Faculty Profile: Simon Chong

Sifu Simon has followed the philosophy of Taoism since childhood. He is well educated in the Taoist practices and writings involved in raising the internal and external strength of a person (qigong) by his teacher Guro Nonoy. He has studied many Taoist classics and regularly employs koan-like verses from Taoist writings such as The Art of War, Tao Deh Ching and many lesser know Taoist cannons in his classes and is considered gifted by his own teacher. He sees everything from a Taoist perspective, a holistic system that provides health to the body/mind/spirit. It is essential to strengthen the inside equally to the outside. A proud father of 2 girls he enjoys spending time learning about nature and being outdoors.