Canadian wushu clubs

canada

British Columbia

  • Micheal Blackburn teaches Yang style taijiquan at the Dunbar Community Centre in Vancouver.
  • Chinese Kungfu Oceanrun by Wilson Wu Shilong from Guangzhou, teaches Shang style xingyi, hung gar, Cheng style bagua, taiji and mantis in Richmond.
  • East West Baguazhang is in Vancouver, run by Chaco Chiswell and Steven Petersson.
  • Fu style bagua is in Queen Elizabeth park. Victor Fu Shenlong is a third generation Fu style teacher. (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Mike Juzenas hosts a taiji/bagua/xingyi applications group in Vancouver, that meets Tuesday evenings in Vancouver.
  • Kootenay Taichi Centre is closed in Nelson B.C., but Eric Eastman continues to teach in Nelson. (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Konghan Kungfu. Daniel Kun teaches wu zu quan (five ancestor's fist). This is the official kung fu style of Quanzhou South Shaolin. He studied under the late Sifu Lo King Hui, son of Dr. Lo Yan Chiu at Philippines Kong Han Athletic club, and moved to Canada in 1995. He trains in a church hall at 315 Walker St., Coquitlam.
  • The Li Rong Wushu and Qigong Academy is in Vancouver, with a number of coaches specializing in their own disciplines.
  • Liang Shouyu teaches wushu and many internal styles at 220 Jackson St. in Vancouver, and other places in Vancouver.
  • Sam Masich is based in Vancouver and teaches there sometimes. The Masich Neijia Studio in Kits is at 3357 Rear West 4th Ave. Sam has an online newsletter. Sam Masich website
  • Masters Seminars brings teachers of a variety of styles to Vancouver. (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Gord Muir teaches Feng Zhiqiang's Hunyuan Chen style taijiquan in Victoria, at 917 Mason St. He is currently training with Joseph Chen. See his website.
  • Nanaimo Kungfu. Landon Moes teaches xingi, qigong and Splashing hands. He is a long time student of James McNeil. Phone Landon at (250) 616-6300. Nanaimo  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Jan Parker teaches Yang style taijiquan and qigong in Vancouver on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and on Bowen Island Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Seven Stars Tai Chi is a Cheng Man Ch'ing Yang style taiji club based in Victoria and Saltspring Island.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Shaolin Temple Academy is located in Vancouver, BC. Taught by Shaolin Temple warrior monk Master Yuan.
  • Fred Whiting has a wushu club in Richmond. Fred was on the Canadian team in the eighties and is usually the head referee in any big wushu meet.
  • Kit Wong teaches taiji at the Esquimalt Naval base in Victoria.
  • West Coast Chinese Martial Arts is Bruce Fontaine's club in Vancouver. Bruce is a long time wushu player, on the national team and all that, who spent a lot of years in the Hong Kong film business. He teaches competition wushu and stunt wushu at his club.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)Yang Guotai, from Beijing, teaches Cheng style baguazhang in Vancouver.
  • Yun Hua Kung Fu Academy run by Bill Jia Jun Hui from Taiwan, teaches baji, bagua, taiji and tantui, in Vancouver.
  • Yamaneko karate in Mechosin (near Victoria) teaches bagua, which Ted Truscott learned from me for a while. The karate they do is Butoku Kai, and their main sensei, Richard Kim, told them they should learn bagua to really understand their style.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)

Yukon

Alberta

  • Alberta Kungfu is a nonprofit organization for myjong lawhorn at the University of Calgary.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)Calgary Jing Wo Martial Arts Association is at 413 38th Ave NE. The phone number there is 250-3827. Alex Kwok teaches myjong law horn.
  • Dragon's Den teaches bagua in Calgary.
  • Honan Shaolin Lohan Men Wushu club in Calgary, run by Rik Zak, 5939 6th Street NW.
  • Chen Zhonghua's Hunyuan Taiji Academy is based in Edmonton, and he has branches in Abbotsford, Regina, Winnipeg, and Ottawa as well as in the States. He teaches Feng Zhiqiang's Chenshi Xinyi Hunyuan taiji. Chen Zhonghua, the main instructor is also called Joseph Chen, from Shandong. The mainstay of the academy is Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method as taught by Hong Junsheng.
  • Ji Hong Tai Chi has clubs in Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. They do wushu as well as taiji, and have huge competition success. Luo Yuanhong and Jennifer Gu are graduates of the Guangzhou University of Physical Education. Also at albertawushu.com.
  • "A new online forum has been implemented at taichi.ca. This will help in facilitating communication between our members. You can ask questions on any of the forms and get answers from senior students, find out about future events such as open houses, bbqs, etc. The forum is divided into 2 sections - one for the general public, and one for Ji Hong Tai Chi students only."
  • Jing Wo Martial Arts and Athletics Association of Canada. In Alberta, Desmond Lee is the head coach, and teaches in Calgary.
  • The myjong lawhorn website is run by Greg Louie in Calgary. There are classes at Varsity Community Centre and the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. There are lots of links here to myjong teachers and clubs.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)

  • Saskatchewan
  • Meihuazhuang is a club in Regina.
  • Progressive Wushu is Shane Kachur's club in Regina.
  • Sask Wushu is Haven Sato's club in Saskatoon.
  • Wushu Guan is Ronnie Yee's club, at 2506 Dewdney Ave, Regina.

Manitoba

  • Ching WuAthletic Asociation. David Cliffe has taught kungfu/wushu in Winnipeg as long as I can remember. He teaches a variety of traditional styles, wushu, and lion dance. Check out the clip of the 9 performaces at the Folklorama festival in 2006. Location 213 Pacific Ave.
  • Ranie Laoag teaches wushu class on Thursdays at 6:30 PM at the Chinese Cultural and Community Centre in Winnipeg. They mostly work on longfist, staff, and straight sword, but some do southern fist, and southern sabre.
  • Lincoln Lau teaches Xu Gongwei's (small frame) Yang style taiji and qigong in community centres in Brandon. Lincoln is a massage therapist, and can be reached at 204-725-2080 for class information or appointment for a massage.
  • Plum Blossom Choy Li Fut and Yang style Tai Chi School. Southern Sil Lum and Choy Li Fut in Winnipeg, since 1981. Under the direction of Doc Fai Wong
  • Chris Watson teaches wushu at the Indochina Chinese Association of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Shane and Chris Watson built this club which has had a lot of competition success. Chris concentrates on southern style. Contact their site for more information.

Ontario

  • Anyone looking to have a space to teach in Etoicoke, there is a dojo there looking for other clubs to share the rent with. The contact is Nic Mills at the Sendokan dojo or phone (416) 418-6786.
  • Haim Behar has moved to Cobourn. He teaches traditional Yang taiji at the Nameless School of T'ai Chi Chuan. Call him for traditional Chinese medical treatment as well, he is a licensed practitioner of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • Marc Bégin teaches Liang style Ba Gua Zhang at his house in the suburbs of Toronto. Visit his website for more information.
  • Canadian Martial Arts Centre is run by Rick Sue, a former national team member and coach. In Burlington.
  • Chen Style Taijiquan Institute of Canada, run by Li Lairen teaches Chenjiagou style. 596 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, ON. There is also a branch in Brampton, ON.
  • The Christian Wushu Fellowship is in Toronto. Nelson Chan is the main coach.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Cold Mountain Taiji in Kitchner, ON, is run by Steve Higgins.
  • East Mountain is the website for James Saper's acupuncture clinic, with a lot of information online. James also teaches qigong and taiji, and organizes my southern Ontario study group for bagua and xingyi in Guelph ON.
  • Emerge Internal Arts, run by Andy James, teaches internal Chinese martial arts in Toronto and Pickering, ON.
  • Golden Harmony Kung Fu Club Rupert Harvey teaches Taichi Praying Mantis Kung Fu of the Chiu Chuk Kai lineage from Hong Kong, Traditional Northern Shaolin, Chin-Na, Wuji Chi Kung, and Weaponry. Toronto
  • Guelph Martial arts study group. "We do not offer any formal instruction, but do enjoy having other people to practice with. Anyone from any style or ability level is welcome." We meet at Westminster St. Pauls church on 206 Victoria RD N, Sunday evening from 7-9 PM. Anyone who is interested may contact James Coons.
  • Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre at Rice Lake, Ontario (Hwy 45, 10 mins. north of Cobourg) holds retreats and also rents out its residential space to others. They run retreats on Qigong, Taijiquan & Meditation. Brand new building with 700 sq. ft activity room, built in accordance with FengShui and sustainable energy principles. 50 acres of peaceful, rustic beauty on Rice Lake; great food.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Hiryu Bushido Kai Martial Arts, run by Fred Walker in Port Perry is a karate club which also teaches taiji and bagua. The bagua is taught through seminars with John Bracy, and the Yang taiji is taught by Cathy Walker.
  • Hongluck is a choylayfut club run by Paul Chan in Toronto.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • The JiFeng Martial Arts Club in Toronto teaches mainly baji, pigua, liuhetanglang and bagua. Guo Xiaopo teaches Yin Fu lineage of baguazhang at the Taipei Cultural Centre in Scarborough.
  • The Canadian Jiulong Baguazhang Association is in Toronto.
  • Mall Rats Taiji Group in Oakville ON. Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. until about noon in Hopedale Mall, northeast corner of Rebecca and Third Line, south of the QEW.  "Centre Court is where we usually are, unless pre-empted by Santa's Village, Easter Bunny grotto, etc., in which case you can find us generally in the east end of the mall, near Zeller's. What:  20 / 24 postures of qigong; Balancing the Heart qigong; 13, 24, 108 Yang style; Sun style; Chen style; single & double fan; 16, 32, 42, 54 sword. Please note: we don't bring swords to the mall; we use a closed fan. We are the group that are outdoors at Lakeside Park, foot of Kerr St., on Lake Ontario the other half of the year. Who: A group of folks who gather every week to maintain and improve our practice."
  • Ottawa Chinese Martial Arts Association. Kim Lee teaches a variety of styles. Visit the website or Email.
  • Pan Qingfu's site in Kitchener.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Peng You Taiji Quan Association is in Thunder Bay.
  • Peterborough Tai Chi Association is in Peterborough. Contact is Wendy Gibson.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Power of Balance Tai Chi and Meditation Centre. New studio is located at 745 Danforth Avenue, Suite B3, Toronto.
  • The Rising Sun School of T'ai Chi Chuan, run by Paul E. McCaughey and Jan Ohm, teaches traditional Yang style taiji in Toronto. They teach the whole system of Lee Shui Pak.
  • San Shan Dao in Toronto, run by Bryan Zarnett, has xingyi and bagua.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Soma Traditional Medicine Clinic in Toronto. Jesse Lown has studyied in China and teaches HunYuan TaiJi Quan & HunYuan QiGong. 770 Lawrence St W, Phone: 416-789-2337. Wednesday evenings 7-8:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings 10-11:30 a.m.
  • new SunnyTang.com is a high performance wushu club in Toronto, with branches in other cities. The head coach is Alan Tang, many time Canadian champion. ( I thought that I already had this link up a long time ago, sorry for the oversight)
  • Tai Chi Studio in Ottawa does Yang taiji and baguazhang,, run by Michael Babin.
  • Taishan Club Jack Yan's club. 165 East Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 26-27, in Richmond Hill.
  • Temple Knights is in Muskoka.
  • The Kungfu Exchange is run by Eric Yao in Mississauga.
  • Wayland Li Wushu is a high performance wushu club in Toronto.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Bill Whit teaches Shaolin Temple Praying Mantis Tai Chi in Millbrook. The class meets every Saturday at the Millbrook Old School/Library, Dufferin Street. For further information, telephone Bill Whit  705-932-5539.
  • The Canadian Wing Chun Foundation main club is based in Toronto.
  • Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy, in Toronto - Eddie Wu Kwong Yu, 5th Generation Wu Family and Chair of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Federation.
  • Wushu International College of Canada is run by Rick Sue, in Hamilton ON. This site has a community forum.
  • Yellow River Taiji Quan School is in Brantford. Email

Quebec

  • Academie d'arts Martiaux is run by Frederic Metivier. There do mostly external styles, and travel to the Shaolin temple for training as well. 2750 chemin Ste-Foy Quebec City.
  • Académie Shaolin Gong Fu du Québec is run by Mario Hetu. They teach traditionnal Shaolin, Qi Gong and Yang Tai Ji. He is also a student of Yang Zhenduo. The school is located in Laval (Montreal) since 1996.
  • Arts Martiaux Neworld Fitness teaches both traditional and modern wushu in Gatineau. Michel Fleury is the head instructor. There are three websites, one for traditional and one for modern, and one for the club. 845 Boul. de la Carriere.
  • Académie Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu is run by Lorne Bernard in Montreal.
  • Luu Vi Hung teaches wushu in Montreal. He was the closest student of Niu Huailu when he was here in the 80s, has trained also with other people since, has been on the national team, and gained coaching accreditation in China.
  • Martial Arts Research Centre is not a club, but a website that asks a few questions, run by Hao Wong in Montreal.  (this url no longer works, if you know a new url please report)
  • Northern Shaolin Montreal is one of the rare schools to teach chaquan. Julien Valiquette teaches Chaquan, among other northern styles. He learned chaquan from Xu Gongwei. In Montreal.
  • Quebec Wushu. Yannick Benoit teaches wushu in Drummondville and Montreal - 5445 de Gaspe, room 202. Walk west and north from metro Laurier. The phone number is 514 973-6848. Yannick recently received permission to teach the Hunyuan Taijiquan system from his master Chen Xiang. There is a new website especially for the Montreal Hunyuan taiji. There is also a website specifically for the Montreal wushu club.
  • Ong Ming Thong teaches traditional Chinese martial arts and Chinese health methods in Montreal. He is a disciple of Masters P'ng Chye Khim and Li Gong Cheng, and teaches Southern Shaolin, Yang Style Taiji quan, Xingyi quan, Bagua zhang and Qigong at ONG Martial Arts Institute. His site doesn't seem to be up any more,but you can e-mail.
  • Taichi club is run by Grace Chui in Montreal.
  • Michel Tremblay teaches Yang family taijiquan in St. Jean-sur-Richelieu in Quebec. You can email him for information on classes or possible Yang Zhenduo seminars. His is the oldest karate club in Quebec, as well.
  • Sino-Wushu Academy is in Montreal, and is run by Leon Xu (Li Su, from Harbin). You can email him or go check out the website, They do mainly modern wushu standard routines, taiji, mulan, and some traditional styles such as baji and lion dance.
  • Wudang Internal is the club of Yang Hai, who does mainly Cheng taiji, Cheng style bagua, and xingyi in Montreal.
  • Xing Long Gong Fu club in Montreal. They teach Hebei Style Xing Yi Quan, Gao Yi Sheng style Ba Gua Zhang, Liang Zhen Pu style Ba Gua Zhang, Liuhebafa, and Wudang style Tai Chi . The instructors are Ethan Murchie and Albert Joern.

New Brunswick

  • Northumberland / Miramichi Tai Chi and Aikido Club is in Miramichi West. Email.

Nova Scotia

  • Canada East Wushu is in Halifax, run by Andrew Gordon. Also, see a photo of Andrew performing at the opening meeting of the Lixian chuojiao fanzi association in China.
  • Yaosun Tong teaches wushu and taiji in Halifax.

Newfoundland

  • Stonelion Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Association in the St-John's area. Jean-Philippe Ranger will be teaching Hong Junsheng's Practical Chen Taijiquan, Feng Zhiqiang's Hunyuan Taiji and Gu Ruzhang's Beishaolin (branch school of the National Capital Wushu Research Centre and Hunyuan Taiji Academy).

Canadian associations

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