Mimi Chan was born in Boston, MA, January 30, 1978.  She moved with her family in 1980 to Orlando, FL, where her training in diverse performing arts began.  Mimi’s first training focus started with her father, Grandmaster Chan Pui, who opened the Wah Lum Temple, the first traditional Chinese martial arts temple to be seen in the United States.

Mimi began her Kung Fu training at 3 years of age, and by 5, was already performing in local exhibitions.  Having supplemented her martial arts with gymnastics and dance training, Mimi delivers an explosive performance of authentic Kung Fu technique and skill in open hand and weaponry, complemented by dynamic acrobatic capabilities.  Her highly revered performances have been marketed in a variety of markets to include television, film, business conventions, and public events.   

Teaching and competing from the age of 12, Mimi has achieved numerous accolades both in competition and in recognition by the professional martial arts community.  These include Grand Champion Titles in multiple international martial arts tournaments, featured articles in Kung Fu Magazine, and "Woman of the Year" by Inside Kung Fu Magazine.  More information is available from the Résumé. 

Mimi’s early appreciation of music stemmed from her mother’s musical background, and she selected her schools by the musical programs they offered.  With diverse studies in chorus, alto and soprano saxophone, and flute, combined with 3 years’ experience as marching conductor, Mimi is adept at assessing music for effective choreography. 

Mimi has been studying since 1997 with private acting coaches in the areas of Theater Arts and Scene Studies.  Her professional acting/performance repertoire includes exhibitions (MGM, Epcot, Universal Studios, and Splendid China), theater (Fiddler on the Roof, The Wiz, and Godspell), and film (The Disciples, Mortal Kombat, Mulan).*  For Mulan, Mimi was the martial arts reference and model for the heroine character.  More information is available from the Résumé. 

Mimi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Central Florida in 1999.  As head instructor at the Wah Lum Temple, she utilizes her marketing background to support the curricular and professional goals of herfamily’s Kung Fu instructional system.