Si Gung Xing Yong Scott Winokur began studying Kung Fu in 1978, and founded the Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center in 1992. He is one of few martial arts practitioners with black belts in Chinese, Okinawan, Japanese, and Korean styles, and has received an honorary black belt in Shuai Chiao. Si Gung Winokur started training in Tai Chi with Master Randy Li in April of 1990 and in June of 1990 started Wing Chun as well.  Si Gung Winokur continued with Master Li in group and private training until 1997.  In 1999, Si Gung Winokur was recognized and accepted as a disciple student of Professor Yu Zheng Liu, 31st Generation Shaolin Temple and 8th Generation WuDang Disciple. The Professor gave Si Gung Winokur the Shaolin Temple name Xing Yong.  In 2000, Si Gung Winokur was recognized as a Fifth Generation Certified Instructor  in Wing Chun by Master Michael Lam. In 2005 Master Winokur received certification as an (OBT) Oriental Bodywork Therapist. He is also a member of the College of Sports Medicine, and has worked with the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society, American Cancer Society, Stokes of Support, and the Special Olympics. He also served as Director of Martial Arts, and created Tai Chi and Kung Fu programs for the Federal Reserve Bank of KC. He also has taught senior Tai Chi for Independence Parks and Recreation Department, as well as teaching Senior Tai Chi and White Willow Kung Fu at several local fitness centers.  Master Winokur has also instructed many law enforcement officers, Sheriff, Military/Military Police, as well as F.B.I agents.  Si Gung Winokur also created S.O.S. Strategy Over Strength for Seniors, using Chi Kung (energy breathing, health maintence exercises) and no-strength self defense and awareness techinques, he has taught at hospitals, and senior centers in the greater Kansas City area. Si Gung Winokur is the Director and chief promoter of the National Golden Dragon Martial Arts Classic held annually in Kansas City Missouri which is open to all styles and systems of Chinese, Okinawan, Japanese and Korean Martial Arts.  Si Gung Winokur's students have won many awards in local, regional, national and international championships in forms, weapons, and sparring competitions.  Si Gung Winokur was the Missouri Valley Association Director for the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) from his appointment in 1999 until June 2003, at which time he became the Regional Director of  Region 8. He is also a founding member of the Chinese Martial Art Alliance, a member of the United States Chinese Kuoshu Federation, a member of the American Teachers' Association of Martial Arts (ATAMA), and has been a member of the USA Wushu / Kung Fu Federation. In January 2004, Si Gung Winokur joined the National Shuai Chiao Organization (NSCO). In March of 2007 Master Winokur was the first Kansas City instructor to be inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Currently, Si Gung Winokur is the president of the USA Xing Yong Chinese Martial Arts Association (USAXCMA) with several branch schools located in the Greater Kansas City area and also in outlying areas. He has also presented countless demos for groups and charity organizations. Sifu Winokur uses his knowledge to bridge the distances between styles and unite all martial artists for the common good.