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Ben Gash
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Sifu Ben Gash began training at the age of 15 in the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do studying for 3 years, attaining the rank of first Dan black belt. During this time he competed heavily, winning numerous medals for forms and fighting.
Driven by a desire for a more ‘hands on’ martial arts experience, in January 1996 Ben began training with Sifu Andrew Austin of the Zheng Dao Lo Martial Arts Academy, studying Choy Li Fut Kung Fu, Chinese kickboxing and Yang family Tai Ch'i. Sifu Ben developed a passion for Chinese martial arts, still competing regularly and in November 2000 he was awarded his black sash in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu after a gruelling 8 hour assessment.
Upon leaving university Sifu Ben travelled to Canada to study Choy Li Fut intensively under Tai Sifu Neil McRitchie of the Canadian Plum Blossom Association. Training under the massively experienced Sifu McRitchie Ben gained new insights into Kung Fu, as well as learning various forms and traditional Chinese weapons. Sifu Ben developed a close personal relationship with Sifu McRitchie and has travelled to Canada many times to further his training.
SIFU BEN GASH
Head Instructor of Swindon Kung Fu and San Shou Kickboxing.
In September 2005 Sifu Ben founded Swindon Kung Fu and San Shou School to transmit the teachings of his masters, and to convey his own experiences and ideas on Chinese martial arts.
In 2006 Sifu Ben had the privilege of studying with Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong, a world renowned Choy Li Fut authority and head of the International Plum Blossom Federation. Sifu Ben received many detailed corrections from Grandmaster Wong as well as gaining his insights. At the end of this period he was accepted as an official representative of the International Plum Blossom Federation, one of only 4 in the UK.
Sifu Ben has subsequently undergone several further advanced training sessions with Grandmaster Wong.
Sifu Ben continues to further his knowledge in traditional Kung Fu and San Shou, while striving to develop his students. He has trained extensively in China, Europe and North America with some of the world's top teachers to bring the highest levels of quality to his school.
