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In 1975,
Master Sam Hing Fai Chan and his family arrived in the United States
after emigrating from Hong Kong, China. A year later, Master Chan
began to instruct Kung Fu in a single room building in the northwest
side of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Since the age of 8, Sam had dreamed of becoming a Kung Fu Instructor.
The martial arts
were his passion; and his martial arts masters numbered among the
most renown. Master Chan was the sole instructor for multiple Kung
Fu styles and Tai Chi in his first years of teaching. As word got
around, interest and participation grew; and of course, word and
participation continue.
Today, in his newly remodeled
and extended facility, Master Chan's Kung Fu School provides Western
Michigan with exemplary martial art instruction in a wide range
of styles and programs, a distinguished staff and fully-equipped
facility
Yet tradition and conservatism prevail. Today's programs and facility
host far more than outstanding training and location. They offer
a center for Chinese cultural arts as well. Often visitors are surprised
by a special ambiance about the center: a unique mixture of Chinese
music, art, style and traditional practices and philosophy. One
also observes ethnic diversity, supportive interaction and camaraderie
among students, committed leadership, and an abundance of genuine
smiles and laughter.
So, Welcome to Chan's Kung Fu School! Do expect much more than physical
aspects of skill training here. Those who come in, tend to experience
that special something one could describe as all around excellence.
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Wing
Chun is an extremely practical Martial art that focuses
on close-quarters self-defense. Methods included fast
striking, trapping, low kicks and grappling to empower |
the Wing Chun practitioner to easily overcome an
opponent's brute force by employing superior techniques
and speed. It is an ideal self defense art for both
men and women. Self defense is not about muscles.
it is about a clear mind and ways of reacting. Bruce
Lee's own Jeet Kuen Do style is based upon Wing
Chun.
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Wing Chun Kung Fu Program |
Instructor:
Master Sam Chan
Teaching experience: 35 years
Assistant
instructor: JD Cadieux
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Youth
Kung Fu Program is designed for children ages 8 to12. Martial
arts training helps children achieve both physical and emotional
strength and control as they experience success and relate
to positive role models. |
Benefits
also include -
*Motivation
*Focus
*Self
control
*Improved grades
*Self confidence
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Instructor:
Anthony Moore
Teaching experience: 5 years
Instructor:
David Chan
Martial arts training: 11 years
Assistant instructor: James Nguyen
Martial
arts training: 5 years
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Jow
Ga Kung Fu is a traditional school of Chinese Martial Arts,
that combines powerful kicks, strong hand techniques and quick
footwork. Jow Ga also emphasizes strength training, |
body conditioning, self defense drills, Jow Ga students
get into optimum shapes as they learn valuable skills that
last a lifetime.Classes are set up for all ages and skill
level and provide all the tools needed to advance into the
weaponry and instructor level training.
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Jow Ga Kung Fu Program
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Tai
Chi practice relaxes the mind as well as the body and thus
helps people compensate for cumulative stresses brought
by the fast pace and competitive
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nature
of today. Tai Chi practice also aids digestion,
calms the nervous system, strengthens the heart, and improves
blood circulation. In addition, it has proved to be an effective
treatment for high blood pressure, anemia, joint pain and
gastric disturbance. It is also important to note that Tai
Chi is suitable for any age group.
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Would
laser sharp focus, concentration, and good social skills
enhance the quality of your child's life? Martial arts can
help. Little Mantis program
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provides
an outstanding experience for six to eight year olds. This
program meets Saturdays from 12 noon to 1pm.
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Little Mantis Kung Fu Program
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Instructor:
David Chan
Taunya Chan
Teaching experience: 4 years
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 For
the outstanding few who have met the prerequisites and are interested
in certification to teach martial arts, Chan's Kung Fu School
offers instructor training & certification programs in traditional
Chinese Kung Fu.
Teaching martial arts is a rewarding career for dedicated individuals.
The program is taught by Master Chan, personally. Master Chan
is one of the most recognized and respected Martial Arts instructor
in the field.
Instructor
Training Program
Instructor:
Master
Sam Chan
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Students
in our Combat Judo program learn how to use a variety of powerful
throws, takedowns and sweeps to get an |
opponent
on the ground where superior grappling skills can be used
to subdue him. Students learn to employ a vast arsenal of
joint locks, strangles, and choke submissions. Chan's Combat
Judo program is affiliated with the Hong Kong Chi Yui Judo
Association.
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Combat
Judo Program
Instructor :Master Siu Shing Chan
Teaching experience: 49years
Instructor: Hing Kong Chan
Teaching experience: 19years
Instructor:
Brandon Golden
Teaching experience:10years
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Muay
Thai kick boxing trains you to use every tool in your striking
arsenal – punches, kicks, knees and elbows – with |
devastating
results. Muay Thai training includes intense physical and
cardio conditioning to push you to your peak. Muay Thai
is one of the most dominant striking arts in competitive
martial art today.
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Muay
Thai Program
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Instructor: Johnny
Carreno
Coaching experience: 4years
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Regular class times don't work with your schedule? Looking for
more one-on-one in depth instruction? Personal training offer
a wide range of classes taught by professional instructors and
Masters. Schedule classes around your busy schedule and have
100% of the Instructor's undivided attention! This special attention
can help you learn and progress faster and reach your personal
goal sooner. E-mail or stop in to schedule for personal training.
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Try
our free Tai Chi Class for Adults
August 18th, 2010
If
you are looking for stress relief, if you would like to painlessly
improve your physical coordination and conditioning, and if you
could begin to imagine what it might do for you to discover a new
level of mental sharpness, consider this. Chan's Kung Fu and Tai
Chi Center offers two weeks of free Tai Chi lessons to the adults
in our local community. Classes
are limited to twenty participants and proper workout clothing and
indoor shoes are required.
Please
contact our school to schedule your free lessons. We now offer convenient
morning and evening Tai Chi sessions
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