Sifu Brian is an amazing teacher. He is gentle giant with the patience of a monk. Brian processes an encyclopedic knowledge of martial arts. He has an acceptance of all fighting styles. He stresses the martial aspects of each fighting styles thru efficiency of movement and energy, fundamentals, body structure and footwork. Brian encourages each student to develop their own “fighting style” based on what works for them. This is what Bruce Lee espoused when he created Jeet Kune Do. This includes understanding and overcoming personal limitations. Brian has been teaching my entire family. He has empowered my wife with Wing Chun, a style developed by a female monk for women to counter the strength of a more powerful opponent. My son has a medical device implanted in his chest. By switching his lead foot stance he naturally protects that side of his body giving him more confidence. I am an older pupil and at 60 my body doesn’t move like it did when I was in my 20’s. I have an old wrist injury and Brian altered how hold my hand to have my wrist, arm and shoulder in line (Structure).  Now, I can hit much harder without worrying about my wrist buckling. Brian has taught my family not only how to defend ourselves but, just as important, how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. If you are looking for an ego free, fun, energetic, lethal, top quality Martial art instruction then Southern Oregon Progressive Fighting System is for you.

Eric D.