He has furthered his studies of Northern Shaolin with teachers such as Master Steve Kleppe a direct disciple of Grandmaster Wing Lam, Master Rick Wing who studied directly with the legendary Grandmaster Wong Jack Man, and, his elder Kung Fu brother, Mr. In 1995 he founded the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association (忠義國術館) in Madison, WI where he has dedicated himself to preserve his Master's teachings and promote Kuoshu (traditional Chinese martial arts) and Lion Dance (舞獅) in the area. Nelson moved back to the US where he competed in both Lei Tai (擂台 - Full Contact Fighting) and Taolu (套路 - Forms) competitions in the early 90's. Wu, the disciple name of Niú Shèng ( 牛勝) in 1987. Shifu Ferreira received from his Master, Dr. Wu Chao-hsiang (武朝相 - Wǔ Cháoxiāng) and he started his lifelong study of Bei Shaolinquan (Northern Shaolin Style), Kuoshu and Chinese culture. In 1984, his mother (a Taijiquan Instructor and Acupuncturist) introduced him to Dr. Over a period of seven years he studied many traditional disciplines including Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Aikido, Kendo, Tae Kwon Do and Muay Thai among others. By the time he was ten, he wanted to try other arts. By the age of six, his family moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he continued his studies. ![]() Shifu Ferreira began studying martial arts when he was five years old, in New York City, under the guidance of his father in the art of Judo.
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