Founder & Chief Instructor : Henry Chan
Born in 1963 in Hong Kong, Henry's interest in physical contact sport developed in England when at the age of 16, he became the first Chinese to play in the 1st XV Rugby Team in his high school. He started Judo training in 1984 in Edinburgh (Scotland), when he entered Heriot-Watt University where Shihan George Kerr (Olympic Gold medalist 7th dan) was the instructor of the Judo Club. Henry was graded 1st dan black belt under the Scottish Judo Federation in 1986. In 1985, he started Karate training in parallel with Boxing at a local martial arts school and reached 3rd kyu before his graduation in 1987 under British Karate Wadoryu.
After returning to Hong Kong to work as a Civil Engineer in 1987, Henry continued his study of Karate under Shihan Takahashi (6 th dan) and Sansei Ho King Chee (4 th dan). He was graded to 3rd dan in Goju-Ryu karate in 1995 as well as 1st dan in Kyokushinkai and was part of the National squad between 1993 to 1995. During this time he became Assistant National Coach (1994). Henry also trained with Benny “The Jet” Urguidez, 6 times PKA World Kickboxing Champion during his stay in Hong Kong in 1988 / 89. Henry has taken part in many fight events since 1984. He has founded Fight Club in 2004 to promote submission Fighting in Hong Kong.
And now, he is a Blue Belt of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy under Professor Marco Joca.
 
Letter From Founder, May 2008

Dear All,

We are now almost half way through year 2008. I am glad to see BJJ in Hong Kong is expanding at an enormous pace with Profesor Xandiho in JAB, Professor Daniel Charles in Macau BJJ and we are also expecting one black belt in Kowloon BJJ in July.

Unfortunately, there is a sudden dropped in numbers in our Club. Two purple belts left and gone back to the States. Some old core members are not training as much due to their works. I really feel that I went back in time as if I had just begun my Club. I guess it did not help with my inconsistency in attending my classes due to my hectic traveling schedule in this year.

Looking at the bright side, we have now two Professors in the Club. So learning and training high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is only at your door steps. As for myself, I can train with Dubai Brazilian Top Team whilst I was there; Professor Xandiho every Tuesday in JAB and Professor Charles every Wednesday in my own Club. I will continue my graduation under Professor Chet, my goal is now set to obtain my purple belt.

Yours faithfully
Henry Chan

 

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