Our Sifu (Master Instructor)

Master Alvin Raul Cardona began his training in 1976 at the age of 5 under Master Jose Zuniga of the Dragon Academy of Chicago, learning both traditional Japanese Shori Goju Karate and Wing Chun Gung fu.

In the early 80s, Master Cardona and his family moved to Tampa, Florida, where he was introduced to The Northern Shaolin Eagle Claw Kungfu system. He trained for many years in Tampa and in 1988 returned home to Chicago. Master Cardona opened the doors to his Kung Fu school in 1989 in Chicago’s northside.

In 1992, Master Cardona had the honor to meet and train under Grandmaster Lily Lau. Grandmaster Lau is the head of the Eagle Claw Kungfu system worldwide. In 1995, they established The Lily Lau Eagle Claw Kungfu Federation, International Chicago Headquarters. Master Cardona was the head Eagle Claw instructor of the Chicago HQ until Grandmaster Lily Lau retired in 2012.

Since her retirement Master Cardona has created his programs to continue teaching students who seek inner peace and physical awareness.

His Kungfu, tai chi, and exercise programs are specially designed for beginners, seniors, and the entire family.

Master Cardona has more than 45 years of experience in traditional martial arts. He has conducted classes and workshops at various universities in the USA as well as teaching seminars in Israel, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Germany, Italy, and Greece.