Chee Kim Thong

Chee Kim Thong (Chinese: 徐金棟; pinyin: Xú Jīndòng; 1920-2001) was a Shaolin martial arts grandmaster. Chee was born on 19 May 1920 in a village near Putian, Fujian, China. The son of You Yuan, a Fujianese merchant; Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong's apprenticeship to Chinese martial arts began as a child. His natural ability, combined with a family tradition – his grandmother was a recognised master of (Hou Quan) -- of excelling in the martial arts, prepared him well for the winning of many titles in provincial tournaments (which took the form of traditional Lei Tai contests).

Chee Kim Thong

Chee Kim Thong (Chinese: 徐金棟; pinyin: Xú Jīndòng; 1920-2001) was a Shaolin martial arts grandmaster. Chee was born on 19 May 1920 in a village near Putian, Fujian, China. The son of You Yuan, a Fujianese merchant; Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong's apprenticeship to Chinese martial arts began as a child. His natural ability, combined with a family tradition – his grandmother was a recognised master of (Hou Quan) -- of excelling in the martial arts, prepared him well for the winning of many titles in provincial tournaments (which took the form of traditional Lei Tai contests).