SIFU ZSOLT (GEORGE) BOKA
-- Head Instructor --
3rd Technician Level Wing Tzun
2nd Tecnician Level Latosa Escrima
George was born in Hungary in 1972. At age 10, he underwent intensive training to be a soccer player. This training continued through high school until several unsuccessful street fights compelled him to take up martial arts.
After starting with Karate, he moved on to Thai Boxing and then the ancient Indian martial art of Kalarypayat, but still did not find what he was looking for. In 1989, his Sihing, Ferenc Salamon, suggested they both try a different style called Wing Tzun Kung Fu (Leung Ting Wing Tzun) under Sifu Norbert Maday. George became Salamon's "first student" and by 1990, he was already an assistant instructor.
The following year, George was drafted into the Hungarian army where he was awarded a special permit to teach martial arts to both soldiers and civilians. When demobilized in 1992, he joined the Hungarian Police Special Forces Team - Cserhat Unit, where he also taught Wing Tzun to his fellow officers.
While in the Police Special Forces, George was trained by global law enforcement agencies in anti-terrorism techniques, hostage rescue and personal protection, and was selected by officials to compete in regional and international Special Forces competitions. He supported the Hungarian Secret Service in the protection of dignitaries including the Hungarian President and visiting heads of state. During this time, he also worked as a bouncer and bodyguard and he developed significant real-life fighting experience in the several hundred street and bar fights he encountered.
In 1997, George came to the US and continued to work in the security field while teaching Wing Tzun to private students. In 2002, he met Sifu Milan Jevic, Grandmaster Rene Latosa and Dai-Sifu Emin Boztepe. He joined EBMAS as an assistant instructor of the New York school and has served as leader of EBMAS New York City since 2005. George has instructed members of the New York Police Department and US Marine Corps and conducted Martial Arts seminars for other law enforcement agencies, security firms and private security teams around the globe.
He is a Certified Personal Protection specialist and currently manages security for celebrities and foreign dignitaries.
After starting with Karate, he moved on to Thai Boxing and then the ancient Indian martial art of Kalarypayat, but still did not find what he was looking for. In 1989, his Sihing, Ferenc Salamon, suggested they both try a different style called Wing Tzun Kung Fu (Leung Ting Wing Tzun) under Sifu Norbert Maday. George became Salamon's "first student" and by 1990, he was already an assistant instructor.
The following year, George was drafted into the Hungarian army where he was awarded a special permit to teach martial arts to both soldiers and civilians. When demobilized in 1992, he joined the Hungarian Police Special Forces Team - Cserhat Unit, where he also taught Wing Tzun to his fellow officers.
While in the Police Special Forces, George was trained by global law enforcement agencies in anti-terrorism techniques, hostage rescue and personal protection, and was selected by officials to compete in regional and international Special Forces competitions. He supported the Hungarian Secret Service in the protection of dignitaries including the Hungarian President and visiting heads of state. During this time, he also worked as a bouncer and bodyguard and he developed significant real-life fighting experience in the several hundred street and bar fights he encountered.
In 1997, George came to the US and continued to work in the security field while teaching Wing Tzun to private students. In 2002, he met Sifu Milan Jevic, Grandmaster Rene Latosa and Dai-Sifu Emin Boztepe. He joined EBMAS as an assistant instructor of the New York school and has served as leader of EBMAS New York City since 2005. George has instructed members of the New York Police Department and US Marine Corps and conducted Martial Arts seminars for other law enforcement agencies, security firms and private security teams around the globe.
He is a Certified Personal Protection specialist and currently manages security for celebrities and foreign dignitaries.
Certifications & Licenses:
Personal Protection Specialist - Executive Protection Institute (EPI) / Golden Seal Enterprises (GSE)
Personal Protection Specialist (32E) - Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
Private Investigator (02E) - Virginia DCJS
Entry Level Handgun (07E) - Virginia DCJS
Entry Level Shotgun (08E) - Virginia DCJS
Advanced Handgun (09E) - Virginia DCJS
NY State Security License - 8/16 Hours Security Guard Certificate
NY State Fire Guard License - F94 Fire Department Certificate of Fitness
NRA Firearms Safety
California State Armed Security License
Concealed Weapon License - Utah
Concealed Weapon License - Florida
Concealed Weapon License - Virginia
Pistol Permit (Target) - Westchester County, New York
First Aid, CPR /AED
Glock Armorer
Facility Resource Management Course Certificate
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Certificate
Detail Leader Course - International Training Group (ITG)
Instructor: Wing Tzun Kung Fu (Emin Boztepe Martial Arts System)
Instructor: Latosa Escrima (Emin Boztepe Martial Arts System)
Instructor: Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB) Basic & Advanced
Instructor: Monadnock Defensive Tactics System (MDTS)
Instructor: Private Security Services - Virginia DCJS
Instructor: Firearms - Virginia DCJS
Instructor: NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun
Personal Protection Specialist - Executive Protection Institute (EPI) / Golden Seal Enterprises (GSE)
Personal Protection Specialist (32E) - Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
Private Investigator (02E) - Virginia DCJS
Entry Level Handgun (07E) - Virginia DCJS
Entry Level Shotgun (08E) - Virginia DCJS
Advanced Handgun (09E) - Virginia DCJS
NY State Security License - 8/16 Hours Security Guard Certificate
NY State Fire Guard License - F94 Fire Department Certificate of Fitness
NRA Firearms Safety
California State Armed Security License
Concealed Weapon License - Utah
Concealed Weapon License - Florida
Concealed Weapon License - Virginia
Pistol Permit (Target) - Westchester County, New York
First Aid, CPR /AED
Glock Armorer
Facility Resource Management Course Certificate
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Certificate
Detail Leader Course - International Training Group (ITG)
Instructor: Wing Tzun Kung Fu (Emin Boztepe Martial Arts System)
Instructor: Latosa Escrima (Emin Boztepe Martial Arts System)
Instructor: Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB) Basic & Advanced
Instructor: Monadnock Defensive Tactics System (MDTS)
Instructor: Private Security Services - Virginia DCJS
Instructor: Firearms - Virginia DCJS
Instructor: NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun