Si Fu Derek Johnson

Profile Information:

What instrument do you play?
Drums and other rhythmic instruments
Who influenced you to listen to jazz
My father George V Sr. and older brother

Executive Director & Founder

Washington DC Jazz Network


How did you find out about the WDCJN?
www.washingtondcjazznetwork.com
My Website
http://http://www.jowtigers.com/
Where are you located?
Columbia Maryland
Tell us about yourself
Derek Johnson also know as (Cheung Tai Lik Sifu) started learning Kung Fu from his late Master Dean Chin (Chun Yuk Juen) in Washington DC Chinatown. Derek's primary instructor in Dean Chin's school was Sifu Deric Mims, who was one of the senior instructors in the school. Master Chin passed away in 1985. Master Kong's own Sifu was Grand Master Hung Tai Wai, who graciously accepted Derek into their family.

Derek Johnson's Grand Master or Si Gung is Chan Man Cheung of Hong Kung. So that Cheung Tak Lik could continue learning Jow Ga Kung Fu, Chan Man Cheung introduced him to his next teacher Master Kong Yu Choi of the Jow Biu Chinese Boxing Association Hong Kong. Master Kong Yu Choi did not freely accept students at this time, but fortunately accepted Derek Johnson as his pupil and instructed him for many years while refusing to accept any fee for his teachings.

Derek is the Director of Jow Ga Kung Fu Athletic Association, which has one branch in the United States and another in Krakow Poland. Read more here...

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  • WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK

    Dear Derek


    Welcome to our family...


    The Washington DC Jazz Network


    We encourage all members to participate in discussions, make comments on blogs, join special groups for networking, upload videos, music and a profile photo etc. To invite more friends click the share/invite button. Our goal is to reach thousands.. The more we network the more we grow as a close knit family and the more power we have to preserve America's Classical music "JAZZ".


    Remember to follow your dreams. Your dreams are your destiny!
    Looking forward to networking with you~~~Your Brother George V Johnson Jr, Executive Director & Founder, Washington D...

    Feb 27, 2011