Instructors and Lineage
Teacher Matthew Preston
Teacher Matthew has traveled and lived in countries all over Asia, training in Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Taiwan, the Republic of China. Having trained in multiple styles from across countries, his experience in the art of Kung Fu includes Northern/Southern styles of Shaolin, as well as focus on the arts of Gao Style Bagua Zhang, Hebei Xingyi Quan, and others (Wing Chun, Sanda, BJJ, Muay Thai, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Karate, Tai Chi, Meditation).
After many years of teaching in Taipei, returning to Canada is a good opportunity to continue instructing in the martial way. Here's an article in the St. Albert Gazette that gives some details.
Our main lineage:
Gao Yisheng > Zhang Jun Feng > Hong Yixiang >
Luo Dexiu > Matthew Preston
Facilities and Training
Our modern facilities provide the perfect environment for students to immerse themselves in the practice of Kung Fu. Spacious training halls (both hardwood and padded) and decades of martial arts experience ensures that students have everything they need to pursue their Kung Fu journey with focus, safety, and determination.
Certified, Screened & Trusted:
Instructor Screening & Certification
The following certifications and screenings reflect our commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professionally supervised environment for every participant.
1. Clear Police Record Vulnerable Sector Check
2. Respect in Sport Activity Leader Certificate
3. SAFE SPORT Training with NCCP.
The Deep Water Focus
Our Kung Fu is built on principles, not performance. Every technique is rooted in sound body mechanics, efficient movement, structural alignment, leverage, and practical application. Rather than collecting countless forms or imitating animals for their own sake, our curriculum follows a logical progression that develops coordination, power, balance, and whole-body movement. The result is longevity: training lifelong health, resilient movement, and a practical, effective self-defence.