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Sifu Jonathan Douglas
Jonathan Douglas has had a life long passion for the martial arts. He was first introduced to Tao in a book detailing the beliefs of the world religions. Reading this book sparked another lifelong pursuit and passion. He has had the privilege of studying with three authentic Taoist Masters. Jonathan’s main goal is to make his Teachers proud and be a good representative of the Arts he has been blessed to learn.
- Jonathan Douglas is a Sifu with Little Nine Heaven Wu Tao.
- At present time Jonathan Douglas is a Maoshan(Sifu Candidate).
Taoist Studies and Practice
- 2022 – Present: Sifu Richard Hata (Maoshan Tao)
- During his Taoist studies, Jonathan came across the Shang Ching (Maoshan) Sect. Their exploits healing the sick, stopping natural disasters and slaying demons was truly captivating. This led him to search for modern practitioners of the Art. It seemed that the only remains of the Art were in Talismans and Rituals. Through much effort, prayer, and persistence he found that Maoshan Tao is intact. He finally made contact with Sifu Richard Hata and began intensive training. He currently lives with Sifu Hata and trains every single day.
- 2012 – Present: Sifu James McNeil (Little Nine Heaven Wu Tao)
- Little Nine Heaven Wu Tao system is a Chinese martial art that includes three aspects: Bare handed fighting (9 Chamber Fist), Sword fighting, (Chiankuan Jen), and a system for health and spiritual cultivation (Shih Shui Kung or bone marrow washing). Little Nine Heaven has both the characteristics of strengthening the body actively and passively in a manner for self-defense. Sifu James McNeil is the Gatekeeper of Little Nine Heaven Wu Tao. [For more information go to www.littlenineheaven.com]
- Jonathan Douglas has been authorized to teach Little Nine Heaven Wu Tao. The mentality that Sifu McNeil instilled in Jonathan of training hard, never quitting, and showing respect has served him well in life and has also led to him being successful in his Maoshan training up to this point.
- 2010 – 2012: Sifu Share K. Lew (Tao Ahn Pai)
- Master Lew studied at Wong Lung Kwan for 13 years. During that time he trained in the full range of Taoist healing and martial arts. At the core of his training was the secret system of cultivation of the internal energies known as Chi.
- His wife, Juanita Lew was his co-teacher for over 30 years. She still teaches Tao Ahn Pai to this day. [For more information go to www.taoahnpai.com]
- Jonathan does not have permission to teach the rich and wonderful Art of Tao Ahn Pai. Please reach out to Juanita Lew for instruction, if you would like to pursue Tao Ahn Pai.
- During his Taoist studies, Jonathan came across the Shang Ching (Maoshan) Sect. Their exploits healing the sick, stopping natural disasters and slaying demons was truly captivating. This led him to search for modern practitioners of the Art. It seemed that the only remains of the Art were in Talismans and Rituals. Through much effort, prayer, and persistence he found that Maoshan Tao is intact. He finally made contact with Sifu Richard Hata and began intensive training. He currently lives with Sifu Hata and trains every single day.