This historical gallery is an archive of Toronto’s Chinatown as well as the Chinese Martial Arts community from our perspective.
The logo on the shirts says “North American Kung Fu Association”
Kung Fu demonstration at an Open Marital Arts Tournament held at Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens 1965
“We, The first wave of youth were too early in our practice to demo. So our instructors took the floor. ”
5th Anniversary 1966
One of the Original Club Photos taken at its home in Toronto 100 Elizabeth street
Chan Dau in the middle with Jow Gar Club
The late Sifu Jin Chan with his teacher Si Gung Lai Fu
Hoisan Toy Lay Fut (Toisan dialect for Choy Lee Fut)
Tham Gok Mah (Cantonese Sam Gok Mah English: 3 point stance)
Sifu Mo Chow participating in 1967 sesquicentennial of Canada
Sifu Mo Chow demonstrating Trident on Elizabeth street early 1970’s behind Toronto city hall
In the late 60’s 5 Chow family members were practicing Kung fu. Mo, Ben, Marianne, Wang, and Ho, Grandpa Chow was an occasional instructor.
Sifu Mo Chow established his club in 1974.
Chee Tuck Clansman Association 1980 -330 Spadina ave 3rd floor
Dedicated to the Late Grandmaster Henry Mah
1978 kung fu class at Bathurst and College
Master Ting Shue Chow Demostrating his Toisan Staff Form at 5th Annversary, Winter 1966 at Bulgarian Banquet Hall then located on Bathurst St.
In 1969 Grandmaster Willem Reeders and his students attended and demoed at the 8th anniversary. In return the club traveled to Dunkirk NY and demoed at Grandmaster Reeders’s Kwoon
The late Grandmaster Willem Reeders of Dunkirk NY
Ho Chow
New Toronto City Hall Grand Opening ; Mo Chow and Uncle Ben demonstrating farmer's hoe vs double broadswords
Toronto New City Hall Grand Opening -1968
The Late Grandmaster Chan Dat Fu was the manager of LFC Supplies Co. In Hong Kong for many years.
Grandmaster Mark Chan; Grandson of Si Gung Wong Chun Yip
The Railroad Monument to commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers -Blue Jay’s way Toronto; yearly ceremony on July 1st
Si Gung Chan Dau (right) Grandpa Chow (seated on floor)
To Be Continued…