Tim Hartmann
Head Instructor (Shi-Fu)
Tim Hartmann started training in martial arts when he was 9 years old. His parents encouraged him to take up martial arts to alleviate the symptoms of asthma. He began training in Karate and eventually moved to Tae Kwon Do.
At the age of 21, Tim met Sifu John Loupos, who was one of two Chief Instructors in the Wah Lum (Praying Mantis) system. During his training with Sifu Loupos, Tim had the opportunity to train in Kung Fu and Tai Chi with many talented instructors and masters including Master Chan Pui, Master Wei Lun Huang, and Master Lee Koon Hung.
While training with Sifu Loupos, Tim competed in many New England regional and national martial arts tournaments. He won multiple gold medals and championships in Chinese Weapons and Hand Forms during his years of competing.
In 1996, Tim moved to San Francisco, CA, and trained in the Choy Lay Fut system with Master Tat Mau Wong and Sifu Daniel Tomizake. At TWKF, Tim returned to training with the basic principles of Kung Fu and gained a new perspective on Kung Fu and martial arts practice, decidedly preferring to focus on quality execution of several forms instead of memorizing many forms. He also spent considerable time working on body conditioning, wooden dummy training, and sparring.
Since returning to New England in 2000, Tim has sought to refine his techniques in both Tan Tui Tang Lang and Choy Lay Fut systems. In addition, he has deepened his practice in Tai Chi and Push Hands.
Aside from martial arts, Tim is an experienced technology manager and currently leads a technology project management team at a large New England Financial Institution.
Orlando Cela
Instructor (Shi-Shong)
Orlando Cela is an Instructor at Wu Dao Kung Fu and Tai Chi where he primarily focuses on training young martial artists between the ages of 6 and 12.
Orlando has been studying martial arts for seven years with Sifu John Loupos of Jade Forest of Cohasset, where he has been training in Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Bak Si Lum Kung Fu, and Tai Chi.
Through training at Jade Forest, Orlando has had the opportunity to study with many prominent martial artists such as Shaolin Warrior Monk Shi De Cheng, Master Wen-Ching Wu, and Master Wei Lun Huang.
Orlando has been teaching as Assistant Instructor at Jade Forest Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Cohasset, Kung Fu teacher at the Haggerty Community School in Cambridge, as well as Kung Fu and Tai Chi Instructor at the Derby Summer Arts Academy in Hingham. Orlando is also a senior member of the Jade Forest Lion Dance and Kung Fu performance team.
Aside from martial arts, Orlando is a professional musician. He holds a BM from DePauw University, a Masters degree in Flute Performance from New England Conservatory, a double Masters degree in Choral and Wind Ensemble Conducting from NEC.
Sissi Liu
Yoga Instructor
Sissi is a certified yoga instructor and has completed the Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson. Sissi was introduced to yoga during college but it was not until 2005 when she discovered Ashtanga Yoga that she became a committed student and practitioner of yoga. Sissi appreciates the logical sequence of the Ashtanga series and its attention to the linkage between breath, movement, and focus. She hopes to share her yoga journey with her students through teaching.
Aside from teaching yoga, Sissi manages the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust’s SEED program, which provides capital to renewable energy startups in Massachusetts. Siss holds a BA from Wellesley College and a MPP from Harvard University.
