Sifu Ken Mills is the Gainesville, Florida representative for the Chinese Boxing Institute International (C.B.I.I.) dedicated to the preservation and advancement of authentic, realistic and beneficial martial arts for health, self defense and mind-body fitness.
About
Chinese Boxing is considered the progenitor of all Asian forms of physical-mind culture. It can be divided into Shaolin, the basis for hard style Kung Fu and Karate, and the internal arts, Hsing-I, Pakua and Tai Chi being the most popular. The practice of these arts falls into three main areas. Form (the most ancient method of practice), self defense and martial sport. However, when the sports mentality is imposed on Chinese Boxing much of the art’s spiritual depth is sacrificed. Therefore, our main focus is on the form, philosophy, health benefits and self defense aspects. We believe Chinese Boxing to be one of life’s ultimate mind-body disciplines, suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
Sifu Mills began his martial arts training in 1972. Throughout his teens he studied Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate and Judo. In 1981 he began his training in the Chinese Boxing arts. Sifu Mills has since focused his studies on Kai Sai Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Tai Chi and the Chinese Boxing Synthesis, as well as Filipino Kali and Jiu-Jitsu, earning several instructor certifications. He continues to study and promote these very special arts and is now concentrating on the internal arts of Tai Chi Chuan and Water Style in his personal training. Sifu Mills is a senior student and instructor for the Chinese Boxing Institute International, founded by Christopher Casey (Kai Sai) as an off-shoot of the Koushu Federation, Republic of China, set up to promote Koushu (national arts) worldwide. The C.B.I.I. is now headed by Sifu Mills’ main teacher, Professor James Cravens.
Senior Student * - Chinese Boxing Institute International (Wing Chun, Tai Chi & the Chinese Boxing Synthesis)
Chief Instructor - Kai Sai Method of Yim Wing Chun
Senior Instructor - CBII Chinese Boxing Group
Senior Instructor - CBII Chin-Na/Grappling/Wrestling Group
Senior Instructor - CBII Conditioning Group
Senior Instructor - CBII Weapons Group
4th Level Black Sash - Lannom's Kung Fu
Instructor - Shaolin Chuan Fa (Koushu General Studies)
Instructor - Sayoc Fighting Systems Philippine Martial Arts
Instructor - Filipine Triad Arts Synthesis
Affiliate Coach - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)
Assistant Instructor - Integrated Jiu-Jitsu
President - Kai Sai Wing Chun International
Advisory Board - Chinese Boxing Instructor Association
Honorary Black Belt - Street Defense Systems Institute
Founder - Triad Fighting Synthesis
With over 50 years of experience. Certified instructor since 1984.
* A "Senior Student" designation indicates the qualifications and accomplishments of a student and his close relationship to his direct teacher. It means that the student had studied closely with their teacher for approximately ten years and specialized in a Chinese Boxing curriculum having reached excellent proficiency. Also, that they have a special understanding and vision of the principles which make Chinese Boxing special and shown growth in their development, demonstrated a strong character, and given unusual support to the mission of the Chinese Boxing Institute International. It is considered one of the highest recognitions in Chinese Boxing and includes a "Bai Shifu" ceremony formally adopting the student into the system's family lineage with a special student-teacher picture taken as an historical acknowledgement of their achievement.
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Here are some of the teachers I have trained with:
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Training
The Chinese Boxing Institute International has certified instructors and representatives across the U.S. and abroad.
For information about training opportunities with the C.B.I.I. and their affiliates, email SifuKenMills@gmail.com or visit the Chinese Boxing Institute International main website at www.chineseboxing.com.
Already an instructor in another style? You may be interested in the Chinese Boxing Instructor Association (C.B.I.A.) It is also for the school that wants to become an Affiliate Chinese Boxing School to add the curriculum to their present curriculums. Click HERE for more information on the C.B.I.A..
Instructors certified by Sifu Mills
(Note - not all of these instructors may be actively teaching C.B.I.I. curriculum and most
are certified in other styles, but all have received instructor certifications from me.)
Tony Caucci - Senior Instructor & Chief Instructor Kai Sai Wing Chun International
Ivan Rodriguez - Senior Instructor & Founder Wing Chun Tactical Combat System
Mike Testut - Senior Instructor & Master Contributor Triad Fighting Synthesis
Brady Marshall - Senior Instructor & Triad Fighting Synthesis Certified
Justin Testut - Senior Instructor
Michael Locke - Senior Instructor (Deceased)
Sal Spinelli - Senior Instructor & Triad Fighting Synthesis Certified
Matt Giordano - Instructor
Brandon Testut - Instructor
Daniel Barker - Instructor
Ryan Barker - Instructor
Alan Bernstein - Senior Instructor & my first student (Deceased)
Dan Torregrossa - Instructor & Master Contributor Triad Fighting Synthesis
Tyler Bryson - Instructor
Steve Thompson - Honorary Instructor
John Schroeder - Honorary Instructor
Jeff Santella - Honorary Instructor
Mark Bullard - Honorary Instructor
Kevin Russell - Assistant Instructor
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