Tim has been training for almost 40 years, during which time he has traveled the globe to expand his knowledge of the martial arts and has achieved senior certifications in several unique disciplines:
- Shaolin Temple Gong-Fu- 34th Generation Warrior Disciple (Shaolin Temple, China)
- American Kenpo – 9th Dan Grandmaster (IKCG)
- Shaolin Kempo – 8th Dan Senior Master (VMA)
- Songshan Chan Wu Gong-Fu – Level 6 Coach (CWC)
- 7 Star Northern Praying Mantis Kung-fu- 9th Gen. Grandmaster (7SPMKFA)
- Muso Jikiden-Eishin Ryu Iaido– 5th Dan (CKF)
- Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo– 4th Dan (CKF)
- Kempo Kobudo– 8th Dan (SGK)
Aside from these, his experience also includes Ninpo Tai-jutsu (Ninja), various Karate methods, Wing Chun, Arnis/Escrima, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, and Judo. He is also currently an active student of Shaolin Chan-Wu Kung-Fu.
However, throughout all his studies, Tim’s main focus remains in his personal style of Shaolin Kempo Kung-Fu. In 2018, Master Wakefield was awarded the 9th Degree Black Belt and granted the prestigious title of ‘Grandmaster’
(or Shi Tai Gong) by the International Kenpo Council of Grandmasters, an organization dedicated to the perpetuation and preservation of Kempo’s historical & current lineage.
He has competed and placed in numerous National, Invitational & International events, as well as participated in, and conducted seminars and demonstrations throughout North America and in China, including several shows performing with the monks at the Shaolin Temple both publicly and for foreign dignitaries. In 2016, Master Wakefield was tested and accepted by the head Abbot of the Shaolin Temple Shi Yong Xin as a 34th Generation Disciple and bestowed the name Shi Yan Feng (释 延 枫).
He has even appeared in several feature films such as CBC’s production of ‘Dieppe’, ‘Getting Away with Murder’, and the recent Colin Ferrell’s remake of ‘Total Recall’.
Tim’s experience also includes over 10 years in Law Enforcement as a Security Specialist as well as the Canadian Armed Forces.
Grandmaster Wakefield has been teaching the martial arts in Aurora and across Ontario and Quebec since 1994, currently serves as a V.P. on the Board of Directors of Wushu Ontario as well as Chair of its Sanda Committee, and is one of the highest-ranking martial arts Instructor’s in Canada! Master Tim takes a practical and pragmatic approach to the study of martial arts and strives to be the best example of such for his students.
SHAOLIN Martial Arts Canada is also recognized by the Shaolin Temple as an official Overseas Shaolin Culture Center, and is the only Canadian Disciple of the Abbot in Canada.
