Yangsheng Silat Fa Kung Fu
Yangsheng Silat Fa Kung Fu has been developed around the energetic forms of Shaolin
Yangsheng Fa by
Sijo Paul C. Holley
9th Duan Yangsheng Silat Fa Kung Fu
Sijo Holley began his his Martial Arts journey in March of 1967 and has been a disciple of the journey
every since. He was awarded his 1st Black Belt in 1973. Master Holley started to teach his own students in 1979.
He has trained in several styles and systems over the past four decades. He has trained for many years under his
hapkido instructor, Dojunim Jae Jeannotte in American Jae Mu Kwan Hapkido. Master Holley was given the permission
and blessing from Dojunim Jae Jeannotte to start his own Self Defense System called Horangikido at the beginning
of 2010. It is a practical martial art for todays self defense needs. Master Holley also founded a new Non-Chinese
fitness style of Tai Chi in 1997 called America Okinawa Seishinryoku Tai Chi and currently has followers worldwide.
He also founded an easy american version of Tae Kwon Do which he teaches on a very limited basis called American
Kyuktoogi Taekwon- Do. It does not have all the kicks of the original styles of Tae Kwon Do. Master Holley is
recognized as the Sijo/Head Master of Yangsheng Silat Fa Kung Fu and is certified and
licenced by the International Shaolin Yangsheng Fa Association. Master Holley was also the
founder of the Kung Fu For Christ Outreach Program.
Master Holley has been inducted in many Halls of Fame including:
"Bronze Life Achievement Award" from the World Martial Arts League and the World Combat Arts Federation.
"Christian Martial Artist Grandmaster of the Year" from the Christ-Mission Martial Arts Alliance.
"Warrior of the Year" from the Combat Warrior Martial Arts Association.
"Grandmaster of the Year" from the Martial Arts Association International.
"Year of the Tiger,Tai Chi Instructor of the Year" from the Martial Arts Health and Fitness Association.
Master Holley holds several positions in Martial Arts Organizations including:
USA Vice President - American Jae Mu Kwan Hapkido Association
USA Director - Seishinryoku Karate Do Kobudo Jutsu Renmei
Vice President - World Sokeship Council Seishinryoku Kai
General Secretary - International Okinawa Seishinryoku Karate do Kobudo Association
USA Representative - International Combat Union
New York Director - Mang Ho Martial arts Federation
New York Representative - International Bujutsu Society
Master Holley holds the following Ranks:
Sijo - 10th Dragon Level / America Okinawa Seishinryoku Tai Chi
Dojunim - 10th Dan / American Kyuktoogi Taekwon-Do
Dojunim - 9th Dan /Horangikido
Kwanjangnim - 7th Dan / American Jae Mu Kwan Hapkido
Hanshi - 7th Dan / Okinawa Seishinryoku Karate Do Kobudo Jutsu
Sigung - Head Master / Yangsheng Silat Fa Kung Fu
5th Duan - American Shaolin Fighting Arts
3rd Dan - All American Combat Tae Kwon Do
Master Holleys is recognized at several other ranks in many other styles.