Master Stephen Lin wearing a competition medal

About the principal instructor

Master
Stephen Lin

Traditional martial artist, teacher, competitor and qualified referee.

A life in practice

Discipline built over four decades.

Stephen began practising martial arts at the age of fifteen and has devoted his life to the study and transmission of traditional Chinese internal arts.

He is a 7th Duan in Chinese Wushu and Tai Chi and a sixth-generation inheritor of the ancient Taoist 188-form Tai Chi. His principal study is internal martial arts, with teaching grounded in correct structure, coordinated movement and patient repetition.

As dean of Yuan Lin School, Stephen is committed to promoting traditional Chinese culture and sharing Chinese martial arts with students in Sydney.

Technical grade7th DuanChinese Wushu & Tai Chi
Traditional lineage6th generationTaoist 188-form Tai Chi
Professional licenceKWA qualifiedInstructor & referee
Teaching baseSydneyBelmore & Campsie
Master Stephen Lin demonstrating a martial arts posture

Teaching approach

Clear instruction.
Patient progress.

Traditional practice is taught step by step. Students learn to understand posture, balance, breathing and intention rather than simply memorising a sequence of movements.

  1. 01
    Build the foundation

    Develop stable posture, relaxed movement and basic coordination.

  2. 02
    Understand the method

    Connect the external form with breathing, focus and internal mechanics.

  3. 03
    Practise with purpose

    Refine through repetition while respecting individual ability and pace.

Competition record

Experience tested
on the international stage.

Stephen has earned medals in every individual event he entered across major traditional Wushu and Tai Chi competitions.

2017—2018

7th World Kungfu Championships

International traditional Chinese martial arts competition.

International

15th Chin Woo Wushu Competition

Traditional Wushu competition representing established Chin Woo practice.

2023

8th International Taiwan Tai Chi Championships

International Tai Chi competition in Taiwan.

Australia

Traditional Wushu Competitions

Multiple recognised domestic competitions and referee appointments.

Master Stephen Lin serving as a competition referee
Qualified competition referee in Australia

Competition achievements

Medals earned
with consistency.

14Gold medals

2Silver medals

2Bronze medals

Train with experience

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