Expert: Joe McSorley - 5/22/2006

Question
hello, sorry for the resend of the first question. I actually studied with one of the early students from the NYC chinatown years. I am not sure if He was a student of Sifu Mark's, or Sifu Marks teacher. My teacher was a school brother of Norman Chin. I met Sifu Chin later after i was training in Loon Ying, and he confirmed knowing my teacher, and him having a repitation for knocking people out...lol. I share that in fond memory, not in bragging. Thank You for your time. I have e-mailed Sifu Mark about a month ago, and I am still awaiting response.  

Answer
Hi
 Norman Chin was a student of Chen Ho Don, Sifu Mark's training partner and a legitimate student of Lum Wing Fay.  Unfortunately Chen died young. Sifu Chin is in direct lineage with Lum and therefore legitimate.  I am surprised that Sifu Mark has not gotten back to you yet, I would try to email him again.
 Jook Lum is a very esoteric art and it is very difficult to find a legitimate teacher.  If I hear of a school I will get back to you.
      Joe