In 1966, while working as a stuntman and fight instructor for the Shaw Brothers Studio, Chiang was spotted by director Chang Cheh, who immediately saw his potential and screen presence, and became his mentor.
Pada 1966, ketika bekerja sebagai stuntman dan instruktur laga untuk Shaw Brothers Studio, dia dilihat oleh sutradara Chang Cheh, yang segera melihat potensinya dan menjadi mentornya.