Sifu Brad Wadle began his martial arts journey in 1987, studying Wado Ki Karate under Sensei Roger Jerome for two years. In 1997, Sifu Wadle began training under Master Alvin Raul Cardona, and has remained with Eagle Claw Kung Fu ever since. He currently holds the rank of 4th degree black belt and the title of sifu. Sifu Wadle has acted as an instructor for Master Cardona for several years, and has had the honor of assisting in the instruction of most of his current black belts.
During his time with Master Cardona, Sifu Wadle has trained directly with Grandmaster Lily Lau, competed in and judged tournaments, and served as Master of Ceremonies at the Day With the Masters at NEIU hosted by Master Cardona.
Sifu Wadle is also a high school German teacher and a coach of the high school speech team. He spent a year living in Germany, teaching at the Priv.-Maria-Ward-Schule (Landau i.d. Pfalz), in 2004-05.
