Sifu

Charles Sayah

From an early age, Sifu Charles had the privilege of training under his father, Grandmaster Joe Sayah, who trained directly under Grandmaster William Cheung from the age of nine as a closed-door student. His mother and aunt were also accomplished martial arts teachers and fighting champions.

For Sifu Charles, Wing Chun is more than a martial art—it is a lifelong path of discipline, courage, personal development and service. Competition, sparring and training have taught him to remain calm under pressure, embrace discomfort and choose awareness over unnecessary conflict.

For the past five years, Sifu Charles has taught students of all ages while assisting Master Joe at workshops and seminars. He continues pursuing mastery while sharing the tradition with his community.

Joe Sayah

Born in Melbourne, Master Joe began training Wing Chun at age nine and became a certified instructor at 17. He later completed Iron Palm and Iron Shin programs, and competed in K1 kickboxing and no-holds-barred events.

His professional experience includes protective work and seminars with armed forces and law-enforcement groups. His film work includes Mr. Nice Guy with Jackie Chan and Once Upon a Time in China and America with Jet Li, where he also assisted Sammo Hung with fight choreography.

After moving to Los Angeles in 1999, he opened three Kung Fu academies. Master Joe has taught and conducted seminars internationally, including in the US, Canada, the UK, Fiji, Thailand, China and Japan.

Tradition, tested and shared.

Charles Sayah

Joe Sayah

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