Sifu Mark Moy is the owner and head instructor of Moy Martial Arts & Tai Chi Academy, and has been teaching Martial Arts at his facility in Vancouver, WA (USA) for over 30 years.
Sifu Moy is a 9th degree Black Belt in KAJUKENBO Tum Pai Kung Fu, an internationally certified instructor of Tai Chi Ch’uan and Qigong (Chi Gung), and also has a strong background in the Martial Arts of Jeet Kune Do (JKD), Grappling/Wrestling, Wing Chun, and Kali / Escrima.
His core teachers are Senior Grandmaster Doug Bailey and Senior Grandmaster Bob Heuer (KAJUKENBO Tum Pai Kung Fu), Master David Leung (Wing Chun and Tai Chi) and Master Steve Golden (Jeet Kune Do).
The Martial Arts System that he teaches is Self-Defense-focused. Curriculum includes kickboxing, close-quarter combat, grappling, ground fighting, weapons, and defending against multiple assailant – all with a traditional Kung-Fu, Karate and Jujitsu foundation.
Sifu Moy also teaches Qigong (Chi Gung) and Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji). He is a Certified Chief Instructor for the World Chinese Internal Martial Arts Association
Sifu Moy was adjunct faculty at Clark College for 20 years where he started Tai Chi for Seniors, and taught Kung Fu and Judo.
He has done numerous workshops for public schools, local businesses and corporations. Workshops include Youth Bully Proofing, Abduction Prevention, Women’s Self Defense and Rape Prevention.
Sifu Moy is a popular speaker with educators in public schools because of the positive message he shares with kids. His classroom and assembly talks emphasize the importance of making good choices, taking responsibility for actions and how everyone has the power to make a difference.
Corporate programs include Team Building and Conflict Resolution, Stress-Management and Wellness and Creativity KickStart workshops.
Sifu Moy has taught programs for Clark Community College, Hewlett-Packard, Bonneville Power Administration, YWCA, Washington State School for the Blind, Northwest Natural Gas Company, Legacy Hospital, Boy and Girl Scout troops, Mom’s Club of Vancouver and many community groups.
On-site training for corporations and organizations include Team Building, Stress Management, Staff Safety and Conflict de-escalation and Resolution.
Classes are available for kids, teens and adults. Ages 5 and older.