Robert Tofel
Instructor Level 1 - Jow Ga (1st Level Red Sash)

   Robert has long had a passion for the martial arts, studying several styles on and off over the years, but it wasn't until he began his training in 2004 under Master Sam Hing Fai Chan that he finally found an art that truly fit him. In English Kung Fu literally translates to "hard work and effort", a lesson that Robert took to heart as he could be found training at Master Chan's Kung Fu school as often as six days a week, often staying late after class to practice.

A few weeks into his training at Chan's Kung Fu school, Robert also took up the gentle art of Tai Chi under Master Chan, focusing on the Yang's style Tai Chi to help balance out the intensive physicial training in Jow Ga Kung Fu. To broaden his practical knowledge and experience, Robert also added both San Shou (full contact sparring) and Wing Chun Kung Fu to his training regime in 2005, and Combat Judo in 2006.

Robert is a strong believer that training in the martial arts can be a monumentally positive influence in someone's life, attributing improved physical and mental health, less stress, and a strong moral code and discipline to his own training with Master Chan.

Robert has competed on the national level, winning several awards in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi competitions. Robert is also a member of Chan's Kung Fu School's Chinese Lion Dance Team. Robert has traveled to Hong Kong and China with Master Chan in 2005. Looking forward to re-visit Hong Kong again with Master Chan in 2011.

Robert continues to study Jow Ga, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, San Shou and Combat Judo under Master Chan and Head Instructor Brandon Golden, with a special interest in Chin Na (join manipulation) and Shuai Jial (Chinese Grappling).