Sifu Jai Chan
Meet Sifu Jai Chan, the head martial arts coach at Wutian Martial Art Institute! With a formidable training background and a compassionate attitude, Sifu Jai Chan has dedicated her life to empowering others through martial arts.
Sifu Jai’s journey into the world of martial arts began at the age of 13. She was dedicated in the art of traditional Jiujitsu, throwing herself into training seven days a week. By age 15, she became an assistant instructor at her master’s club- her ability to connect with students and impart her knowledge at such a young age paved the way for her future as a mentor and guide.
Sifu Jai later trained with the Hong Kong national Judo team and the Hong Kong police, honing her skills in Kickboxing and Muay Thai, and further expanding her expertise in realistic self-defense techniques. With 25 years of martial art experience under her belt, she competed extensively in MMA, Kickboxing, Jiujitsu and Judo, earning first place in numerous occasions. Sifu Jai is also a Chinese Kung Fu enthusiast, and took up learning Wing Chun in her adult life under the wing of a prominent Wing Chun Sifu and the martial art choreographer behind the Ip Man movies.
Sifu Jai Chan’s commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the martial arts arena- she has worked tirelessly with the Irish government to empower refugee children who have experienced the trauma of war. By channeling their energy through martial arts, these young warriors learnt control, respect, and self-discipline, transforming their lives and helping them overcome deep-seated issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Sifu Jai’s training is inclusive and unprejudiced- she has worked with a wide range of individuals, including victims of domestic abuse, young children, teenagers, homeschoolers, adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Sifu Jai holds a high standard through her dynamic approach, pushing her students to exceed their limits whilst creating a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Her teaching style strikes the good balance between fun and discipline, creating an environment where students thrive, grow, and discover their true potential.
COACH ANDY
Hello there! This is Coach Andy! I have been practising martial arts since I was eight years old and have a brown belt under Wutian Martial Art Institute. My journey began with Sifu Jai Chan, who taught me from a young age and I discovered my passion in coaching lower belts and my peers since age 12. Now, I work as one of the main coaches at Wutian Martial Art Institute. It brings me great joy to be able to pass on my knowledge and experience to the next generation of martial artists.
My love for sports does not stop at martial arts. I love to challenge myself to play different kinds of sports to test my abilities. In the past, I have worked as a multi-sport coach and football coach in Canada and the USA. Currently, I play football with a semi-professional team in London. I believe that constantly pushing ourselves to improve is the key to success in all areas of life.
As a coach, I take pride in instilling in my students the values of perseverance, humility, and respect. These values are not only important in martial arts, but also in daily life. Building character and mental resilience is just as important as physical strength and agility. Through my classes, I aim to help my students manage their emotions, overcome obstacles, and develop a positive mindset. These skills are essential for success in school, relationships, and other areas of life.
I firmly believe that martial arts can help people become better versions of themselves, and I am dedicated to helping my students reach their full potential.
Coach Lilli
Hello everyone! My name is coach Lilli and I’ve been doing martial arts for 13 years. I started kickboxing when I was six years old after watching my uncle take part in classes. I was straight away obsessed and haven’t looked back since.
After lots of hard work and many dedicated years to training I achieved my black belt at 11 years old and then at 13 got my second Dan black belt which then started my coaching journey, being quite young allowed me to help encourage younger students and others around me that it doesn’t matter how young you are if you work hard enough you will be able to achieve anything. I have been teaching for more than 8 years now.
I’m also in the circus so when I’m not at the dojo I’m either at training or rehearsals flying around upside down or doing acrobatics for different shows around the world. Some of these include the itv national lottery big bash in Wembley arena and The Roundhouse in Camden.
Coach Stilian
Hello everyone, I am Coach Stilian, I have been teaching martial arts for more than 20 years and teaching martial arts has always been my passion since I was young.
I have been doing competitions in Kickboxing, Judo, Sambo, MMA and Muay Thai since I was young, I won tournaments on both national and international level. Always passionate about improving my skills and helping others improve though learning Martial arts. I completed my degree in Pedagogics in 2013 and worked as a secondary school teacher, teaching languages until 2023.
In 2018 I opened my own dojo teaching Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in my hometown and started working with children on the mats. My students, including my own son, won a lot of tournaments as a result of the right training.
Since I moved to London with my family, I started teaching in Wutian Martial Art as a main instructor and in charge of teaching the children, teenagers and adults and taking them to more competitions to win more trophies .
I am still competing myself in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai every month. Submitted/Knockout all my opponents under two minutes for the last year in every competition.