Graham-Joe Dymond (founder of Dragonfly Martial Arts)
Graham-Joe (known as Joe) has practised Martial Arts since 1988, becoming proficient in
Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. He started teaching in 2004, and established
Dragonfly Martial Arts in 2006 as a full time school, teaching both Adults and
Children authentic Chinese Arts. As well as teaching, Graham-Joe is also a Qigong
Therapist devoted to the development of Qigong in the West, and received his Masters
Degree in 2004. He trains under 32nd Generation Shaolin Monk Shi Xing Jun (Shaolin Temple),
Xiao Long You (Zixiao Palace, Wudang) and Hu,Xu Zhi (Wudang Taoist Kung Fu Academy)
to ensure that traditional Chinese values and practises are kept.
Graham-Joe is a registered member of:
British National Martial Art Assosiation
International Federation of Shaolin Kung Fu
Wudang Taoist Kung Fu Academy
Zen Shin Budo Kai
Besides those already listed, Graham-Joe has also trained with Adam Lancashire
(Heaven and Earth Qigong, UK), Jon Alexander (Zen Shin Budo Kai, UK),
Clive Sutherland (Yang Kuai Shou), Phil Seal (Lau Gar Kuen).
Zuanshi Kung Fu-Master (UK)
Shaolin Kung Fu-Registered Instructor (China)
Wudang Tai Chi Chuan-Registered Instructor (China)
Damo Qigong-Registered Instructor (China)
Yang Tai Chi Chuan-Registered Instructor (UK)
Heaven and Earth Qigong-Master (UK)
Yu Shan Pai Jade Mountain Kung Fu- Green Sash (UK)
Yang Kuai Shou-Purple Sash (UK)
Lau Gar Kuen-Green Sash (UK)
Gloucestershire Open 1st 2004
Battle of England 2nd 2004
Lincolnshire Open 1st 2004
National Championship 1st 2004
Yang Kuai Shou Open 1st 2003
Shi Xing Jun (Shaolin Temple, China)
32nd Generation Buddhist Monk, Shi Xing Jun, has resided and trained at the
original Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, China, since he was 8 years old. He is
highly regarded as the number one representative of the temple and was trained
by 31st Generation Monk Shi De Wei.
Shi Xing Jun has become accomplished in all aspects of the Shaolin Arts
including Traditional Shaolin Boxing, Qigong, Weapons and Ch’an Meditation.
His skill has taken him to all parts of the world, teaching and demonstrating in
various countries including France, Australia, Singapore and Taiwan.