Honoured Instructors Archives - Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy

Sibok Lloyd Fridenburg

Blue Orchard — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:41:48 +0000

Sibok Lloyd Fridenburg began his kung-fu journey at the Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy in the spring of 1989.

In May 2019, the school presented Sifu Lloyd with the new title of “Sibok.” This respectful title for senior instructors reflects Sibok Lloyd’s many years of dedication to our school. He was a trusted advisor to WKFA’s founder, Sigung Bob Schneider, and he has been a valued teacher and mentor to WKFA’s current owner, Sigung David Moylan. Sibok Lloyd’s positive influence on the culture of our school, and the high standard of kung-fu in which we train, cannot be understated. The title Sibok is very fitting.

Here are some highlights of his kung-fu career:

1989 – began training at WKFA.
1990 – awarded Most Dedicated Student.
1992 – trained with Grand Master Pan Qing Fu and played one of Master Pan’s students in the movie Talons of the Eagle.
1992 – again awarded Most Dedicated Student.
1994 – awarded Student of the Year.
1995 – attained the rank of 1^st Degree Black Sash.
2005 – one of the first two WKFA students to receive the rank of 3^rd Degree Black Sash.
2009 – developed and implemented the Fitness with a Purpose program.
2009 – first WKFA instructor awarded the rank of 4^th Degree Black Sash.
2015 – earned his 5^th Degree Black Sash.
2019 – was presented with the title “Sibok.”

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Sibok Eric Kraushaar

Blue Orchard — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:50:20 +0000

Sibok Eric Kraushaar completed an undergraduate degree at Wilfrid Laurier University with a major in Economics and then attended the University of Windsor where he earned his degree in Law. After starting a law practice as well as starting a family, the need for fitness and regular training had to be addressed, and he resumed training in kung-fu. He had dabbled in studying kung fu during his undergraduate time at Wilfrid Laurier University with Ron Day, who had just arrived in Kitchener-Waterloo to start a kung-fu school in this area and conducted classes on campus.

In 1989, Sibok Eric enrolled and started studying seriously with Sifu Bob Schneider (later addressed as Sigung). Sifu Bob had studied kung-fu with Ron Day, had earned his Black Sash and had recently started the Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy. In 1995, Sibok Eric earned and was granted a Black Sash.

Sibok Eric started teaching the Wednesday noon class in 1995 upon earning his black sash. He continues to teach that same class. He has also continued to attend classes to train and practice himself since that time. He is currently ranked as a 3^rd Degree Black Sash.

In May 2019, the school presented Sifu Eric with the new title of “Sibok”. This respectful title for senior instructors reflects Sibok Eric’s many years of dedication to our school in both teaching and studying. He was a trusted advisor to WKFA’s founder Sigung Bob Schneider and has been a valued teacher and mentor to WKFA’s current owner Sigung David Moylan. Sibok Eric’s positive influence on the culture of our school, which is manifested in the high standard of kung-fu in which we train, cannot be overstated. The title Sibok is very fitting.

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Sifu Sydney Gibson

Blue Orchard — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:13:30 +0000

Sifu Sydney Gibson started her kung-fu journey in 1993 and received her Black Sash in April, 2001. She is the first woman at WKFA to hold a 4^th Degree Black Sash.

Sifu Sydney currently teaches the Youth Intermediate/Advanced class on Wednesdays. She is an active member and leader of our Lion Dance Team.

She is a die-hard Bruins fan—special shout out to her brother, whose fondness for the Leafs inspired her choice of team. In her spare time, she enjoys home renovation projects, gardening and walking her dog.

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