William Wai-Yin Kwok is a Chinese-American martial artist and researcher of martial arts education.
16 Facts About William Kwok
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William Kwok served as the co-chair of Harvard Alumni for Education in New York City.
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William Kwok is the elder son of Kwok Yuen-wah, a physical education professor who introduced Wing Chun and movement science to Kwok.
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William Kwok is credited with introducing Practical Wing Chun to America.
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In 2007, William Kwok established Gotham Martial Arts School in New York City.
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William Kwok holds a Doctor of Education degree from Northeastern University; his research is associated with martial arts-based mindfulness and strategies for integrating martial arts-based mindfulness into educational settings.
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William Kwok is acknowledged for improving teaching and learning methods and analyzing martial arts techniques with modern movement science.
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William Kwok earned a Master of Liberal Arts degree from Harvard University.
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William Kwok considers the mentorship of his thesis director, historian Philip A Kuhn, as the "hallmark of his time at Harvard".
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William Kwok is credited as one of the key people who systemized Practical Wing Chun study into a modern-day training program.
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William Kwok promotes the concepts of martial skills and teaching skills as two different skill sets, and that martial arts teachers' training should include teachers education such as curriculum design and analysis, motor learning, and teaching methods.
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William Kwok is actively involved in promoting social justice through the practice of martial arts.
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William Kwok has collaborated with several community-based organizations to organize self-defense and safety workshops and zoominars.
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Additionally, William Kwok serves as the executive director of short films, 'Kung Fu Grandma' and 'Kung Fu Scriptures,' which have gained attention for their message of promoting self-defense education and anti-discrimination.
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In 2023, William Kwok hosted several community events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's passing and to promote cultural understanding and self-defense techniques within the Asian American community.
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William Kwok co-produced 'Bruce' with the Bruce Lee Foundation, a short film tribute exploring immigrant identity and family themes, emphasizing resilience and self-discovery through Bruce Lee's philosophy.