Sifu Ali Siadatan
has focused on the study of Chinese Martial Arts for 17 years. He began teaching professionally in 1999. He is a third generation student of Master Yang Chengfu and did his study under the expert guidance of Sigung John Oliver Peel. He is a certifed instructor in 5 Animal Style Kung Fu as well as Tai Chi Chuan, Chi kung and Chinese Grappling (Chin- Na). His area of specialty is the cultivation of internal energy for martial and healing purposes, he is currently integrating into one system hard and soft approaches to movement, and is specializing in the study of the Martial Art of Tai Chi Chuan. Wu Xing is a familly owned school, Sifu Siadatan and his wife Shellie wish to enrich the lives of their community members by providing a sanctuary in the heart of the city where like minded people can benefit from a wonderful lifestyle.
Sifu Ali’s interest in story-telling led him to complete a Masters degree in French Literature at the University of Toronto. He is the president of Think Again Productions and the writer/director of the popular documentary UFOs Angels & Gods available at: www.thinkagainproductions.com He is currently working on an account of his spiritual journey.
Shellie Siadatan
My deep passion is in movement and energy medicine. This is what led me to Kung Fu and Tai Chi, I love the artistic nature of the forms and the levels of wisdom within them. My specialty is empowering women through the learning of creative martial sets, specifically, the samurai sword. In 1998, I decided to study Massage Therapy after being inspired by my therapist and later added acupuncture out of my love for the theory of Chinese Medicine. Every season I run lectures and workshops about the five elements and also teach anatomy and meridian theory courses as part of restorative yoga teacher training. I have been on a life-long journey in the Healing Arts that started with my personal training business Focus on Health 15 years ago. I enjoy working one on one, tailoring programs that suit whatever your needs may be. 2 years ago I became a mother and will have our second daughter this fall. There is no one I feel more connected to than moms. If you are a new mom or a mom to be, I would love to share some potent energizing and restorative work with you.
Shirley Russ
I teach Tai Chi with a great deal of love and enthusiasm for both Tai Chi and the students of the art. I had the good fortune to stumble on a Tai Chi class 32 years ago, since then i have studied it steadily. My other passions are teaching people to listen to one another, and to listen to them myself as a psychotherapist. I like learning Kung Fu and gardening and just being outside. I know that there is no limit to what we can learn and how we can move.
Chris Lykidis
I have always been enthusiastic about combat arts since I was a child. My journey began in 1982 in Olympic wrestling in Greece. I learned the value of hard work and the spirit of competing. I was introduced to traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu in Canada where I learned patience and the importance of speed and strategy. I later decided to explore the 5 animal styles of Shaolin Kung Fu, setting my heart on becoming a professional teacher. My passion for the martial arts has led me to further my training with Sifu Siadatan who introduced me to the world of Tai Chi Chuan. As a life long Christian I feel that my journey into the martial arts is one of the gifts that I have been given in life. I believe that through teaching I have been placed on the long path to mastery. I am honored to be able to share what I have learned with who ever wants to learn.
Serge Cambou
From a management career in five star hotels in Europe and North America to the art of Tai Chi as a lifetime pursuit, there seems to be an insurmountable difference. However, Serge Cambou traded diplomas in Hotel Management, Sommellerie and English Language for the serenity, peace and inner strength that the study of Tai Chi brings to the serious practitioner. Student for 15 years of renowned Tai Chi Master Sigong John Oliver Peel, Serge has studied the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine under fame teachers such as Mary Wu and Quanfu Zhou.
Chris Gagne
Christopher Gagne is a guest instructor at Wu Xing Martial Arts. He has been studying Krav Maga for more than 7 years, receiving instruction from the world’s foremost experts from the International Krav Maga Association (IKMF), including Gabi Noah and Avi Moyal. His martial arts background includes karate, Kuk Sool Wan, and boxing. Teaching is a passion for Christopher who also enjoys facilitating writing groups , university history classes, and employment workshops. He is currently striving to finish his PhD in history.
The Logo Explained
The emblem in the middle represents a fish, the original symbol of Christianity, as well as a flame : the spiritual light at the heart of the organization, and the bladed arms represent the community of martial artists. Wu Xing refers to the 5 element theory of Chinese medicine, and to the 5 animal styles of Chinese martial arts.
Vision
To build a strong community of like minded people, with love as the foundation, sharing life long friendships and a lifestyle.
Mission
Be a light to the world. Bring knowledge of health with energy medicine, empowerment through martial arts and wisdom through spiritual studies.
Location
We are located in down town Toronto at 25 St.Nicholas Street Studio 209. We are a 5 minute walk from Wellesley subway station. Here is a map.
