Below
is a short lineage of the Grandmasters and Masters starting with
Grandmaster Yip Man leading to Sifu Darrell Jordan.
Most
modern day Sifu can trace their lineage to Yip Man (also referred
to as Ip Man). He brought the system from Southern China to Hong
Kong, from where it eventually spread to the rest of the world.
After completion of the art of Ving Tsun Kung Fu, one is asked by invitation
to become a Disciple of one's Sifu. This was an honor not taken lightly
as the student must demonstrate absolute loyalty to the family,
have complete mastery of the system and be ready to defend the honor
of the kung fu family. If it were judged by the senior Disciples of Sifu
that a student was of good character and had the required qualities, he
would be asked to join the family. It is traditional for the Disciple
and Sifu to be photographed together as proof to serve as
credentials to the students mastery and acceptance into the lineage family.
In taking a formal picture with Sifu the newly accepted Disciple would stand behind
Sifu on his right side while Sifu sat in a chair. There were also pictures taken with students
who were not Disciples and if the setting was formal, the student would stand on
the left side behind Sifu. Yip Man had many disciples,
he is widely regarded as the patriarch of the Ving Tsun system.
Although he did not enjoy this fame during his lifetime (1893-1972).
Towards the end of his life he gained some recognition due to the
success of his student Bruce Lee. Our sifu, Darrell Jordan,
is a Disciple of Lee Moy Shan. Translated, this means "Little
Mountain". He is our Sigung (Sifus's Sifu). Other actively teaching Disciples
of Lee Moy Shan include V.A. Thomas (NYC), Richie Louie (NY),
Steve Goericke (LINY), Paolo Lampis (Italy), David Robinson (NJ) and Dr. Steve Faber (NC).
Lee Moy Shan taught in New York City until 1986 at which time he closed his hands.
He now lives in China and Queens NY. Lee Moy Shan is a disciple of Moy Yat (1938-2001).
At age 24, Moy Yat became the youngest Sifu ever recognized by Yip Man. After the
passing of his Sifu, Moy Yat emigrated to the United States, and opened
his first American school in New York City. Moy Yat is Sitaigung
(Sifu's Sigung) to the students of Sifu Jordan and Sigung to Sifu Jordan.
Master
Lee Moy Shan (seated) with Sifu Darrell Jordan (standing)
Grandmaster
Moy Yat (seated) with Master Lee Moy Shan (standing)
Grandmaster
Yip Man (seated) with Master Moy Yat (standing)
Disciples
This list comprises all
disciples of Sifu Darrell Jordan including all active and inactive
If you have any questions concerning anyone claiming to be a
disciple or teaching within that capacity, contact Sifu Darrell @
407-496-0113.
1st Generation
1.Efrain Rivera (Lee Yi Yun) - inactive
2.Dave Catapano
(Lee Yi Kai) - deceased
3.Gil Rodriguez (Lee Yi Shan) -
inactive
4.Mike Carrasco (Lee Yi Ning) - inactive
5.Steve Boyd
inactive
5.Ron Ward inactive
6.Joe Garcia (Lee Yi Leung) WVTAA HQ Head Instructor
active
7.Brian McDonald (Lee Yi Tao) inactive
2nd Generation
8.Stan Miller (Lee Yi Wei) inactive
9.Sean Flynn (Lee Yi Min) active
10.Ruphine Powell (Lee Yi Gong)
inactive
11.Rohan Blake (Lee Yi Bao) active, WVTAAHQ Instructor
12.Scott Haynes (Lee Yi Zung)
active, WVTAAHQ Instrcutor
13.Justyn Rowe (Lee Yi Xiong) active
14.Mannie Hernandez
active
3rd Generation
15.Santos Suarez - Active
16.John Stewart IV - Active