Master Helen Wu was born in Shanghai, China in 1956. She began her training in the martial arts when she was 3 years old, studying under both her grandfather, legendary martial artist Grandmaster Wang Zi Ping and her mother, Grandmaster (Professor) Wang Ju Rong. She became an expert in all the major styles of Kung Fu and Tai Chi.

In 1982, Master Wu graduated from the Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Teachers University and remained as a teacher of sports medicine.