Laoshur Muntu Isom
Muntu Isom is a highly skilled Kung-Fu master with a diverse background in several styles of martial arts, as well as qigong, Chinese massage (Tui Na), meditation, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. Muntu Isom, with over forty years of experience in martial arts and teaching experience. He began studying Kung-Fu under the tutelage of Master Raymond Nelson in1967 at the age of sixteen in the Bronx, New York. Training in the 7-Star Northern Praying Mantis technique was received from Master Raymond Li (1968), and Grandmaster Sifu Chiu Lien in New York City’s Chinatown District 1970-1978. Master Isom received Internal Martial Art training from Master Khallid Hakim. He received many years of in-depth training from Master Hakim in the arts of Ba Gua , Xing-Yi, Wu style Tai Chi Chuan. Special intensive training was given to Sifu Isom in Ju-jitsu under the guidance of Sensei Bo, a veteran of twenty years of experience, and Lateef Chike, black belt trained in Master Moses Powell Sanuces Ryu Ju-jitsu system. Special training in Wing-Chun was given under the guidance of Kurt Baker, a senior assistant instructor at the Jason Lau Wing Chun Survival. Sifu Isom assisted Sifu Jason Lau by conducting a joint demonstration at Georgia Tech featuring both Wing Chu and 7-Star Mantis, June of 1989. He has surveyed, studied extensively and researched teaching methods from various Wing Chun lineages such as Steve Cottrell in Fort Worth, Texas, Leung Ting’s in Hong Kong, Yip Man/ Moy Yat, Augustine Fong and Master Shou-Yu Liang from mainland China. Master Liang is an advanced practitioner of several arts such as Qigong, Bagua, Xinyi Quan, and Ta Ji Chuan.
Sifu Isom co-founded and served as the president of the Tabala School of Martial Arts for adults and children (1980-1982) situated at the Neighborhood Arts Center and the Outdoor Activity Center of Atlanta. Throughout the early to mid- 1980’s, Sifu coached adults and children for competitive events such as the Battle of Atlanta, and the Georgia Tech Invitation Open Tournament, providing them the necessary skills to achieve gold and silver medals He is currently the founder and chief instructor of the Harmonizing Fist Kung-Fu Center and Life is Healing Institute in Ellenwood, Ga. Master Isom and his students have actively participated in numerous demonstrations in and around the Atlanta area such as the Battle of Atlanta. Since 1995, Sifu Isom, who is at present referred to as Laoshur or experienced master level teacher, has developed his own unique system of martial arts known as the Harmonizing Fist, a unique blend of Wing Chun, 7-star Mantis, Tai Ji Chuan, and Ba Gua. Laoshur has fought in numerous full- contact matches and no holds barred street fights both within and outside of his weight class in New York and Georgia. He also served as the personal bodyguard of the Dali Lama when he visited the Atlanta area on tour. He has appeared on Public Access Cable TV and the Cable Dekalb Network channel for both demonstrations and commentaries.
Master Muntu Isom (aka Dr. Angelo Isom, outside the world of martial arts) is also a certified naturopath, qigong,reiki master, CEO and director of Life is Healing, a holistic wellness practice. He is the author of several books on health. His most recently featured books are “The Sexual Warrior Within”, The Male Sexual Warrior 2017 (expanded edition), and “Are you Healthy for Sex?” These books are dedicated to men’s health are available on amazon.com. Dr. Isom has studied both martial arts and health in numerous countries such as Brazil, Panama, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Virgin Island, Honduras, etc.
Dr. Isom released as of February 2017 a new instructional guides manual entitled, The 5 Taoist Yin Organs Medical Qigong manual and DVD on amazon. He is currently producing quality martial videos on Youtube and has his own Youtube Channel. Over the years, he has counseled countless number of clients seeking to restore their health or achieve optimal fitness and health. Master Isom’s approach to health is based primarily upon the cultivation of vital energy qi, cleansing the body, eating according to the seasons and mind/body commitment to a healthy optimal lifestyle. Private healing sessions, seminars and martial art classes are available upon request and by appointment. Master Isom is dedicated to improving the quality of martial arts instruction in the community. Master Isom can be contacted at sifumuntu2000@yahoo.com or harmonizingfist@harmonizingfist.com. If your interest is more related to health and a holistic lifestyle visit us at: Optimize Your Health – Heal Within Now! Life Is HealingLife Is Healing | Heal Within Now!
