Bio's & Lineage

Chang San Feng passed his knowledge on to Wang Zong, Chen Tong Shou, Zhang Son Xi, Yeji Mei, Wang Zong Yue and Jiang Fa, who passed the art to Chen Wang Ting, who taught Chen Chang Xin, Chen You Ben and Chen Jing Ping.  It was through the Chen Chang Xin lineage that Yang Lu Chan acquired his skills.  His son, Yang Jian, taught Yang Chen Fu, who taught General Chan Yueng, who taught Sigung John Oliver Peel.

Sigung John Oliver Peel
Sigung John Oliver Peel - Founder of Temple Knights in 1982, Sigung John Peel has been studying and researching many different styles of martial arts including Hungar, Wing Chun, Tai Chi Chuan, Aikido, Sword and Ninjitsu since the early 1960's. He is a second generation student of Yang Chen Fu and a student of Master Ho Shu Ying. Inspired by Bruce Lee, his style is enriched by the practice of the soft internal styles and he has a deep understanding of Chi, movement, combat strategy/tactics, the meditative mind and philosophy. Sigung John Peel states, "It has been my pleasure to guide many seekers into the path of spiritual enlightenment through the martial arts." Sigung Peel teaches some private and group classes in Muskoka, Ontario where he lives on his  170 acre retreat and he also travels to many locations teaching insightful seminars and courses.  Seminar arrangements can be made throughout Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Sigung John Peel is also the author of the resourceful book "Tai Chi Journey." Sigung John Oliver Peel is also a producer, writer, composer, director, actor, choreographer, painter, pilot, bonsai master, co-founder of The National Martial Arts Theatre Company, and has starred in several acclaimed martial arts instructional videos/dvd's selling on the international market.

Sifu Valerie Houston Peel
- draws her knowledge and insights from over 25 years of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Kung Fu, Meditation and spiritual study. She has her Black Belt in Kung Fu and specializes in the Five Animals, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, Meditation and Tai Chi Sword. Over the years, Sifu Valerie has incorporated the Chinese Five Element Health System into her practice, and teaches group and private classes, conducts corporate Health & Wellness seminars and Women's Wellness Weekend retreats through Temple Knights, which she co-owns with her husband Grand Master John Oliver Peel. Sifu Valerie designs her programs to nourish mind, body and spirit in accordance with the seasons and has seen many transformations in the lives of those who make the time to balance this essential connection. Valerie Houston Peel is also a producer, director, and co-founder of The National Martial Arts Theatre Company, and created the first Tai Chi exercise show on television in the 1980's. Sifu Vlerie is also currently writing a book on this topic and s featured on several health and fitness DVD's selling on teh international market.

Sijey (senior student) Janna Clarke studies martial arts under the guidance of Temple Knights Sigung (teacher of teachers) John Peel and Sifu (teacher) Valerie Houston-Peel.  Sijey Janna specializes in  Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, Meditation, and Kung Fu.  She has been teaching Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Weapons for 8 years with the Upper Ottawa Valley Tai Chi Club; and teaching Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Chi Kung, and  Meditation for 1 year with Temple Knights.  Janna runs workshops and teachers' training sessions for the Upper Ottawa Valley Tai Chi Club.  She also performs in demonstrations, gives presentations for local interest groups and is available for private classes.   Janna enjoys teaching others how to nourish their body, mind, and spirit through the martial arts.   As a dedicated and highly disciplined martial artist, Janna was drawn to the Knighthood Program in 2001. Since then she has been sharpening her skills and building the characteristics of a knight. She became a Novice (knight in training) in 2004 and tests regularly for her rank promotion

Sihing David White - Bio and photo to follow.

Mindy Thomas - Assistant Teacher - Bio and photo to follow.