White Dragon Timeline 1988 - Present Day

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The Dream (1988–2004) — Childhood to leaving for China.

 

1988 — Birth READ MORE

 

• Born in London, United Kingdom.

 

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1994 (Age 6) — First Introduction to Kung Fu READ MORE

 

• Inspired by Kung Fu films.

• Began searching for authentic martial arts training.

• Started the journey that would eventually lead to Shaolin.

 

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1999 (Age 11) — Discovery of Shaolin READ MORE

 

• Watched The Wheel of Life live stage production.

• First learned about the Shaolin Monastery.

• Made the decision that he wanted to train in China.

• Became the defining moment that shaped his future.

 

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1999 - 2005  — A Thousand-Mile Journey Begins

 

• Daily training, studying VHS tapes in slow motion to learn movements.

• Finding Shaolin Kung Fu clubs in London.

• Growing up surrounded by gang culture, violence, and the realities of

       knives and guns on London’s streets.

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• Nearly having the entire journey cancelled due to complications obtaining a Chinese visa.

• Overcoming the final obstacles and boarding a plane to China. 

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The Shaolin Years (2004–2009) — Temple training, monk life, Wheel of Life.

 

2005 (Age 16) — Move to China READ MORE

 

• Left London to pursue his dream.

• Relocated to Henan Province, China.

• Began full-time training at the Shaolin Temple.

• Immersed himself in traditional Shaolin culture and lifestyle.

 

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2005–2009 — Shaolin Monastery Training Years

 

• Trained under renowned Shaolin masters.

• Studied Chan (Mind), Wu (Body), and Yi (Nutrition).

• Learned Mandarin and adapted to Chinese culture.

• Completed five years of intensive temple training.

 

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2006 — Official Shaolin Warrior Monk

 

• Received Buddhist name Shi Yan Wu.

• Accepted as an official Warrior Monk of the Shaolin Temple.

 

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2006 — Singapore Cultural Exchange Mission

 

• Selected as part of the Shaolin monk delegation.

• Travelled to Singapore for a cultural exchange programme.

• Taught Kung Fu to local monks.

• Studied Buddhist traditions and practices in return.

• Represented Shaolin culture internationally.

 

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2006 — Shaolin Warriors Asian Tour

 

• Selected to join the touring production Shaolin Warriors.

• Completed two major tours throughout Asia.

• Performed in:

  • Malaysia

  • Indonesia

  • Thailand

  • Singapore

  • Hong Kong

• Helped introduce traditional Shaolin culture to international audiences.

 

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2007 — Coach at Shaolin Temple

 

• Appointed coach at the Shaolin Temple Training Ground.

• Rare honour for a non-Chinese martial artist.

 

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2007 — World Wushu Games

 

• Chosen by the Shaolin monks to represent China.

• Competed and performed at the World Wushu Games in Singapore.

• Acted as an ambassador of Chinese martial arts on the world stage.

 

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2007–2009 — Shaolin Wheel of Life

 

• Invited to join the world-famous Wheel of Life production.

• First and only non-Chinese disciple selected.

• Toured more than 20 countries.

• Performed for audiences exceeding one million people.

 

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2008 — Combat Magazine Cover Feature

 

• Featured on the cover of Combat Magazine.

• Became one of the most recognised martial artists in Britain.

 

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2008 — Team China: Superstar of Dance

 

• Selected for Team China.

• Travelled to Los Angeles to compete in Superstars of Dance.

• Served as both coach and performer.

• Reached the finals of the international competition.

 

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2008 — Stevie Wonder Charity Gala

 

• Performed as part of the Shaolin monk delegation.

• Invited to perform at the historic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

• Participated in a fundraiser event connected to Stevie Wonder.

• Helped showcase Chinese martial arts to a celebrity audience.

 

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Building the Temple (2009–2013) — Temple 36th Chamber, TV shows, BGT.

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2009 — Founding of Temple: The 36th Chamber

 

• Returned to the United Kingdom.

• Founded Temple: The 36th Chamber.

• Established a centre for Kung Fu, personal development and mentorship.

• Created the foundation for the Kung Fu Fam.

 

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2009–Present — Community Impact

 

• Mentored more than 20,000 young people.

• Raised more than £50,000 for charity.

• Developed outreach programmes combating violence and gang culture.

 

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2010 — Britain’s Got Talent Finalists

 

• Led the Kung Fu Fam onto Britain’s biggest television stage.

• Progressed from auditions through to the live finals.

• Introduced cinematic Kung Fu performance to a mainstream audience.

• Established the Kung Fu Fam as one of Britain’s premier performance teams.

 

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2010 — Television Series: Kick Ass Kung Fu

 

• Starred in his own Sky HD television series.

• International title: Kung Fu Changed My Life.

• Took 18 troubled young people to China.

• Used Shaolin discipline to transform lives.

 

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The Superhuman Years (2011–2020) — National Geographic, feats, international recognition.

 

2011 — National Geographic: Superhuman Showdown

 

• Featured on National Geographic’s Superhuman Showdown.

• Demonstrated extraordinary Shaolin abilities, including:

  • Buddha Finger

  • One-finger handstands

  • Spear-through-throat truck push

  • Meditation in boiling water

• Showcased the limits of human physical and mental conditioning.

 

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2011 — UK’s Largest Holiday Park Entertainment Circuit

 

• Became headline entertainment across UK holiday resorts.

• Performed regularly at:

  • Butlin’s

  • Pontins

  • Other major holiday brands

• Introduced live Kung Fu performance to thousands of families.

 

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2011 — ITV’s Sing If You Can

 

• Featured as a star act on ITV’s entertainment show.

• The Kung Fu Fam created live action spectacles around celebrity contestants.

• Included:

  • Traditional weapons

  • Acrobatics

  • Combat choreography

  • Kung Fu demonstrations

• Helped create one of the show’s most memorable episodes.

 

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2012 — Shaolin Elements

 

• Created the live production Shaolin Elements.

• Sold-out performances throughout London.

• Headlined Trafalgar Square Chinese New Year celebrations.

• Official soundtrack released through Sony Music.

 

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2012 — Bosch Thailand Corporate Spectacular

 

• Invited to Thailand as headline entertainment for Bosch.

• Performed at the company’s annual celebrations.

• Demonstrated the growing international demand for the Kung Fu Fam.

 

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2013 — Kung Fu Champions (Singapore)

 

• Competed on TVB8’s Kung Fu Champions.

• Won:

  • Praying Mantis category

  • Double Swords category

 

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2023 — Wow! Look At Your Body

 

• Only foreign athlete among more than 100 elite competitors.

• Competed against Olympians and professional fighters.

• Won the competition.

 

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2024 — Tianjin TV: Amazing Achievements

 

• Invited to participate on Tianjin Television.

• Shared his life story from London streets to Shaolin Temple.

• Delivered a live Kung Fu demonstration.

• Won the competition.

 

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The Global Stage (2021–2024) — AGT, Italy, Russia, Georgia, Guinness.

 

2021 — Shaolin Fit Programme

 

• Travelled to Los Angeles.

• Partnered with a major fitness app.

• Created the Shaolin Fit training system.

• Brought traditional Kung Fu methods to a global fitness audience.

 

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2022 — White Dragon Supplement Launch

 

• Released signature pre-workout supplement.

• Inspired by Dragon Ball Z and Super Saiyan culture.

 

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2022 — Luxury Brand Performances

 

• Special guest performer at major international corporate events.

• Included appearances for:

  • Cartier

  • Leading Italian luxury jewellery brands

• Brought high-level Kung Fu performance into luxury entertainment.

 

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2023 — CCTV1 Documentary

 

• China’s national broadcaster CCTV1 produced a documentary on MJ’s story.

• Travelled throughout China filming his journey.

• Highlighted his transformation from London teenager to Shaolin icon.

 

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2023 — Dragon Ball Collaboration

 

• Partnered with Dragon Ball-themed fitness products.

• Collaborated alongside Gravity Fitness.

• Became the face of the marketing campaign.

• Combined childhood inspiration with modern fitness culture.

 

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2023 — Guinness World Record Television Special

 

• Travelled to Italy with his son and the Kung Fu Fam.

• Appeared on a Guinness World Record television special.

• Returned with an official Guinness World Record title.

 

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2023 — Big Narstie Collaboration

 

• Produced Kung Fu-themed entertainment content.

• Collaborated with Big Narstie.

• Featured Martin Ford and Michael Page.

 

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2023 — Giggs Action Director Project

 

• Worked with Giggs.

• Served as action director on a martial arts film project.

 

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2023 — Louis Fan & Yuen Woo-ping Film

 

• Worked with childhood hero Louis Fan.

• Directed by legendary filmmaker Yuen Woo-ping.

• Explored Bruce Lee philosophy and modern social issues.

 

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2023 — Georgia’s Got Talent

 

• Travelled to Georgia with his son T.

• Progressed through the competition.

• Reached the live rounds.

• Invited back for the finals.

 

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2023 — Russia’s Amazing People

 

• Travelled to Russia with T.

• Reached the grand finals.

• Performed before celebrity judges.

• Finished as runners-up.

 

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2021–2022 — America’s Got Talent

 

• Invited to Hollywood during the AGT season.

• Travelled with his son.

• Received four yes votes from the judges.

• Progressed through the competition.

• Introduced Shaolin performance to one of the world’s largest television audiences.

 

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The White Dragon Era (2024–2026) — Billion views, Shaolin Heroes, Shaolin recognition.

 

2024 — One Billion Social Media Views

 

• Generated over one billion Instagram views within twelve months.

• Became one of the most-viewed martial arts creators online.

 

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2024 — Shaolin Heroes

 

• Filmed in Thailand.

• Starred as one of two lead Kung Fu teachers.

• Trained Dutch celebrities in Shaolin methods.

 

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2023 — Italy’s Got Talent Finalists

 

• Invited to compete with his son.

• Reached the live rounds.

• Progressed to the grand finals.

• Brought the full Kung Fu Fam to Italy.

• Finished as overall runners-up.

 

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2023 — Got Talent All-Stars Europe

 

• Represented the Kung Fu Fam on the European All-Stars edition.

• Competed against elite acts from across the continent.

• Further cemented the team’s international reputation.

 

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2024 — Shaolin Temple Historical Recognition

 

• Personally invited by the Abbot of the Shaolin Temple.

• Participated in a historic recognition ceremony.

• The name “White Dragon” was engraved onto a permanent tablet in the front courtyard of the Shaolin Monastery.

• Recognised as an ambassador of Chinese Kung Fu.

• Secured a permanent place in Shaolin history.

 

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Rise of the Dragon (2026+) — Documentary, Hollywood, global expansion.

 

2026 — Mad Muscles Partnership

 

• Expanded into global fitness technology and coaching.

• Partnered with Mad Muscles.

 

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2026 — Rise of the Dragon Documentary

 

• Release of the documentary Rise of the Dragon.

• Definitive telling of MJ’s life story.

• Documents the journey from London child to global Kung Fu icon.

 

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Future Chapter — Hollywood Expansion

 

• Development of major film and television projects.

• Bringing authentic Kung Fu cinema to modern audiences.

• Next phase of the White Dragon legacy.

 

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