Sifu Chris' Resume
Multifaceted and technically sophisticated professional with a 30+ year career demonstrating expert hands-on martial arts skills. Able to modify instruction to meet the needs of a diverse class environment. Enjoys teaching any age group and class size. Known as a change agent willing listen to student feedback and challenge status quo to optimize technique, movement efficiency and individual performance. Proven leader and class manager, patient instructor; self-motivated and ambitious with excellent communication skills.
Strengths in:
· Tae Kwon Do· Tibetan Kung Fu · Yang Style Tai Chi· Sun Style Tai Chi · QiGong· Muay Thai· American Boxing· Kickboxing · Grappling· Shoot Fighting· Ju Jitsu· San Soo· Kuk Sool Won· Kali· Tactical Self Defense · Personal Training · Public Speaking· Nutrition· Strengthening· Conditioning
Professional Experience
Texas Karate Institute – Dallas, TX 1978 – 1982
TAE KWON DO - Instructors : Alan Steen, Bob Potter, Troy Dorsey
Rank / Achievements
· 1st Don Black Belt
· Member American Karate Black Belt Association
· Placed 4th in Texas Karate Olympics – Houston, Texas
· Student Instructor
Chang Pyo – College of Tae Kwon Do – Mesquite, TX 1982 – 1986
TAE KWON DO - Instructor : Master Chang Pyo
Rank / Achievements
· 1st Don Black Belt
· Member American Karate Black Belt Association
· Instructor – Ages 8 – 12
Master Lee Kuk Sool Won – Plano, TX 1986 – 1987
KUK SOOL WON - Instructor : Master Lee
Rank / Achievements
· No rank achieved
· Student for 6 months
The Energy Balancing Center – Dallas, TX 1991 – 1998
TIBETAN KUNG FU – Lightning Fire Mountain System - Instructor : Roger Stainbrook
TIBETAN “Needle in the Cotton” TAI CHI : Instructor : Roger Stainbrook
Rank / Achievements
· Completed 4th Level of 5 – Red Sash / Black Stripe
· Senior Instructor
· Studied Herbology, Acupuncture and Nutrition
· Vice President and Senior Partner – The Energy Balancing Center, Inc.
· Developed and taught Children’s Kung Fu classes
· Developed and taught Intuitive Defense™ classes
· Developed and taught Full Contact Fighting classes
Eric Mattingly’s Cross Training Center - Carrollton, TX 1997 – 2001
FREESTYLE MARTIAL ARTS – Including American Boxing, Shoot Fighting, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Grappling, Kali, Muay Thai, Kung Fu San Soo, Sambo
Instructor : Eric Mattingly
Rank / Achievements
· Granted permission by Sifu Mattingly to train outside of school's ranking system
Texin's Karate – Dallas, TX 2001 – 2003
TAE KWON DO - Instructor : Grandmaster Royce Young
Rank / Achievements
· Open invitation to train with senior level students and Instructors
Master Alan Y. Chen – Plano, TX 2001 – Present
TRADITIONAL YANG STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN - Instructor : Master Alan Y. Chen, O.M.D.
Rank / Achievements
· No Ranking System Used
· Granted permission to teach by Master Chen (2003)
· Awarded Title of Sifu (teacher) from the International Chinese Boxing Association (2003)
Tai Chi for Arthritis – Mission Viejo, CA 2004 – Present
SUN STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN - Instructor : Troyce Thome, Dr. Paul Lam
Rank / Achievements
· TCA Level 1 Instructor Certification
· TCA Level 2 Advanced Instructor Certification
· Tai Chi for Arthritis Program Instructor
· Tai Chi for Back Pain Program Instructor
Seminars / Other Training Experiences
· Lightning Fire Mountain System (Tibetan Kung Fu) Advanced Training – Dallas, Texas
· Lightning Fire Mountain System (Tibetan Kung Fu) Advanced Training – Minneapolis, MN
· Kali – Phillipino Stick Fighting – Sifu Raymond Crow
· Arnis Tulisan Caballero – Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan
· Sambo – Russian Grappling – Sifu Eric Mattingly
· Kung Fu San Soo – Master Ron Von Browning
· Muay Thai
· Qigong – Healing Arts – Roger Stainbrook
· Herbology – Roger Stainbrook
· Tactical Self Defense – Dallas Police Tactical Instructor – Cpl. Michael Zang - Ret.
· Jai Ye Yin Street Defense - Michael Zang (training Partner for 7 years)
· Advanced Newaza Techniques - Grandmaster Tim Tieyah
· Martial Applications of Chen Style Tai Chi and Qinna Techniques – Master Wang-Lijun
· Dr. Paul Lam Workshop - Sarasota Florida - Tai Chi for Back Pain Certification; Completed Competition Sun 73 Form Workshop
· Advanced Tai Chi Push Hands Concepts – Master Kam Lau Fung
· Master Chen Bing - Chen Taiji Workshops in Silk Reeling, Push Hands, Martial Applications
Weapons
· Tapered Bow (Staff)
· 3 Section Staff
· Butterfly Knives
· Long an Short Swords
· Hook Axe Swords
· Long and Short Sticks
· Tonfa
· Knife
Professional Activities / Other Qualifications
· Owner of SimplyAware – www.SimplyAware.com
· Creator of Intuitive Defense™ Training Series
· Gold Medal Award Winner - President's Volunteer Service Award
(for 500+ Hours of Community service in one calendar year - 2006)
· Team Leader for Rowlett Community Emergency Response Team - CERT (2003-2006)
· Executive Member – International Chinese Boxing Association
· Vice Chairman of Law Enforcement And Private Security Organization - LEAPS (2003-2005)
· Member of the Board of Directors - Rowlett Citizen Corps Council (2004-2005)
· Personal Fitness / Boxing Skills Instructor
· Professional Technical Instructor – University of Oklahoma, Bentley College, Texas A&M and seminars across the United States and Canada
· Cub Master Pack 1200 – Boy Scouts Of America
· Scout Leader Troop 100 – Boy Scouts Of America
· Multilingual – Fluent in English, French and proficient in Spanish, working on Mandarin Chinese
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