Master Instructor Sam Hing Fai Chan began his martial arts training at the age of eight in his native Hong Kong, China. Today Master Chan is an internationally recognized Master in Wing Chun, Jow Ga, and Tai Chi. Additionally, Master Chan holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt awarded by the Chi Yui Judo Association.

   Master Chan believes in teaching by example that martial arts is a way of life. He will accept any student who demonstrates a willingness to learn and who is on a path in life that has heart. Each applicant is interviewed before acceptance at Chan’s Kung Fu School. Qualified student receive quality training through personal instruction by Master Chan or one of his certified instructors.

   Master Chan’s methodology can be expressed as follows: “Kung Fu is more than self-defense or fighting. It is a way of life; it is the Chinese culture, humanity,history, and health rooted Eastern medicine and philosophy."

Wing Chun
   Master Chan studied Wing Chun under Grand Masters Ip Ching and Ip Chun, sons of the Great Grand Master Ip Man (Teacher to the late Bruce Lee). The bulk of Master Chan's study was with Grand Master Ip Ching.
   Master Chan is a member and certified Wing Chun Instructor of Hong Kong Ving Tsun Association, and is also a founding member and former director of the United States Ip Ching Ving Tsun Athletic Association. He has also acted as the personal interpreter for Ip Ching on many of his U.S. visits. In 1996 Master Chan was recognized for excellence in instruction and awarded the rank of Master by the U.S. Ip Ching Ving Tsun Athletic Association by Grand Master Ip Ching. Master Chan is also a founding member and current director of the International Wing Chun Martial Art Association, and is much sought after for his Wing Chun knowledge performance.

Jow Ga Kung Fu
   Master Chan studied Jow Ga Kung Fu, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Jow Family Lion Dance under Grand Master Lee Ngou who was a head disciple of Jow Biu at the main Jow Ga Kung Fu School located in Hong Kong, China. In his youth, Master Chan won numerous awards in competition in both forms (empty hand & weapons) as well as sparring. Master Chan has disciples from around the world, included India, Brazil, Canada, and Europe.

Tai Chi
   Master Chan has had the opportunity to study Tai Chi with numerous Masters over the years including Master Wu Bin, for Yang style and Chan Style Tai Chi. Master Chan prefers and mainly teaches, the gentle Yang style of Tai Chi. The goal of his Tai Chi class is toward the health aspect rather than the fighting applications.

Judo
   Master Chan studied Judo under 7th Dan Sensei Chan Siu Shing of the Chi Yui Judo Association, and holds the rank of 2nd.