I have had six formal martial arts teachers in my life. I am still in contact with all but one of them, and actively train with two. These teachers gave me my foundation as a martial artist and have played a huge part in my life. I am forever grateful, and will always consider myself their student.

My father, Al Dacascos, and second mother, Malia Bernal, were my first two teachers in Kung Fu. Their art was Wun Hop Kuen Do, a style developed by my father. I trained with my parents from the age of four until I was 18. Some of the happiest times of my life have been when I was training with my parents. - Mark Dacascos