Group History
In Loving Memory of John Krzyzanski
Wing Chun:
Sifu Alson started his Wing Chun training in the Bay Area at the Pena Mohai, Palo Alto location in 1987 with Grand Master Kenneth Chung. In those six years, Alson was an avid practitioner gaining much insight on his prior martial arts experiences in Hong Kong. He was with the 3rd batch of Grand Master Chung’s students and with the guidance from Grand Master Chung and several of his senior class mates, Kam Chu, Don Cheung, Patrick Au, Peter Cheng and others, Alson had an opportunity to truly flourish as a marital artist. In 1991 he won the covenant title of “Chi Sau” Champion, from an International Chinese Martial Art’s tournament. Sifu Alson today continues to learn and expand his knowledge and understanding of Wing Chun.
In 1993 with the convincing of a friend, he began teaching in Union City, CA. Classes were being held in Sihing (Senior Student) Johnny Lo’s garage. The class grew rapidly with no advertisement bringing in neighboring kids and adults a like. What made this class special was that there was no tuition fee, just a genuine interest in passing down Wing Chun. Many students came and went, Johnny is still a very active member of the class with tremendous insight.
In 2007, UC Wing Chun Student Association, moved to a larger facility at the Union City Community Center with the assistance of Stephen Jeung, who has been teaching at various Union City Community Centers since 1999. Although Stephen is also an instructor, he saw a rare opportunity to have a truly special instructor share his knowledge, which at that point, Stephen decided that he would take beginner’s classes and ease them to Alson’s tutelage in the intermediate and advance classes. Today enrollment and quarterly fees are required for the facility, but the goal remains the same, keeping cost as low and affordable for students. All quarterly fees go directly to paying the Kennedy Community Center to operate its facilities.
Sifu Alson started his Wing Chun training in the Bay Area at the Pena Mohai, Palo Alto location in 1987 with Grand Master Kenneth Chung. In those six years, Alson was an avid practitioner gaining much insight on his prior martial arts experiences in Hong Kong. He was with the 3rd batch of Grand Master Chung’s students and with the guidance from Grand Master Chung and several of his senior class mates, Kam Chu, Don Cheung, Patrick Au, Peter Cheng and others, Alson had an opportunity to truly flourish as a marital artist. In 1991 he won the covenant title of “Chi Sau” Champion, from an International Chinese Martial Art’s tournament. Sifu Alson today continues to learn and expand his knowledge and understanding of Wing Chun.
In 1993 with the convincing of a friend, he began teaching in Union City, CA. Classes were being held in Sihing (Senior Student) Johnny Lo’s garage. The class grew rapidly with no advertisement bringing in neighboring kids and adults a like. What made this class special was that there was no tuition fee, just a genuine interest in passing down Wing Chun. Many students came and went, Johnny is still a very active member of the class with tremendous insight.
In 2007, UC Wing Chun Student Association, moved to a larger facility at the Union City Community Center with the assistance of Stephen Jeung, who has been teaching at various Union City Community Centers since 1999. Although Stephen is also an instructor, he saw a rare opportunity to have a truly special instructor share his knowledge, which at that point, Stephen decided that he would take beginner’s classes and ease them to Alson’s tutelage in the intermediate and advance classes. Today enrollment and quarterly fees are required for the facility, but the goal remains the same, keeping cost as low and affordable for students. All quarterly fees go directly to paying the Kennedy Community Center to operate its facilities.
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St. John Vianney School
Lion Dance:
In 2007, UC Wing Chun Student Association added the art of Southern Chinese Lion Dancing to its curriculum. It is on a voluntary basis and is not a requirement for the Wing Chun class, however to participate in the Lion Dance, enrollment for the Wing Chun class is required. For registered parties that are interested, participation is welcomed. Its main purpose is to provide an extra element of Chinese arts to the class and giving a chance for new generations to learn an ancient Folk art. Interested parties will have the opportunity to learn Lion Dance protocols, Drumming, Percussion Instruments, Repair, History and Symbolism.
Our style stems from Grand Master Tam in Toi San, China, which was passed onto Fremont native Sifu Calvin Huie. Calvin is an accomplished martial artist and lion dance performer, he is also a member of the San Francisco Wu Shu/LionDance Team and the Golden Shadows. In 1994, he established the Wild Dragons Lion Dancing Troupe. He trained this group with traditional elements he learned in China through multiple summer vacations and with contemporary aspects which he further developed in the San Francisco Bay Area. While Calvin went to pursue bigger things, he left his class with one of his students. With group members dwindling, there was a need to revitalize the group. Wild Dragon Lion Dancing Troupe merged with the legendary Sue family of Oakland Chinatown fame to continue its art. Group members at that time were, Waylen Sue, Stephen Jeung, Warren Low, Thomas Wong, Tommy Chung, Daryl Wu, Becky Wu, William Chin, Joe Fong, Michelle Kim, Loan Sam, Michael Lam, Leo Santiago and Nina Dong. Prior members included Jason Cheng, Henry Dong, Everett Louis and Michael Lee (of the R&B group “Tatum Jones”).
Calvin’s instructions are being passed along to our class, through one of his students, who continues to have guidance and support from Sifu Huie. We also want to give special thanks to Sifu Corey Chan of Kei-Lun Marital Arts in San Francisco for their friendship and genuine interest in preserving and sharing of the Chinese Cultural Arts. Please visit Corey and Kei-Lun members at their web page at www.kei-lun.com also for top of the line custom lion dance equipment, parts or inspiration visit Corey and Jeff Lee’s venture at www.ofcourselionsource.com .
UC Wing Chun Student Association was able to give its first performances for the Lunar New Years in 2007, gaining invaluable experiences. Thank you for all those who supported and continue to support our efforts. All proceeds of lion dance performances go directly back to fund the group’s expenses of equipment.
In 2007, UC Wing Chun Student Association added the art of Southern Chinese Lion Dancing to its curriculum. It is on a voluntary basis and is not a requirement for the Wing Chun class, however to participate in the Lion Dance, enrollment for the Wing Chun class is required. For registered parties that are interested, participation is welcomed. Its main purpose is to provide an extra element of Chinese arts to the class and giving a chance for new generations to learn an ancient Folk art. Interested parties will have the opportunity to learn Lion Dance protocols, Drumming, Percussion Instruments, Repair, History and Symbolism.
Our style stems from Grand Master Tam in Toi San, China, which was passed onto Fremont native Sifu Calvin Huie. Calvin is an accomplished martial artist and lion dance performer, he is also a member of the San Francisco Wu Shu/LionDance Team and the Golden Shadows. In 1994, he established the Wild Dragons Lion Dancing Troupe. He trained this group with traditional elements he learned in China through multiple summer vacations and with contemporary aspects which he further developed in the San Francisco Bay Area. While Calvin went to pursue bigger things, he left his class with one of his students. With group members dwindling, there was a need to revitalize the group. Wild Dragon Lion Dancing Troupe merged with the legendary Sue family of Oakland Chinatown fame to continue its art. Group members at that time were, Waylen Sue, Stephen Jeung, Warren Low, Thomas Wong, Tommy Chung, Daryl Wu, Becky Wu, William Chin, Joe Fong, Michelle Kim, Loan Sam, Michael Lam, Leo Santiago and Nina Dong. Prior members included Jason Cheng, Henry Dong, Everett Louis and Michael Lee (of the R&B group “Tatum Jones”).
Calvin’s instructions are being passed along to our class, through one of his students, who continues to have guidance and support from Sifu Huie. We also want to give special thanks to Sifu Corey Chan of Kei-Lun Marital Arts in San Francisco for their friendship and genuine interest in preserving and sharing of the Chinese Cultural Arts. Please visit Corey and Kei-Lun members at their web page at www.kei-lun.com also for top of the line custom lion dance equipment, parts or inspiration visit Corey and Jeff Lee’s venture at www.ofcourselionsource.com .
UC Wing Chun Student Association was able to give its first performances for the Lunar New Years in 2007, gaining invaluable experiences. Thank you for all those who supported and continue to support our efforts. All proceeds of lion dance performances go directly back to fund the group’s expenses of equipment.
