Grand Master Wu Bin Affiliation to Shaolin Martial Art Centre

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Wu Bin Affiliation to Shaolin Martial Art Centre

Shaolin Martial Art Centre

As from 4 January 2006 classes in Chinese martial arts such as Wushu forms, Quan Shu, Nan Chuan, Chen Chuan and Shaolin long staff are offered as separate classes.

Classes are offered in traditional kung fu.

Tuition classes are available in internal arts

Sanda competition classes are also available. {International standards semi contact fighting}

In accordance with rules and standards of Zhonghua Martial Art School China.

International accepted standards regarding international competitions, events and promotions.

Our instructors are graded 5th degree in Wushu, the highest of any South African, (view certificate on web www.shaolin.co.za) by China Wushu association and monitored by Zhonghua Martial Art School and their honorary president Grand Master Wu Bin. Grand Master Wu Bin is president of the South African exchange program and sister school relationship between Shaolin Martial Art Centre and Zhonghua Martial Art School China.

Grandmaster Wu Bin arriving in South Africa

For the past years it was left to believe that South Africa would never experience growth in Chinese martial arts, until finally in mid 2005 Grandmaster Wu Bin arrived in our country to find out the real facts of what is going on in South Africa and why Shaolin Martial Art Centre and Master Leo Sebregts had such negative views as reported by some individuals from South Africa.  It was decided by Zhonghua Martial Arts School to investigate, so Grandmaster Wu Bin decided to travel to South Africa and find out for himself. After his few days in South Africa and visiting various Shaolin Martial Art Centre schools, he was pleasantly surprised. He loved the way Chinese martial arts where being thought with dedication, discipline, respect and the true way of Chinese Wushu.

While he was in South Africa a seminar was also arranged for him to share his experience with all Master Leo's students. Grandmaster Wu Bin seminar was a great experience and all students were exposed to the very best in Wushu knowledge and experience. More then 300 students attended from our schools alone.
We opened the seminar too all Chinese martial art schools, but unfortunately due to some interference by individuals of the SA Wushu federation, who tried to stop the event from taking place, the event could not be held at Sun international's Carnival City Complex. These Individuals where responsible for sending a letter to the China Wushu association, which claimed that Grandmaster Leo was a fake and made many other allegations.

Other groups within the Wushu association however wanted a clear understanding of whether the accusations were true and if that was the case Zhonghua Martial Art School would not be allowed any further signing of agreement with the Shaolin Martial Art Centre.

After much discussion Grandmaster Wu Bin and Felix Jang decided for themselves and reported to the China Wushu Association and the heads of Zhonghua Martial Art School that they saw the standard of Chinese martial arts thought at the Shaolin Martial Art Centre Schools was very high.

 He visited all Shaolin Martial Art Centre schools and even after he visited the second school he was astounded by the standard and teaching ability. He told the Shaolin Martial Art Centre students how lucky they where to be instructed by Master Leo, he praised and applauded Master Leo for his high standards and dedication to teaching Shaolin ancient techniques.

I seen a lot in china Wushu - know most styles, what I have seen at Shaolin martial art schools in South Africa is no different to the best in China. Grandmaster Wu Bin

This he said would open the doors for more knowledge in other styles and Wushu, his feelings and support for the Shaolin Martial Art Centre grew making our bond stronger then ever before, maybe thankfully to those who objected his arrival in South Africa

This trip was only the first of many more to come, inclusive top Wushu instructors from Zhonghua Martial Art School who will be visiting the Shaolin Martial Art Centre in the future. 

Grandmaster Wu Bin could not wait to advance both Sifu Frank and Bruce, however they had to brush up some of the Wushu forms which where out of date within the next few days. Both Sifu Frank and Bruce learned all the new routines as required by Grandmaster Wu Bin. We are very thankful to Grandmaster Wu Bin for spending days and very long hours teaching Bruce and Frank at our Shaolin Martial Art Centre schools. He stressed on the fact that students where very lucky to be instructed by none other then Master Leo, not forgetting that Grandmaster Wu Bin and Master Leo are very good friends.

In the past the late Master Brendan Lai from USA and the late Master Fan Chunhe of Shandong Wushu gave Master Leo lots of advanced knowledge and recognized Master Leo for his knowledge and dedication in teaching Chinese kung fu.

Woodridge palms and the Shaolin training temple

Felix Yang, Sifu Frank, Grandmaster Wu Bin and Sifu Bruce Sifu Frank, Si Gung Leo and Grandmaster Wu Bin

Grandmaster Wu Bin and Felix Yang visiting the Woodridge palms resort, where they were entertained by the good food prepared by Melisa Sebregts, who is the resort's GM and chef. They then enjoyed some relaxation time and site viewing, but Grandmaster Wu Bin was restless and he demanded both Sifu Frank and Bruce to work out 6 hours, later everyone was tired and enjoyed a lovely stay over with the entire family.

Grandmaster Wu Bin and Si Goo Mui Melisa

Sun City

Then we travelled to the famous Lost City and we had hours of time to ourselves, that we used to discuss future plans and how Chinese martial arts in South Africa should grow, as per China Wushu Association rules and qualified and recognized instructors graded by China Wushu Association ideas for international competition and grading.

Grandmaster Wu Bin gave us his full support and backing, he also is the international president of sister schools Zhonghua-Shaolin.

Our students will visit and study at Zhonghua Martial Art School for 3 weeks yearly.

Si Gung Leo and Grandmaster Wu Bin  

Invitation by Grandmaster Wu Bin and Zhonghua

A trip to china soon followed, where students of the Shaolin Martial Art Centre Accompanied by Sifu Frank and Bruce spent 2 weeks learning day in and day out at Zhonghua Martial Art School. Updating their knowledge by the best teachers and Wushu coaches in china and preparing for the grading done by China Wushu Association.

Both Sifu Bruce and Frank achieved their fifth grade Duan Wei

Other students got second and first Duan Weis.

  An honorary visit to Xu Cai, founder and well respected Grandmaster of Chinese Wushu, was under taken by Sifu Frank and Bruce. Both Sifu Bruce and Frank where told by him to work hard and promote Chinese Wushu in South Africa.

Sifu Frank, Xu Cai and Sifun Bruce

   
They had meetings with officials from Jentai, Shandong Wushu, Zhonghua head Principal Mr. Li and many more.

Si-Fu Bruce Sebregts and Si-Fu Frank Sebregts with  Mr. Li Mingzhi (Zhonghua Martial Arts School president)

In next year, 2006, More Shaolin Martial Art Centre students will be returning for more seminars and gradings.

The Shaolin Martial Art Centre is growing and more schools will open in the future, such as the ones in, Carltonville and North west province.

Our instructors are fully qualified to teach Nan Chuan , Chen Chuan, Shaolin staff, Quan Shu, modern mantis form to name a few.