SI-FU FRANK SEBREGTS
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About Randburg Shaolin Martial Art Centre
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Personal Information:

Date Off Birth: 11 January 1971 Nationality: Belgium / South African Hobbies: Diving, Super Bike Racing, Soccer, any other type of sport. Driving force: Achieving the perfect balance between body and mind. Personal Goals: To be all that I can be. Goals as an Instructor: Utilizing all the knowledge, I have gained through my years of Martial Arts training, in order to help my students develop and improve their lives. Instructing philosophy: Helping others to develop and improve their lives, is it's own reward. Instructing Highs: Teaching a student who is willing to work hard and persevere through the most demanding of schedules. Instructing Lows: A student that has no drive or ambition because they usually end up throwing in the towel.

Coaching Techniques: Having trained since the age of two, I know that the most successful way of coaching is teaching by setting a good example. As with academic training, one can never win the respect of one's pupils if you, yourself, cannot achieve the goal they are striving towards. By competing in many national and international competitions, I have studied the techniques required by the student to excel, not only in competitions, but also in their every day lives.



Competition Technique: Unlike my brother, who is a performer and loves strutting his stuff, I concentrate more on strength training and fighting techniques. I pursue traditional styles of Kung-Fu, whilst my brother is focused more towards the contemporary WuShu styles. However, since we both are very capable in either discipline, we can help and encourage one another to excel in competitions.

Inspiration: A wise master and teacher, taught me that often by winning you actually lose and when loosing you actually win. Winners often get arrogant and don’t push themselves to greater heights. The loser, on the other hand, now wants to win, and will therefore perseveres until they do. This is true, not just in martial arts, but in life as well. It does, however, depend on the ambition and drive of the individual.

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Training
My training started at the age of two. I don’t remember this, but my dad has video footage of me attempting to do my form. At this age I had little choice in the matter. When my brother came along a few years later, things just got tougher. We were often pushed to our absolute limits. Back then we sometimes hated every second of it, but now we thank our father for pushing us so hard. We were taught and raised as traditional Chinese martial artists. As a result we developed good co-ordination, timing and flexibility, aiding us in excelling in all sporting activities at school. When I turned twelve, my dad and Kung-Fu teacher, gave me a choice: Either continue with martial arts, or channel my energy into another field. By now martial arts was in my blood. To stop would have been like amputating a part of my life.

Training methods : As mentioned earlier, my training was more in the traditional style. I was trained with emphasis on strength with body and mind conditioning. My brother and I were trained as opposites, each according to our more natural or instinctive ways. As we grew older this developed into a strong bond between us, even though trained as opposites, instead of clashing with each other we balanced each other out, forming the perfect balance between the yin and yang. This has definitely given us both the edge when it came to competitions, as my strengths are his weakness and visa versa.

We were trained in the Leong Cheung Family system. This is a combination of a Northern and a Southern style. Northern styles are characterized by long distance strikes and high kicks, while Southern styles are characterized by close combat fighting. The learning of the Leong Cheung family system requires three to four hours of practice a day. Many of the moves you learn seem or look easier than they really are. To execute this style effectively, requires lots of patience, time and practice, not forgetting loads of dedication! My Shaolin training consisted of both indoor and outdoor exercise. The indoor was a conventional class type training, with emphasis on formwork, stretching and conventional free sparring. Outdoor activities were more strenuous and consisted of Shaolin wooden pole training techniques, such as the Plum Blossom poles, Monkey poles, float, high beams, Shaolin holes and tracking and alertness / awareness skills. This training is definitely tougher and gives you the edge when returning to the more conventional indoor training.



Other Martial Arts : I enjoy most martial arts but prefer the more traditional martial art styles, as to me, they seem more effective in real life situations. You can learn from any and every different style. I, personally, stick to the Chinese styles. To mix different styles like karate or tae kwon do with the Chinese arts I feel does not work. They tend to contradict one another too much. The difference in approach and philosophy could easily confuse you. Stick to one culture and channel your energies there. I’ve been fortunate in being taught by some top and well-respected masters, e specially at the Shangdong Wu Shu institute. My advice to anyone wanting to do a martial art is to do research on the school you intend joining. Make sure they know what they are doing. Unfortunately, there are many frauds around, doing more damage than good.

School of instruction : I run the Randburg Shaolin Martial Art Centre. The branch in Randburg has been running since January 1998. Previously I ran a branch in Parkmore, Sandton (1990 to 1998). Before that I taught at our head office (1984 to 1990)

Students : Students at the Randburg Shaolin Martial Art Center should be aware, from the time that they start, that we are teaching them both an art and a way of life. This requires hard work, discipline and dedication. We do however know how to have fun and often organize social occasions or play soccer or cricket games against our sister schools.



Shaolin Martial Art Center : We aim to teach people the disciplined art of Shaolin kung fu / Wu Shu. It should become a way of life, promoting a healthy lifestyle by keeping you fit, flexible and focused. Shaolin Kung fu develops concentration and expands your mind. You become a stronger, better person, with the added benefit of knowing how to protect yourself.

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Randburg S.M.A.C. training times

Open: Monday to Friday
Fridays are dedicated to Tai Chi and Tiger classes.

Private classes: (6:00am – 17:00pm)
Private classes give you the ability to learn faster and the choice to do whatever style you prefer, depending on your capabilities.
This is one-on-one training with a max of 4 students in a class.

Group classes: (18:00pm – 21:00pm)
Group classes have a max of 20 – 25 students per class and 4 instructors per class. One head instructor and 3 helpers ensure that you get personalized attention at all times.
Classes are available to all men, woman and children. Unfortunately there is no kiddies class at the moment but kids that want to start with their parents can do so in the adult’s class.
The new beginners class is running from 6 – 7 pm on a Tuesday and Thursday evening. The students and instructor are all well disciplined and keen to help any one who wishes to start. Instructors are of high quality and are capable of executing all of there instruction to near perfection. Si-Fu Frank trains and makes sure that all instructors are of the highest standards and are directly involved in how each class is trained.

New Beginner classes:
Mon & Wed  (7:00pm - 8:00pm) ; Tues & Thurs  (7:00pm - 8:00pm)

Senior Class

Marc

Brandon

George

Helena

Robert

Nick

Patrick

Required Uniform: The uniform required when starting is either the traditional black kung fu pants or black tracksuit pants, a white t-shirt and sneakers or cross trainers.

There is a 4 to 6 month beginner level or period where we get to see what kind of student you are. Do you want to train or mess around? Are you dedicated and non-aggressive? It also allows you, the student, to see if this is the type of martial art that you are looking for. After this time period you will go through a grading. If you pass this grading you may purchase the kung-fu uniform.

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Contact details

63 Main Road (3rd Floor)
Bordeaux
Johannesburg
South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 11 787 2790
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 412 9862

E-mail: frankse@iafrica.com

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Instructors at Randburg
Head instructor: Si-Fu Frank Sebregts has trained in the Leong Cheung family system for the past 29 years and has completed the Shaolin Martial Art Center syllabus.

Senior Instructors:

Marc Sofer

Brandon Lewis

Patric Holahan

George Wolhuter photo will be updated soon

We also have 5 helper instructors that assist in the various classes.

Bronson vd Berg

Jason Hinks

Grant Lewis

Richard Rafferti

Robert Frantl

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Accolades   2001 – World martial arts hall of fame: Akron, Ohio – USA Certified as international judge and referee according to The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame rules. Most outstanding usa heavy weight fighter    1999 -   IKKF World championship : Budapest, Hungary Certified as international judge and referee according to IKKF rules 1st place masters demonstration (Kwan Dao) 1st place tri sectional staff 1st place World champion contact sparring / Heavy weight. Accomplishments in both local and international competitions: 1996 sanda / full contact champion / heavy weight: China 1996 - 6 Gold medals: China 1998 – team coach and youngest international judge in china 1998 – medal for achievements and promotion of Chinese kung fu: china\ 1998 – cup for best over all team: china   1989 – 1st group weapon : USA 1989 – 2nd group unarmed USA 1989 – 2001 - either assistant coach or team coach and leader. Under  Si Gung. 1989 – 1994  - received springbok colours 1986 – 2001 – competed and represented the Shaolin martial arts centre team 1987 – 1997 – awarded undefeated South African kung fu champion fighter. (max of only ten yrs allowed.)
1993 – Africa Cup 1st – tri sectional staff 1st – kwan doa 1st – monkey form 2nd - tridend 1st – choreograph fighting 1st – full contact / middle weight   1994 – Africa Cup 1st white crane 1st monkey form 1st kwan doa 2nd spear 1st traditional northern 1st choreograph fighting 1st full contact / middle   1995 – Africa Cup 1st southern short hand 2nd long fist 1st tri sectional 1st full contact fighting/ middle 2nd choreograph fighting   1996 – Africa Cup 2nd double weapons 2nd hung gar 2nd spear 1st long staff 1st tri sectional staff 1st contact fighting / middle   1997 – Africa Cup 1st monkey form 1st kwan doa 1st tri sectional staff 1st contact fighting / heavy weight 1st choreograph fighting		1987 - Africa cup 1st – open hand traditional 1st – open weapon / tri sectional staff 1st – choreograph fighting set 1st – semi contact sparring   1988 – Africa Cup 1st – open hand traditional 1st – weapons / tri sectional 1st – white crane form 1st – choreograph fighting set 1st  - full contact / middle weight   1989 – Africa Cup 1st group forms 1st hung gar form 1st choreograph fighting 1st weapon / tri sectional staff 1st full contact / middle weight   1990 – Africa Cup 1st white crane 1st kwan dao 1st spear 2nd short weapons 1st full contact fighting 1st choreograph fighting   1991 – Africa Cup 1st southern bare hand 1st tri sectional staff 1st kwan dao 1st choreograph fighting 1st full contact fighting / middle weight   1992 – Africa Cup 1st long staff 2nd spear 1st monkey 1st kwan dao 1st tri sectional staff 1st choreograph fighting 1st full contact fighting 1st sword Best overall competitor of competition.