SIFU DAMIAN RAAD
Founder and Head Instructor of The Kung Fu Studio

Sifu Damian Raad teaches Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu with a rare blend of depth, humor, and heart. Known for his sophisticated understanding of martial arts theory, history, and application, he shares this wisdom openly with students at all levels—from White Sash beginners to advanced practitioners.

A longtime student of Grand Master Benny Meng, he is a 4th degree Black Sash certified instructor in the Shaolin Wing Chun lineage, one of the handful of branches of Wing Chun whose authenticity is recognized by both the Southern and Northern Shaolin Temples in China.

He is also one of the few students of Grand Master Meng to be formally accepted as a disciple as recognized in the Bai Si ceremony.

Sifu Damian has studied Chinese martial arts since childhood, having trained in multiple systems, including Pai Lum Kung Fu under Master Terry McClain and Sifu Shaye McCullough and the Chi Lin system under Michael Snyder. Because of career relocations and with Grand Master Meng’s permission, he also studied Hek Ki Boen Kuntao and Hung Lung Sin Fu Faat Mun Pai under his sihing Master John Lambert before returning to training directly with Grand Master Meng.

His teaching style is engaging, fun, and flexible. He brings joy and humility into every class while maintaining a fierce commitment to real growth and authentic skill development.

Sifu Damian opposes “promotion for promotion’s sake.” Advancement in his school is earned through true understanding and embodiment of the art—not attendance cards or belt checklists.

More than just a martial arts instructor, Sifu teaches to the whole person. He helps students grow in physical strength, focus, confidence, emotional resilience, and self-awareness, always connecting the lessons on the mat to life beyond it.

In addition to running The Kung Fu Studio, Sifu Damian is a professional corporate pilot for a Fortune 100 company and a lifelong student of philosophy, psychology, and personal transformation.

He is proud to carry forward the tradition of authentic Shaolin Wing Chun and honored to guide students on their own unique martial arts journeys.