Dragon society - Sifu Steven Burton's profile

Sifu Steven Burton began his martial arts training at an early age, around 8 yrs old. Some 20 yrs + later, he is one of the United Kingdoms leading martial artists in his fields.

In Lau Gar Kung Fu he holds the rank of Lau Gar Guardian (One of only 20 and the highest honour that can be bestowed upon anyone within the style) as graded by Master Jeremy Yau. Also specializing in Traditional Chinese weapons and Qi Gong (internal energy cultivation), as taught in the Shaolin temple for the last 1500 years.

In Chinese Kickboxing (San Da) Sifu Burton holds the rank of 4rd degree Black belt and in August 2005 was awarded 4th Duan Wei Grade by the Chinese Wu Shu Association, Beijing, China.

In Chen style Tai Chi, Sifu Burton is an indoor student of Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei (19th Generation of the Chen family). Sifu Burton has also been taught by Master Liming Yue and Grandmaster Kong Jie Gou. In 2004 he won the Gold medal for his tai chi skills in the Chen Village elite invitational championships as well has Silver medal for his weapons skills. Sifu Burton has over 120 Tai Chi students throughout the North West of England whom benefit from the training, ages range from 6yrs to 106 yrs old. This can show that anyone can take part in Tai Chi and enjoy the benefits.

In Torite Jutsu, Sifu Steven Burton is currently the United Kingdom representative for the DSI. He holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt Torite and is one of only 28 people in the world qualified to teach the system and its related arts.

Sifu Burton is much sought after for his teaching skills and from time to time lectures at the University of Central Lancashire, on BSc Hon. Degree Course for Complimentary Medicine, teaching aspect of oriental healing methods. Also Sifu Burton has been asked by Lancashire Constabulary to contribute toward training the police officers and Riot police in their unarmed Control and Restraint, and close quarters skills.

Sifu Steven Burton has featured on Central Chinese Television demonstrating his kung fu and tai chi skills and has co-authored a book with Master Liming Yue and Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei on the 18 step tai chi short form and its related benefits.