Instructor

Who I  am.

Classes are taught by Joel Rivera, who has been training in the martial arts for the past 28+ years. Beginning his training in the Filipino arts at 10 years of age, from family. The years following lead him to many arts such as Western boxing, Tae Kwon Do, and Shaolin Kung Fu.  

In April 1992 he began Wing Chun Kung Fu (Duncan Leung lineage). His 19+ years of Wing Chun has lead him down many paths such as Chinese medicine, and other healing arts. 

Through the years Joel continued to make trips to V.A., to train with SiFu Leung as well as train here in Colorado. Joel remains active in the Wing Chun community, donating his time, knowledge and effort to the International Applied Wing Chun Federation, as an active board member. Joel also holds associates instructor in Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do and FMA.

His Philosophy has always been “No matter your social, community, or martial arts status, we must remember to put ourselves as students and remember that rank or status is not a right to become lazy, we must constantly learn, re-learn and apply or be embarrassed by our ego and ignorance.