Felix Leong

Leong was born at Foshan in Guangdong province, China to a martial arts family. He was influenced at an early age, especially by his grandmother, who was regarded as a high level master in martial arts.

In 1974 Leong established his martial arts academy in Adelaide. His club had a background in all 3 lineages of Wing Chun along with Muay Thai, Wu Shu, Tai Chi and Qigong. Many of the world's foremost martial artists have taught at Leong's academy, including Ip Chun, Yuttana and Li Jun Feng. Leong is one of the few disciples of Sum Nung successor of Yuen Kay Shan. Leong was taken as a disciple because Leong held a national and pacific championship titles in martial arts. Nung's hobby was fighting birds he would not feed the ones that couldn't fight hence why he took on Leong as a disciple.[3]

Felix with teacher Sum Nung 1980s

Felix with Ip Chun

Posing for National Newspapers Felix Leong receiving Wooden Dummies as gifts Maurice Novoa.

A fire started in the basement of Leong's Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy at 12:13 PM on 2 September 2015. It spread throughout the building. Leong had no insurance.[4] Five months later Melbourne Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy owner Maurice Novoa[5] donated two special handmade wooden dummies (crucial to teaching Wing Chun) to Leong's Academy. A child-sized dummy was one of 5 made in the world exactly like the larger size.[2] Many of Leong's students donated and visited from overseas to help the academy recover.[1]

Roast pork special feast

Leong's family at rebirth ceremony.

Felix Leong's Rebirth From the Ashes ceremony in Adelaide hosted State Members of Parliament Jing Lee and David Pisoni as honoured guests. Lion dancing and a roast pork traditional feast were provided.[1]