About This Producer
mikemartello
| mike martello |
| 30 May 2008 |
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NYC, Antwerp, Taiwan, Beijing, Belgium
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My Background
Mike Martello is Director of the Wu Tan Federation
of Belgium. Recently awarded the Taiwanese Guo Shu
medal of achievement for his work in Chinese
martial arts, Mike Martello has been studying and
tea (more)ching martial arts for over twenty five years.
Mike grew up in New York, where street fighting
was a regular occurrence. "In New York City, kids
had to be tough and know how to defend themselves;
otherwise you'd just get clobbered."
Following years of training in gymnastics and
sports, he began to learn martial arts for
practical reasons. "First, it was to learn how to
fight, but it really saved me when I was a
teenager to an adult. It taught me both discipline
and respect." Twenty years later, Mike Martello
appreciates not only the practical aspects of
martial arts, but also the beauty of the art form
and culture.
Mike began his early training with classical
boxing from his father, then at the age of 11 was
introduced to kung fu by Teacher Teddy Wong (New
York City). He later became a disciple under the
tutelage of Master Su Yu-Chang, specializing in
styles of Tanglang (Praying Mantis), Baji Chuan,
Bagua Zhang, Pigua Zhang, Hsing-I Chuan, Tai Chi
Chuan and Weapons. Mike also co-teaches with the
Wu Tan Organization in Taipei Taiwan and with the
Beijing Biayuan Tongbei Wushu Association (Zhang
Xinbin). In 2001 he was appointed by Mrs. Liu
Yun-Chiao and the Taiwanese Wu Tan Organiztion as
a Wu Tan Director.
Today still, Mike continues to travel and study
Chinese Martial Arts in Taiwan with Grandmaster
Wang Chieh, specializing in Yue Jia San Shou (Yue
Family Style), Ba Bu Tanglang (Praying Mantis),
Bai He Chuan (White Crane), Joint Locking
(Chin-Na), Tai Chi Push Hands (Tuei Shou) and
Shuai Jiao (Chinese Wrestling).
Mike has taught and performed martial arts in
Europe, Canada, South America, Taiwan, Beijing and
across the U.S. He is a nationally and
internationally ranked competitor in Chinese
martial arts (gold, silver, bronze medalists,
86-88, 90-92 and 94-2000 U.S. Nationals and
International Competitions).(less)
Hobbies & Interests
martial arts, culture, travel....
please visit: www.wutang.be
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