At the age of 16, he was called to begin training as a Methodist minister. He won the intercollegiate boxing championship for two years straight and went on to become a champion in AAU and Golden Gloves tournaments for the next two years.  He scored 18 knockouts in 25 fights. He began working as a minister in 1954 at the age of 26.

Master Fong studied Tae kwon Do with Chong Yuk Young earning a black belt.  He then studied Choy Lay Fut with Master Low Bun.  He went on to study Si Lum Kung Fu under Y.T. Wong. While studying Kung Fu, he became friendly with Jimmy Y. Lee. It was Jimmy Lee who introduced Master Fong to Bruce Lee.  That meeting began a nine year friendship with Bruce Lee as the two compared notes and exchanged ideas about martial arts.  Bruce Lee's fascination with boxing began with Master Fong's coaching him in its techniques and theory.  Much of what was to become Jeet Kune Do evolved from their many exchanges.

In 1964, Master Fong was transferred to Stockton, California where he met and trained with the Master Angel Cabales in the art of  Escrima. This study was continued when he met Remy Presas in the Philippines in 1974.

Master Fong has studied and taught martial arts philosophies for over 50 years. He teaches and practices martial principles and application through his many books, videos and seminars around the world.

The art of Wei Kune Do is Master Fong's martial arts style.  It is a personal approach based on concepts and laws of science. It is based on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual principles.  Wei Kune Do strives to be spontaneous, to develop perception and insight, to harmonize with your opponent's attack.

For more information about Master Fong,see the Black Belt archives here and Master Steven Dowd's Koinonia page here.

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