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Sifu Ronel “Chen Yong An” Andaliza (陈永安) is a world champion competitor and certified professional instructor of Chinese martial arts who is recognized by the Chinese Wushu Association under Vice Chairman Shao Shi Wei for achievement and excellence in Wushu.

Sifu Ronel received his martial arts training from prominent China Wushu Masters Lu Mei Cheng and Li Bing Lei.  As a National Team Athlete, Sifu Ronel is a multiple medalist having competed in many prestigious tournaments including the Shanghai Invitational Wushu Martial Arts Championships, Southeast Asian Games, and Philippine National Wushu Championships.  Sifu Ronel served as a Philippine National Team Coach from 2005 to 2013 and developed many champion Wushu athletes.  In America, his expertise in international compulsory and optional routines for hand and weapons forms has guided Wushu-Kung Fu Fitness Center students to win highly competitive positions on the United States Wushu Team and numerous awards.  He has been honored by the United States Army (Brigadier General John McGuiness) for his service to community through teaching and performing Chinese martial arts.  Sifu Ronel is also a Tournament Judge for the USA Wushu-Kung Fu Federation, the official United States representative to the 145 member nation International Wushu Federation (IWUF).

Sifu Ronel specializes in Long Fist, Southern Fist, Wushu Weapons (Straightsword, Broadsword, Spear, Staff, Steel Whip), and Tai Chi Chuan.

Coach Bill Wong was born in New York City, New York and his interest in Chinese martial arts began at an early age.  Bill began formal kung fu training at the age of thirteen in traditional Southern Hung Gar Style and later trained in Wing Chun.  He eventually became a ‘closed door’ student of Master Lam Sang of the Southern Bamboo Forest Praying Mantis System (Jook Lum Tong Long Pai) upon Master Lam’s return from Taiwan.  His training included long staff, broad sword, and butterfly swords.  

Bill also has expertise in traditional Chinese Lion Dance along with his many years of martial arts experience and has performed at various events and celebrations in the United States and overseas.  He currently teaches the Southern Praying Mantis and Lion Dance classes at the Wushu - Kung Fu Fitness Center.

Coach Janel Tjiong was born in New York City, New York.  Janel began her martial arts training in 2001 and has studied Wushu, Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu, Hung Ga Kung Fu, and Tae kwon do.  She is a recipient of the President’s Award for Educational Achievement.

• 2018 International Wushu Federation Taolu Judge A
• 2018 University Wushu Games Wushu Taolu Judge
• 2017-2019 USA Traditional Wushu Team Member
• 2015-2017 USA Wushu Team Member
• 2013-2015 USA Wushu Team Member
• Bronze Medalist at the 2017 7th World KungFu Championships (Emeishan, China)
• Performed in front of the White House to celebrate CHINA-U.S. Tourism Year (September 5, 2016)
• NJ International Wushu Kung Fu Tournament Official Judge (May 2016)
• Performed with China's Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition at the United Nations(February 13, 2016)
• Performed with China's Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition at the Lincoln Center (February 2015)
• Performed with China World Champion Junior Wushu Team in on August 22, 2015 (Fairfax, VA)
• Performed with China Kung Fu Champion World Tour  at the Ernst Cultural Center in Annandale, VA to celebrate the Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month China Week Festival 2014. (May 17, 2014)
• Performed with China World Champion Wushu Team at the United Nations on August 18, 2011 in a special presentation to member countries - “Wushu in the United Nations, Peace, Friendship, Health”.
• 2009 - 2016
  Awarded 24 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze medals in collegiates and international kung fu tournaments for Long Fist, Spear, Staff, Straight Sword, and Double Straight Swords.
• 2001 - 2005
  Five time New Jersey State Champion in Taekwondo tournaments for Hand Forms and Sparring.​
• 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo​

Coach Jennifer Tjiong was born and raised in Manila, Philippines.  She attended Jose Rizal College High School and New York University.  Jennifer began her martial arts training in 1998 and has studied Wushu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Hung Ga Kung Fu, Tai Chi Quan and Taekwondo.

Achievements
Eleven time gold medalist in state, national, and international martial arts tournaments for hand forms and weapons.

USAWKF Wushu Team Coach at the 2017 7th World KungFu Championships in Emeishan, China.

Judge - University Wushu Games (2015 to Present)
             Karate Tournament Of Champions Nationals (2012 to Present)
            “Each One, Teach One Martial Arts Tournament” 
             NYC  Department of Parks & Recreation
             Arnold Schwarzenegger Martial Arts Festival (2011)

​Certified and Licensed Zumba Instructor (2015 to Present)

Inside Kung-Fu Magazine 2007 Competitor of the Year and Hall of Fame inductee
The first Filipina to be awarded these honors in the magazine’s 35-year history.

Inside Kung-Fu Magazine 2007 Calendar – Ms. December          

3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo

World Taekwondo Federation Certified Instructor and Referee

Profiled in Inside Kung-Fu Magazine September 2006 issue.

Nominated Ms. Philippines USA 2006 by the Federation of Philippine Societies.

Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States