The Martial
Arts always interested me as a kid. I was fascinated by the men
who could fly through the air with amazing fighting skills, and
of course, the bad dubbing was amusing as well. These actors were
my heroes, along with The Incredible Hulk and Superman. After
watching Kung-Fu Theater and Samurai Sunday, my friends and I
would attempt to imitate the actors whom we had watched in awe.
We would often hurt each other and ourselves by jumping from trees
and swinging homemade weapons.
It wasn't
until I turned twenty-one that I began to study the martial arts.
I began studying Tae Kwon Do through the Orland Park District,
but it wasn't like the movies. It wasn’t Kung-Fu. Later, when
I left to finish college, I met Sifu Scott Loxley by chance shortly
after moving to DeKalb. After talking to me, Sifu Scott introduced
me to Sifu Berry and I received my first invitation to watch class.
Before warm-ups
were completed, I was hooked. Like a drug, Kung-Fu took its hold
on me and never let go. Over the years, I listened to every word
said, and I practiced every move shown to me. In the spring of
2001, I was promoted to the rank of Sifu. I can't yet fly through
the air, but I have learned many of the skills those fighters
possess and now I teach them to the many brothers and sisters
willing to learn as I did. I am thankful to Sifu Arthur Berry
for teaching me the authentic traditional Kung Fu that is so rare
to find. Being taught by such a great teacher has changed my life.
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The
Chinese Kung-Fu Club of DeKalb
217 South Second Street. Suite #215
Dekalb Illinois 60115-3715
e-mail Sifu001@aol.com
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