Wushu Project is a Toronto based kung fu school that was founded in 1999; since then we have been working hard to change lives. We believe martial arts has the power to do more than just teach you how to kick and punch, but can be a positive life changing experience for people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s about connecting with your inner-strength, and unleashing it into your life so you can live with more focus and drive to succeed in anything!
“Success-driven atmosphere in a facility that is safe, clean & non-intimidating
Wushu Project’s Dragon and Lion dance teams was founded in 2009 and has quickly become one of Canada’s leading teams. Not only have we won many international competitions, but also have been able to used this cultural sport as a educational tool through our partnership with TDSB and other local school boards.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Sifu Ash McKenzie
Head Coach & Director of Operations
Sifu (Master) Ash McKenzie began his martial arts training in Sanshou (Chinese Kick Boxing) when he was 10 years old and has been training in the martial arts for over 25 years. He as trained in both Canada & China and is a master in contemporary wushu/kung fu as well as dragon and lion dance. He was the head coach for Canada’s national dragon and lion team for 6 years and has won many titles. Sifu Ash has an educational background in recreation therapy and teaching individuals living with developmental disabilities. In additional, Sifu Ash hold a 3rd Duan certification by the Chinese Health Qigong Association, Master’s Level in wushu and dragon and lion dance.
Sihing Roy Truong
Coach & World Lion Champ
Sihing (Senior Student) Roy Truong has been training in martial arts and Chinese lion dance since the age of 6. He is currently one of Canada’s highest ranked lion dancers. In 2017 he place 1st in speed racing against China at the International Dragon and Lion Championships in Shanghai. Roy has trained with martial arts masters in Canada and Shandong, China and holds the rank of 1st degree black belt in modern Wushu and traditional Kung Fu. He’s specialties are: Changquan 长拳 (Long Fist), Jianshu 剑术 (Straight Sword), and Gunshu 棍术 (Staff). Roy teaches the martial arts fundamental classes as well as the dragon and lion classes.
DRAGON & LION TEAM
Canada’s Professional Dragon & Lion Team
Sifu (Master) Ash McKenzie began his martial arts training in Sanshou (Chinese full contact kickboxing) when he was 10 years old and has been training in the martial arts for over 25 years. He is a master in both traditional and contemporary wushu (kung fu) and well as dragon and lion dance. As a youth, he was very active in the tournament circuits, competing at the provincial and national level. He is currently the head coach for Canada’s national dragon and lion team. Sifu Ash has a teaching background in recreation therapy and teaching individuals living with developmental disabilities. In additional, Sifu Ash hold a 3rd Duan certification by the Chinese Health Qigong Association.
Sifu Ash McKenzie
Head Coach & Director of Operations
Sifu (Master) Ash McKenzie began his martial arts training in Sanshou (Chinese Kick Boxing) when he was 10 years old and has been training in the martial arts for over 25 years. He as trained in both Canada & China and is a master in contemporary wushu/kung fu as well as dragon and lion dance. He was the head coach for Canada’s national dragon and lion team for 6 years and has won many titles. Sifu Ash has an educational background in recreation therapy and teaching individuals living with developmental disabilities. In additional, Sifu Ash hold a 3rd Duan certification by the Chinese Health Qigong Association, Master’s Level in wushu and dragon and lion dance.
Sihing Roy Truong
Coach & World Lion Champ
Sihing (Senior Student) Roy Truong has been training in martial arts and Chinese lion dance since the age of 6. He is currently one of Canada’s highest ranked lion dancers. In 2017 he place 1st in speed racing against China at the International Dragon and Lion Championships in Shanghai. Roy has trained with martial arts masters in Canada and Shandong, China and holds the rank of 1st degree black belt in modern Wushu and traditional Kung Fu. He’s specialties are: Changquan 长拳 (Long Fist), Jianshu 剑术 (Straight Sword), and Gunshu 棍术 (Staff). Roy teaches the martial arts fundamental classes as well as the dragon and lion classes.
DRAGON & LION TEAM
Canada’s Professional Dragon & Lion Team
Sifu (Master) Ash McKenzie began his martial arts training in Sanshou (Chinese full contact kickboxing) when he was 10 years old and has been training in the martial arts for over 25 years. He is a master in both traditional and contemporary wushu (kung fu) and well as dragon and lion dance. As a youth, he was very active in the tournament circuits, competing at the provincial and national level. He is currently the head coach for Canada’s national dragon and lion team. Sifu Ash has a teaching background in recreation therapy and teaching individuals living with developmental disabilities. In additional, Sifu Ash hold a 3rd Duan certification by the Chinese Health Qigong Association.
OUR KOI
Wushu Project drew inspiration for our logo from an old Chinese legend. This legend tells of the Dragon Gate that sits on the top of a mountain at the mouth of the Yellow River. Koi fish swim upstream, through waterfalls and other dangerous obstacles to reach the top of the mountain. The legend says that when a koi succeeds in the difficult challenge of climbing the waterfalls and reaching the Dragon Gate, it would be rewarded by being transformed into a dragon, one of the most auspicious creatures in Chinese culture. Based on that legend the koi became a symbol of worldly aspiration, courage, perseverance, and accomplishment.
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