Sifu Rodriguez has
dedicated his life to learning, perfecting and teaching an expansive range of
martial arts. Best known for his mastery in Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan and Southern
Praying Mantis, Sifu Rodriguez has also earned a 4th degree black belt in Tae
Kwon Do; 2nd degree black belt in Judo; 2nd degree black belt in Shito Ryu
Karate; 1st degree black belt in Hakuryo Ju Jitsu; 3rd degree black belt in
Shuai Chiao as well as mastering White Eye Brow and Butterfly Hand.
Sifu
Rodriguez also coaches acclaimed world champions for international, national,
and regional martial arts tournaments. A few of his better known champions
include Goodwill game Tae Kwon Do Silver and Bronze medallists, Robert Ross and
"Sly" Lawson, as well as Judo champion Tara Peacock for the 1988 Seoul
Olympics. You can expect to see more champions to come!
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Of
course, Sifu Rodriguez also has a long and impressive list of medals and awards
won prior to his teaching career. The United States National Chinese Martial
Arts Competition, with participants from over 40 countries, provides
competitors with their world ranking in every style of Chinese martial arts. In
1991 and 1992, Sifu Rodriguez was ranked #1 in Southern Short Hand; #1 in
Stationary Push Hands; #2 in Moving Push Hands; #2 in Sparring; #2 in Sticky
Hands (Chi Sao); #3 in paired forms; and, #3 in Open Weapons.
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