About Sifu Scott Jensen

sifuSifu Scott Jensen is Founder and Head Instructor of 10,000 Victories School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi. An International gold Medalist, Scott Jensen is a traditionally trained Kung Fu and Tai Chi Master with over 40 years of  teaching, researching and publishing experience. Sifu Scott Jensen learned Northern Shaolin, Lohan, Xing Yi Quan and Tai Chi Chuan directly from legendary Grandmaster Wong Jackman. Today Sifu Scott Jensen is one of only a handful of instructors to pass on Northern Shaolin to the next generation.
In addition to learning from Wong Jackman for 25 years, Scott Jensen also studied intensely with many other famous Grandmasters of traditional Chinese Martial Arts, both here in the United States, and in China, and Taiwan. Scott Jensen has learned the arts of Tai Chi Chuan, Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, and Lan Shou Quan with the most famous lineage masters in each style. These experiences, combined with relentless practice, and professional teaching, have enabled Jensen to achieve clear understanding and demonstrable skill in each of these Chinese martial arts.
Sifu Scott Jensen is also the Founder, and President, of the Chinese Cultural Healing and Martial Arts Association (CHAMA), a 501c(3) Non-profit Association that supports the teaching, research, and sharing of Chinese culture, martial arts and healing methods.
In addition to teaching and managing the non-profit, Scott Jensen competes internationally, publishes instructional videos, books and articles. When he can find the time, he acts as a head judge at local martial arts tournaments. Scott Jensen is committed to benefiting the public by preserving, teaching and sharing the martial art lineages he has inherited, and ensuring these important legacies are not lost to future generations.
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Teaching and Leadership Experience

  • 2008  – Current – First Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo, Tai Chi, Northern Shaolin, Xing Yi Quan, Qigong classes for the Chinese Cultural Healing and Marital Arts Association.
  • 2014 – Current – San Geronimo Community Center, Lagunitas Elementary School – Kung Fu Animal Power Classes
  • 2014 – Current – Mark Day School – Kung Fu Animal Power Classes
  • 2015 – Current – San Rafael Boyd Park – Kung Fu Animal Power Classes, Qi Gong, Xing Yi Quan, Northern Shaolin
  • 2016 – Current – San Rafael Community Center – Tai Chi Classes
  • 2017 – Current – San Anselmo Preschool – Kung Fu Animal Power Classes
  • 2007 – Current – Chinese Cultural Healing and Marital Arts Association, President.
  • 2006 – Current – 10,000 Victories School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi – Founder and head Instructor.
  • 2016 – 2017 – Town School for Boys – Kung Fu Animal Power Classes
  • 2011 – 2014 – Fairfax Open Circle Arts and Crafts (FOCAS), Fair fax, CA  we offered kids Kung Fu, Family Fu, Qi Gong, Xing Yi Quan.
  • 2012 – 2013 – ILM Tree School, Moraga, CA, Kung Fu Animal Power Classes
  • 2006 – 2012 – North Berkeley Senior Center, Tai Chi, Northern Shaolin, Qigong classes for the Chinese Cultural Healing and Marital Arts Association.
  • 2007 – 2008 –  San Anselmo Stay and Play, an after school program at four local elementary schools in the Ross Valley School District.
  • 2002 – 2004 – American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tai Chi Chuan for Acupuncture students.
  • 2003 – 2004 – Crestmont Elementary School, Secretary of Board of Directors, Richmond, CA.
  • 2002 – 2003 – Nystrom Elementary and Ceaser Chavez Elementary Schools – Richmond, CA, Recreation Specialist, I taught Kung Fu to disadvantaged children in elementary school after care programs at .
  • 1999 – 2000  – St. Paulʼs Towers, Oakland, CA. Geriatric Tai Chi
  • 1990 – 1996  – City of Berkeley Adult Physical Education Specialist
  • 1990 – 2004 – Bending Willow School of Tai Chi Chuan and Kung Fu, Founder.
  • 1984 – 1987 – Cheng Hsin School of Athletic Culture in Alameda, CA, Founder.
  • 1978 – 1985 – Cheng Hsin School of Internal Martial Arts – Senior Instructor, Tai Chi Chuan, Xing Yi Quan, Northern Shaolin.

Instructional Video Programs by Sifu Scott Jensen

Magazine Articles by Sifu Scott Jensen

  • “Jumping Skills” Journal of Chinese Martial Arts (2013, Winter).
  • “Old School Kung Fu Training” Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. (2013, January)
  • “The 1,2,3 of Spear, Lan, Na, Zha”, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. (2013, March)
  • “Why Compete in Tournaments – Competition Forum”, Journal of Chinese Martial Arts. (2012, Summer)
  • “Revealing the Hidden Chin Na of Northern Shaolin”, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. (2012, June)
  • “Buk Sil Lum and Songshan”, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. (2013, May)
  • “5th Annual Wu Dang Tai Chi Tournament”, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. (2012, March)
  • “Shape Your Stances”, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. (2012, January)
  • “5 Steps to Strong Knees”, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. (2011, July)

Scott Jensen in the news

  • “Stand and Deliver” Inside Kung Fu Magazine. (1999, November)
  • “Arresting Hands of Lan Shou” Inside Kung Fu. (2000, June)
  • “San Rafael Champion Says Kung Fu Saved His Life Twice!,” Marin Independent Journal front page story. (Nov. 15, 2011)

Awards

  • Gold Medal, Yang Style Tai Chi (2011), World Tai Chi Championships at Wu Dang Mountain in China, the birthplace of Tai Chi in China, with over 2,000 competitors entered this tournament.
  • Silver Medal, Tai Chi Sword (2011), World Tai Chi Championships at Wu Dang Mountain, the birthplace of Tai Chi in China.
  • Member of the U.S. team to World Tai Chi Championships in Taiwan (1990).
  • Numerous tournament wins in the 1990s throughout California, including State Championships and national ranking in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi.

Education

  • BA in Philosophy, with Honors, including minors in Business Administration – Marketing, and History, from Cal State Hayward, 1990.

International Experience

  • 8 research, or competition, trips to China including, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shaolin and Wu Dang Mt.
  • 10 research, or competition, trips to Taiwan.
  • I have also visited the following countries: Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Tahiti, American Samoa, Fiji, USSR (in 1977), Finland, United Kingdom

Lineage Instructors

  • Wong Jackman – 1980 – 2005 – Northern Shaolin, Xing Yi Quan, Tai Chi Chuan, Lohan, Weapons
  • Peter Ralston – 1979 – 1985 – Northern Shaolin, Xing Yi Quan, Tai Chi Chuan, Weapons
  • Liu Wan Fu – 1994 – 1997 – Lan Shou Quan, Xing Yi Quan, Weapons. Qinna
  • Liang Ke Qian – 1995 – 2005 – Xing Yi Quan
  • Zhang Hua Sen – 1994 – 2004 – Liang Zhen Pu Style Ba Gua Zhang, Qinna
  • Tianjin Gao Family – 1994 – 2004 – Gao Style Ba Gua Zhang
  • Chen Yun Ching – 2008 – current – Weapons, Tai Chi 99
  • Zhang Kai – 1994 – 1997 – San Huang Pao Chui – Three Kingdoms Cannon Fist
  • Yang Zhen Do – 1992 – Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan
  • Chen Xiao Wang – 1999 – 2000 – Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan
  • Arthur Chin – 2006 – 2010 – Weapons
  • Mestre Accordion – 1982 – 1984 – Capoeira
  • I have also studied Judo (3 years), Kenpo (2 years), Boxing, Wrestling, Archery, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Horse Back Riding, Swimming (lifeguard), and Scuba (certified).