 Sifu Shue Yiu Kwan was born in Canton, China, and has been studying martial since he was 14. He started Kung Fu at this age and then began 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 Fedaration in New York's Chinatown as a student of the Grand Master Wai Hong. At this time, he concentrated all of 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 studio 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 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 the Gracie Mansion.
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About Sifu Kwan
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