Dean Hammerton

Dean Hammerton has 12 years experience in martial arts. Prior to training in Kung fu Dean had trained in Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, and boxing. Dean has trained in Kung fu for 5 years and is versed in Praying mantis forms, weapons forms and free sparring. Dean has also completed a degree in Exercise Science and works as a personal trainer. This broad experience in different styles as well as a specialization in exercise allows Dean to teach Kung fu at a more profound level, explaining why and how techniques are executed.

Isha Sofyan

Isha has 12 years' Kungfu training experience starting at the age of 9, he has a great achievement in Praying Mantis, Wushu, Chin Na - self defense, Iron Palm, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong during his training under Shifu Wang. Isha has achieved his Black Belt.

Isha competes in NAS tournaments and holds State and National titles. Isha feels that the greatest achievement so far in his career is a third place in the World All Styles titles, Black Belt forms open division , as he was one of the youngest in that division. Isha currently helps with Kungfu training for both adults and children at Kungfu Republic Academy.

Michael Fisher

My name is Michael Fisher, I have been training with Shufu Daniel Wang at the Praying Mantis Kung Fu Academy for 7 years. During my training here I have been trained in Praying Mantis, Wushu, Wu Dang Tai Chi, Chin Na and weapons forms. I have also competed in many tournaments and won a total of 13 first and second place trophies at state, national and international level. I have achieved my black belt and I am now helping out Shufu as an assistant instructor, teaching Wushu, Praying Mantis, weapons as well as some Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do

I find the training very satisfying and enjoyable and hope to train here for many more years.

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Peter Tsingris

My name is Peter Tsingris, I have been training in martial arts from about 10 years of age.

I was always interested in Kung Fu, especially the internal styles of Kung Fu, and one of my life ambitions was to find a genuine internal Kung Fu master to train with. After much research and searching I could not find anybody that I thought really understood and taught internal Kung Fu as a martial art which is what it was originally intended to be. One day I decided to have a look at a Tai Chi class taught by Master Wang. Upon entering the class Master Wang was more than happy to demonstrate some forms for me which could be performed slow or fast. I was very impressed with his amazing power and expertise. Then upon further investigation I realised that he also had a complete understanding of the martial aspect of the internal arts including Pa Kua and Hsing Yi. He was also a Master of Praying Mantis and Chin Na, in fact in all of my years of involvement in the martial arts I have never seen anybody in Australia that compares to Master Wang in the art of Kung Fu. So I started training in Tai Chi under Master Wang. Within a couple of months I felt 10 years younger, my energy levels, health and strength have consistently increased as I have trained in Master Wang's Tai Chi classes. I am now teaching Tai Chi, and Tai boxing at Master Wang's gym.

Sarah Mawbey

My name is Sarah Mawbey. I am an actress and martial artist. Initially I came to be a student of the Praying Mantis Kung Fu Academy after a film role demanded I learn some basic fighting skills. The study and practice of Kung Fu instantly awoke a deep and powerful element of my spirit that I threw myself into training and have never looked back. . Currently I am developing and training for a lead role in a Kung Fu film which is in development. Training is rigorous, stringent and exhausting. It is also invigorating, empowering and some of the best fun I've ever had. Being a senior myself now I help teach beginners the basics of Praying Mantis, Wushu, Weapons and self-defence

Sam Jian

Sam Jian has been studying and practicing among different styles of Tai Chi Chuan such as Chen style Tai Chi Chuan and Yang style Tai Chi Chuan for more than ten years, he is a keen learner of Tai Chi Chuan. However the first meeting with Sifu Daniel wang totally changed his mind, Taoist Taiyi Tai Chi Chuan impressed him so much that he decided to follow Sifu Daniel Wang and learn Taoist Taiyi Tai Chi Chuan with all his heart. Sam Jian helps with Tai Chi Chuan training at Kung Fu Republic Academy.

Sam Mitchell

My name is Sam Mitchell, I have been training under Sifu Daniel Wang for over 6 years. During this time I have learnt not only Kung Fu but many lessons that help me throughout everyday life. To help me develop my understanding of the body I am also studying Sports and Exercise Science at University. I have competed in many tournaments at state and national level. I was 2nd place in the Australian titles in the NAS competition in 2005 and state champion in male advanced forms and sparring in 2007. I am now a black belt and I will be teaching students Praying Mantis, Wushu, Chin Na, Muay Thai, Weapons, Chi Gung and Sparring techniques.

Danilo Caruso

I am Danilo Caruso, I have been studying under Shifu Wang for over seven years, in which I learned not only the fighting aspect of Tang Lang Chuan, but also the deep philosophy and etiquette of Chinese Kung Fu and the wonderful culture that comes with it.

Even though I am far from being anywhere near as good as my teacher, I feel that the training I have done so far has given me a confidence and knowledge that I would have never dreamed of.

As a senior student I assist Shifu Wang in teaching sparring, Mantis Fist application techniques, Forms and Chin Na.