Atacama Desert, Chile

Atacama Desert, Chile

Degrees/Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nationally Certified Personal Trainer License

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nationally Certified Youth Exercise Specialist

  • National Qigong Association (NQA) recognized Level 3 Advanced Instructor and is a certified Certified Master Instructor in Golden Harmony Qigong

  • Certified Instructor in Zhang Fu Organ Cleansing & Strengthening Qigong

  • Rank of SiFu; Master Instructor of Golden Harmony Martial Arts: Northern Shaolin Praying Mantis Boxing, Shaolin Chin-Na & Combat Escrima

  • Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  • Master Instructor of Tai Shan 9 Palms & Golden Spiral Wellness

  • Certified Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner

  • Certified TRX Strength Training Equipment & Group Fitness Trainer

  • Certified KAY 'Kidding Around Yoga' Youth Yoga Instructor

  • George Brown Culinary Institute Toronto, Culinary Management & Nutrition Program

  • Red Cross CPR/AED First Responder/Professional Certification

  • Red Cross Water Safety First Responder/Professional Certification

Gordon Wicks

Beginning in 1997 at the age of 18, Gordon began training with his mentor, Sifu Rupert Harvey. He would spend 12 years with a rigorous, daily routine before gaining top rank of Sifu or Master Instructor in Golden Harmony Martial Arts & Wellness, a complete martial arts system composed of Northern Praying Mantis, North Shaolin Long Fist, Shaolin Chin-Na (grappling), Yi Chuan Tao (Mind Fist Boxing) & Combat Escrima (Filipino stick & knife fighting). Within in this system the elaborate practices of Tui Na & Thai massage, Qigong (breath work) & Dao Yin (Chinese Yoga) compliment the arduous martial arts training, to balance & heal the body.

Gordon began instructing martial arts in 2002, founding the Virginia branch of Golden Harmony Martial Arts. Having continued his physical education through the internationally recognized National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Gordon became a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer & Youth Exercise Specialist. In 2004 he became a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, working in commercial gyms and medical based facilities.

Gordon co-founded Stonewall Abbey Wellness in 2014 & building upon the foundation of Golden Harmony Martial Arts, founded Totality Martial Arts in 2017. Gordon continues to train daily at the gym, with his Master, Sifu Harvey in Canada, as well as traveling to Thailand for Muay Thai, BJJ & MMA training. Master Gordon Wicks' broad experience & continued education is fundamental to being able to provide the very best training to the students of Totality Martial Arts & clients of Stonewall Abbey Wellness. 

Medals/Accolades

  • 2001 x2 Bronze Medalist, Canadian National Wushu & Kung Fu Championships

  • 2002 Gold Medalist, Canadian National Wushu & Kung Fu Championships

  • 2002 x2 Silver Medalist, International Karate & Kung Fu Championships

  • 2004 Community Service Award from Tai Shan Association

  • 2014 x2 Gold Medalist, Washington D.C. All Kung Fu Championships

  • 2014 Bronze Medalist and Qualifier, Washington D.C. All Kung Fu Championships

  • 2014 Award of Merit from the Tai Shan Association

  • 2015 Demonstration Leader for International Golden Harmony Kung Fu Association at 15th Annual Toronto Chinatown Festival, Toronto, Canada

  • 2015 Certificate of Appreciation for Support of Chinese Martial Arts by Luo Kwang Yu Heritage Tournament, Washington D.C.