The roots of Grandmaster Yin's Kung Fu in Milwaukee can be traced back to as early as 1972. In 1972, a student of Grandmaster Yin's, Hwang Shie-Ming, was completing his studies at a local University and began teaching Chinese martial arts in the area. Classes were held in various locations and over the next 6 years his school began to grow. During this period, Grandmaster Yin, originally from Shandong, China, but living in Taiwan, began to spend time in Salt Lake City and made several visits to Milwaukee to help in the instruction of the students there. In 1978, the decision to establish a permanent location was made and the Chinese Martial Arts Center was born. After several months of remodeling and informal classes, the school was officially opened in 1979. Grandmaster Yin and his student, Master Hwang, taught classes at the new school. Shortly afterwards the school was renamed the Chinese Kung Fu Center with Grandmaster Yin remaining and leading the school until his death in 1988.

Grandmaster Yin was not only a skilled practitioner of Kung Fu and a General in pre-Communist China, but also an experienced teacher who earlier had founded his own school in Taiwan and authored a number of books on traditional Chinese martial arts. Grandmaster Yin taught in a very traditional manner and stressed honor and self-discipline as well as physical prowess.

Just as we continue Grandmaster Yin's traditions of teaching, we honor his memory twice a year with special school-wide parties. In December, we celebrate his birthday. In June, we mark the anniversary of his passing. On both occasions, Tai Chi and Shao Lin students come together to perform the variety of styles Grandmaster Yin handed down to us.

We feel honored to carry on the ancient martial arts traditions brought to us from China by Grandmaster Yin, and we hope you will join us!