Having been residing in Taiwan for 30 years, Justin from South Africa, is currently a professor at a National University in Taiwan. He began to develop a sustained interest in Chinese Kung Fu as a teenager. Besides, he met a Taiwanese master who traveled to South Africa for martial arts exchange programs, and this further aroused his curiosity about Taiwan.
In 1991, the 20-year-old Justin came to Taiwan to study martial arts with a South African friend. It is also unexpected that the decision driven by the momentum when he was young would make him settle in Taiwan for 30 years.
The editor of【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】had an opportunity to interview Professor Justin. He revealed that he has been interested in electronics, software, and cinematography techniques and thus he created his YouTube Channel ‘Justin in Taiwan 我不是歪國人’ in 2020.
By discussing current affairs, philosophy, health, and life in Taiwan, he could share his perspectives through videos. Although some topics are a bit serious, Professor Justin will intersperse some humor in between. For example, there is a video about wearing masks. He pointed out four peculiar ways to wear masks by Taiwanese in a confused but humorous way. This video is also informative as it includes the correct way to wear masks and the importance of following the mask mandate.
South African professor Justin took photos in martial arts poses while traveling. (Photo / Provided by the Professor Justin)
In this episode of ‘New Immigrants in Taiwan’ column, Professor Justin shared his respect and gratitude to people who have contributed to epidemic prevention in Taiwan. He has always been confident in epidemic control efforts made by the Taiwan government and the public, and thus wishes to share the great achievement to the worldwide audience through videos.
South African professor Justin loves sports and enjoys the beautiful scenery while riding a bicycle. (Photo / Provided by the Professor Justin)
Because of the Kung Fu dream, Professor Justin came to Taiwan and learned martial arts diligently. He spent several hours a day practicing Shaolin Boxing (少林拳), Taekwondo, Tai Chi and other types of martial arts. For now, Justin is busy with academics and therefore allocates less time for exercising. However, he would still keep some time to exercise regularly to main good health.
In addition, many netizens would like to know how Professor Justin learned Chinese within 9-10 months. Professor Justin believes that to learn a new language, one must possess an interest in it besides having innate talents. A strong passion would drive you to learn more efficiently.
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