Jay (Xin Wu) Tjon has been practicing the arts of Shaolin for many years now.

He has trained with many famed masters in the traditional arts and even though he is the head coach of SQTI, he still has a strong focus for his own career in sports. He specializes in the Jian (straightsword) as well as Ditang (ground tumbling), Hu Quan (Tiger boxing), Chen Taiji and Qi Gong.

He yearly travels to China to learn and expand his knowledge. “One of the most important things in life”, he says, “is to keep an open mind. Because the moment you don’t, you will close yourself for knowledge and the joy of life. That’s why I think it is important for any teacher, to be able to place yourself in the role of a student.”