INSTRUCTOR
TONY RIVERA - LIFETIME MEMBER
OBJECTIVE:
To preserve the art of Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu and to serve the nation by serving the people
and also to keep the people fit so that they can defend themselves and their nation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Trained with the U.S. Marines from 1969 to 1977, and honorably discharged at the rank of E5 Sergeant.
Trained with the first Western Master of Wing Chun Kung Fu, Master Alan Lamb form 1976 to 1978 and
became an assistant instructor under Master Alan Lamb.
Trained with students in various styles of Martial Arts for several years and established a training
ground on the roof tops of Bronx, NYC.
This training ground was a meeting place for avid competitors and where serious martial artists
could exhibit their arts, and or compete in sparring competitions or exchange knowledge.
"After meeting and seeing the Grand Master of the Traditional Wing Chun System, Grand Master William
Cheung bring a ten year Veteran of Wing Chun to his knees with a simple touch in a demo, I was convinced about his skill
and drop to my knees in respect as well. "
Sifu has been training in Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu under Master Phil Redmond and Grand Master
William Cheung for over 25 years bringing his total Wing Chun experience to over 33 years.
Sifu Tony Rivera is also my (Rod Jones) Wing Chun instructor and helped me to become a much
better martial artist and instructor.
AWARDS
Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2010 Nominee
