Meet Sifu

Meet owner and head instructor Master Michael Sampson. He goes by many names, but to most of his students he is simply Sifu.

Master Sampson grew up in a military family and travelled often, which afforded him the chance to train in different Martial Arts including Taekwondo, Chin Na Tai Chi, and Shaolin Kung Fu, in addition to Wing Chun. 

After 30 years of Wing Chun training, he decided to leave Arizona and return to his family roots in Savannah, GA. Shortly following he opened SVT Martial Arts- originally known as the Temple of Martial Arts- in 2005, the first Kung Fu school in Savannah and the surrounding areas.

Since his opening in 2005, Master Sampson’s skills and accomplishments have grown. He now:

• Is a Certified C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense Instructor
• Owns and works a Private Security business where he has guarded important persons such as Senator Buddy Carter, Georgia Representative Stacy Abrams, Savannah music artist Flau’jae Johnson, and several Foreign Diplomats.
• Is a Certified Fugitive Recovery Agent
• Is a Certified Judge and Referee for the USA Wushu Kung Fu Federation
• Boasts an esteemed coaching position for the USA Wing Chun Team that went on to compete in the 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Canada in 2023.

He currently trains under the guidance of Grandmaster Benny Meng out of Dayton, Ohio as Master Sampson believes that having someone to keep you accountable keeps you humble. 

His continued aim is to share the art of Wing Chun with as many people as possible. 

“The Art did so much for me. It changed my life… I know it can help others too.”