7th World Kungfu Championships
International traditional Chinese martial arts competition.
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
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.
- 01Build the foundation
Develop stable posture, relaxed movement and basic coordination.
- 02Understand the method
Connect the external form with breathing, focus and internal mechanics.
- 03Practise 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.
15th Chin Woo Wushu Competition
Traditional Wushu competition representing established Chin Woo practice.
8th International Taiwan Tai Chi Championships
International Tai Chi competition in Taiwan.
Traditional Wushu Competitions
Multiple recognised domestic competitions and referee appointments.
Competition achievements
Medals earned
with consistency.
14Gold medals
2Silver medals
2Bronze medals
Train with experience