The name’s Wong, Dave Wong . . .but the gym’s one of the best
He’s featured in a James Bond film and is known as a top grade martial arts expert. Now Bridgend-born actor Dave Wong is passing on his skills at a new martial arts academy which has just opened in Talbot Green. The Sen Martial Arts Academy is Dave Wong’s bid to educate future generations in discipline, exercise and self defence. “I’ve been very fortunate in life to pick up the key skills needed to fulfil a desire to perform to the highest standard,” said 52-year-old Wong. “I’ve been able to combine my martial arts skills with my acting abilities and this new gym is my way of giving something back to the community to help others follow in my footsteps. Wong was billed as ‘Shangai art collector’ in Skyfall, the record-breaking latest film in the James Bond catalogue. “Any role, no matter how small, is a privilege when you are taking part in a James Bond movie. It is THE biggest movie franchise out there and I thoroughly enjoyed my time on set.” Wong’s movie CV is building nicely. H...