung Ma Chue. Gung Ma Chue teaches the coordination the entire body to produce power for the punch.
Students then learn long fist, a style that emphasizes flexibility, stretching, and stamina. At the Wu Tang we teach Tan Tuei (spring legs), which is a basic movements of the Long Fist System. Its relative simplicity allows the learner to gain a greater awareness of his/her body, and it gives the learner a taste of learning long sequences of movements. Despite it’s apparent simplicity, Tan Tuei is an efficient, useful and direct movements all applicable to fighting.
After developing both physically and mentally through learning long fist, the next step is usually the praying mantis style of Kung Fu. Praying Mantis emphasizes using speed and power together. Students study how to control enemies, critical strikes, close- and middle-range fighting for engaging multiple opponents. Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a vicious fighting style that requires dedication and a deep understanding of one’s own body and those of others.
Tai Chi Chuan, which many people regard as simply exercise. The Wu Tang teaches Tai Chi Chuan in the proper manner, emphasizing that Tai Chi, roughly translated, means Great Power. It is a martial art, and without understanding that it is meant for fighting, one cannot gain all the benefits that the study of Tai Chi offers; Redirection, Flow and Wrestling. Students are trained to not only learn the sequences of movements, but to apply them and how to generate the most power from them.
What the western world refers to as martial arts is actually a science—a science of how to fight in war. At times of war, one does not march into battle empty handed. Instead, a soldier takes weapons with him. At the Wu Tang, training in combat with weapons is regarded as both useful and necessary. Once students have developed both their minds and bodies to the proper level with empty-handed combat, learning armed combat enhances their awareness and abilities. Wu Tang teaches combat with the Da Dao (Saber or Chinese Broadsword), Shuan Dao (Double Sabers), The Jian (the Chinese Long Sword), the Staff, and the Spear.
Finally, after long years of study at the Wu Tang, students are offered the chance to learn Bajiquan and Piquaquan. These styles are a combination of both internal and external power, and both complement one’s abilities in other fighting styles. Ba Chi means roughly “eight powers,” and it emphasizes structure that creates power. It also teaches a fighter to use all the weapons of the body. Pi Kua or “Axe Hands” uses flexibility and flowing motion to generate power.
Grandmaster Liu Yun Qiao was one of the most famous students of Great Grandmaster Li Shu wen, also known as the God of Spear. Li Shuwen was a master of Ba Ji Quan from ChangZhou, China. He was a skilled fighter, who was well known for not knowing what it was like to hit a man twice. As a testament to the skills of Li Shuwen, it was notable that three of his most famous students were:
Li Chenwu, bodyguard to the leader of the People’s Republic of China, Mao Zhedong; and Huo Dian Ge, bodyguard to the last Emperor of China, Pu Yi.
Grandmaster Liu Yun Qiao recognized the need to preserve and spread kung fu. Kung Fu and the thousands of years of research and knowledge that was associated with it was in danger of being lost forever due to the cultural revolution. Many of the masters of kung fu who were persecuted and killed in China during the Cultural Revolution. Fortunately, Taiwan became a museum of kung fu, because many of kung fu masters were involved in the military of the Republic of China that fled to Taiwan. Seeing that kung fu was at risk, Grandmaster Liu had the foresight to recognize that it was time to open up the teaching of kung fu, which up until that point had been secretive, and the knowledge was very closely held.
By 1992, when he passed away, Grandmaster Liu and his disciples had instructed more than thirty thousand students and were on the teaching staff of over 40 colleges. The Wu Tang Chinese Martial Arts Center has become the largest and most popular independent Kung Fu school in Taiwan.
Grandmaster Liu’s effort in the development of Wu Tang played a crucial role in the modern history of Chinese martial arts by bringing the accessibility and popularity of Kung Fu training back into the Chinese and Taiwanese community.
The New York Wu Tang Chinese Martial Arts Center has been teaching and promoting authentic traditional-style Kung Fu for over 25 years. Since 1988, we have been a part of your community, helping to educate and strengthen children and adults in a healthy manner. By 1992, when he passed away, Grandmaster Liu and his disciples had instructed more than thirty thousand students and were on the teaching staff of over 40 colleges. The Wu Tang Chinese Martial Arts Center has become the largest and most popular independent Kung Fu school in Taiwan.
Grand Master Liu’s effort in the development of Wu Tang played a crucial role in the modern history of Chinese martial arts by bringing the accessibility Master Charlie Chen, had founded and taught classes in Wu Tan New Jersey, after leaving the Flushing New York WuTang school.
The Color Coded Belt System of some Wu Tang Institutions in most locations is mostly used to appease the general publics marketing experience of the 1970's. The easy to distinguish color code was adopted from seeing the simple benefits of other martial systems; Karate, Jiujitsu, Judo, etc. Beginners to martial arts and especially children appreciate the visualization of goals and to guide, help, develop true discipline. As such, the achievement of "Blackbelt" can be achieved in as little as 5 years. Students who work exceptionally hard, gifts of talent, above and beyond dedication, and show faster growth can be eligible for the Blackbelt in 3 years. With other martial arts experience in consideration on case by case basis, the ''Blackbelt'' is just the first or second of further many big steps ahead. During the time of Whitebelt through Brownbelt, Wu Tang teaches Changquan, and 2 styles of Tanglangquan: Seven Star Preying Mantis 七星螳螂拳 and Eight Step Preying Mantis 八步螳螂拳, as well as a first weapon. This is to first start developing the physical body conditioning needed in order to proceed.
Uniform[]
The simple general uniform of Wu-Tang Institutions internationally is a white shirt, with personal choice of plain black athletic pants and black, flat sole, low cut shoes. While most students are to wear a white uniform, Advanced & Coaches / Instructor Level and assistants can also be distinguished by their permitted black top uniforms or embroider attire worn to their class. For Bajiquan or other Advanced classes, only the Masters, Head Instructor and their Assistants should wear their black uniform for clarity. There are also White & Black; Jackets, Baseball jackets, MA1 Jackets, Long Sleeves, Polo Shirts, and Performance robes for a variety of environments and weather conditions. On some events, performances, Formal meetings, test days and tournaments, All Intermediate or higher can wear black uniforms.
Starter Course: White , Yellow , Green[]
- A. Warm Up, Stretching, Cardio
- B. Mabu, Foundation
- C. Gong Ma Tuei, Basic Movements Ji Ben Gong
- D. Changquan Tantuei 1 --- 12
- E. Chuōjiǎo, Agility 戳腳
- F. Preying Mantis Basics 1 --- 6
- G. Seven Star Preying Mantis 1st Form, 1 --- 6 Basics Two-Man Set
- H. Seven Star Preying Mantis 2nd Form, Pressure Test Sparring
- I. Eight Step Preying Mantis 1st Form
- J. San Tsai Bu Footwork 三才步
Novice course : Blue , Red, Brown[]
- A. Preying Mantis Basics 7 --- 12
- B. Basics 7 --- 12 Two-Man Set
- C. Eight Step Preying Mantis 2nd Form
- D. 1st Weapon; Saber, Staff, or Miaodao, 2 Man Set
- E. Seven Star Preying Mantis or Eight Step Preying Mantis 3rd Form
- F. Changquan 1 --- 12 Two-Man Set
- G. Po An Two-Man Set
- H. Chi Sau Sticky Hands 黐手
- I. Qinna Joint Locks 擒拿
- J. San Tsai Bu Application 三才步, Shuai Jiao 摔跤
Black Belt Test[]
Becoming a Blackbelt in New York Wu Tang means becoming a new member of Bajimen, People of Baji. Students who are accepted to begin formally study Bajiquan. Although often forgotten in the locker until formal events and testing days, Blackbelts can earn stripes and insignias to visually rank and evolve their continued evolution. These stripes are earned through the curriculum of Bajiquan as mere visual passages, organization and to inspire the next generation. The stripes and insignias are loosely based off the ranking designs of U.S Militaries forces. Additionally a well worn black belt naturally takes on a greenish and gray then pitch-black hue as it ages and is cleaned for many ongoing years.
The formal NY Wu-Tang Black Belt Exam is offered once a Year during the winter season with around half a dozen candidates per year. The test includes a demonstration of understanding the Starter and Novice Courses. More importantly, There is significant emphasis on self defense, pressure testing and demonstration of discipline, good heart, understanding observation, learning and dedication. Prior to the blackbelt exam, Advanced Brown Belts will also have the chance to take a glimpse of Wu-Tang Bajiquan, by having the chance to learn and experience Baji Jinzongquan Exercises 1--8, the Basics pre-requisite of Jingang Bashi and Xiao Jia.
- Phase 1: Understanding Changquan, Tanglangquan, and 1st Weapon
- Phase 2: 500-1000 (Children / Adults) Word Essay on your thoughts of Wu-Tang so far.
- Phase 3: Interview Meeting with other Candidates and other Blackbelts, Quality Check of Jinzonquan
- Phase 4: Private Pressure Test Meeting, 5 (2 min Rounds), 5 random Blackbelts, Quality Check of Jinzonquan
- Phase 5: Formal Test Day for Accepted Candidates, Demonstration of Favored Form, Demonstration of Favored weapon form, Demonstration of Jinzonquan and Preindictment Interview.
Curriculum[]
Wu Tang students of Bajiquan. Ba Ji chuan and Pi Gua Zhang (plam) are the most popular fighting styles to originate from the famous martial arts village Chang-zhou in He-bei Province. Originally these styles were taught only to armored guards who protected bank deliveries, family guards, or VIP personal bodyguards. Both styles were kept secret, They were never shown to outsiders ,Which not belongs （bodyguards associate）. Its an upgrade internal / external Kung Fu system , Ancient name (Ba Tz or Ba si) chuan. Pure authentic training method internal/external united center breath train slowly modify as a fine art work , Especially (Ba Ji chuan & Pi Gua palm) two system combine together Makes Fist / Palm , Hard / Soft , Short / Long , Cover close combat or long range fighting skill , Ching Dynasty Empire Chan-lon was cited (peaceful time Tai Chi helps the country, when the war comes Ba Ji makes the world justice ) Modern history: (Last Emperor body guard / Republic of China president body guard / People republic of China chairman body guard ) All use this Chang-Zhou (Great Master Lee shou wen) Ba Ji chuan / Pi Gua palm system as their main training course.
There is usually an ongoing Bajiquan class available for around half a dozen students every year. The routine is usually 3 Hour classes, Twice a week, and high encouragement of practicing the material everyday on your own. Some advanced classes may only be once a week, And should be treated valuably as coaching and critique time to be ready for new material at any time. Every 3 years however, The larger influx of new wave of blackbelts will create a schedule for a larger scale Beginners Bajiquan class for up to a dozen or more people. Since there will also be an ongoing Intermediate Bajiquan class, The once in 3 years Silver Years is very exciting for Bajiquan, Visiting blackbelts, long time reunions and re-visitation of material is common, as well as deep discussion on the current events, ideas and exchanges. Intermediate courses and above are usually more scarce and become gradual additions on each individual's journey, experiences, travels and visiting masters, seminars and private classes. More randomly is also the Golden Year for Bajiquan is on the rare one week to 3 month seminars from visiting Masters and other events that bring 30 or more Bajimen to the occasion. The class will continue until the end of the season for further discussion, practice and reunion of many members. It is of course a Golden Year when Marlon Ma, Tony Yang and other Grand Masters come to visit, Attracting students from all over.
New Beginning course :[]
Horizontal Stripes, Top Chevrons
- A. Jinzonquan
- B. Small Bajiquan Xiao Baji
- C. King Kong 8 Section Level 1 Jingang Bashi
- D. Pi Gua 1 --- 4 Roadwork
- E. Ba Ji Wrestling 1
- F. Baji San Tsai Bu
Intermediate course :[]
Broad Stripes, Bottom Chevrons
- A. King Kong 8 Section / Two-man Level 2
- B. Small Bajiquan / Two-man
- C. Pi Gua 5 --- 8 Roadwork
- D. Large Bajiquan Da Baji
- E. Pi Gua 1st Form, Pi Gua Conditioning 1, Yi Jin Jing
- F. Agility Shen Xing (speedwalking), Lu Fu He Xing (crane stepping)
Advanced course :[]
Bars, Plum Flowers
- A. Large Bajiquan / Two-man
- B. Six Harmony Spear 1, 1st Form
- C. Baji Sword Kwen Wu , Baji Conditioning 1
- D. Baji Six Open Gate Section, Liu Da Kai
- E. Pi Gua Saber , Pi Gua Conditioning 2
- F. Six Harmony Spear Conditioning
- G. Bagua Dagger
- H. Large Bajiquan Sharp (Baji Six Forms)
- I. Da Ba Shi 1---8
Coach : 20 Years +[]
Oak Leaf, Stars
- A. Baji Chain Ring Fist
- B. Pi Gau 2nd Form , Pi Gua Conditioning 3
- C. Pi Gua Double Saber , Baji Conditioning 2
- D. Baji Sword / Two-man , Baji Wrestling 2
- E. Six Harmony Spear 2 , 2nd Form
- F. Baji / Pi Gua Combination
- G. Baji Six Destruction Gate
- H. Lien Huan Quan
- I. Baji Five Movements 1---6---12 Shape Fists
- J. Ba Da Su 1---8
Beyond : 30 Years +[]
- Bajipigua - Tanglangquan Combination ✓
- Bajipigua - Xinyiquan Combination ✕
- Bajipigua - Baguazhang Combination ✓
- Bajipigua - Taichiquan Combination ✓
- Bajipigua - Chanquan Combination ✓
- Ba Da Zhao 1---8 ✓
Research and Archive[]
- Liuhe Tanglangquan 六合螳螂拳 ✓
- Plum Blossom Tanglangquan 梅花螳螂拳 ✓
- Yin Shen Kao 隐身靠 ✓
- Chen Style Taijiquan ✓
- Henan Ma Family Xinyiquan 形意拳✓
- Xinyiba ✕
- Tongebeiquan 通背拳 ✕
- Mizongquan ✓
- Mizong Luohuoquan 迷蹤羅漢拳 ✕
- Luohuoquan ✕
- Zhongyiquan 忠義拳 ✕
- Secret Door Preying Mantis Zaikueiquan 螳螂「秘門」 摘盔拳 ✓
- Taichi Preying Mantis 太極螳螂拳 ✓
- Mi Tzung Quan 迷蹤拳 ✕
- Duanquan Short Range Boxing 短拳 ✓
- Xinyiliuhequan ✕
- Chuōjiǎo 戳腳 ✓
- Shuai Jiao 摔跤 ✓
- Chi Sau Sticky Hands 黐手 ✓
- Qinna Joint Locks 擒拿 ✓
Legacy[]
Notable Students[]
Master David Chiang 2017
Master David Chiang is one of the top masters of the Wu Tang school in Flushing, Queens. Master Chiang has been practicing and teaching kung fu for over 22 years. He trained students of all ages, from age 4 to age 70. Many of his students have achieved black belts in other styles before learning coming to learn from him. His students have consistently won national and regional competitions. He has judged numerous competitions at the regional, national and international level. Master Chiang specializes in the Praying Mantis and Ba Ji styles of Kung Fu. Master Chiang is well known for being highly skilled in combining Preying Mantis with Bajiquan, and has deeply studied violence, crime and combat all his life.
Outside of martial arts, David Chiang is a upstanding moral citizen with long time experience and coordination with the NYPD, NY Politics and a Prosecutor of the New York D.A office. Knowledge of U.S law, politics and the criminal justice system has deeply benefitted in assimilating Tradition with modern times, modern weapons and modern laws.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-PPlaRrJr8
GM Marlon Ma and 2014
- Alex Shen - Pseudonym Master Alex Shen is one of the top masters of NY Wu-Tang and Taiwan. Alex Shen offers Advanced classes of Bajiquan, Baguazhang and Piquaquan. Master Alex has also brought more liuhe spear, dagger, throwing knife skill knowledge to Wu-Tang.
- Kazamasa Kuken - In 2017 we said good bye to our old friend, teacher, Kung Fu brother, and student Kazumasa Kuken. After 24 years of study at Wu-Tang Kung Fu, he returned to Japan. But in this time he earned something of infinite value, mastery of Kung Fu. Grandmaster Marlon Ma and Master David Chiang recognized Kazumasa Kuken as a Master of WuTang Kung Fu. Master Kaz, we will miss you. You have been a pillar of WuTang, showing a dedication to the school that was unmatched. Even with all of us working together, we struggle to fill your shoes. Thank you for all of your training, insight, and gifts of knowledge, such as Japanese Martial Arts, customs, techniques and more you have shared with us. Best of luck with Wu-Tang Japan.
Other Instructors[]
- Instructor James Gu - Instructor James Gu has studied and brought Modern Wrestling, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu knowledge to Wu-Tang. Instructor James has acknowledged and encouraged the re-vistiation of shuijiao, wrestling, hidden with traditional kungfu. Along side cross training with modern wrestling, and the rise of MMA, it is good to study the Gracies, Gene LeBell, Kano Jigoro etc. Instructor James has also created strength and conditioning routines beneficial for Bajiquan, with a deep study and long time career in fitness, calisthenics, and sport science. Training in Kendo has also benefited in improving and refining WuTang's miaodao systems.
- Instructor Howard L - Instructor Howard's deep knowledge of the Chinese grappling arts, shuijiao, chi na sticky hands, and joint locks specialty of WuTang.
- Instructor Dorje C - Instructor Dorje has a vast experience and unparalleled knowledge on the many forms of Kung Fu. As well as Wutan, Dorje has studied other styles not commonly found in Wutang. Southern styles and Wingchun.
- Instructor Raz - Studies Israeli Krav Maga mixed with Bajiquan.
- Instructor Mike - The Weapon Specialist, MMA, and Boxing assimilated with WuTang Bajiquan.
- Instructor Marvin G - Studies and has a career in Human Biology, nutrition and Neuroscience, Modern science and MMA to accelerate Martial Arts.
- Instructor Keith O - A fitness expert and athletic kickboxer, Keith has studied for over 20 years.
- Instructor Robert K
- Instructor Richard K
- Instructor YiFan
- Instructor Patrick D
- Instructor Kendu I -Studies and has competed successfully in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The assimilation of Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA with WuTang continues.
- Instructor Jake P
- Instructor "Bear"
- Instructor George H
- Instructor Jackson
- Instructor Okai - Studied Boxing, Karate prior as well as over 30 years of martial arts experience.
- Instructor Beledo - Master of Taichi Sword.
- Instructor Allen C
- Instructor Joe P - Aikido and Judo experience to crosstrain with Bajiquan.
- Instructor Steven R - Prior study of Shaolinquan and over 20 years of study at WuTang.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMG5U1iscw4