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Sifu Shue Yiu Kwan
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Sifu Shue Yiu Kwan was born in
Canton, China, and has studied the martial arts for over thirty-eight
years. He started his Kung Fu training at the age of 14, then began
studying Aikido under a disciple of the Aikido founder, Morihei Uyeshiba.
In 1968, Sifu Kwan came to the United States where he continued his
martial arts training in Judo and Tae Kwon Do. In 1976 he enrolled in the
Fu Jow Pai Federation in New York's Chinatown as a student of the Grand
Master Wai Hong. At this time, he concentrated all his efforts in
mastering the Fu Jow (Tiger Claw) system. In 1982, he became an instructor
at Grand Master Wai Hong's school in Chinatown. One year later, he opened
his first school in Pleasantville, NY.
Since 1983, Sifu Kwan has
taught traditional Fu Jow Pai Kung Fu to interested students and has
trained many tournament champions. In 1994, Sifu Kwan was elected the Vice
President of the Eastern United States Kung Fu Federation. In addition to
traditional classes, Sifu Kwan teaches Chinese Lion Dancing. His Lion
Dance team has performed on cable TV and in many cultural events. In 1992,
he performed the Lion Dance for New York's Mayor Dinkins in Gracie
Mansion.