Fong Lee in Blitz Magazine

Zac's friend and teacher, Fong Lee made the cover of Blitz Martial Arts Magazine last month.
There is also an in depth article about Fong's development as a martial artist and training methods.
It is still available in some newsagents...otherwise contact Blitz for more information on obtaining this issue.

Zac visits Narrabri United Martial Arts

A couple of weeks ago, Grandmaster Zac traveled to Narrabri to train with his friend and student Ron Lindsay.
Here are the newspaper clippings for you to have a quick read.

Zac and Friends

This picture features some of Grandmaster Zac's mates.
From left to right, Zac, Chan Cheuck Fai, Randy Bennet, Laurance, Keith Blackburn and Fong Lee.

Grandmaster Zac Walters

This photo features Grandmaster Zac Walters performing Nan Chuan at Newtown Police Boys Club, 1996.The Full Contact Kung Fu Championships was organised by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.

Matthew Chock

This is a picture of Zac's mate Matthew Chock.
Matthew and Zac trained and competed together in the early eighties.

Young Zac Walters

Here is a picture, again from the early Eighties, of a young Zac Walters practicing his forms.

Young Zac Walters

Here is a picture of young Grandmaster Zac Walters, taken sometime in the late 1970's or early 1980's.

Young Zac Walters

Over the next few weeks I will be posting some pictures from Grandmaster Zac Walters' archives.

Zac Walters Shaolin Temple Moree and Narrabri

This is Ron, Mark and Phil.
Mark teaches at the Police Citizen Youth Club at Moree and Ron teaches at Narabri.Phil Smith is a police officer and their Chief Instructor.

If you think you train hard...

Check out this story about Jet Li;training when he was little.
Ouch.

United States Martial Arts Association

Zac Walters Shaolin Temple Boxing is now an official member of the United States Martial Arts Association.
Follow the link to visit their website.

The Kung Fu King and the Father of American Kenpo

Here is a picture of Grandmaster Zac Walters and the Father of American Kenpo, Ed Parker.
A quick search reveals that Ed was an innovator, interested in tailoring a martial art for individuals.
He taught, most famously, Elvis Presley and helped Bruce Lee, by introducing him at the International Karate Championships,
which he initiated. Over time, the International Karate Championships have evolved into the U.S Open, however, it was through Ed Parker's iniative the martial arts world could come together in competition and friendship.
American Kenpo Dedication

What is Wushu?

Want to find out more about Wushu? Click Here.
Want to find out more about Chinese martial arts? Click Here.

Eagle Claw

Vajra, Shaolin Form

Drawing the Bow, from Vajra, a Shaolin Form.
This form Vajra, is derived from the Indian martial artVajra Mushti, taught by Indian monks at the Shaolin Temple.
According to the Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajra is also the "the hard or mighty one".
Follow the links to learn more...

Sword Form

Fong Lee & Jet Li

Martial Arts Friends

Heres a couple of pictures: Grandmaster Zac's teacher, Grandmaster Fong Lee.
(Yes, Grandmasters have teachers too)
Also, a picture of Grandmaster Fong Lee with his friend Jet Li and another gentleman.
Fong Lee is widely respected for his coaching expertise in Wushu as well as a kind human being.
He was the first person to teach Wushu in Australia.
Fong has a great shop in Gladesville, Sydney too.
Last year I picked up an awsome Nan Dao ( Southern Sword ).
Check out the link, Martial Arts World

Grandmaster Zac's previous Awards

I forgot to mention that Grandmaster Zac was previously inducted into the International Sparts Karate Association Hall of Fame in the year 2000 for Kung fu instructor of the year.

World Martial Arts League

The International Council of Higher Martial Arts Education, World Martial Arts League have nominated Grandmaster Zac for their Hall of Fame Award 2006. The ceremony is due to be held in Germany in May, unfortunatly Zac cant make it, so the League will make a distant induction.
Congratulations Zac!!!
Grandmaster Zac has also been asked to join the International Kung Fu Federation and the American Karate Assosciation.
The reason for these awards and accolades from international martial arts groups, is Grandmaster Zacs' tireless promotion of Chinese martial arts, not to mention his continual involvement in all aspects of the arts over the last 40 years.

Congratulations on your World Martial Arts League Hall of Fame
nomination Zac, this is awesome news!!!

Zac and Les Hannos

Here's a picture, taken at the Central Coast Cup in June 2005. Two Grandmasters of martial arts, Les hannos and Zac Walters.
Les Hannos is one of the founding fathers of Karate in Australia.
Between these two gentlemen, there is over 100 years of martial arts experience.
If you get a chance to train with either of them, do so.

Welcome

Welcome to Zac Walters' Shaolin Temple Boxing Umina blog.
Grandmaster Zac has relocated to Umina and continues to train martial artists of all disciplines.
His training hall is located at:

The Umina Community Hall
6 Sydney Avenue
Umina 2257

Contact Zac on his mobile or home phone for further details
Mobile : 0405 581450
Home : (02) 4344 3689

Grandmaster Zac Walters has over 40 years experiance in the martial arts. He is founder and Grandmaster of Eagle Claw, Monkey Boxing in Australia.
He can teach you about the Fijian Martial Arts, Mekene Vala, a system unique to the islands of Fiji.
Wushu is another area Grandmaster Zac has considerable expertise in.
You can train and learn about Sports and/or Traditional forms of Wushu.
Northern Eagle Claw forms, Nan Quan (Southern Fist) and rare Shaolin forms.
Advanced students may also learn weapons forms, such as Broadsword and Spear.

There is a lot to learn, so get in touch and start training!!!!