35 years of training starting with Japanese and Korean arts, followed by practice and teaching Chinese martial arts as a non for profit club for our local community.
Training
- Private training with Mr. Dennis Rovere (on going).
- Sanshou /Sanda with Russian and Canadian champion Sabir Bagautdinov, Jan. 10 – 13, 2019. AST MMA, Toronto Ontario, Canada
- Da Qiang introduction with Mr. James Guo, Jan. 12, 2019. Ji-Feng Club, Culture Centre of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto, Canada
- Women’s Self Defense (Assistant to Mr. Rovere), ROVERE Consultants International Inc. Nov. 4, 2017
- Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, Standing Grappling, Clinch 101/201, Sacrificial Throws Seminars with Tim Cartmell 2007 – 2017. Seattle, California & NYC
- Junti Quan Seminar ROVERE Consultants International Inc. Mar. 9, 2012
- Qin Na (Joint Locks) Seminar ROVERE Consultants International Inc. Jan. 29, 2012
- Baton Seminar ROVERE Consultants International Inc. Nov. 30, 2011
- Arrest & Control/Use of Force ROVERE Consultants International Inc. Feb. 1, 2011
- Chinese Military Sanda with Mr. Dennis Rovere, 2010 – ongoing
- Shuai Jiao training with Shifu Cao Shanjing (Sunny – 曹善敬). Toronto, Mar. 2008 & May 2009
- MMA Seminar with Travis Wright, Peace River Dec. 2007
- Shuai Jiao, Tongbei, Taiji Course Certificate, 1st International Martial Arts Training Camp Beijing June 2007, AMAR
- Tian Shan Pai training with Master Willy Lin, NYC. Jul. 2006
- Bajiquan training with Shifu Bill Hsi 2005 – 2007, Vancouver, BC.
- Muay Thai training with Kruh Bob Carver, 2002 – 2003. Ottawa, ON
- Baguazhang training with Mr. Guo Xiao Po (James Guo). Toronto, 2000 – 2002
- Tian Shan Pai training with Master Huang Chieng Liang, Owens Mills. Nov. 2001
- Black Sash Certificate in Tian Shan Pai Li Dao Gong Fu, Eustorgio A. Soto Vasquez M.D., Asociacion Colombiana de Wu Shu Kung Fu. August 28, 1996
- Taekwondo WTF Red Belt Certificate, Sabonin Gildardo Romero, Academia de Artes Marciales Central Shibumi. May 3, 1992
- Hapkido 8th Gup Certificate, Alfonso Rodriguez D. 3rd Dan, Escuela Mundial de Hapkido. April 3, 1986 – 1987
- Judo, Liga de Judo Coliseo EL SALITRE, Bogota. 1987
- Karate Do Shotokan, Escuela Fujiyama, Bogota, Colombia. 1985
Publications
Magazines
- Republican Period Guoshu Periodicals, Classical Fighting Arts April 2014 Vol. 2 No. 26 (Issue #49). William Acevedo, Mei Cheung
- The History of the Central National Arts Academy, Classical Fighting Arts 2010. William Acevedo, Mei Cheung & Bonnie Hood
- Una visión histórica de las artes marciales mixtas en China, William Acevedo, Mei Cheung. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, ISSN 1885-8643, Vol. 6, Nº. 2, 2011, págs. 29-44
- Análisis de las publicaciones periódicas marciales chinas editadas durante el periodo republicano, William Acevedo, Mei Cheung. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, ISSN 1885-8643, Vol. 6, Nº. 1, 2011, págs. 35-60
- Los luchadores japoneses tienen más destreza y arte que los luchadores chinos, o cuando el contexto importa más que el texto, Carlos Gutiérrez García, Mikel Pérez Gutiérrez, William Acevedo, Mei Cheung. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, ISSN 1885-8643, Vol. 5, Nº. 1, 2010, págs. 41-52
- A Historical Overview of Mixed Martial Arts in China, Journal of Asian Martial Arts 2010. William Acevedo & Mei Cheung
- Las artes marciales del ejército chino en el Periodo Republicano, William Acevedo, Mei Cheung. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, ISSN 1885-8643, Vol. 4, Nº. 2, 2009, págs. 22-37
- El General Qi Jiguang, visionario y defensor de una nación, William Acevedo, Mei Cheung. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, ISSN 1885-8643, Vol. 3, Nº. 3, 2008, págs. 26-37
- A Lifetime Dedicated to Martial Traditions: An Interview with Professor Ma Mingda, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, 2008. William Acevedo, Mei Cheung & Brenda Hood
- Preserving the Baji Tradition in the XXI Century, Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine 2008. William Acevedo & Wim Seewus
Books
- Breve historia del Kung-Fu, William Acevedo, Carlos Gutiérrez García, Mei Cheung. Madrid: Nowtilus. ISBN 978-84-9763-780-0
- Breve História do Kung Fu – A Fascinante História do Kung Fu,
- William Acevedo, Carlos Gutiérrez García, Mei Cheung. Madras Editora.
Revisiones/resenas academicas acerca de nuestro libro:
- RESEÑA DEL LIBRO “BREVE HISTORIA DEL KUNG-FU”/Resenha do livro “Breve história do Kung-fu” por Gerardo Lopez Sastre
- Breve Historia del Kung Fu, Revisión por Pablo Pereda González.
Coaching
- Judge Certificate of Appreciation, Alberta Sanda Championships 2011. Alberta Sanda Federation
- Judge Certificate of Appreciation, Alberta Sanda Championships 2010. Alberta Sanda Federation
- Sanshou and Sparring Seminar March 6, 2010. Alberta Sanshou Federation
- United States Kuo Shu Federation Membership. March 13, 2009
- Coaching in Community Sport Kid’s Wrestling, Edmonton 2007. National Coaching Certification Program.
Yongshi Chinese Martial Arts Club, Calgary, AB. 2011 – Ongoing.
- 5 Elements Fall Open Tournament Nov. 24, 2018 – White to Yellow belts (8 to 9 yrs. old) 2nd places in forms and point sparring. Yellow belt (8 to 9 yrs. old) 3rd place kickboxing with legs kicks, 4th forms. (8 to 9 yrs. old) white belts 4th place kickboxing with legs kicks sparring. White belts (8 to 9 yrs. old) 4th place continuous kickboxing and forms. White belts (8 to 9 yrs. old) 2nd place forms and 4th point sparring.
- Rocky Mountain Open Martial Arts Championship Feb. 3, 2018 – 3rd place sparring (6 to 7 yrs. old white to orange); 3rd place sparring (8 to 9 yrs. old white to orange); 2nd place forms (10 to 11 yrs old); 4th & 5th place (8 to 9 yrs. old, white to orange) sparring; 4th place forms (8 to 9 yrs. old).
- 5 elements Martial Arts Fall Open Tournament Nov. 25, 2017 – (8 to 9 yrs. old) Forms 1st Place.
Northern Chinese Martial Arts Club, Peace River, AB. 2006 to 2009.
- Mind Body Soul, July 4, 2009, Lancaster Park Military Fitness Center in Namao, AB. Kickboxing Youth Intermediate: 185 lbs. 2nd place (16 yrs. old). Youth Intermediate: 195 lbs. 1st place (18 yrs. old). Pankration Novice: 1st place (16 yrs. old).
- Alberta Sanshou Championship, June 6, 2009, Executive Royal Inn, Calgary, AB. Youth Novice 145 lbs & under: lost 2nd fight due to injury (19 yrs. old). Youth Novice 165 lbs.: 1st place (16 yrs. old). Youth Novice 195 lbs.: 1st place (18 yrs. old).
- Capital City Championships, Saturday, April 4, 2009, Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society, AB. Sanshou Preliminary Provincial Eliminations Advanced: Men 145lb: 3rd place (adult). Kickboxing Novice: Men 140 lbs.: 2nd Place. Men 170.1 -185 lbs: 1st Place (16 yrs. old). Men Adult Forms White-Yellow: 3rd Place (19 yrs. old).
Coaching in Bogota, Colombia from 1996 to 1999.
Courses
Chinese Civilization, University of Calgary, 2009.
Other Studies & Designations
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Universidad de America, Bogota – 1995.
M.Eng. Chemical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa – 2004.
Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
