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# Allen Keng

Actor . Stuntman . Trainer

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- [PACKAGES](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/03/monthly-plans/) - For those students who are hard core and WANT more to get the most out of their training for the best price check out these convenient packages! (Packages are valid from purchase date to time indicated and are non-transferrable and non-refundable.) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5 PACK: $65 (works out to $13/class - save $10!) – Valid
- [CHPATER 7: SET LIFE (PAGE 5)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2013/04/chpater-7-set-life-page-5/) - During one particularly long take where neither I nor Diana was needed, it dawned on me that I still had no idea what this movie was about! So I asked her. “Oh? You still don’t know? I guess you never got a script did you?” “Uh…no, everything happened so fast! I only found
- [CHAPTER 7: SET LIFE](https://www.allenkeng.com/2013/04/chapter-7-set-life/) - I woke up to the irritating chime of the small battery-powered alarm clock I had bought before I left Toronto. I wanted to make sure that I’d never be late because I overslept – something I did one too many times in high school! I was just as excited as I had been the day
- [CHAPTER 7: SET LIFE (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2013/04/chapter-7-set-life-page-2/) - The rest of the day was pretty uneventful, I mean aside from the whole WORKING ON A JACKIE CHAN movie THING! I spent most of the time talking to Diana but I also struck up several conversations with Exy, Paul, and even Dorothy. I found out that Dorothy had a husband in Hong Kong.
- [CHAPTER 7: SET LIFE (PAGE 4)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2013/04/chapter-7-set-life-page-4/) - The next few days consisted of the same routine in the hills. I was slowly starting to get used to the slow pace of movie life. It was nothing like what I had pictured. For some reason I pictured us up and about constantly moving and working for at least twelve hours a day! I
- [CHAPTER 7: SET LIFE (PAGE 3)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2013/04/chapter-7-set-life-page-3/) - Since Brad was in his room, I the rest of the apartment to myself! So I changed into some sweats and sat down on the couch in the main room and watched some Irish TV! It took me awhile before I found anything I was familiar with. It was a little strange for me to
- [HEADSHOTS](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/headshots/) - Click on pictures for larger image!
- [Jackie Chan – A Brief History](https://www.allenkeng.com/2012/03/jackie-chan-a-brief-history/) - Most of you will probably be aware of why I was so pleased to meet Jackie Chan - he is after all well known all over the globe - and you may have seen some of his films, but you may not know much of the history of Jackie Chan. So, here is a little
- [RESUME (CONTINUED)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/resume-continued/) - THEATRE & LIVE PERFORMANCES The Forbidden Phoenix Bailing/Chorus The Citadel Theatre Ron Jenkins Mid Autumn Festival Celebration Show Hou Yi (lead) Fallsview Casino Grand Hall Alan Tang Halifax Busker Festival Host Halifax Waterfront N/A The General Motors Mainstage Auto Show Stunt Performer Metro Toronto Convention Jim Applebaum Detroit Pistons Half Time Show Stunt
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 9)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-9/) - “CUUUUT!” Gordon yelled. My head turned a little surprised by how loud he had yelled “Cut!” Apparently that was his “thing” cause he’d yell cut like that after EVERY TAKE! He gave some notes to the camera man, something along the lines of, “Stay tighter on them and keep them more centered, then zoom out
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 9)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-9/) - We reached the top and Jackie’s door was already open. I nearly dropped everything I was carrying when I saw his room. As soon as you walk in you look down to see the marble flooring that welcomed your feet. There was a hallway both to the left and right. Straight ahead to the left
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET!](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set/) - I stood there and watched them sort through whatever it was they were doing. It seemed like they were doing an inventory of various objects. I noticed boxes of Jackie Chan memorabilia from the shirts and key chains I just received, to gloves, hats, and so many other INCREDIBLY COOL JACKIE CHAN things! “Allen,
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-2/) - Exy, being his normal good natured self broke the silence, “So, what’re we having for dinner today? I’m hungry already!” I looked over and laughed, Exy was the only person who made me feel like I wasn’t such an outsider. I asked him about my per dium. “Dorothy gave me a bunch of money,
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 3)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-3/) - We pulled into the parking garage of a big condo complex. Brad, Exy and I grabbed our bags and headed up. Paul had already checked in but went with the rest of us to the lobby to get our keys. Paul lead the way as we got off the elevator at our floor. “This
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 4)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-4/) - My alarm woke me up at 6:00 am. I turned it off, went to the washroom, brushed my teeth, showered and got ready for the day. When I got back to my room I faced a HUGE DILEMMA: what was I going to wear for my first day on set?!?! I mean what would I
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 5)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-5/) - We drove along for close to forty minutes. We left the city and took a small winding road up into the hills. I have to say, I’ve never really been an outdoorsy nature person, but the view as we drove out was nothing short of magnificent. First of all the hills were the deepest, richest
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 7)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-7/) - “Oh, no no no no no no. She seems really busy preparing for her scene I wouldn’t want to bother her.” “Oh c’mon, she’s just sitting there bored waiting for a handsome stunt guy to talk to her!” Diana grabbed my arm and dragged me over before I could protest, “Hi Claire, this is
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 8)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-8/) - We finished out lunch and still had about half an hour before we were needed back. I followed Brad and Paul to the stunt bags. These were specialized Jackie Chan duffle bags where all of our stunt equipment was stored. The one bag they opened had all sort of pads in them from knee and
- [CHAPTER 6: FIRST DAY ON SET! (PAGE 6)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/05/chapter-6-first-day-on-set-page-6/) - I went back to the table expecting everyone to be finishing up and getting ready to work, but they were all just sitting there in no particular rush to go anywhere. I sat down and asked, “Shouldn’t we be heading out?” “Where to?” Paul asked. “I don’t know, to work?” Paul and Brad
- [DIRECTIONS](https://www.allenkeng.com/2009/04/directions/) - Directions from Downtown and west end by Subway: Take the Subway to Downsview station Walk up to the TTC bus terminal and take the 117 Alness Bus Bus will take you North on Dufferin to Steeles Then it will turn left (west) on Steeles When it reaches Alness get off and walk left (south) on
- [ACTING](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/acting/) - "The Urban Ninja" (pilot) 2007 Team Ryouko was planning to launch an "Urban Ninja" television series. It never got picked up, but this was the pilot episode that's been never before seen! "Kickback" (final scene) 2007 The final scene to "Kickback" where I have a cameo as the main character's drunken landlord! "The
- [THE FORBIDDEN PHOENIX](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/10/the-forbidden-phoenix/) - One notable characteristic of Peking Opera is the exorbitant amount of make-up involved! When we first started learning how to apply it, it took over an hour! But by the first day of shows I had it down to twenty minutes! (click to enlarge!) These are clips from one of the
- [SET GALLERY](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/set-gallery/) - FUKU These are a series of behind the scene photos taken for "Fuku" an independent film I co-starred in. THE FORBIDDEN PHOENIX These are pictures taken from the play "The Forbidden Phoenix" which is the first ever fusion between classical Chinese Peking Opera and western musical theatre! I was one of the chorus members
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-2/) - He put away the machine and sat back down and picked up another magazine. I sat down too talking to Exy, Dorothy, and Willie who, by now I was more comfortable talking to. I was still very much intimidated by Jackie – every time I was around him I’d freeze up. He exerted this aura
- [STUNTS](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/stunts/) - Demo Reel 2007 Demo Reel 2003 "Kickback" (2007) "Ante Up" (2006) Ante Up - Crazy Martial Arts Fight Scene! - Click here for more blooper videos "Out of Time" - Fight 1 (2005) "Out of Time" - Fight 2 (2005)
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 5)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-5/) - “That’s awesome! And you’ve been with him ever since?! That’s amazing!” “No less ‘cool’ than your story,” “True enough! So is Paul here too?” “He’ll meet us there at the restaurant.” The rest of the ride passed pretty quietly as we entered downtown Dublin. It was so crowded! I don’t mean
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 9)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-9/) - We all got to our seats and settled in. I sat next to Exy. “You know anywhere in the world I go it only takes me ten minutes,” “What?! Really? How?? ” I asked. I knew that it was impossible, but was curious to see what he was going to say. “Guess,”
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 8)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-8/) - I sat for a little while eating and listening to the other conversations around the table a little in shock. After hearing Brad’s story and now Diana’s I wondered what I was in store for me! It seemed like Jackie liked to pick people as quickly and as randomly as he chose me! There was
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 7)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-7/) - “That’s pretty cool! How did Jackie find you?” I expected her to tell me that she was an English teacher who Jackie’s people dug up with the highest of credentials like multiple Ph. D’s. in English and Chinese and years of teaching English to various stars in Hong Kong etc. etc. etc. but instead, this
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 6)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-6/) - “Hi there! You must be new! I’m Diana nice to meet you!” I turned around to see that it was an attractive Chinese woman who was speaking to me in PERFECT ENGLISH!! Up until now everyone that I’d met had a thick Cantonese accent, so it came as a surprise to hear “American English”
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 4)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-4/) - “Are you from England?” “Australia,” “Oh cool! What part? Sydney?” “Melbin,” “Oh,” I’d never heard of Melbin and I had no idea where it was, “is that near Sydney?” “It’s about a three hour flight.” I later discovered that it wasn’t Melbin he was saying but Melbourne – I just
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND (PAGE 3)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland-page-3/) - The whole ride was about half an hour to forty five minutes but it didn’t seem like it! This was my first time seeing Ireland after all. There was so much to see driving into Dublin. The country side was a magnificent shade of green that stretched out as far as the eye could
- [CHAPTER 5: IRELAND](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/chapter-5-ireland/) - CHAPTER FIVE: IRELAND Aaaahhh…first class! As I sat back in the Lazy Boy like comfort of the chair I couldn’t help but glance over at the back of Jackie’s head a few rows down from me every few seconds. I kept expecting him to turn around only to see some stranger I’d never
- [CHAPTER 2: MEETING A LIVING LEGEND](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-2-meeting-a-living-legend/) - CHAPTER 2: MEETING A LIVING LEGEND I pulled up to the studio, parked and rushed in ready to meet Jackie Chan! But of course, he wasn’t there yet. When you’re an international superstar, people wait for you. I warmed up while Master Chang gave JJ and I a little pep talk then chatted
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 4)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-4/) - We took the scenic route back to the Four Seasons walking through Yorkville. I took them down the alley way of the Cumberland movie theatre towards Bloor. The only people there were two employees of the theatre taking out the garbage. “Wow its Jackie Chan!” one of them exclaimed. Jackie went over and shook
- [RYOUKO TRAINING T'S](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/07/ryouko-training-ts/) - For those of you who've been inquiring bout Ryouko apparel, its finally here! Check out these stylish official Ryouko Training T's available in small, medium, large, and extra large! They're 100% pure cotton and awesome to work out in! At $20 each they're a steal! They're sold only during Monday and Friday Night Madness!
- [CHAPTER 1: THE AUDITION (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-1-the-audition-page-2/) - Like I was going to let an opportunity like this slip away! Fortunately it was the summer and I didn’t have a summer job. Instead I chose to leave my summer open for any auditions that might have come along. Fortunately for me I did! But even if I had a job, I would’ve called
- [CHAPTER 1: THE AUDITION](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/meeting-a-living-legend/) - CHAPTER 1: THE AUDITION It was the summer of 2001 and I was nineteen years old. I had just completed my first year of university, found an “agent” and done my first ever professional “gig”. I had been accepted into the prestigious University College Drama Program (UCDP) at the University of Toronto and
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 6)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-6/) - “Hi Sifu Chan,” it felt weird calling him by his first name, and I didn’t know how else to address him! “This is my mother, my sister, and my uncle.” They each bashfully shook Jackie’s hand one by one. I wanted more than anything to have a picture with Jackie Chan, but I didn’t
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 3)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-3/) - “Yes, always. My parents raised me the same way,” Jackie didn’t talk very much – at least not to me. So when he did say something I listened attentively. Kevin continued talking with Jackie, Willie, and Solon. While they were talking, Dorothy pulled me aside, “When you travel make sure you keep your bags close
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME!](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime/) - CHAPTER FOUR: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! “What’s he like?” “Is he a nice guy?” “How tall is he?” I was bombarded with questions from my relatives when my mother’s cell phone went off! (I had given them my mother’s cell number because I didn’t have one at the time.
- [CHAPTER 3: "THE LUNCH" (PAGE 4)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-3-the-lunch-page-4/) - “In such bad shape,” Jackie muttered as he walked to into his room. “I spend only two weeks in America and get so lazy,” he said to me. It didn’t click at the time but I found out later that Jackie always does some form of exercise every day! Sometimes it’ll be an hour on
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-2/) - We kept walking for about ten minutes and finally stopped at a small house. We walked up the stairs and inside. It was at a high class Italian restaurant! I’d never been to anything fancy like this before! It was a restaurant in a renovated house! How chic! They didn’t have to go all out
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 5)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-5/) - On my way home I called my closest friends to tell them I was leaving tomorrow to work on a movie with Jackie Chan! They all went crazy for me! When I got home I was surprised to find them there all waiting! I can’t explain how happy I was to be able to share
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 7)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-7/) - “Always watch your bags, know where they are!” Willie said quickly. “It’s okay, I know their right here behind me,” I said cheerfully. “No, even just turn your head for one second your luggage will be gone. In China thieves always watching for you to turn away they can take your luggage,”
- [CHAPTER 4: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! (PAGE 8)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/06/chapter-4-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-page-8/) - We sat there waiting for our flight. Jackie picked up a magazine and began flipping through it. Dorothy was always on her phone. I imagined she was sorting out Jackie’s schedule – I can’t even begin to imagine what a hassle that must be. I’m sure there were a million people who wanted Jackie for
- [CHAPTER 3: "THE LUNCH"](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-3-the-lunch/) - CHAPTER THREE: “THE LUNCH” I woke up. It was 9:00 am. Master Chang was going to be here in just over two hours. I got up. Brushed my teeth. Cooked some eggs. Poured a bowl of cereal. Ate. Hopped into the shower. Shaved. Took my time getting dressed picking out just the right
- [TRAINING VIDEOS](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/training-videos/) - Upper Body Exercises: Abdominal Exercises: Leg Exercises: Stretching Exercises:
- [CHAPTER 2: MEETING A LIVING LEGEND (PAGE 3)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-2-meeting-a-living-legend-2/) - Why didn’t they just call me directly on my cell phone you might ask? Well, this was 2001, I was nineteen and cell phones were still for wealthy! Needless to say, I didn’t have one yet! “WHAT?!?” This wasn’t happening. I rushed to my room with the message and dialed the twelve digit number.
- [CHAPTER 3: "THE LUNCH" (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-3-the-lunch-page-2/) - I will NEVER forget what happened next! As we approached the group I noticed an empty seat next to Jackie. I greeted them and introduced myself along with Master Chang. I figured that one of Jackie’s crew had gone to the bathroom so I went to get some chairs for Master Chang and myself when
- [CHAPTER 3: "THE LUNCH" (PAGE 3)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-3-the-lunch-page-3/) - And just like that, they paid for the meal to a very receptive wait staff, signed a few autographs for them, and we walked right out onto Bloor Street – one of the busiest streets in Toronto! I thought Jackie might’ve had private body guards or something waiting outside hidden away like ninjas ready to
- [THE TEACHER](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/the-teacher/) - “There is no fixed teaching. All I can provide is an appropriate medicine for a particular ailment.” Bruce Lee Wise words from Bruce Lee’s legendary Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee was not only a martial arts icon for the cinema and incredible athlete, but a gifted teacher as well. From just
- [CHAPTER 2: MEETING A LIVING LEGEND (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/chapter-2-meeting-a-living-legend-page-2/) - After a little while longer of trying things out with Curtis, Jackie and Andy seemed pretty content and began to shake everyone’s hand goodbye. I watched Jackie as he shook Curtis’s hand, Bronco’s hand, and the riggers’ hands. He even shook hands with the friends of the people involved who didn’t even do anything! He
- [THE TEACHER (PAGE 3)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/the-teacher-page-3/) - Knowledge of techniques and adaptability to students aside, the one key factor that the teacher has absolutely no control over is the rapport he has with the student. Now I’m not talking about a teacher who isn’t polite, skilled, or a good person, I’m talking about the actual “vibe” that the student gets from the
- [THE TEACHER (PAGE 2)](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/the-teacher-page-2/) - It’s sad really that these stock methods of teaching have almost become an industry standard in most schools. And unfortunately most schools today focus more on the quantity of students (and therefore money that they receive) rather than the quality of instruction. Many times you will find students from these schools who will hold the
- [FUN VIDEOS](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/fun-videos/) - Ryouko Behind The Scenes Videos This series of videos is special behind the scenes look at what we, Team Ryouko, do behind the scenes when prepping for a show! Hosted by yours truly! Ryouko Dumbass A while back we had this ingenious concept of applying our martial arts training in "different" ways. A GUARANTEED
- [RYOUKO DUMBASS](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/05/ryouko-dumbass/) - For those of you who remember, we had a site called www.ryouko.tv which was meant to be like a martial arts/extreme sport Facebook. Unfortunately, the site never picked up but we had a bunch of things planned for the site including a series of videos known as Ryouko Dumbass. The series was obviously discontinued when
- [RYOUKO BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEOS](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/ryouko-behind-the-scenes-videos/) - This series of videos is a documentary-style behind the scenes of Team Ryouko at various events hosted by yours truly! "Team Ryouko Behind the Scenes Making of a Show" (2003) Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: "Team Ryouko Behind the Scenes at Kunicon St. Louis" (2006) Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:
- [FUKU](https://www.allenkeng.com/2008/04/fuku/)

## Pages

- [HOME](https://www.allenkeng.com/) - Official personal website of actor, stuntman, and trainer Allen Keng.
- [CONTACT](https://www.allenkeng.com/contact/) - PHONE: 1.416.528.1162 EMAIL: allen@keng.ca INSTAGRAM: @kengallen & @MWFmadnesss
- [WRITINGS](https://www.allenkeng.com/writings/) - Stories: Meeting A Living Legend This is the full, uncut story of how I met Jackie Chan… Myself, the JC stunt team and JACKIE CHAN! (I'm in the back row third from the right) Chapter 1: The Audition Chapter 2: Meeting a Living Legend Chapter 3: "The Lunch" Chapter 4: The Opportunity of a Lifetime!
- [PRIVATE TRAINING](https://www.allenkeng.com/privatetraining/) - Reach your goals faster with PRIVATE TRAINING! Allen Keng has played a pivotal role in training athletes in Acrobatics and Stunts for over fifteen years. He has trained athletes who have moved on to perform on So You Think You Can Dance Canada and countless Film/TV productions. He himself has worked with Idris Elba, Colin
- [CLASSES](https://www.allenkeng.com/classes/) - "Don't just want to be better, need to be." - Allen Keng Please go to www.MWFmadness.com for more info!
- [VIDEOS](https://www.allenkeng.com/videos/) - STUNTS Allen Keng SHOWREEL  Allen Keng Demo Reel

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