Peter Barbosa

Instructor

One Tribe Martial Arts Academy

Master Barbosa has been practicing Martial Arts for over 33 years.  In his home country of Brazil, Master Barbosa trained in both Praying Mantis and Eagle Claw Kung Fu. In 1994 he traveled to San Francisco to study under Grand Master Tat-Mau Wong and discovered his passion for Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu.  Through his many years with Grand Master Wong, Master Barbosa has also learned Tai Chi, Sanshou—Chinese Full Contact Fighting, and the art of Shuai Chiao—Chinese Wrestling.In September of 2018 Grand Master Wong honored Peter Barbosa with the title of MASTER. And in February 2012, the World Organization of Wushu Kung Fu Masters ranked Master Barbosa internationally at 8th Degree of Black Belt.Master Barbosa believes that Kung Fu has positive effects and benefits on all areas of our lives:“Life is tough, but we need to make ourselves tougher.  Martial Arts is a great tool to improve human strength in our physical, mental and spiritual aspects.”Master Barbosa sees Chinese Martial Arts as “a never-ending story: with new skills and knowledge that keep growing. I hope that the students I teach will also feel the joy and excitement of this life-long journey.”