Who are we and What do we teach?
The Shaolin Martial Art Centers are dedicated to developing a strong Body, Mind and Spirit through rewarding physical and mental discipline with the support and encouragement for each individuals abilities. We believe in taking an active role in the Martial Arts community promoting a positive image and greater understanding of the Traditional Art of Chinese Martial Arts.
GrandMaster Leo Sebregts
SiFu Frank Sebregts
SiFu Bruce Sebregts
Si-Jeh Melissa Sebregts
Si-Bah Chris
Si-Bah Tim
GrandMaster Leo Sebregts
| "My years of learning started in Belgium, Antwerp, my country of birth. They were hard years but the good time I had with my teachers made them worthwhile. Luck being on my side, I befriended the Leong Cheung family in 1951 and they taught me Chinese Kungfu. If not for the help and care of my teachers, I would perhaps not have been here today. Chinese Kungfu and traditional medicine made me the person I am today, strong and very healthy." |
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Grand master Leo is currently celebrating his 50th year in the Martial Arts.. Well known, both in Southern Africa and Internationally, he is recognized by many International Organizations.
Due to his belief in discipline and perseverance, Grand master Leo Sebregts's students have been awarded many international titles, including titles in the USA Chinese nationals, since 1989. They were both the overall champions at the Shandong Wushu Festival in 1993 and the overall cup winners (categories 18-35 years) in the weapons division.
Grand master Leo oversees the running of all his schools, including: Fairlands, Blairgowrie, Bedfordview, Midrand and Benoni. Grand Master Leo has over a thousand students with whom he shares his knowledge.
| Not only was Grand Master Leo Sebregts awarded : "The most outstanding martial artist of the year 1997", in Costa Mesa Los Angeles USA by the World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame, he is also the sole World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame representative for South Africa and the Southern Hemisphere, covering all levels of the martial arts. | |
| Grand Master Leo Sebregts is the founder member of the South African Acupuncture Society and President of the International Kung-Fu Federation, South African Branch. |
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SiFu Frank Sebregts
SiFu Frank Sebregts has been training since the age of two. He focuses mainly on development of mental and physical strength, fighting techniques and traditional Kung-Fu styles and is a patient and dedicated teacher. He has been taught by some top and well-respected masters, including those at the Shangdong Wu Shu institute.
SiFu Frank runs the Randburg Shaolin Martial Art Centre. This branch has been running since January 1998. Previously SiFu Frank ran a branch in Parkmore, Sandton (1990 to 1998) and before that he taught at our head office. (1984 to 1990).
Some of his latest accomplishments include :
- Being inaugurated into the World martial arts hall of fame: Akron, Ohio – USA 2001 where he was certified as international judge and referee according to The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame standards.
- Most outstanding usa heavy weight fighter 1999 - [IKKF World championship] : Budapest, Hungary
- Internationally certified judge and referee according to IKKF rules
SiFu Frank has also won many more titles both locally and Internationally.
In 1998 Si-Fu Frank was selected, at the International Wushu Festival, Jinan, as an officiator and Judge according to the rules and regulations of the WUSHU Association of Mainland China, under the guidance of the late Master Fan Chunhe.
Jinan is in the Shandong Province and is known because of it's many Great Wushu Masters.
SiFu Bruce Sebregts
Sifu Bruce Sebregts runs the Bedfordview Shaolin Martial Arts branch. A Competitor by nature, he concentrates mainly on contemporary WuShu styles. On average he trains between 3-4 hours every day working on forms, strength, fighting skills and cardiovascular strength.
Some of his Instructors include :
- Master Li Heng Ji: "coach of the Beijing wu-shu team"
- Master Seng-Au, Shaolin temple
- and various Seminars with the Shangdong Whu-Shu institute
His accomplishments include:
- In 2001 he was inaugurated into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame : Akron, Ohio - USA where he received the following titles:
Most Outstanding Martial Arts Instructor;
Most Outstanding Contribution to Martial Arts;
Outstanding International Weapons Champion;
Outstanding USA National Competitor - Forms;
Outstanding Full Contact Fighter.
- He holds the U.S.A. Championship, USA Double Weapon Championship, USA Best Fighter and USA Barehanded Champion, titles.
- SiFu Bruce received first places for his Snake, Double Daggers and Long Staff forms at the 1999 - IKKF World Championship : Budapest, Hungary.
These are but naming a few..
Si-Jeh Melissa Sebregts
Si-Jeh Melissa started training at the age of three. She did two hours training a day until the age of ten when her hours were extended to more then 6 hours a day. Si-Jeh Melissa turned nineteen on the 30th of June 2002, and is currently teaching at the Bedfordview Shaolin Martial Arts Centre.
Si-Jeh Melissa has learned the Sword, Dao, Spear, Barehanded forms and Chi Kung and is busy studying the Chiu-wan-tai-dao (nine ringed long handled broadsword).
She holds the current local Full contact sparring and Forms championship titles and is preparing to enter into International competitions including the China tours.
Si-Bah Chris
Si-Bah Chris runs the Benoni Shaolin Martial Arts Centre. He started his martial arts career 13 years ago when he enrolled at the Shaolin Martial Art Centre in Brixton and has been training privately with SiFu Bruce Sebregts for over the past eleven years.
In 1993 he joined the Shaolin team in China where he was honored as the overall winner in his weight category (age 18-35), competing against students with many years more experience.
Si-Bah Chris competed and excelled in many local competitions, returning to China in 1998 to compete yet again. At this competition he was awarded with 4 gold medals.
Si-Bah Chris is extremely humble because he realizes that his level of proficiency is only achieved by dedication and lots and lots of practice. He continues his training every day by himself as well as training with Sifu Bruce Sebregts and Grand Master Leo Sebregts. He believes that training within the "Leong Cheung Family System" is like belonging to a family.
Si-Bah Timothy Shepherd
Si-Bah Tim runs the Buccleuch Shaolin Martial Art Centre. he started training over 15 years ago and has been doing private tuition with Sifu Frank for over the past 7 years.
Si-Bah Tim holds the folowing international titles:
- At the China 1998 Shandong WuShu festival - Gold Group Weapon, Gold Heavy Weight Sanda, Silver Barehand, Silver Weapon, Bronze Southern Barehand.
Si-Bah Timothy Shepherd likes long weapons and Si-Bah Brett prefer fast barehand forms. They both agree that it is the learning of the forms and the progression through the different levels that makes their training so worthwhile.