The Art of Village Fighting
Meet our team of Educators
Sifu Gus Gates
Sifu Gus Gates is a highly accomplished martial artist who has dedicated his life to studying kung fu and empowering his students. With 44 years of experience, he holds a black sash in Min Jain Wu Shu, a zen and self-defense system, and an 8th-degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, a street fighting art that hails from China.
Since 2005, Gus has been traveling to China to train at the Shaolin Temple and the Wudang Monastery, deepening his knowledge and honing his skills. He has garnered numerous accolades and awards, including two Hall of Fame awards for Instructor of the Year and Sifu of the Year in both the Master's Hall of Fame and the USA Hall of Fame.
However, what truly sets Gus apart is his passion for teaching. As the founder and owner of the Village with Gus Gates in Westlake Village, California, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and experience with his students. Through his guidance, countless individuals have reached their full potential on and off the mat.
Sifu Gus Gates is a highly accomplished martial artist who has dedicated his life to studying kung fu and empowering his students. With 44 years of experience, he holds a black sash in Min Jain Wu Shu, a zen and self-defense system, and an 8th-degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, a street fighting art that hails from China.
Since 2005, Gus has been traveling to China to train at the Shaolin Temple and the Wudang Monastery, deepening his knowledge and honing his skills. He has garnered numerous accolades and awards, including two Hall of Fame awards for Instructor of the Year and Sifu of the Year in both the Master's Hall of Fame and the USA Hall of Fame.
However, what truly sets Gus apart is his passion for teaching. As the founder and owner of the Village with Gus Gates in Westlake Village, California, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and experience with his students. Through his guidance, countless individuals have reached their full potential on and off the mat.
Sifu Sandra Fisher
Sandra is called the mother of the Village, she has had over 2 decades in our system. She is a highly skilled Village Fighter and keeps herself on a quest for higher knowledge. She's skilled in all external and internal aspects of our system. Sifu Sandra was fortunate to have traveled and trained in china at the famous Shaolin Temple (the birthplace of kung fu) and Wudang Monastery( the birthplace of internal Kung fu) sense 2006.Our students love the fact that she's always open to helping them grow as Village Fighters.
Sandra is called the mother of the Village, she has had over 2 decades in our system. She is a highly skilled Village Fighter and keeps herself on a quest for higher knowledge. She's skilled in all external and internal aspects of our system. Sifu Sandra was fortunate to have traveled and trained in china at the famous Shaolin Temple (the birthplace of kung fu) and Wudang Monastery( the birthplace of internal Kung fu) sense 2006.Our students love the fact that she's always open to helping them grow as Village Fighters.
Sifu Jennifer Fernandez
The students like Sifu Jennifer's straight forward approach to combat. Her hand to hand combat and mastery of weapons has made her a force to be reckoned with. With 2 decades under her Sash, she's known for getting every student to their training goal.
The students like Sifu Jennifer's straight forward approach to combat. Her hand to hand combat and mastery of weapons has made her a force to be reckoned with. With 2 decades under her Sash, she's known for getting every student to their training goal.
Sifu Maureen Wilde
Maureen is known for her graceful and devastating Village Fighting on the mat. With 2 decades under her sash she's known to have a kind heart and a calming effect on everyone.Sifu Maureen was fortunate to have traveled and trained in china at the famous Shaolin Temple (the birthplace of kung fu) and Wudang Monastery( the birthplace of internal Kung fu) sense 2006.
Maureen is known for her graceful and devastating Village Fighting on the mat. With 2 decades under her sash she's known to have a kind heart and a calming effect on everyone.Sifu Maureen was fortunate to have traveled and trained in china at the famous Shaolin Temple (the birthplace of kung fu) and Wudang Monastery( the birthplace of internal Kung fu) sense 2006.
Sifu Julianne Roseman
Sifu Julianne is known for her understanding and execution of physics with force. With 2 decades of Village Style Kung Fu under her sash, the students love her rough approach and kind heart on the training floor.Sifu Julianne was fortunate to have traveled and trained in china at the famous Shaolin Temple (the birthplace of kung fu) and Wudang Monastery( the birthplace of internal Kung fu) sense 2006.
Sifu Julianne is known for her understanding and execution of physics with force. With 2 decades of Village Style Kung Fu under her sash, the students love her rough approach and kind heart on the training floor.Sifu Julianne was fortunate to have traveled and trained in china at the famous Shaolin Temple (the birthplace of kung fu) and Wudang Monastery( the birthplace of internal Kung fu) sense 2006.
Sifu Bryan Unsworth
Sifu Bryan is one of the most disciplined Village Fighters we have seen in a long time. His educational approach and leadership on the mat for over a decade and a half is why our students continue to train at a very high level.
Sifu Bryan is one of the most disciplined Village Fighters we have seen in a long time. His educational approach and leadership on the mat for over a decade and a half is why our students continue to train at a very high level.
