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Welcome to our page of Profiles
In this page, information about members of Thach Kung Fu & Wushu that varying from accomplishments to what they have learned. I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Sifu Tuyen Hoi Thach
Master Tuyen Hoi Thach has been training kung fu since the age of 6 back in Vietnam. With his grandfather that taught him Northern style in China's Phucken Province and Southern style he learned from his father after they refuted to Vietnam (because of World War 2), Master
Thach teaches both styles plus Shaolin Chuan at Thach Kung Fu & Wushu. He also teaches the styles Eagle, Tiger, Mantis, Drunken, Canine, Large Red Frame Boxing, Long Fist, Nam Chuan, and lots more. He also once learned and studied Wing Chun under sifu Sunny Tang for a short term.
*Master Tuyen Hoi Thach is the Founding member, Director and General Secretary of The Canadian International Guo Shu & Wushu Federation. (C.I.G.S.W.F.).
* As well, Master Thach is a member of:
- The United Wushu Federation of Canada (U.W.F.C.)
- Canadian Chinese Kuo Shu Federation (C.C.K.S.F.)
* Master Harrison Thach has been a judge at three of the most recent wushu tournaments; the 1999 CCKSF Wushu competition as a judge of a Traditional Wushu ring, the 2000 USCKF Wushu tournament in Baltimore, USA. as a judge in a Northern Modern Wushu ring, the 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge as a head judge at both Northern and Southern Traditional Wushu ring, and the 2001 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge as a head judge at both Northern and Southern Traditional Wushu ring. |
Simo Anh Thach
Anh Thach is the vice-president of Thach Kung Fu & Wushu. Her study of Kung Fu started back in Vietnam when she was 12 years old. She learned Kung Fu under Great Grand Master Shy Yuan Thach and also learned under Master Tuyen Hoi Thach since then until present. When she arrived in Canada, she started studying Tae Kwon Do and has achieved Black Belt 1st degree. She later learned some Jeet Kune Do (J.K.D.) and Jit Jutsu. As well, she has studied Wing Chun from Master Sunny Tang. Sifu Anh is now teaching at Thach Kung Fu & Wushu and she is also the producer of all demos associated with Thach Kung Fu & Wushu. Though she knows empty hand forms and weapon forms, her favourite category in martial arts is sparring, plain gloves, shin pads, chest protection, and a ring.
Since the 1999 C.C.K.S.F. Kung Fu Tournament, sifu Anh has been a judge at various tournaments. These tournaments include:
-1999 C.C.K.S.F. Kung Fu Tournament
-2000 Canadian Kung Fu & Wushu Challenge
-2001 Canadian Kung Fu & Wushu Challenge
and many more.
Sifu Anh Thach is
-A Director and Treasurer of The Canadian International Kuoshu Wushu Federation (C.I.K.W.F.).
-A Member of the United Wushu Federation of Canada (U.W.F.C.).
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Student Edward Thach
Edward Thach was born in Toronto, 1985. When he was 6, he started learning Tae Kwon Do and has achieved Black Belt 1st degree at the age of 12. Also, at 6 years old, he began his study of Kung Fu taught by his father, Tuyen Hoi Thach. At age 15, Edward Thach has reached Black Belt 4th degree in Chinese Kung Fu. Throughout the years of Kung Fu practice, Edward has participated in various Kung Fu tournaments.
Advanced Group 2001 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge Tournament:
- 1st place Gold Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern Modern Wushu Eagle Claw)
- 1st place Gold Medal in short weapons form division (Performed Northern Modern Wushu Double Broadsword.)
- 1st place Gold Medal in long weapons form division (Performed Northern Modern Wushu Po Dao.)
Advance Group 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge Tournament:
- 2nd place Silver Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern Modern Wushu Chan Chuan) (Long Fist)
- 3rd place Bronze Medal in Weapon form division (Performed Northern Modern Wushu Nam Dao)
Advanced Group 2000 U.S.C.K.F. (United States Chinese Koushu Federation) Tournament:
- 2nd place Silver Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern Wushu Drunken Fist)
- 3rd place Bronze Medal in weapon form division (Performed Northern Wushu Drunken Sword)
Advanced Group 1999 10th Annual CCKSF Tournament:
- 1st place Gold Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern Wushu Drunken Fist)
- 2nd place Silver Medal in long weapon form division (Performed Northern Wushu Staff)
Advanced Group 1998 International PAN American Kung Fu Tournament:
- 1st place Gold Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern Wushu Praying Mantis)
- 1st place Gold Medal in short weapon form division (Performed Dao-Northern Wushu Broad Sword.
Now, Edward Thach is an assistant & instructor at Thach Kung Fu & Wushu. He has been helping Master Tuyen Hoi Thach to teach adult & junior classes ever since he was 14 years old.
Recently, Edward has just been a judge in a wushu ring at the 2002 Junior Wushu Kung Fu Challenge.
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Student Pino Giulliana
Pino Giuliana
(Student of Thach Kung Fu & Wushu)
Pino Giuliana was born in Red Lake Ontario but lived most of his life so far in Toronto.
In October of 1997, at the age of 31, he joined Thach Kung Fu & Wushu. He had no other prior experience in martial arts. His sifu, Master Tuyen Hoi Thach, trained him in empty hand forms, short and long weapons (ranging from broadsword to spear.) as well as sparring.
He competed and helped in several tournaments that include;
-The 2001 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge
-The 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge
-The 1999 C.C.K.S.F. Kung Fu Tournament.
Novice Group 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge Tournament:
- 3rd place Bronze Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Southern Wushu Tiger Form
Currently, Pino is an assistant & coordinator at Thach Kung Fu & Wushu.
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Student John Roldan
John Roldan has joined for 8 months and learned Chan Chuan, a staff form, broad sword basics, Praying Mantis, Double Daggers, and partner set fightings
Novice Group 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge Tournament:
- 1st place Gold Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern Modern Wushu Chan Chuan) (Long Fist)
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Student Sanjit Chhoker
Sanjit Chhoker has joined over a year and has learned Nam Chuan (Southern Fist), Nam Staff (Southern Staff), Nam Dao (Southern Broad sword), Ba Chi Chuan, Tiger Form and partner set fighting during his study
Novice Group 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge Tournament:
- 2nd place Silver Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Southern Wushu Tiger Form)
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Student Indy Sandhar
Indy Sandhar joined at the same time as Sanjit. He learned Chan Chuan, Northern Staff, Northern Broad sword, Monkey form, Monkey staff, and partner set fighting.
Novice Group 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge Tournament:
- 2nd place Silver Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern Wushu Chan Chuan) (Long Fist)
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Student Bruce Ong
Bruce Ong has joined just over 3 months and he managed to learn Kwan Dao, Drunken Fist, and Tiger Form.
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Student Harrison Luong
Harrison Luong, a student that has joined for over 3 years. During his study period, he learned Chan Chuan, Tai Chi, Northern Staff, Northern Broad sword, Tiger Form, and Qi Guan.
Intermediate Group 2000 Canadian Wushu Kung Fu Challenge Tournament:
- 3rd place Bronze Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Northern ModernWushu Chan Chuan)(Long fist)
Intermediate Group 2000 U.S.C.K.F. (United States Chinese Koushu Federation) Tournament:
- 2nd place Silver Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Southern Wushu Tiger form
Intermediate Group 1999 10th Annual CCKSF Tournament:
- 1st place Gold Medal in empty hand form division (Performed Southern Wushu Tiger form)
- 5th place in long weapon form division (Performed Southern Wushu Staff
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Student Jessie
Jessie has joined nearly a year. This 7 year old is remarkably brilliant. He learned Chan Chuan's combinations, a Staff form, Broad sword basics, and Double Daggers basics.
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