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Crimson Lotus Institute
Choy Lee Fut - Tai-Chi - Kriya Yoga Meditation.
"If you're not content with being the dirt, you're not ready to be the tree!"
Our Philosophy (Who we are)
We are not a franchise. We are a lineage.
The Crimson Lotus Institute is a Sanctuary for those who seek sovereignty. By uniting the external power of Choy Lee Fut, the internal flow of Tai-chi & Clarity of Kriya Yoga, we offer a complete path of self-realization.
We do not chase belts: We cultivate Depth!
Meet your sifu
Sifu Billy Thomas
33 years of Martial arts training and teaching,
Sifu Billy has spent 3 decades training students from all walks of life. Grounded by years of experience working Security and moonlighting as a Bouncer, his understanding of martial arts in forged from real-world situations - not just theory.
"I lead Crimson Lotus Institute not just as an instructor, but as a survivor and a steward. Following a profound life-altering experience in 2023, I returned with a singular mission; to provide those seeking a path to self-realization a place to learn and grow."
Lineage and Transmission
Training rooted in authentic lineage, built under the watchful eye of my Sifu Lana Li Yen Fen through the lineage of Liang Nai-Zhao. Sifu Billy teaches from the truth of experience, placing value on the sweat on the floor more than the reputation of a name"
Paths We Offer
Lotus Path - Tai-Chi & Kriya Integration.
Fire Birds Path (Ages 3-5): "25-Minute Sessions focused on foundational balance and listening"
Crimson Path: Choy Lee Fut & Foundations.
Our Lotus path is Stillness in motion. Power in Precision. A martial art of mastery, Balance, and Real-World application. Tai-Chi often seen as gentle - and it is. But, underneath the slow flowing movements lie a powerful ancient Martial art designed for combat, clarity, and control. Students learn the how and the why with us.
* All Lotu
Our Lotus path is Stillness in motion. Power in Precision. A martial art of mastery, Balance, and Real-World application. Tai-Chi often seen as gentle - and it is. But, underneath the slow flowing movements lie a powerful ancient Martial art designed for combat, clarity, and control. Students learn the how and the why with us.
* All Lotus Path students will be required to take 2 External Kung Fu lessons per month.
* All paths are Tassel progression based and based on skill efficiency and character.
Crimson Path: Choy Lee Fut & Foundations.
Fire Birds Path (Ages 3-5): "25-Minute Sessions focused on foundational balance and listening"
Crimson Path: Choy Lee Fut & Foundations.
The Crimson Path combines Form and Function. Students will gain practical knowledge through sparring and drills for self-defense. All Students will have a 5-minute Kriya Yoga Practice per week.
* Students are required to take 2 Tai-Chi Classes per month in order to prevent focus on external force.
* All paths are Tassel progression based on skill efficiency and character.
Fire Birds Path (Ages 3-5): "25-Minute Sessions focused on foundational balance and listening"
Fire Birds Path (Ages 3-5): "25-Minute Sessions focused on foundational balance and listening"
Fire Birds Path (Ages 3-5): "25-Minute Sessions focused on foundational balance and listening"
Our Fire Bird Path is only for ages 3-5, this path is to build a strong foundation in our Crimson Path. The complete focus is on foundational structure of Choy Lee Fut. 1 Form is taught in 5 sections.
* All paths are Tassel progression based on skill efficiency and character.