Barbara Feldman has been training in the martial arts for thirty years- in Ai Mute Shotokan karate and internal martial arts, predominantly Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Ba Gua, and Qigong. In December, 2005, she received her fourth degree black belt in Ai Mute Shotokan. She also holds a first degree black belt in Tozan-Ryu Shindokan Karate, an Okinawan style. For the last 25 years, she has studied T'ai Chi Ch'uan and other internal martial arts and Qigong primarily with Master Wei Lun Huang. She has certification in Five Element Medical QiGong, and 3rd level certification in Daoyin Yangsheng Gong in China. She also has certifications in Tai Chi Chuan, Ba Gua, Sword, Fast Form, and Push Hands. She is a practitioner in American Whole Health Network. She is the owner of Blue Heron Martial Arts and Healing Arts in Charles Town, WV.

Classes: TBD

Laura Fine has a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego University of Integrative Studies and a Masters of Arts Degree from University of Miami. She has practiced as a licensed Holistic Health Practitioner for 25 years in the field of body/mind therapies and is co-founder of Lionheart Institute. Laura's career has bridged the creative and healing arts having worked for twenty years professionally in the theater as a director and acting teacher. She is author of two books, "Taming the Restless Mind, The Best Kept Meditation Secret on the Planet," and "Laura's New Heart, A Healer's Spiritual Journey through a Heart Transplant," available through Amazon.com.

 

Classes: TBD

Glenn Genovas is a 2nd degree black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu. He in trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Petiki -Tersia Kali, and kick boxing. He is an instructor at New York Jiu Jitsu Center in Manhattan, NY. Sensei Glenn holds a BS in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation and is a Licensed Massage Therapist.

Classes: TBD

Roy Goldberg has been training in Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Kodo Kai for over twenty-five years under the tutelage of Hayawo Kiyama Shihan, the president and chief instructor of the North American Headquarters and is currently ranked at Rokkudan. He has tested and received all of his ranks, including the Hiden Mokuroku (the first scroll in the Daito Ryu system) at the Daito Ryu Kodo Kai Hombu Dojo, Kitami, Japan. Goldberg Sensei is a Regional Instructor and the East Coast Representative of Daito Ryu Kodo Kai.

Classes: Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu.

Amelia Jones, L.Ac. has practiced the martial arts for twenty five years. Her experiences led her to an interest in the healing arts of acupuncture and herbology. She is nationally board certified in Oriental Medicine.

Classes: community-style acupuncture. (Additional charge applies).

Rik Kellerman has been involved in the Martial Arts for over 30 years. Although he has attained Black belts in numerous systems, his main area of focus for almost the past 20 years has been Siu-Lurn Hung-Kuen, or Hung-Ga Kung-Fu. Having been involved in tournaments for over two decades, both as a Nationally ranked competitor, and as an official, Sifu Kellerman has been highly sought after as both a Judge and Chief Referee at many competitions. His school, Ten Tigers Kung-Fu Academy has produced numerous National Champions, and maintains a high standard of excellence. A staunch traditionalist, Sifu Kellerman refuses to compromise his integrity, or dilute his art for the sake of commercialization, which he considers destroying a legacy.

Classes:
Beating the Boxer/MMA Striker (adults)
"Don't Fight His Fight, Fight Your Fight" You cannot beat a Boxer at his own game, but you can defeat his technique by doing unorthodox techniques that go completely against what he is trained for. In this class, you will learn to "Shut him down" on the first beat, jam him up so he cannot counter, and strike where he cannot defend.
Attacking Techniques of the Snake and Crane (adults)
Siu Lum Hung Kuen also known as Hung-Gar Gung-Fu, contains two types of Crane Styles within its methods. Tibetan White Crane, a long armed striking system inspired by a legendary fight between a Crane and an Ape, And Fukien White Crane, a short striking system developed by the Buddhist Nun, Ng Mui. It is based on the techniques of the Snake and Crane-which later developed into Wing Chun Gung-Fu, the style Bruce Lee made famous. In this class, you will be taught the "Entry Techniques," or Attack Sequences of both methods. These striking techniques are also considered unorthodox, and pair perfectly with the techniques taught in Beating the Boxer/MMA Striker.
Lion Dancing (children)
Learn the traditional steps of the Hung Gar Lion Dance. You will also learn to play the music and maybe have an opportunity to become the head or tail of the Lion!

Stephen Lamade, L.Ac. studies Chinese internal martial arts, Filipino martial arts, and Estacada. He holds Black Belt rank in Estacada-Kajukenbo (Emperado method) and instructor rank in San Miguel Eskrima and Estacada. He practices acupuncture and healing arts at Northshore Acupuncture in East Northport, NY.

Classes: TBD

Dara Masi is the Head Instructor of Suigetsu Dojo. She began her study of the martial arts in 1986 and is a direct student of Dennis Palumbo, Menkyo Kaiden Shihan San Dai Kichu in Hakkoryu Jujutsu. She is currently ranked at Menkyo Kaiden Shihan in Hakkoryu Jujutsu (equivalent to 7th degree black belt). Both Shihan Masi and Suigetsu Dojo are members of the Hakkoryu Martial Arts Federation. Shihan Masi is proud to be an instructor of Hakkoryu Jujutsu, learning and passing on the true techniques of this art. Shihan Masi is also a student and instructor of Iaido. She is ranked at Nidan in Soshoryu Heihodo Iaido, founded by Masakazu Tazaki, Sensei and Shodan in Aiki Toho Iaido founded by Shoji Nishio, Shihan. She is currently a student of Joji Yoshida, Shihan and Michele Benzamin-Miki, Sensei in Aiki Toho Iaido. Shihan Masi teaches classes in Iaido for adults and children at Suigetsu Dojo and is one of very few martial arts instructors training and ranking children in the martial art of Iaido.

Classes: Hakkoryu Jujutsu