Sifu Bart Mann

b. 01/07/1946 | d.07/5/2006

Robert Barton Mann was born January 7, 1946. Sifu Mann was a man of many talents and passions. In addition to being a senior member of the Duncan Leung Wing Chun lineage, he was also a very well respected homeopathic healer, an accomplished jazz drummer, a devoted Buddhist, and a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. He died on his motorcycle on July 5, 2006.

Sifu Mann leaves behind a loyal following of Wing Chun practitioners, and will be very missed by his family, his friends in his other endeavors, and the martial arts community.

Sifu Mann was a disciple of Sifu Jerry Gardner, a disciple of Sifu Duncan Leung.

Those who knew Sifu Mann know that the best way to honor him, is to do so through your own actions - by training (in whatever discipline) with absolute dedication and application.

Sifu - thank you for teaching us to be aware and see clearly!