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Sifu Michael Parrella

Title: Sifu (See-Foo)

Kung-Fu and Kickboxing Instructor

28 years experience

Email: Sifu@nykungfu.com

Master Instructor, Sifu Michael Parrella is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kung-Fu and one of the top disciples in the United States, of Grandmaster Chan Tai-San. He is Grandmaster Chan’s official representative and the inheritor of his Choy Lay Fut Style (Hung Sing and Clear Cloud Temple versions)

Sifu Parrella began his training at 14-years old while growing up in Queens, New York. He first trained the Japanese martial art, Aiki-jitsu. After two years of training, he began to learn several styles of Kung-Fu from different Sifu, training in Wing Chun, Hung Ga, Monkey Style and Northern Shaolin. A few years later, he was introduced to and began training with one of the greatest martial artists in history, Grandmaster Chan Tai-San.

After many years of diligent training with Grandmaster Chan, Sifu Parrella was made his “disciple” and was adopted by the Grandmaster in a formal ceremony called “Bai-See.” Sifu is also the top student of Grandmaster Chan in the Choy Lay Fut style and has been named it’s “successor.” Grandmaster Chan had taught Sifu Parrella many styles. His primary curriculum for him was Choy Lay Fut and the Lama Style. Sifu Parrella did learn additional styles that were chosen for him by his teacher, such as White Eyebrow (Bok Mei), Mok Ga (Mok Family Style), Hou Kuyhn (Monkey Style) along with several others. Although he does teach certain select forms from these styles, he only considers himself an authority on Grandmaster Chan's Choy Lay Fut and Lama Pai styles.

Sifu Parrella has become one of the most famous traditional Kung-Fu artists of his generation. With a wealth of kung-fu knowledge lost to almost all students and instructors alike, he has dedicated his life to the promotion of authentic Chinese Kung-Fu. “Kung-Fu training has made me who and what I am today. Although it is a different experience for each student, I believe that there is no better way to bring out a persons full potential than with Kung-Fu. Kung-Fu has taught me to overcome any adversity in my life and to never give up. I hope to share these life-altering characteristics will all my students.”

Sifu Parrella has competed in dozens of martial arts tournaments all over the country, winning numerous trophies and awards. He is a nationally recognized public speaker on the business of martial arts schools, has demonstrated his Kung-Fu at Master’s Demonstrations, from New York’s Chinatown to as far as San Francisco, California and even in Hong Kong. Since 1994 his schools have been listed in the “Top 100 Martial Arts Schools in North America” and the "Top 200 Schools in North America." He has trained all types of people, from professional athletes to disabled children and is an expert on the psychology of success. “Sifu” as he is called by students and parents alike, has a knack for bringing out the best in all his students.

Mr. Ryan Healy

General Manager/Kung-Fu Instructor

Children Classes

8+ years experience

Amateur Fight Record: 0-1-0

Email: RHealy@nykungfu.com

"Hing Dai" Ryan Healy has been working with children for most of his life. A recipient of the boy scouts' coveted "Eagle Scout" award, Mr. Healy takes his leadership role in the academy very seriously. He is an excellent communicator and his classes are highly motivating. Although Mr. Healy is a disciplined instructor and expects the same discipline from his students, his witty personality makes for a perfect balance in his class.

Mr. Healy has completed his leadership training with Master Parrella in 2004 and trains with him several times per week.

Mr. Cassidy Huie

Kung-Fu and Kickboxing Instructor

for Children and Adult Classes

2+ years experience

Amateur Fight Record: 1-0-0

Email: cassidyhuie@nykungfu.com

A natural athlete, Mr. Huie had always excelled in a variety of team sports, such as basketball, competitive volleyball and track and field. He was encouraged by his father to begin training in Kung-Fu as a teenager, since his father had trained as a young man as well.

His persistence and hard work at the Center had eventually caught the eye of Sifu Parrella who soon began to prepare and train Cassidy to become an instructor. He has also started his career as an amateur fighter in San Da (Kickboxing), with a record of 1-0-0. Mr. Huie teaches both Kung-Fu and Kickboxing classes at the Center.

Watch Mr. Huie's first fight - Click Here!

Mr. Ian Morgan

San Da Kickboxing Instructor

Adult Classes

10+ years experience

Amateur Fight Record: 10-4-0

Email: IanMorgan@nykungfu.com

USKBA US Muay Thai Champion

2005 Arnold San Da Tourny Champion

2004 "Born 2 Fight" Super-Fight Winner

2003 Arnold Super-Fight Winner

2002 USWU Nationals - Silver Medal

Ian Morgan is one of the top fighters in his weight class in the country and regularly competes in San Da, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) and Boxing matches.

He is a full instructor under Sifu Parrella's classmate, Sifu David Ross of NYSANDA in NYC. Mr. Morgan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of San Da and competitive fighting to our school. He currently teaches the Monday 9:00 pm San Da class.

Mr. Jamie Alexandrino

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt

Adult Classes

13 years experience

Email: Jamie@nykungfu.com

1998 San Paulo State Championship-Winner

1999 Mundial Games - 3rd Place

Uncounted number of small tournaments

Brazilian born Jamie Alexandrino began his Jiu Jitsu training in 1996 and has competed in and won many National and Region BJJ events. He is currently a Brown Belt under the World Famous Gracie family and is working toward achieving his Black Belt very soon.

He is a phenomenal instructor, whom is very well known and respected in the BJJ world. He heads our school's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program and teachers classes on Tues. (7:00 pm) and Thurs. (8:00)

Call today and schedule your first class! 516 739-8888!

231 Voice Road, Carle Place, NY 11514

(Around the corner from Planet Fitness across the street from Staples and next to Love My Shoes)

Ph. (516) 739-8888 email: info@nykungfu.com

231 Voice Road, Carle Place, NY 11514

516.739.8888