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In the News (Tue 14 Feb 12)

  
  Sifu John S. S. Leong
Sifu Leong has organized and taken part in a number of excursions to China, both as cultural exchange ventures and as educational endeavors for his students.
In 1989, Sifu Leong was invited by the Government of Kwantung Province, China, to participate in numerous ground breaking cerimonies and the opening of a new educational television station.
Sifu Leong was presented a new lion head, and lion dance equipment by the Mayor of Tai Shan, China.
willn34.home.mindspring.com /kungfu/sifu.html   (942 words)

  
 Sifu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sifu (師傅 or 師父; Pinyin: shīfu) is a Cantonese term for a master or teacher.
In the past, using the sifu's name without permission was forbidden and to do so was considered a disgrace: and even today, the issue of formal lineage becomes a very controversial topic.
In mainland China, sifu is a respectful form to address drivers, monks or nuns, as well as cooks and feng shui tellers in Hong Kong.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sifu   (447 words)

  
 SIFU GORME'S KWONG SAI JOOK LUM
Sifu Gorme teaches traditional Southern Praying Mantis as it was meant to be used, for real life self-defense.
Sifu Gorme trains his students to be prepared to respond to a hostile encounter with an opponent.
Sifu Gorme's weapons training includes 2 Staff forms (the Six Harmony Staff, which is used as an introduction to the use of the staff for the more advanced Southern Praying Mantis Form, "Deadly Snake Blocking the Road"); a single Broad Sword Form; and a Butterfly Knife Form.
www.sifugorme.com   (364 words)

  
 Sifu Shum History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu Shum started studying martial arts at the age of eight with Ng Wai Nung, his godfather, who had a small school in Kowloon and who trained his godson in both kung fu and tai chi.
Sifu Shum would limber up and practice tai chi in the morning, going to his godfather's school every day and staying there for hours to perfect his forms and practice new techniques.
Sifu Shum often reminds his students that eyes are important because they reflect the person's intent, not just in sparring but in forms as well.
www.yingjowpai.com /sifushumhistory.html   (1804 words)

  
 Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu - About Sifu Kevin Martin
Sifu Martin is a frequent lecturer on Ving Tsun Kung Fu around the world and is currently one of the top world renowned masters of Moy Yat and a leader in the International Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu Federation.
Sifu Kevin Martin has trained thousands of students throughout the world for over twenty-four years, both in the United States and Japan and a good many Ving Tsun Sifus teaching today were once his students.
Sifu Martin has upheld this pure tradition throughout his decades of teaching and when not teaching in his schools, he continues to spend his time living and teaching Ving Tsun through Kung Fu Life, the traditional (old way) that Ving Tsun Kung Fu was taught.
kevinmartin.moyyat.com /sifu.htm   (748 words)

  
 About the Sifu - Authentic Kung-Fu
Sifu Cottrell and his Wing Chun students train with respected instructor Sifu Alan Lamb.
Sifu Cottrell and his Tanglang students have trained in the United States with Sifu Henry Chung, under the guidance of his father, the venerable Grandmaster Ho Yin Chung.
Sifu Cottrell and his students have been featured in Master's Demonstrations at prestigious martial arts events in the West and Asia, and Sifu Cottrell was privileged to perform at Grandmaster Chung's retirement ceremony in 1998.
www.authentickungfu.com /about_sifu.html   (604 words)

  
 ABOUT YIN YANG SPIRITUAL KUNG FU   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu first trained in (FUNIKOSHI) KARATE The founder being Funikoshi Guchin Funikoshi Guchin is excepted as being the Master who was asked to introduced Karate and to incorporate it into the lifestyles of the Japanese people.
Sifu had obtained what was to be considered in the Western world as the higher accomplishments in Karate, and Sifu was becoming unsatisfied with his Karate, Because of this he had decided to take a step in a new direction and look into Kung Fu.
It was then that Sifu took of a number of years from training others(4 years) and spent this time cleansing his own Mind Body and Spirit creating harmony in his existence and forming what was to become the 2 path training method better suited for the level of spiritual awareness that exists today.
members.tripod.com /sifuofkungfu/id19.htm   (1195 words)

  
 Sifu Lo: ZoomInfo Business People Information
Sifu Lo is the founding director of the Wu Mei Kung Fu Association and teaches in New York City.
Sifu Lo is an active member of the Chinese martial arts community, and has sat on the Executive Board of the National Council of Chinese Martial Arts, and on the National Internal Styles Rules Committee of the AAU Chinese Martial Arts Division.
Sifu Lo is a National Advisor to the USA Wu Shu Kung Fu Federation.
www.zoominfo.com /people/lo_sifu_730497612.aspx   (932 words)

  
 Sifu Garry Hearfield. Yau Kung Mun - traditional martial arts.
Sifu Garry Hearfield was born in Sydney, Australia in 1969.
Sifu Garry came across a Kung Fu school in the centre of Chinatown (Sydney) that had everything he was looking for, so he began learning under Master Leung Cheung at The Australian Shaolin Yau Kung Mun Martial Arts Academy.
Sifu Garry has trained the complete system of Yau Kung Mun, including the herbal and healing information that is an important aspect of the style.
home.iprimus.com.au /ykm/sifu_garry_hearfield.htm   (488 words)

  
 Eddie Chong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu Chong was born and raised in Singapore.
In Foshan, Sifu Chong met and was accepted by Pan Nam as one of his last closed-door students (meaning he was accepted as a private student after Master Pan Nam's retirement).
Sifu Chong is fulfilling his lifelong desire to master all aspects of Chinese martial arts, including the health benefits of Qigong and meditation.
home.vtmuseum.org /sifu/eddie_chong/index.php   (563 words)

  
 Chinese Martial Arts | Seven-Star Praying Mantis Sifu Yamel Torres
Sifu Yamel asked Antoinette Nava (at the time a student of Master Ly) if she would join in the opening up of the school.
Sifu Yamel and Antoinette Nava eventually closed the school and Sifu Yamel finished his studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Sifu Yamel believes that one should attempt to approach the limit of comprehension in one style, and then study other styles, rather than simply becoming a jack-of-all-trades, with understanding of none.
www.sevenstarmantis.com /sifu.htm   (652 words)

  
 About Sifu Randy Koller
Sifu Randy Koller is a tenth level Gold Sash (senior) Instructor under Sonny Whitmore.
Sifu Randy's skill and lineage in Wing Chun has been enhanced by his exposure to the teachings of Grandmaster William Cheung, Sifu Duncan Leung, Sifu Moy Yat, and Sifu Whitmore.
Sifu Randy is a certified master level therapist and has worked for the past ten years with "at risk" adolescents.
www.pawingchun.com /sifu.htm   (159 words)

  
 The Patience T'ai Chi Association - Sifu William C. Phillips   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu William C. (Bill) Phillips began his study of martial arts with Sifu Stanley Israel in 1965.
Sifu Israel was one of Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing's six senior students in New York.
Sifu Phillips resides in Brooklyn, NY, and may be reached at (718)332-3477 or via contact@patiencetaichi.com.
www.patiencetaichi.com /williamc.htm   (544 words)

  
 Sifu Robert Daniels - Seattle Wing Lam Kung Fu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu Daniels established Progressive Tactics of Memphis in March of 1994, and began teaching a Defensive Tactics class solely for law enforcement officers as a way to give back to the community.
Sifu Daniels has received letters of thanks for supporting the law enforcement cause and implementing innovative ideas for defensive tactics training, from President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and TN Senator Fred Thompson.
Even though Sifu Daniels had considered becoming an officer, (tested and passed - Seattle PD and local town reserves), he knew it would be a waste of his knowledge not to teach what he knew.
www.winglamseattle.com /sifu.html   (1290 words)

  
 Sifu Justin
Justin Meehan or Sifu Justin, as he is called by his students, has spent 40 years in the martial arts, and 35 years specifically studying Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan).
Sifu Justin is also the senior US disciple of Master Zhang Xue Xin, making him a 20th generation Chen Taijiquan lineage holder through Master Zhang Xue Xin and Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang.
Sifu Justin is also well known as a tournament director and chief judge for Chinese Internal Arts competition, including Chen, Yang, Wu, Sword, and other Taiji styles for form competition as well as both Fixed and Moving Push Hands competitions.
www.stltaiji.com /teachersifujustin.html   (564 words)

  
 Jow Ga Kung Fu Athletic Association :: Sifu Derek Johnson
Sifu Johnson's primary instructor at Sifu Chin's school was Master Deric Mims.
Sifu Johnson and his students have attended several competitions and events in Germany, which were sponsored by The Shaolin Hung Choy Association.
Sifu Johnson was a very successful competitor in the tournament circuit winning the NACMAF Heavy Weight Fighting title, but his most gratifying accomplishments have been promoting Jow Ga Kung Fu.
www.jowtigers.com /new/kungfu/derekjohnson.html   (580 words)

  
 About Sifu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu Brian also concentrated his martial art studies in a unique internal style of kung fu called Dou Jin Chuan (shaking/vibrating boxing).
Sifu Brian's interest in the Martial Arts developed at a very young age when he first saw the TV series Kung Fu with David Carradine.
Sifu Brian began studying Kung Fu at the Golden Dragon Academy learning Shaolin and longfist kung fu.
www.angelfire.com /ak5/fiveanimalkungfu/AboutSifuBrian.htm   (367 words)

  
 Schulz Martial Arts:: Sifu Wayne Schulz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu Wayne Schulz was born in West Germany in 1950.
In 1983, Sifu was one of the hosts who brought to the United States and Akron, Ohio, the world renowned Beijing Wushu Team; not only to perform, but also host a one-day hand's on seminar, which featured weapons and open hand forms.
In late 1984, Sifu was introduced to Master Jou Tsung Wah, a renowned author, scholor and master of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, who taught Sifu intermittently until an auto accident took his life in 2001.
www.schulzmartialarts.com /sifu/sifu.html   (736 words)

  
 Wayne Schulz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In late 1984, Sifu was introduced to Master Jou Tsung Wah, a renowned author, scholar, and master of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, who taught Sifu intermittently until an auto accident took his life in 2001.
Sifu was very impressed by his tactical, as well as his intellectual maturity and approach to martial arts.
Sifu Schulz was recently permitted to open the 4th Hung Fa Yi School in the world located in Akron, Ohio, under his teacher Master Meng.
home.vtmuseum.org /sifu/wayne_schulz/index.php   (753 words)

  
 Sifu Jeff Webb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sifu Webb became involved in martial arts in 1983 at the age of 12, beginning with Soryu Karate.
Shortly after returning to the USA in 1996, he was conferred the title of "Sifu" by GGM Leung Ting and has worked to build and promote the art of WingTsun™ around the country.
An accomplished instructor, Sifu Webb is a sought-after instructor for seminars and private instruction around the country.
www.leungtingwingtsun.net /sifu_webb.html   (343 words)

  
 Sifu Chen Ying | About Sifu Chen Ying
Sifu Chen Ying demonstrated an exceptional talent for Wu Shu.
Because of Master Chen's comprehensive teaching experience many of his students have a rather high level of skill and are often invited to perform and demonstrate their skills at various functions in the Greater New York area.
Among Sifu Chen Ying's students some have won perstigious Wu Shu Competitions and are involved in famous performances such as Cirque Du Soliel.
www.sifuchenying.com /sifuchenying.shtml   (590 words)

  
 Wing Chun 2nd Generation Yip Man Sifu's List - the Wing Chun Archive (Ving Tsun)
Sifu Lam trained exclusively with Wong Shun Leung for 15 years and was his head coach in Hong Kong for 6 years.
Sifu Shannon currently holds a 10th level ranking and is certified by Grand Master William Cheung to teach the complete art of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Sifu Tei was taught the style by one of Yip Man's students and has also trained with Yip Chun and Yip Ching who are Yip Man's sons.
www.wcarchive.com /html/wing-chun-sifus-2nd.htm   (3465 words)

  
 Chief Instructor, Sifu Bob Rosen
Sifu Bob Rosen has been instructing in the Martial Arts since 1972 and is the Chief Instructor of the Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association, established in 1984.
Sifu Rosen was certified to teach the Wah Lum Northern Praying Mantis System in 1979 and has helped propagate the style in conjunction with Grandmaster Chan for many years.
Sifu Rosen continues the proud tradition of developing first rate martial artists through the rigorous physical training balanced by a philosophy that stresses self control, respect for others, fellowship and hard work.
www.wahlumpai.us /instructors/sifu_bob_rosen.htm   (326 words)

  
 Forever My Sifu
In the old Chinese saying; “One day your Sifu, forever your father.” In the years I studied with Sifu, I was taught the important value axiom on the five virtues of life: Loyalty, Respect, Humility, Honesty and Integrity.
Some quiet early mornings, when Sifu was in a happy mischievous mood, he would come out smiling to us as we say in chorus “Sifu Jiow!” (Good Morning!).
After all that excitement, Sifu and his family continued on with their dinner without a clue that all the diners were looking at our table.
www.guangpingyang.org /newsletters/2001/07-01/forever_my_sifu.htm   (1329 words)

  
 Sifu Lamar M. Davis II
SIFU LAMAR M DAVIS II Sifu Lamar M. Davis II was born on the 8th day of August in the year 1957 in Newnan, Georgia.
Sifu Cowles surprised Lamar by asking him to assist him with teaching the seminar, and later informed him that he could now consider himself an instructor.
Sifu Davis was unable to attend the induction ceremony due to a previous commitments, so his very close friend Master Richard Ryan, Founder of the Dynamic Combat Method, accepted the award for him.
www.hardcorejkd.com /sifu_davis.php   (1910 words)

  
 SIFU JACK MAN WONG
It is true that Sifu Wong crossed paths with Bruce Lee, the two having a fight/test of skill/debacle that both men apparently regretted having.
I know Sifu Wong would rather be remembered for his excellence as both an instructor and a practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts than this fight.
It is my hope that Sifu Wong's legacy will be one based on the truth and not the need to deify Bruce Lee, whether for profit or the reputation of his art.
www.lakungfu.com /sifujackmanwong.html   (4613 words)

  
 sifu chow's integrating wing chun
In the early years of Sifu Chow's Wing Chun class, he was one of the top students and had participated in many demonstrations and tournaments with Sifu Chow.
In early 90's he finally met Sifu Chow and was impressed by SIfu Chow's level of skill and understanding of the art.
Sihing Kupper studied the traditional Wing Chun under Sifu Jose Colon (one of senior student of Sifu Chow in the 70's in New York City) for 6 years.
www.sifuchowwingchun.com /traininginfo.html   (1296 words)

  
 sifu chow's integrating wing chun
In one incident, Sifu Chow was challenged by one of the Wing Chun sifus who wanted to test Sifu Chow's skill.
Sifu Chow was forced to engage in Sticky Hand with his two top students.
Sifu Chow was asked by Master Ng Wai Hong to join him in Puerto Rico to assist in making the documentary film "Warrior Within".
www.sifuchowwingchun.com /bio.html   (975 words)

  
 CHINESE/INDONESIAN/FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS
Sifu Guro Dan Donzella began his martial arts training in 1973 under the tutelage of Sifu Gary Galvin.
Sifu Galvin was a student of the late Grand Master Willem Reeders.
Sifu Donzella has been teaching the Martial Arts in Syracuse, New York for over 30 years.
www.geocities.com /dan_donzella/sifugurodonzella.html   (204 words)

  
 Sifu Michael Manganiello - Wing Chun and Hung Gar - Long Island, New York
Sifu Michael Manganiello began his martial arts studies in 1967 at the age of nine.
The fact that Sifu Michael "acid tested" his techniques during his formative years growing up on the rough and tumble streets of the Bronx, sets him apart from many and has earned him the respect of his colleagues.
The techniques that he teaches are techniques that are "battle-proven" Sifu's emphasis when teaching techniques is not so much on memorizing specific movements, but rather to understand the mechanism by which a technique works, thus enabling the practitioner to adapt the technique to opponents of various builds and skill levels.
www.lingnamsiulum.com /sifu.htm   (273 words)

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