His family roots originate from Shantung (Shandong) province in China.
Actor/Director Michael Worth (a long time fan) had written the role of
"Song" the mute fighter in "Ghost Rock" for master Tan whom he had met
with on several occasions. But Tan was back in Hong Kong at the time
and the part went to Peter Kwan.
Now living in Taiwan, though his students still run his taekwondo
studio in Monterey Park, California.