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"I can't even describe how much Wing Chun has impacted my ability to stay well and focused. It has changed my life."
(Actor Robert Downey, Jr., Academy Member, since 2003) |
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"(Si-Fu Oram) is simply the best."
(Actor Christian Bale, Batman Begins) |
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"Wing Chun is perfect for me, because I'm a smaller opponent (6'5"), battling with larger opponents. In the past, I would struggle with force on force. Now, I defeat their strength with efficiency, evasiveness, straight lines and speed!"
(Chike Okeafor, NFL Defensive Lineman, private student of Sifu Oram) |
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"Sifu (Oram) is amazing. I wish I would have learned wing chun
ten years ago!!! I could have used this in the cage!"
(Kevin "The Monster" Randleman, Pride Champion, Paradise Warrior Retreat co-instructor) |  |
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"Oram is a tough fighter - and a very, very effective teacher.
One of the best. And have you seen his school?!"
("Judo" Gene LeBell, Grappling Legend, Paradise Warrior Retreat co-instructor, seen here with Bob "Ohara" Wall, far left ) |
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"What I share the most in common with Sifu (Oram), is we both see the martial arts as spiritual development.
Once you achieve such a high level of skill under pressure, you begin to understand what it is really all about.
That is how you find your Truth!"
(Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, Kick Boxing Legend, Paradise Warrior Retreat co-instructor; seen here with wife, Sara, and LAWC instructor, Joseph Perlingiero) |  |
"Sifu Oram embodies the concept of the poet/warrior, and has the fighting and teaching skills to help his students attain their highest potential both in and out of the school."
(W. Blake Herron, Writer/Director: The Bourne Identity, A Texas Funeral, Member)
"(Sifu Oram) is one of the best teachers I have ever seen. Absolutely, no question."
(Pat Militech, 5 time UFC Champion, Paradise Warrior Retreat co-instructor)
"I have known and worked with Sifu (Oram) for over 15 years. He is one of the best teachers I have had - and I have had some very good teachers! He has influenced my work immensely."
(Richard Ryan, Fight Choreographer, Troy, Stardust, Member since 1991)
"I have learned that the best reflection of an instructor is his students. Yours displayed great character, and I enjoyed the class immensely."
(Marine Gunnery Sergeant Shane T. Franklin, Chief Instructor, Martial Arts Center of Excellence.")
"We wanted something that our daughters could embrace for the rest of their lives that would keep them fit, confident, disciplined and strong - we found it at the Wing Chun Academy!"
(Alexis and Lisa Valdez, parents of Olivia and Isabella, Family & Gold Sash Program Members)
