Instructor Francine Wai first began training kung fu at age seven under her uncle, Master Chan Pui of Wah Lum Kung Fu, and later trained Choy Lay Fut under the late Master Lee Koon Hung & 4th Generation Master Wong Gong. Best known for her expertise in Chinese Kung Fu Weapons, Francine has won many international championships in both kung fu tournaments and open martial arts tournaments.

Her last few competitions in the tournament circuit included first place in Weapons at the 1997 Chinese Nationals and Grand Championship at the Florida Hall of Fame Tournament.  She has since retired from competition but continues to train students for national and international competition.

Instructor Corey Engelhard was the first American instructor chosen by the late Master Lee Koon Hung when he opened his first school in the United States. Corey has won championships in several major competitions and has advanced his expertise in the Choy Lay Fut system. He is very knowledgeable on the specific elements of this system and is dedicated to the continued development of Choy Lay Fut in America.

Instructor Paul Gutillo began training Northern Shaolin kung fu in the early 1970’s, and later moved on to study the style of Choy Lay Fut. Chosen as a senior instructor by the late Master Lee Koon Hung, Paul went on to win many national and international championships. He is most noted for winning the Grand Championship in Fighting at the 1996 Seattle Kung Fu Championships, beating fighters from all different weight categories.  Instructor Gutillo is available for private lessons.

Watch Instructor Gutillo perform the Broadsword:  Mpeg   Real Video   
 

Instructor Bill Wright is heading into his 9th year training in the style of Choy Lay Fut. Bill quickly advanced through the ranks and became an instructor in 1994 under the late Master Lee Koon Hung. His area of expertise is in the fighting aspect of Choy Lay Fut. Going undefeated in fighting for three years in a row, Bill quickly gained recognition in the kung fu tournament circuit.  Instructor Wright is available for private lessons.

 

Instructor Nicki Bruscino has been training Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu since 1994 and is a three-time Grand Champion.  She is presently one of the top Women Kung Fu Competitors in the US.   She has acquired many national titles in forms and weapons in the kung fu and open tournament circuit. Her high spirit and explosive performances as a competitor has recently earned her the title of "Competitor of the Year."  Nicki recently was picked to be on the National Competition Team sponsored by Team Pepsi and recently won the Grand Champion title at the 2002 International Chinese Martial Arts Championship.  
Visit Nicki's website at:  www.liltiger.com