Alan Cheung's Kenpo Karate Page

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Master Alan Shen L Cheung

I am an 8th Degree Black Belt in Shorinji-Ryu Jutsu, 7th Degree Black Belt in Universal Kempo Karate System, 5th Degree Black Belt in Chinese American Kenpo Karate, and 3rd Dan in Okinawa Kempo Karate. I started training in the Martial Arts when I was 12 years old in New York City Chinatown. The system I studied was the Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. I was told by my uncle this was the system my ancestors have studied for several hundred years. I got one summer of Praying Mantis training before my Sifu went back to London.

Picture of Mr. Parker, myself anf Kenpo brothers

I started my official Karate training with Mr. Dennis Nackord and Mr. Joe Breidenstein at the American Karate Studios in Ardmore, PA. Mr. Nackord now runs the Nackord Kenpo Karate System in King of Prussia, PA. I got my first black belt in American Kenpo from Mr. Charles (Fran) Farrell - American Karate Broomall, PA. Mr. Farrell is now teaching Tai Chi in Ocean City, NJ and he is the head instructor of American Eagle Tai Chi System. American Karate Broomall is currently owned and operated by two of my best students of the past Marc and Nancy Shay.

I have further my Kenpo training with Mr. Joe Breidenstein - American Karate Studios Ardmore, Mr. Dennis Tosten - American Karate Studios NE Philadelphia (now AmeriKick Philadelphia and NJ), and Mr. Tom Updegrove - Martial Posture Center City Philadelphia. I later trained in Hung Gar Gung Fu, Tae Kwon Do & Hop Ki Do, Shotokan Karate and Okinawa Kempo Karate to incorporate my Kenpo knowledge. I am currently training under Dr. Ken Balliet 10th Dan in Shorinji-Ryu Jutsu.

Alan Shen L Cheung

Master Cheung with his Kenpo Instructor Professor Joe Breidenstein

Master Alan Cheung is certified by the Martial Arts Teachers' Association (MATA) as a professional Martial Arts instructor. Master Cheung has produce many champions in the martial arts and he has won many grand championships. In honored by the martial arts community, Master Cheung was inducted into:

                  2004 World Karate Union Hall Of Fame - Master Instructor of the Year
                                   2005 Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame - Master Instructor of the Year
                                  2006 North American Federation of Martial Arts (NAFMA) - Master of the Year
                   2007 World Karate Union Hall of Fame - Life Time Achievement award
                                   2009 World Organization of Martial Arts Athletes - International Master's Award
                                  2009 Universal Martial Arts Association - Golden Life Time Achievement Award
                        2010 Unit Fellowship of Martial Artists - Kenpo Karate Master of the Year

Master Alan Cheung has a track record of producing national and international champions

Master Cheung is currently the Head Coach of Team CMC National Karate Team and Head Instructor of CMC Karate Academy

Master Alan Cheung's Professional Back Ground

Master Cheung has a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from St. Joseph's University and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Widener University. He also have earned the following professional certifications along his career path: MCSE, MCSA, CompTIA A+, IT Project+, iNet+, Network+, Master CIW Site Designer, Microsoft Certified VB 6.0 Developer, Sun Certified Java 2 Programmer, and Project Management Certification from Penn State University. He is currently a Senior Program Developer/Analyst and Project Manager for a large diagnostic lab company.

Training in the Martial Arts has enlightened me so much in my life. I was an average student in high school. I made honor roll every semester after I started training in the martial arts. Martial arts taught me discipline, respect and confidence. I have used many of martial arts principles to live my daily life. I am hoping to pass on these valuable lessons to my students and my kids.

Josh Hoser and Alan Cheung picture here at an early 1980's tournament

In memory of Mr. Josh Hoser
Josh was a good friend and student of Master Cheung who passed away due to an unfortunate situation