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 Shifu Bob Holland (Black Belt, White Sash) |
Shifu Bob Holland Holland's Kung Fu Academy owner, Shifu Bob Holland, is an 8th Degree, White-Sash, Master of Shaolin Kempo Kung-Fu. Shifu Bob Holland has over 25 years of serious training, teaching, exploration, and leadership in the martial arts that has culminated in his status as a substantial figure in the martial arts community on Vancouver Island . From his beginnings in western boxing at age 12, Shifu Bob was attracted to the discipline and perseverance required by the martial arts to achieve personal excellence. Much of his time in the arts has been dedicated to the study of Shaolin Kempo Kung-Fu. This form of Kung-fu combines traditional Kung-Fu with the Kempo techniques introduced to North America from Okinawa via Hawaii by Ed Parker; a martial arts pioneer in the United States and a legend in Kempo Karate. In recent years Shifu Bob Holland, and his teaching methods became a featured portion of the book Me, Chi & Bruce Lee. |
| Following a four-year career as an amateur boxer, and annual invitations to CFL training camps beginning at age 17, subsequently culminating in competing for a position with an NFL team, Shifu Bob's sole focus became training in Shaolin Kung-Fu. Studying under Master Ed O'Brien, founder of Kung-Fu Canada , combining his dedication, self-discipline, and superb athleticism, Shifu Bob achieved senior Black Belt status and became the leading figure at Kung-Fu Canada in Victoria overseeing curriculum development and instruction. After a decade with the organization, Shifu Bob left in 1996 to open his own schools in Victoria and the Westshore.
Many students followed him to where they successfully achieved the rank of Black Belt. Several of these students remain in his school today, having trained with Shifu Bob for as long as 16 years. While continuing to expand his mastery in Shaolin Kung-Fu, Shifu Bob acquired Shaolin Wu-Kung expertise following ten years of training under Grand Master Shi Yo Hai. At the same time, Shifu Bob has also become an accomplished teacher of escrima (short sticks) after 12 years of training under Balintawak escrima Grandmaster Dr. Dom Lopez. Shifu Bob continues to train with these Grand Masters to this day. In addition to his comprehensive knowledge of body-mechanics, strength and flexibility training for the martial arts, Shifu Bob is also well versed the arts of in Chin-na, jiu-jitsu, and various traditional Shaolin weapons-based systems. He also has training in the related healing arts of Shiatsu and Moxibustion, and Chi-kung medical massage. Shifu Bob's passion for teaching and martial arts excellence is rooted in his commitment to the true philosophy of the martial arts - respect for oneself and others. This attitude is shared by his wife Tammy and sons Brock and Brandon. Indeed, the Holland family are role models for the Kung Fu Academy mission, having each trained diligently as a family on their path to Black Belt. Though humble about his achievements in the arts, Shifu Bob holds an impressive record as a martial arts competitor, including tournament-winning performances that have placed him among the top-three, Kung-Fu martial artists in Western Canada. More importantly, it is his personal, sincere and good-natured dedication to teaching and learning coupled with genuine care and regard for the well-being of each individual student that has resulted in Shifu Bob being an inspiration to children and families seeking a top quality martial arts education in the Victoria area. | |
 Shifu Jim Lord (Black Belt, Blue Sash) |
Shifu Jim Lord Jim is a registered nurse and practicing Buddhist who finds joy in other’s happiness and laughter. His favorite martial arts activities include teaching, learning and presenting belts to students who have earned them. In his free time Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends and meditating. His martial arts goal is to keep practicing for the rest of his life. |
 Shifu Ryan Johnston (Black Belt, Blue Sash) |
Shifu Ryan Johnston Ryan is the resident snake of the Colwood school (see the five animals) and has been training for 10 years. He studies both Chinese and Japanese and has spent time traveling abroad in Japan. His favorite martial arts activities include forms and grappling and his goals are to make martial arts instinctive. Outside of kung fu Ryan enjoys rock climbing and photography. |
 Shifu Tammy Holland (Black Belt, Blue Sash) |
Shifu Tammy Holland Tammy teaches the Colwood kids and after school programs and is our resident Chi Kung Medical Massage and Swedish relaxation massage practitioner. She is known for her sociable personality, her sunny disposition and her love of teaching children. Her favorite martial arts moments are; the black belt ceremony, seeing people progressing in their training and seeing kids get awarded new belts. Tammy’s martial arts goals are to keep learning and passing knowledge to others as well as being contented mentally and physically. |
 Shifu Kyle Martens (Black Belt, Green Sash) |
Shifu Kyle Martens Kyle has spent more then 16 years training in martial arts.
Starting at the age of 6, his first 7 years were in |
 Shifu Samantha Dovell (Jr. Black Belt) |
Shifu Samantha Dovell Assistant instructor for our junior programs, Samantha,
started her training at the age of 9 at |
 Shifu Brock Holland (Jr. Black Belt) |
Shifu Brock Holland Assistant instructor for our junior programs, Brock had
started his training in Kung fu at the age of 4, achieving his Junior Black
Belt at the age of 10. Brock has been training for 11 years in total with 5 of
those years helping teach juniors toward achieving their goals to black belt.
Brock has been an excellent role model for kids at the academy and out side the
academy with excellence in everything he does. If not seen at the academy with
his positive and helping attitude, brock can also be found on the honor role
list in school or scoring low on the golf course with a 5 handicap or winning a
skateboard competition. |
 Shifu Brandon Holland (Jr. Black Belt) |
Shifu Brandon Holland Assistant instructor for our junior programs, |
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