Meet MasterAaron Giddings

Aaron began his kung fu training in Des Moines, IA in 1998. He had the unique opportunity to study at the Shaolin Temple in China in 2002. While in China he completed a training certification under Grandmaster Liangyiquan.

He has competed and placed in several international Chinese martial arts tournaments, including the International Chinese Martial Arts Tournament in Florida in 2004 and the Chin Wu Association International Tournament in Texas in 2016, among others in Chicago and Des Moines. In 2011, he completed his Sifu certification with both Sifu Don Walth as well as Grandmaster Shum Leung. He is often asked to participate as a judge in national and international martial arts tournaments, including the International Chinese Martial Arts Championship as well as the National Senior Games.

He has been featured in the Des Moines Register’s “People” section called “What I’m Into” and has been featured locally at demonstrations including Des Moines CelebrEAsian festival, Hoyt Sherman, the Arts Center, the Iowa State Capitol, the Iowa State Fair, and Grand View University, among many others.

Master Aaron is also a chiropractor by trade and is also certified in acupuncture. Dr. Aaron Giddings has owned and operated the Chiropractic Health & Wellness Clinic in Johnston since 2010.