Alan Orr is a renowned teacher who has been involved in the Health, Fitness and Martial Arts since 1985.He has trained with many of the leaders in their own fields. Alan has travelled the world to find and train with best Martial Art and Healing teachers in the world. He is a Qualified Acupuncturist, Master Practitioner of Tui Na Chinese Massage Therapy, NLP Practitioner, Martial Arts Teacher and a Holistic Personal Trainer. Alan is also the Wing Chun Technical Editor a correspondent for Martial Arts Illustrated magazine. He is currently working on many projects including a PhD in Martial Arts Philosophy. www.alanorr.com
These are the Invited Officials for the Wing Chun Chi Sao
International Open 2008
Alan Gibson is the author of the popular Why Wing Chun Works trilogy of books and has also produced a series of instructional DVDs on Wing Chun. He is the founder of The Wing Chun Federation and teaches in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. He is also well known on the seminar circuit. www.wingchun.org.uk
James Sinclair began his martial art studies in 1972. He went on to train in Wing Chun Kung Fu for a decade in Essex & London.Showing total one mindedness and dedication he soon became a senior student and even represented his teacher at British Kung Fu Council and Martial Art Commission events. By 1979 James was recognised as a teacher of Wing Chun Kung Fu by the martial Arts Commission of Great Britain. James has appeared on television several times in the BBC documentary series 'The Way Of The Warrior' where he is seen performing some rudimentary double sticky hands. He was also in the major Channel 4 documentary 'The Living Body'. In recent times he has been featured on cable television, and had numerous radio interviews. Since 1994 Master Sinclair has been a qualified Shiatsu (Japanese massage / acupressure) practitioner and has been studying Oriental Medicine for some years now. www.ukwingchun.com
Mark Phillips Sifu began his study of Wing Chun in 1986 under James Sinclair Sifu.
Mark has also been featured in numerous international publications, Television programs and even radio. Appearances have included BBC television productions; most notable was his appearance on GMTV teaching and promoting Wing Chun Kung Fu. Mark has had a few International Celebrity clients experience his tutelage.
Mark is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Liverpool, researching Violent Criminal Behaviour. Having taught Psychology at a local sixth form college he also holds a teacher-training certificate. www.londonwingchun.co.uk
Mick Yates has over 30 years experience in the martial arts. Having trained in many branches and systems of Wing Chun he brings integrity and an open-minded approach to the art.
Cheung Sifu and his team will be opening our event this year with a lion Dance.
Sifu Kwok Cheung started studying Wing Chun in the mid 1980's. His first place of study was at a local Association based in Essex where he later became an instructor. In 1993 he started studying under Grandmaster Ip Chun in Hong Kong receiving private lessons at his home and also at the Wing Chun headquarters. Sifu Kwok was later promoted to Chief Instructor of UK South Region Wing Chun Association by Grandmaster Ip Chun. Sifu Kwok is now a well-known figure in Hong Kong where he visits twice a year and he is also an advisor for a 5* Hotel security team in his hometown in China. www.southwingchun.com
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