Bio on Sifu Richard Mieir-King
 King's Kung-Fu and T'ai Chi Association
Southern 5 Animal and 5 Family Kung-Fu
The Inner Path Kung-Fu

Sifu Richard Mieir-King has been involved in Kung-Fu since the 1970's (specifically, July of 1971) and currently teaches 5 Animal and 5 Family style Kung-Fu in the City of Lakewood (and on Catalina Island), California as well as classes in T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Qi Gong. Sifu Mieir-King conducts seminars and workshops on subjects including Kung-Fu, Self-Defense, Weapons, Health, etc. in Southern California and wherever requested (contact us for details).

Richard Mieir-King began his martial arts instruction in 1971 and his instructor is Professor Gilbert Bates, a Master under Grandmaster Wong Ark Yuey of the 5 Animal and 5 Family System. Professor Gilbert Bates also received instruction from Dr. Fenia Woo and Mai Lu Chaing.

Other information on Sifu Richard Mieir-King is as follows:

  • Sifu Richard Mieir-King received his Black Sash in 1981
  • Was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1996 and also received the Kung-Fu Master Instructors Award.
  • In 1996 Sifu Richard Mieir-King was also awarded the title of Professor of Martial Arts in a ceremony in Palm Springs.
  • Is also associated with the Soo Shim Hosinsul, an organization dedicated to certifying combat/self-defense oriented styles/instructors, organized and directed by Master Steve Herring.
  • Is also a Technical Advisor on Kung-Fu to D. Richard Eunice for the National Handicapable Martial Arts Association.
  • Has made appearances on cable television programs.
  • Sifu Richard Mieir-King is also the founder and director of Universal Fighting Arts Federation, open to all styles and artists, promoting brotherhood, friendship, and good fellowship among all humble and true spirited artists anywhere in the world.
  • is listed in the "Who's Who in the Martial Arts".
  • Inducted into the United Martial Artists Association Hall of Fame
  • Inducted into the International Eastern Alliance Martial Artists Hall of Fame
  • Inducted into the American Federation of Martial Artists Hall of Fame
  • Inducted into the Florida Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Brotherhood
  • Inducted into the World Wide Alliance of Martial Artists Hall of Fame
  • Inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame as Most Outstanding Chinese Martial Arts Master of the Year.
  • Inducted into the Latin American Martial Arts Society Hall of Fame
  • Received Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service.
  • Received Certificate of Special Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the community from The California State Assembly.
  • Received commendations and congratulations for 30 years in the Martial Arts from Congresswoman Bono, Assembly member Sally Havice and letters and certificates of commendation from the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of California.
  • Has had articles published
  • Received Silver Life Achievement Award in Martial Arts
  • Received Leadership Award in Martial Arts
  • Has produced several instructional manuals and videos on 5 Animal 5 Family Kung-Fu and on Yang T’ai Chi Ch’uan and Iron Palm conditioning and more are being prepared.
  • Has instructed civilians and members of the government including the military, law enforcement, prison guards and more.
  • Currently offers private and semi private instruction to martial arts teachers and advanced practitioners looking to learn more and advance their current understandings to a higher level of skill as well as classes for beginner and intermediate practitioners.

Sifu Richard Mieir-King is also involved in organizing the following:

  • Organizing yearly event/tournament called "The Martial Arts Friendship Gathering, Exhibition and Expo" for the purpose of bringing practitioners together for friendship and fellowship.
  • Creating Universal Fighting Arts Federation for the purpose of promoting friendship, fellowship and brotherhood among all martial artists regardless of style and without political agendas.
  • Demonstrations in Kung-Fu and Lion Dancing for Asian Pacific Cultural Heritage Day.
  • Demonstrations in Kung-Fu and Lion Dancing and seminars in Kung-Fu for the General Public, Churches, Schools, Associations, Schools, Businesses, Youth Groups, Corporations and Fundraisers.
  • Seminars in Qi Gong, Self-Defense and Awareness, Kung-Fu, Weapons (standard and improvised) for governmental groups, corporate, and C.E.O. protection self-defense and awareness and other special seminars and workshops regarding security, self-defense and awareness and more.
  • Performs in Masters Demonstrations at various Martial Arts tournaments.