Sam Hing Fai Chan

MASTER INSTRUCTOR SAM HING FAI CHAN
Wing Chun // Jow ga // Tai Chi

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. Master Chan has been teaching martial arts in Michigan since 1975.

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 by Master Chan 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. When you enroll at Chan's Kung Fu School, you take part in an ancient tradition that we have carried on for over 40 years.

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Current instructors list

 HEAD INSTRUCTOR BRANDON GOLDEN
JOW GA // WING CHUN

Brandon Golden's journey in the martial arts began at the age of seven, studying both Tae Kwon Do and Shorin Ryu Karate. By age nine Brandon had joined Chan’s Kung Fu School where he also took on Jow Ga Kung Fu and Jow family Lion Dance under Sifu Sam Hing Fai Chan. Beginning with his earliest studies and continuing through his adult career.
In 2004 Brandon put his training on hold to serve his country in the United States Army, serving tours in Afghanistan and Iraq before returning home safely in 2008. Brandon now serves as a Michigan State Trooper.

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SENIOR INSTRUCTOR ROBERT TOFEL
JOW GA // WING CHUN // TAI CHI

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 Jow Ga, Wing  Chun and Tai Chi. 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.
Robert has competed in both traditional Kung Fu and Tai Chi competitions.

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SENIOR INSTRUCTOR J.D. CADIEUX
WING CHUN

A Senior Wing Chun Instructor at the Chan's Kung Fu School. JD also assists Master Chan in teaching private lessons and class planning.
J.D. has traveled to Hong Kong with Master Chan visited Grand Master Ip Ching in 2012.
J.D. began his Wing Chun training from master Chan since February, 2004.

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SENIOR INSTRUCTOR SCOTT LEWIS
JOW GA

Scott began his training in Jow Ga Kung Fu in 1999 under Sifu Sam Chan and Duncan Duffin. In his time at Chan's Kung Fu, Scott has also trained in Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Combat Judo, and San Shou, though he is currently completely focused on his Jow Ga training. Scott has won several awards in traditional Kung Fu competition, particularly in weaponry competitions.

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SENIOR INSTRUCTOR DAVID CHAN
YOUTH KUNG FU // JOW GA // WING CHUN // TAI CHI

David Chan - Son of master Sam Chan. David started his Kung Fu training since age five. David commit to carry on the tradition Chinese martial art in our community, to help young children to build confidence, discipline and leadership skills that they can apply in every facet of their lives.
David has completed his bachelor degree of criminal justice at Ferris State University.

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INSTRUCTOR - Level III Steve Reister
WING CHUN

Steve is a Level III Wing Chun Instructor, currently teaching Wing Chun beginner class on Monday and Wednesday. Steve has been studying Wing Chun from master Chan since February, 2011.

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YOUTH INSTRUCTOR Angel Chan
LITTLE MANTIS

Angel Chan - Daughter of master Sam Chan. Angel started her Kung Fu training since age five. Angel completed her Master degree in children development at Western Michigan University.

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INSTRUCTOR - Level II SungWan Park
WING CHUN

SungWan has been studying Wing Chun from master Chan since May, 2011. SungWan continues to refine his Wing Chun skill by assisting the advanced level  class weekly at the Chan's Kung Fu School.

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Maggie Lin
Youth // Little Mantis Instructor

Nicole Lin
Youth // Little Mantis Instructor

Emma Bukovietski
Youth Assistant Instructor