The honorable Grandmaster Sifu Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi (Shi Yan Du) from Shaolin Temple

Gold Sash which is the dream of every  Martial Artist, as we know that Gold Sash is the title of Honor for Shaolin Kung Fu, which is acquired by few people in the World & became fail in several tests because nobody can easily pass, the person who acquire Gold Sash can be called as Father of Kung Fu.

This title of Honor is acquired by least people in the world, Gold Sash Ceremony is held after every five year in Shaolin Temple under the supervision of Head Abode of Shaolin Temple & Shaolin Generation Monk Committee, & in this Ceremony only those can participate those having Red Sash Degree from Shaolin Temple & must be certified from Shaolin Monk Generation and his master must be a Shaolin Monk & he take his responsibility.

When I (Dr. Zulfiqar Ali ) heard about Gold Sash degree from my master I decided to achieve this title of honor (Gold Sash ) from Shaolin Temple, I was there at China Shaolin Temple I stayed there from 1995 till 1997 and my Grandmaster help me out to achieve this target and gave me hard training as well, I participated International competitions and in Pakistan I gave my extreme efforts and hard times from 5 to 6 hours daily to achieve Gold Sash degree and by the grace of Allah my dream became true now I possessed Gold Sash degree.

This ceremony of Shaolin temple was held under the supervision of head of Shaolin Warrior monks Grandmaster Shi Yan Lu.

I proud to be a first Pakistani whose name is recorded in the Shaolin Temple Generation and heaving achieved Gold Sash degree they include me in Shaolin Temple Warrior monk Generation. This is sign of honor for the Pakistan because we have gold Sash here in Pakistan now.

Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi ( Associate Secretary Pakistan Wushu Federation,  General Secretary Pakistan Shaolin Wushu Kung Fu & Tai Chi Association, Founder: International Zulfi Shaolin Wushu Kung Fu Tai Chi Yoga & Fitness Academy  and Founder/Chief Editor & Publisher of International Martial Arts Times Magazine Number-1 Martial Arts Coverage Magazine of the World for all Styles of Martial Arts & Sports)

Detail Information:Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi is a name not unknown to Martial Arts community in Pakistan. In recent years he has done a lot in promotion of Chinese Martial Arts of Shaolin Wushu (kung fu) in Pakistan. His untiring efforts have resulted in creating awareness in large numbers of youth about their health and healthier society.

Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi was born in Karachi Pakistan on 12/12/1981. He got his early education in government school’s and college and did his BA & Physical Education from Karachi University. He has done a Doctorate in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture from International Collage of Acupuncture & Goang Zhou University. However along his studies Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi learned the ancient Chinese Martial Arts of Shaolin Wushu (kung fu). Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi holds Red Sash (Shi Dai Poo) Degree in Chinese Martial Arts from Shaolin Temple Henan China. He is a first Pakistan who received the honor of 35th Generation Warrior Secular Disciple of Shaolin Temple & representative.

Dr. Zulfiqar also received “Spiritual Buddha Artist of the year 2001 it is a Oscar Award of World of Martial Arts.  Moreover Black Sash from Shaolin Temple Reach Council Henan China, Red Sash Master Degree from Shaolin si Wushu (kung fu) institute of China, Black Sash of Leioning Sports university Leioning China, Black Sash 4th level from Pakistan Wushu (kung fu) Federation.

Moreover he also holds Doctorate in Acupuncture (Chinese Medical), Diploma in Chinese internal Medicine, Diploma of Physiotherapy and Doctorate in Yoga Treatment. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi holds the honorable position of Associate Secretary Pakistan Wushu (kung fu) Federation, Secretary General of Pakistan Chin Woo Wushu (kung fu) Association, Secretary General of Pakistan Shaolin Wushu (kung fu) & Tai Ji Association, Associate Secretary of Pakistan Wushu Coaches Association, Secretary Sindh Wushu (kung fu) Association. Secretary General of Martial Arts Association – International South Asian Chapter. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi received an award of The Presidents Volunteer Service Award from USA Freedom Corps. National & Community Service White House Washington USA. Dr. Zulfiqar won many International and National Championships and got many designations from World Martial Arts, Yoga, Medical, Spiritual, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Physical Fitness and Sports Organizations.    Dr Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi also participated in number of National International Events, in 15th World Shaolin Wushu (kung fu) Championship 1996 he got 3rd position in Tao Lou and 2nd position in San Shou fight also got 2nd position All China inter Shaolin Championship, 2nd position in 18th international Tai Ji Push Hand Championship 1997 Macao China. In honor of his untiring efforts in Promoting Kung fu he has been awarded by number of certificates for recognizing his contribution. Some of these International certificates include, Sports Award By Prince Special Council, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Award of Honor from USA Taekwondo Federation, Master Certificate from MAA-I Germany, 9th level in kung fu from MAA-I Germany, yudansha Certificate from Martial Arts Association Japan, and Awarding rank of Yodan and Sensie Recently International University of Sports and Martial Arts Sciences located at New Jersey, USA, appointed Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi as the vice president of board of directors. This is a great achievement for this young warrior, whose name has been enlisted with great martial art masters of the time and has been given signature authority for this prestigious institution.   Dr Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi also participated in number of National International Events, in 15th World Shaolin Wushu (kung fu) Championship 1996 he got 3rd position in Tao Lou and 2nd position in San Shou fight also got 2nd position All China inter Shaolin Championship, 2nd position in 18th international Tai Ji Push Hand Championship 1997 Macao China.

In honor of his untiring efforts in Promoting Kung fu he has been awarded by number of certificates for recognizing his contribution. Some of these International certificates include, Sports Award By Prince Special Council, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Award of Honor from USA Taekwondo Federation, Master Certificate from MAA-I Germany, 9th level in kung fu from MAA-I Germany, yudansha Certificate from Martial Arts Association Japan, and Awarding rank of Yodan and Sensie Recently International University of Sports and Martial Arts Sciences located at New Jersey, USA, appointed Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi as the vice president of board of directors.

This is a great achievement for this young warrior, whose name has been enlisted with great martial art masters of the time and has been given signature authority for this prestigious institution.

S NO.	PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION	FROM
	Academic Qualification B.A	Karachi University
	Qualified, Sports Administration Course Qualified Wushu Kung Fu Coach	IOC & Olympic Council of Asia OCA Olympic Council of Asia
	Diploma in Natural Health Sciences (D.N.H.S)	World Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioners, High Commission of Thailand
	Diploma Acupuncture (Chinese Medical)	College of Acupuncture Shanghai China.
	Diploma Physiotherapy, Medicine	Eastern Medicine College Guang Zo China.
	Diploma Traditional Chinese Fitness Exercises	Shaolin Si Wushu institute of China
	Qualified, South Asia Official Wushu Course	South Asia Wushu Kung Fu Federation Sri Lanka South Asia Olympic Committee
	Diploma Acupuncture (Chinese Medical)	College of Natural Healing India
	Diploma Acupressure Therapy	Eastern Medicine College Guang Zo China
	Diploma in Computer	Info Edge Institute
	Masters in Chinese Fitness Exercises Yin family Chi Kung, Chinese Yoga & Medicine	China Health Care Center.
	Doctorate in Martial Arts	University of physical Sciences Shanghai China
	Professor in Philosophy of Martial Arts	International University of Martial Arts Sciences
	Diploma in Physical Fitness	International Fitness Instructors Federation
	Diploma in Reiki, Shiatsu, TCM,	Dr. Zhou Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences

RANK	FROM
Red Sash (Shi Dai Poo)	Shaolin Temple Kung Fu union Henan China
Black Sash 6th Level	Shaolin Kung Fu research council Henan China
Red Sash (Shi Dai Poo) (Master Degree)	Wushu institute of China Guang Zo China
Black Sash 4th Degree	Pakistan Wushu kung fu) Federation
Qualified 10 Officials Tao Lou & San Shou,	Wushu Official Technical Association Pakistan
Black Sash in Wing Chun Kung Fu Japanese Martial Arts Rank Member Technical Advisory Council Yodan Renshi Sensei 4th Dan Zen Shin Karate Iran 5th Degree Black Belt 6th Dan 6th Dan Kempo Karate 8th Dan Zanshin Karate Korean Martial Arts Rank 4th Dan Tae Kuk Mu Sul 5th Dan Hapkido Award of Honor Thailand’s Martial Arts Instructor (Kru-10th Khan) Indonesian Martial Arts Full Instructor Guro)	Shaolin Si Wushu Institute Of China International Board of Black Belts (Established 1964) Budo Bugei Kokusai Renmei Japan Kokusai Kempo Tokukai Budo Bugei Kokusai Renmei Japan International Zen Shin kai karate org. Iran Special Forces Combat Karate International Combat Martial Arts Unions Asso. Okinawan Kempo Karate Federation Zanshin Martial Arts Association World Tae Kuk Mu Sul Association Korea Flying Eagle Hapkido Association Singapore USA Taekwondo Federation A.E.A. Martial Arts Institute International School of Thai Martial Arts Bangkok Thailand World Kali Silat Society
Master Degree in Yoga	The College of Yoga Sciences India
Master Degree in Chens, Wu, Yangs, Sun, Tai Ji Quan & Chinese Acrobatic	Shaolin Si Wushu Institute of China
Instructor Kru-10th Khan)	A.E.A Martial Arts institute International School of Thai Martial Arts Bangkok Thailand
Certificate of National Seminar on Nutrition & Sports Medicines 2005	2005 United Nations International Year of Sports & Physical Education
Black Sash 4th Degree Wing Chun	International Leung Ting Wing Tsun Kung Fu Organization
Black Sash Lee Gung Fu (Jeet Kune Do)	World Jeet Kune Do Federation
Master of Kung Fu	Martial Arts Association International Germany MAA-I)
Master of Qi Gong,	Qi Gong Development Center Germany
5th degree Black Chinese Kempo	Iran Kempo Federation
Master Degree (Guru) Kalaripayit, (Indian Martial Arts)	International Indian Kalaripayit Institution
4th Grade Man Seer Kung Pai Red Sash Black Sash 8th Degree Black Sash 4th Level Master of BaChi Ki Do Chi Kung 4th degree Black Sash in Wing Chun Kung Fu Master Degree Zhou Family Chi Kung Black Sash in Shaolin Five Animal, Hu Chua Tiger, Hung Gar, Moh Fah, Lohan Chuan, Monkey, Zui Chuan (Drunken), Snake, Eagle, Ba Fa Chuan, Thang Lang (Prying Mantis), Paqua, Xsing Yi, Jixing Siba Quan,  Nai Kung, Dim Make, Iron Palm,	World Man Seer Kung Pai Federation International Tinh Vo Dao Federation Martial Arts Association international Germany Martial Arts Federation of Iran Government International BaChi Ki Do Association International Leung Ting Wing Chun Kung Fu Org. Zhou Family Chi Kung Association China

S/R NO.	DESIGNATIONS	FROM
	Founder and Chief	Zulfi International Shaolin Wushu (kung fu) & Tai Ji Academy
	Associate Secretary	Pakistan Wushu Kung Fu Federation (Official Governing Body of Wushu)
	Associate Secretary	Pakistan Wushu Coaches Association
	Secretary	Sindh Wushu (kung fu) Association (Official)
	President	Karachi City District Wushu (kung fu) Association (Official Body of Wushu)
	Secretary General	Pakistan Chin Woo Wushu (kung fu) Association
	Associate Secretary & Advisor	World Pak Ki Budo Martial Arts Federation