ROBERT CHU

Robert Chu (Chu Sau Lei) began practicing the martial and Chinese healing arts since childhood. Robert is a California Certified and Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in Pasadena, CA. He specializes in the Master Tung and Optimal Acupuncture methods of painless Acupuncture where he effectively treats pain, industrial medicine, sports injuries, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. He also treats a wide variety of internal diseases including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, psoriasis, thyroid disorders, gynecological disorders and side-effects from cancer treatments.

He is appointed by the Industrial Medical Council as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Dr. Chu was formerly affiliated with the St. Vincent Medical Center, Center for Health and Healing , as the first fulltime Acupuncturist on staff and treated cancer patients with Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy Qigong and Tai Chi. Robert is a former faculty member of Samra University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles, where he taught acupuncture. He graduated from Samra University with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. Not satisfied with his education, he went on to study with the renowned Young Wei-chieh , student of Master Tung; and Chen Chao, creator of I Ching Acupuncture.

His studies in classical acupuncture led him to create the system that he calls "Optimal Acupuncture". Dr. Chu has also taught Tai Chi and Qigong at Loyola Law School . He volunteers regularly at Pasadena's Wellness Community, where he does monthly lectures on Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy for Cancer Patients and a weekly lifestyle/nutrition and Qi Gong class for cancer patients. In July of 2004, he was the Acupuncturist to Olympic Athletes in Sacramento, CA at the Olympic Trials. Robert also lectures nationally and internationally on Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to provide continuing education to MD's and Acupuncturists. He has been decorated as an honorary member of the Finnish Traditional Chinese Medicine Society of Acupuncture and Herbs and a therapist member of the National Register of Acupuncture Therapists in Finland. Robert is alao a Practitioner of Oriental Bodywork Tui-Na Massage and Manipulation Therapies. He has lectured at Emperor's College of TCM, CSOMA, American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Integrative Medicine College, the American Cancer Society and other functions as a dynamic and entertaining speaker. He is presently on the faculty of Southern California University School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In mid 2005, he founded ITARA (International Tung Acupuncture Research Association), an organization devoted to the preservation, standardization, education, and research of Tung's Acupuncture, offering classes for the spread and advancement of Master Tung Acupuncture.

In the martial arts world, he specializes in combat application and health aspects with a focus on the Yip Man Wing Chun Kuen system as taught by Hawkins Cheung and the Yuen Kay-San and Gulao Wing Chun Kuen systems as taught by Kwan Jong-Yuen. He is the co-author of Complete Wing Chun, (Charles E. Tuttle Co., Inc,1998), author of The Essence of Wing Chun (3 volumes, 2004) and has written many articles for Inside Kung Fu, Martial Arts Legends, Inside Martial Arts, Martial Arts Combat Sports and other publications. Dr. Chu was featured in the book, Kung Fu Masters (CFW Enterprises), in 2002. Robert Chu has been formally involved in the martial arts since 1972, specializing in wing chun kuen and its weapons. Having learned Yip Man wing chun kuen from several prominent instructors such as his current teacher, Hawkins Cheung, and the Yuen Kay-San and Gulao systems from his good friend and teacher Kwan Jong-Yuen, he has also researched several other branches.In addition, he has a background in the empty hand fist and weapons sets of Hung ga kuen under Yee Chi Wai, and the Lama martial arts as taught by Chen Tai Shan.

He is one of the last disciples and a successor to Lui Yon-Sang's flying dragon tiger gate combat pole in the United States. In 2004, Robert was awarded a Ph.D. in Buddhist Healing Arts Ayurveda from the non-profit college Ayurveda Healing Arts Institute for his thesis comparing Chinese Herbs with Ayurvedic Herbs.

Robert can be reached at: (626) 345-0441, 2502 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

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