Yahya Hassan

First (Given): Yahya
Last (Family): Hassan
Commenly Know As: Yahya Hassan

Primary Lineage:

(Ip Man) William Cheung

Websites/Social Pages: Melbourne Sport and Street Wing Chun Kung Fu

Date of Birth: Sep 10, 1997

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Yahya Hassan, of Turkish heritage and based in Melbourne, Australia, was the first formal student of Sifu Maurice. He began training in Wing Chun Kung Fu at 14, driven by his father’s desire to help him manage his temper and defend himself from schoolyard confrontations. By 16, Yahya was already competing in black belt divisions at major tournaments like the Australian Martial Arts Championships and Loong Fu Pai events. During a schoolyard altercation in Year 9, Yahya successfully defended himself against an older bully using a double tan sao and an elbow strike, leaving his attacker incapacitated. Impressed by his skill, the school’s Vice Principal later asked him to teach Kung Fu in physical education classes, but Yahya respectfully declined, choosing to continue refining his martial arts expertise.

Of Turkish lineage and a lifelong resident of Melbourne, Australia, Yahya Hassan emerged as Sifu Maurice’s inaugural formal disciple. Initiating his martial journey at the tender age of 14, Yahya distinguished himself early by competing in prestigious Australian Martial Arts Championships and Loong Fu Pai tournaments. Remarkably, from the onset of his competitive career at age 16, he has consistently contested in black belt divisions, a testament to his extraordinary aptitude. Yahya’s introduction to martial arts was orchestrated by his father, who sought to channel his son’s tempestuous temperament, particularly in the wake of school conflicts and repeated group assaults after class. During his ninth year of schooling, Yahya found himself confronted by an older, year 11 aggressor within the schoolyard. When the assailant attempted an attack, Yahya executed a swift and precise double tan sao technique, seamlessly transitioning into a powerful elbow strike to the head. The bully collapsed instantaneously. A week later, Yahya’s skillful display drew the attention of the school’s Vice Principal, who extended an invitation for him to teach Kung Fu during physical education classes. Despite the recognition, Yahya courteously declined, choosing to focus on his personal path in martial arts mastery.

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