Kancho Johanes Wong was born in Indonesia. His interest in martial arts became apparent when, at the age of 11 years, Kancho Wong began studying Okinawa Naha te.

One year later, Kancho Wong then began his studies in Judo, Jujitsu, and Kung-fu (Buddhist-fist Kung-fu). At the young age of 17 years, Kancho Wong was appointed by the Indonesian Armed Forces to train their men in "unarmed combat techniques". Over four years, he taught and trained these techniques to their elite forces.

In 1974, Kancho Wong and his young family arrived in Australia. Kancho Wong's first martial arts classes combined the principles of his martial arts knowledge and Okinawa Nahate. In 1983, a university student from Okinawa (Yoshiki) attended Kancho Wong's classes; during this time, both discussed at length the traditions and origins of Okinawa Nahate.

By way of introduction, Yoshiki offered to introduce Kancho Wong to Masaaki Ikemiyagi of Okinawa Goju Ryu Meibukan, in Okinawa and in December of 1985, Kancho Wong travelled to Okinawa for the first time to further his knowledge of Okinawa Nahate and to meet with Masaaki Ikemiyagi. With Yoshiki as an interpreter, Kancho Wong learnt that Okinawa Nahate was no longer a current martial arts style at that time; Okinawa Nahate had formed two branches - Okinawa Goju Ryu and Ueichi Ryu.

Goshi Yamaguchi, Ikemiyagi Masaaki, Johanes Wong at Dai Sensei 88th Birhday Party	Prayer at Chojun Miyagi Grave Okinawa

Kancho Wong revisited Okinawa in 1986. He was given the privileged invitation to visit all and any Goju Ryu and Uaichi Ryu dojo's in Okinawa to learn about their teachings and martial art styles. Accompanied by Sensei Odo, Kancho Wong had the privilege to visit the old Nahate dojo's. During-his stay, Kancho observed the merits of each dojo he visited, participated in their training, and learnt the basics of the Okinawan language. It became apparent to Kancho that both Goju Ryu and Uaichi Ryu were strong martial arts styles, and that he would need to be fluent in the Okinawan language.

Kaicho Ikemiyagi accepted Kancho Wong as his student in Okinawa Goju Ryu. Since that beginning, Kancho Wong continued to improve his knowledge and skill for karate, along with his fluency in the Okinawan language. Under Kaicho Ikemigyagi's guidance, Goju Ryu Meibukan was established in Australia.

Kancho Wong with Sensei Morio Higaonna officiating at the Okinawan World Karate & Kobudo Championships	Kancho Wong demonstating kata

Kancho Wong was training under the close supervision and guidance of Dai Sensei Meitoku Yagi and he was awarded personally to Rokyu Dan by him. He is the Chief Instructor of Okinawa Goju Ryu Meibukan in Australia, still practices rigorously today, and travels regularly to Okinawa to practice and hone his techniques with Kaicho Ikemiyagi.

In class, Kancho Wong is a dedicated teacher who expects only the best from his students. He is honest in words as he is in his deeds, earning respect and admiration for his ability to teach karate in the traditional way.