In need of advice

Wai Jia: The Kung Fu Forum Kung Fu Forum
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Hey all!

I live in Montreal and was thinking about taking up a CMA. I found these sites while researching online, but haven’t any idea of telling how good these instructors are!

I am planning on visiting these school, and a few others that are unlisted, but wanted to know what to look for in a qualified CMA instructor. Any input will be appreciated.

As well, if you’ve heard of a good CMA instructor in Montreal, but is not on this list please mention his name. I’m not fixated on any particular style and am open to pretty much anything.

(BTW: These are some of the nearby schools I mentioned. If you’ve heard of any of these guys let me know.)

Shaolin Kung Fu (Actually taught by a monk)
http://iquebec.ifrance.com/ShaolinCanada/

Académie Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu
http://www.shaolinwhitecranekungfu.com/

Kung-Fu Sil Lum Hung Gar
http://www.kungfumontreal.com/

Quebec Wushu
http://www.quebecwushu.com/index_en.php

Wong Kung-Fu
http://www.wong-martial-arts.com/

Wu Do Kan Kung Fu
No web site

Académie de Kung Fu Style Mante Religieuse
No web site

Thanks!

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Aside from obvious physical skill, make sure you find a master who has a good moral quality, and a strong sense of reality.

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From those sites I would be partial to Wong’s school, but that means nothing. I could be wrong, you have to meet the master.

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John Hum is good. Nice guy too. In addition to training CMA at Wu Tan in Taiwan, under Grandmaster Liu Yun Qaio, he has black belts in Shotokan and TKD and studied Muay Thai boxing.

Here is a link

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Ya he sounds good. Not too far away either. I would go there.

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Oui il semble bon. J’irais là-bas exactement, au moins voir l’école. Où jamais vous allez vous assurez que l’enseignant est une bonne personne et qu’il répondt aux besoins personnel. Voir le type de relations que les étudiants ont l’un avec l’autre et avec l’enseignant.

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If you are not wedded to CMA, there is a MMA school there run by a good fighter named Mark Colangelo.

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L’attente, je n’ai pas vu le premier lien. Avec le Shaolin. J’irais definately là-bas. Mon Sifu est de Shaolin et je l’aime.

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I actally used to train at GAMMA/BTT (Brazilian Top Team) school located in montreal under Fabio Holanda, but I was hoping to get away from mma and do a traditional style!

Not that there’s anything wrong with BJJ or BTT, but I’m looking for other elements in my martial arts training. MMA is exclusively fight oriented, and I’m looking for more than that.

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haha. PangQuan, didnt you know that the Alta Vista Babel Fish tool isnt worth much? haha

But thanks for makin me feel all warm and fuzzy. haha

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He trained uner GM Liu Yun Qiao!!! THIS IS THE PLACE GO HERE!!! GO NOW!!! DO IT!!! DO IT NOW!!!

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I would reccomend my friend Mauricio. He teaches progressive martial arts but has a traditional background in Wing Chun and Kali (he’s an escrimador). However, I am not certain where he is located. lol

I could get you guys in touch with each other though. If you’re interested drop me a pm and I will get that wheel rolling.

Other than that, I would say your best bet is to go have a look see at the ones that peaque yer interest and decide if they’re for you or not.

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BAH! I recommend Spec_W as well but it a tough call between him and BAJI!!! Wait no its not. BAJI!!! :smiley:

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That’s correct.

[SIZE=7]BAJI!![/SIZE]

But of course you would agree with that. :rolleyes:

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[QUOTE=Kung Lek]I would reccomend my friend Mauricio. He teaches progressive martial arts but has a traditional background in Wing Chun and Kali (he’s an escrimador). However, I am not certain where he is located. lol [QUOTE]

haha

Is he at least in Montreal? Or is he just in Canada?

“Hey, I have a friend who lives in Canada. Do you know him?” :smiley:

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yep he’s in Montreal.

he used to train guys out of a place called Legends gym, but when I say I am not sure of his location, I mean, I am not sure where he is training guys out of anymore.

I’d have to ask him. Anyway, the guys methods are sound and his skeelz are good. his students are also a good reflection of his ability to teach.