Kendra Mahon

Sifu Kendra Mahon, known globally as Kung Fu Kendra, is a 3rd-generation Master in the Ip Man Wing Chun lineage: Grandmaster William Cheung (1st generation), Master Brian Lewadny (2nd generation), Sifu Kendra Mahon (3rd generation). She began training in 2005 at the Canadian Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy under Master Brian Lewadny, and with more than 20 years of experience, has dedicated her life to preserving and modernizing the art of Traditional Wing Chun. She is recognized by Grandmaster David Cheung.

As the Founder and Director of the Global Kung Fu Alliance, which she founded in 2012, Kendra leads a community of over 250,000 members in more than 90 countries, providing martial arts certification and training resources. Her expertise extends beyond the training hall; she is a globally recognized Elite Fitness Trainer (formerly ranked in the Top 10 worldwide), coaching high-performance clients including billionaire philanthropist and Dragons' Den star W. Brett Wilson.

In her bestselling book, Push Your Way Through, Kendra bridges the gap between ancient combat strategy and modern life, teaching readers how to apply the "Centerline" philosophy to overcome adversity, build unshakeable self-discipline, and master their mindset. Her series, The Way of Wing Chun, explores the philosophy behind each part of the traditional Wing Chun system, from Siu Lim Tao onward, with new titles released every week.

Kendra is featured in the 2025 documentary film Zero Limits, in which Dr. Joe Vitale explores the daily habits of people with zero limits. She is the Publisher of Wing Chun Magazine and a frequent guest on martial arts podcasts and radio, including Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio. She is also the creator of the Wing Chun Online Certification Course, which has earned 5-star reviews from students on Trustpilot and Udemy, with 10 levels and graded exams at every level. Whether through her writing or her teaching, her mission remains the same: empowering individuals to find their strength through the discipline of Kung Fu.

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