About Billy
Billy is a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong teacher.
Alongside his wife Nancy, he co-owns the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi, a place built not just for training, but for growth, discipline, and long-term health.
For Billy, martial arts isn’t a hobby.
It’s a life’s work.
A Lifetime in Martial Arts
Billy’s journey began in 1973 through combat sports.
Just one year later, he stepped into his first teaching role, a path he’s never left.
Decades later, that same commitment still drives him.
Show up. Train. Teach. Repeat.
Not for recognition.
For mastery.
Rare Lineage. Real Responsibility.
Billy holds a distinction very few martial artists ever reach.
He has been formally accepted as a disciple, and inheritor, within two separate, highly respected lineages.
He is:
- An Indoor Disciple of Grandmaster Willy Lin, who introduced Tian Shan Pai Gong Fu to the United States
- An In-Chamber Disciple of Grandmaster Chen ZhengLei, a direct descendant of the founder of Chen Style TaiJi, the oldest known form of Tai Chi
These titles aren’t honorary.
They represent trust, responsibility, and a direct connection to generations of knowledge passed down with precision and care.
Built on What Works
Billy doesn’t teach theory.
He teaches what has been proven, over decades, across generations.
Both of his teachers maintained exceptional strength, mobility, and vitality well into their 70s and 80s.
That’s not luck.
That’s training done right, over time.
It’s also the foundation behind everything Billy teaches today.
More Than Martial Arts
At Jing Ying, the goal isn’t just to learn techniques.
It’s to build:
- Strength that lasts
- Discipline that carries into everyday life
- A body and mind that stay sharp as you age
Billy’s approach is simple, meet people where they are, and help them become stronger, more capable, and more confident over time.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks.
Just real training that works.
Start Your Training
If you’re ready to build strength, improve your health, and train under someone who’s spent a lifetime mastering the art—
Train with Billy.