W. Ike James Bear began training in the martial arts October 6 1968, at age 7.
His first style was Shotokan Karate in which he achieved Nidan, 2nd degree
black belt.

In 1973 he began training in Sil lum Hok Lung (Shaolin Black Dragon Kung-fu)
under Grandmaster Wu Hng-Hsu(Han Su Wu.) Ike became lineage holder in 1987 when
Grandmaster Wu passed on. Ike Bear also holds teaching rank in Muay Thai and
Tang-te Jutsu Kenpo, 5th degree black belt.

Additional studies include an orange belt in Kodokan Judo, a 1st degree black
in Small Circle Jujitsu and a green belt in tae Kwon Do. Western medieval
fencing, kali/escrima and kempo were also studied by Ike.

From 1981 thru 1987, Ike also participated in professional fighting including
full contact karate, san shou, 'No Holds Barred', Muay Thai and American
kick boxing. Ike held Missouri state titles in 1981 and 1986 and an Oklahoma
state title in 1983. Ike Bear has also served as a consultant/trainer with a
number of law enforcement agencies and elite military units.

Ike Bear currently holds an 8th Tuan in the Black Dragon System and has
produced 27 black belt students over his years of teaching.

Ike also studied and teaches Chinese massage, acupressure/acupuncture,
qi gong and herbal medicine. Ike earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine
in 2004.

Ike has worked with a number of people having physical and learning disabilities
and offers both kung-fu and self-defense for those with disabilities.