5th Duan - Master - Hamburg, NY
Brief info
Master Dan, founder of Kung Fu Buffalo, established the school with the mission of preserving and passing on the rich tradition and effectiveness of the Shyun System of Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu system, and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan.
He has been training in 8 Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan since 2010. In April 2015, he earned his National Sifu Certification through the American-Chinese Martial Arts Federation (ACMAF). Master Dan holds a Black Sash Instructor Certification in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi.
In 2023, four of Master Dan's students—Bryan, Greg, Steve, and Mike—successfully completed and passed the ACMAF certification exam. Instructing students in the curriculum has been a labor of love, driven by his deep commitment to preserving and passing on this profound knowledge to future generations. Master Dan continues to teach Kung Fu and Tai Chi to a diverse group of students in the Buffalo, NY area.
Prior to specializing in the 8 Step system, he trained in Hung Gar Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and Karate. However, he found that no other style matched the depth, structure, and internal power of the 8 Step system.
In addition to his teaching and training, Master Dan serves as an officer of the ACMAF and is currently studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as Abimoxi, to deepen his understanding of holistic martial arts and wellness.