Monk Wise is a place to begin—and to keep growing. Rooted in traditional Chinese martial arts, our practice brings movement, attention and character into everyday life.
Adults, young people and families train at Holladay and West Jordan. Beginners are welcome in our regular classes; no previous martial arts experience is necessary.
One journey, many teachers.
Monk Wise began in 2010, built by Adam Woolsey and Wei Fo Jung. Adam’s preserved personal account traces a path from American Kenpo to Chinese martial arts, including training with Shi Xing Hong in Hungary. Wei Fo introduced him to Grand Master Lien-Shun Huang. Adam and Wei Fo were later accepted as Huang’s disciples during a training trip in Taiwan.
That history is part of our approach: remain a student, value the people who teach you, and keep learning through practice.
“Today I Make My Body Strong, My Mind Wise, My Spirit Indomitable.”
— The Monk Wise motto
The people behind the practice.
Adam Woolsey
Monk Wise’s owner and teacher. His martial arts journey spans different traditions, with a lasting focus on Chinese martial arts and the relationship between training and daily life.
Grand Master Lien-Shun Huang
A teacher in Monk Wise’s lineage and the author of its historical welcome message. His writing connects sustained practice with patience, family support and the responsibility of learning.
Wei Fo Jung
Co-founder and a teacher in Monk Wise’s history. His preserved biography describes training from childhood and the responsibility of passing martial traditions to the next generation.
These historical profiles preserve the academy’s story; they do not announce a current visiting-instructor schedule.
Tradition that keeps moving.
Explore Tai Chi, Kung Fu and the wider practices of Qigong, meditation and traditional weapons. Choose what first interests you; Basic Adult Group Membership includes both Tai Chi and Kung Fu at your home location.
The Academy, future online learning and Monk Wise Lifestyle share one identity: thoughtful practice, continual growth and a life in motion.
Explore programs through the Academy and historical writing in the Journal.
