Born and raised in Harlem, George Crayton Jr., ZongShi is the pioneer who brought the strength, beauty and grace of Kung-Fu into the East Coast tournament scene. Over 50 years ago ZongShi Crayton began studying with his father, George Crayton Sr., who later introduced him to Grandmaster Lee Hung Yea. ZongShi became a direct disciple to the Honorable Grand Master Lee Hung Yea. ZongShi now also studies Chen style Tai Ji under Grandmaster LiuChengde of the Hong Chuan Chen style of taijiquan in Jinan, China.

Well known in Shandong Province for his ability to apply techniques effortlessly, Grandmaster Liu Chengde teaches his application oriented art every morning on Lang Mao Shan Mountain to instructors from all over China, and visiting students from France, Japan, Italy, Iran, Canada and the United States.

In loving memory of Doris Crayton, Simo

ZongShi Crayton is the founder and master instructor of the school, Looang Foo Pai (Dragon Tiger Association) and the system, Huan Shou (Changing Hands Style). ZongShi is the rank of White & Red Sash and holds the high ranks of 7th and 10th degree in various martial styles.

ZongShi performed at the Wong Fei Hung’s Memorial Museum in Fut San City, China. A picture of ZongShi Crayton is displayed at the Wong Fei Hung Memorial Museum; the first non-oriental is now a part of history for all times. ZongShi demonstrated his art at the Hoi Ping City’s Tai Chi Wushu Association, the Fut San City’s Ching Wu School and the Fut San City’s Wong Fei Hung World Championship Lion School. At each performance, ZongShi Crayton was warmly greeted with utmost respect and awe.

ZongShi Crayton is Kung Fu brothers with Shifu Stan Tabor under their instructor Grandmaster LiuChengde. Together Shifu Tabor and ZongShi Crayton performed in front of thousands of people at Zibo University, Shandong Mountain, China.

ZongShi has been inducted into many halls of fame. A few recent awards include:

• MAJOR LEON WALLACE HARLEM GOJU HALL OF FAME - 2009
• KUROSHI-DO HALL OF FAME - 2008 - Elite Legion of Honor Award
• AARON BANKS HALL OF FAME - 2007 - Grand Master of the Year
  
• ACTION MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF HAME - 2001

ZongShi Crayton is known internationally and has appeared on such note-worthy television shows as JOHNNY CARSON, JOE FRANKLIN, MIKE DOUGLAS and featured on the GERALDO RIVERA show.

ZongShi Crayton continues to promote Kung Fu as President of the UNITED INTERNATIONAL KUNGFU FEDERATION (U.I.K.F.). The U.I.K.F. was formed to bring together fellow kung fu stylists from various systems. One of ZongShi Crayton's driving forces is to rationalize with tournament promoters to provide equal and fair judging to Kung Fu practitioners. ZongShi Crayton is also noted for being the gracious host for the U.I.K.F.’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinners, who adds his personal and warm insights about the honorees of his fellow martials artists’ achievements. As true as his dedication to his art, shared by other kung fu stylists, ZongShi hopes to build a forum where ideas are put forward among a united front.

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