This weeks episode Russell sits down with Wing Chun Grandmaster Sifu Steve of Cloud Forest Martial Arts Greensboro and they talk about the importance of martial arts in not only a use of defending oneself but also the benefits of using the skills learned in everyday life as well as other art forms such as acting.

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Sifu Steve McGowan-is the founder and head instructor of Golden Harvest Wing Chun (CFMAG). He began his study of martial arts with Japanese Go Jyu Ryu Karate at the age of eight. A year later, when his new neighbor, Chan Kau Mo moved in next door, he was introduced to Wing Chun. From the Age of nine to 18 Steve intensively training under Sigung Chan. 

After graduating high school, Steve enlisted in the US Army and became a special force operative. He carried combat missions in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. After serving for seven years, 

he decided to join the Honolulu police force. Steve served as an officer for 3 years, and then moved to Kansai, Japan. After moving to Japan in the mid 1990s, he decided to open one of Japans first Wing Chun 

Kung Fu schools in the heart of Osaka, in 2007. 

As the leading instructor of Golden Harvest, 

Steve McGowan has taught over one hundred students 

the art of Wing Chun, self defense techniques, weapons 

techniques and competitive fighting techniques. 

Since his childhood encounter with Sigung Chan, 

Steve McGowan has had an undying passion for martial 

arts. 

In addition to Wing Chun, he has also studied 

and practiced many styles of Chinese, Filipino, 

and Japanese martial arts. He has 42 years of experience 

in Wing Chun and has trained hundreds of students. 

He is a dedicated teacher and mentor who focuses 

on the art of simplicity.