John Wai Kung Fu Academy's staff of instructors are dedicated to your development in Chinese Martial Arts. What differentiates our academy from other schools is the PERSONAL ATTENTION you receive from QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS.  Every one of our "Instructors" has a minimum of 10 years experience in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu and our "Assistant Instructors" are all trained by Sifu John Wai.  The instructors are always available to assist in your training and to answer any questions you may have.  We encourage you to visit our school and meet our instructors.

SIFU JOHN WAI was born in Hong Kong and began training Kung Fu in his early teens. He has studied the style of Choy Lay Fut under the late Master Lee Koon Hung & 4th Generation Master Wong Gong, and Wing Chun Kung Fu under Master Andrew Chung.

Sifu Wai started teaching martial arts in the mid 1980’s and has developed his expertise as an Instructor of Chinese Kung Fu.  He established his first school in 1997 and quickly gained a reputation of producing quality students.

Sifu Wai’s goal is to teach each individual the ability to facilitate personal growth, health and well being through Kung Fu.  In addition to self defense, Sifu Wai will enhance your knowledge of Chinese philosophy, Chinese culture, Kung Fu history and fighting theories.
 
**Watch Sifu Wai's performances:
Ping Kuen:  Mpeg  Real Video 
Double Broadsword: Mpeg  Real Video
Loong Fu Kuen:  Mpeg     Real Video
9 Sectional Whip Chain: Mpeg   Real Video  
Ng Ying Kuen:  Mpeg   Real Video 
Jam Ma Do:  Mpeg   Real Video
Two Man Set w/ Francine Wai:  Mpeg   Real Video

· Former International Champion in Fighting, Forms, and Weapons.
· Produced top competitors in forms, weaponry and fighting.
· Member of United States Traditional Kung Fu Wushu Federation.
· Southeast Representative for US Sanshou Federation.
· US Representative for Choy Lay Fut Federation of Jiangmen, China.
· Promoter of the highly acclaimed "World Kung Fu Competition."
· Official for many national and international tournaments.
· Former Chief Instructor for Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Assn. while under the direction of Master Lee Koon Hung & Chung's Kung Fu Academy.

Senior Instructor FRANCINE WAI first began training kung fu at age seven under her uncle, Master Chan Pui of Wah Lum Kung Fu, and later trained Choy Lay Fut under the late Master Lee Koon Hung & 4th Generation Master Wong Gong. Best known for her expertise in Chinese Kung Fu Weapons, Francine has won many international championships in both kung fu tournaments and open martial arts tournaments.

Her last few competitions in the tournament circuit included first place in Weapons at the 1997 Chinese Nationals and Grand Championship at the Florida Hall of Fame Tournament.  She has since retired from competition but continues to train students for national and international competition.
(24 years experience in Kung Fu)

Watch Instructor Wai performances: 
Ching Loong Gim:  Mpeg   Real Video 
Lok Gwok Churn (Spear):  Mpeg  Real Video 
Cern Loong Do (Broadsword):  Mpeg   Real Video
Two Man Set - Francine & Kathy:  Mpeg  Real Video

Senior Instructor COREY ENGELHARD was the first American instructor chosen by the late Master Lee Koon Hung when he opened his first school in the United States. Corey has won championships in several major competitions and has advanced his expertise in the Choy Lay Fut system. He is very knowledgeable on the specific elements of this system and is dedicated to the continued development of Choy Lay Fut in America.
(12 years experience in Kung Fu)


Watch Instructor Engelhard's performances:
Bat Mo Kuen:  Mpeg   Real Video
Ping Jang Kuen:  Mpeg  Real Video

Senior Instructor PAUL GUTILLO began training Northern Shaolin kung fu in the early 1970’s, and later moved on to study the style of Choy Lay Fut. Chosen as a senior instructor by the late Master Lee Koon Hung, Paul went on to win many national and international championships. He is most noted for winning the Grand Championship in Fighting at the 1996 Seattle Kung Fu Championships, beating fighters from all different weight categories.  
(17 years experience in Kung Fu)

Watch Instructor Gutillo performances:
Pek Gwa Do ( Broadsword):  Mpeg   Real Video  
Jaum Ma Do: Mpeg  Real Video

Senior Instructor BILL WRIGHT is heading into his 11h year training in the style of Choy Lay Fut. Bill quickly advanced through the ranks and became an instructor in 1994 under the late Master Lee Koon Hung. His area of expertise is in the fighting aspect of Choy Lay Fut. Going undefeated in fighting for three years in a row, Bill quickly gained recognition in the kung fu tournament circuit.  In addition, Instructor Wright has an extensive knowledge of the history of the Choy Lay Fut System.
(12 years experience in Kung Fu)

Watch Instructor Wright's performances:
Mui Fa Kwun (Staff):  Mpeg   Real Video  
Cern Tau Fu Oui (Double Tiger Hooks):  Mpeg  Real Video 

Instructor DOSSY LEWIN (Black Belt)  began training kung fu in 1989 in Northern Shaolin Eagle Claw.  In 1997, she moved on to study Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu.  Dossy has won many gold medals in both forms and weaponry and she is  an active member of our Lion Dance and Demonstration team.

(13 years experience in Kung Fu)                                                                  

Instructor/Kickboxing MARTIN DVOROK (Black Belt)  started training in martial arts in his teens.  His studies include Judo, Ju-Jutsu, Karate, and wushu.   Martin has been training Choy Lay Fut full time since 1999.  Martin teaches our Kung Fu, Kickboxing, grappling and Sanshou/Sanda,

(8 years experience in Kung Fu)

(6 years experience in Kung Fu)  

Instructor OSEI XAVIER (Black Belt) teaches Kung Fu and Kickboxing.  He's been training in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu and Sanshou for over 7 years and have had previous experience in Muay Thai. Osei is also proficient in Lion Dance.

(7 years experience in Kung Fu)

Assistant Instructor Simon Ho started training Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu in 1999.  Simon performs both the Lion and Dragon Dance, and also have experience as a Sanshou fighter.

(7 years experience in Kung Fu)

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