Four Winds Of Kung Fu

Cedric Miller was born on 26th March, 1953 in Snug Corner Aklins Bahamas to Joycelyn F. and Leyvon H. Miller. He is married to Sherylin S. Miller and has a daughter Wenderia Miller and three Grandchildren. His work experience has given him the opportunity to work in the hotel Industry from the late 1960’s to the mid 1980’s. To name a few: (Nassau Beach Hotel, Britania Resort, Kings Inn, El Casino, La Cabaret Theater and Casino.) He later pursuit the Fishing Industry as an Entrepreneur where he found his profitable career. Cedric continues to fish at the present date, with the aid of Boat and Outboard Engine repair.

Cedric Miller was awarded his fifth degree by the Kung Fu, Karate, Tai Chi Chuan Association October 27th 2001, promoting him to “SIFU.” In May 2003 he was recognized as a Sifu (5th Duan ~ Degree Black Sash) by the World Independent Chinese Martial Arts Federation.

Before moving to Freeport in 1970, his roll-model Mohamed Ali led him to be a Corner Boy in the parking lot on Caudeaux Avenue and Minnie Street, where Ray Minus Sr. (Middle-Weight Champion) at the time trained. Like most young men that hang around Boxer’s, he eventually became a contender on the streets of Nassau.

In 1972 he met Master Kenneth P. Lewis (founder of Bai Sung Institute.) Shortly after he joined the classes held at the Old YMCA in Freeport. Determined to learn the art of Kung Fu, Cedric Miller took additional classes before his regular class and days others would take off. His roommate, whom happened to be Master Lewis, was glad to teach him. Many times the young Kung Fu Lo was mystified by Mater Lewis methods of teaching. He often wondered if he was a twin, because it seemed impossible that his instructor was inside the living room stretched out on a couch facing the opposite direction. Yet he would say, “Wrong leg!” or “not that punch!” It was as if he had someone spying on them. This made him even more impressed with his instructor and determined to learn.

Later our class was moved to Lucaya Bay and Marina. During this time Master Lewis was back and fort from college. Leaving the highest ranked, Cedric Miller in charge. Special guest was invited to look in on them, courtesy of their instructor. Frankie Adderley now (Grandmaster) and Brother Will looked in from time-to-time.

As a young Martial Artist, Cedric enter his first Martial Arts Tournament in 1976. The Sonny Johnson Invitational hosted by Master Lewis. He received top honors in Black Belt form and Weapon. The same year, he was encouraged by his instructor to enter the East Coast US Karate Grand National, taking fourth place. Following he competed in varies tournaments in Nassau and Freeport receiving top honors in both Kata and Weapon from late 1970’s to the early 1980’s. He became an expert at self made weapons he used in some of these competitions, such as cutlass with pine stock, garden rake with twine and others made from household and garden stores.

In the mid 1970’s he himself begin teaching. His first student was Leonard Major later followed by Chris Plakaris and others. He also assisted with Raynard Woods and Sarone Kennedy. As for Leonard Major, he proved to be an extremely determined young man; much like his instructor was when he started. Sifu Miller would return home from work and meet his eager student working Kata’s, moves and techniques he was taught, while awaiting for more knowledge. Major was anxious to get started when his instructor arrived. He worked hard, and with time and devotion, he made Sifu proud by dominating competitions. He was truly a Class-Act. In May 2004 (4th Degree Black Sash) ‘O Gao Tao’ Leonard Major was awarded Teacher of the Year by the World Independent Chinese Martial Arts Federation. Sifu “Moe” Miller continues to be active by teaching weekly class in Nassau.