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Shaolin Kung Fu
100 University Drive
Amherst, MA
413-364-7734
Master Lisandro Vega
Master Li has over 30 years of experience in martial arts,
and is a nationally respected teacher of Shaolin and Eagle
Claw Kung Fu. He has trained with Master Leung Li Fu,
Master Shi Yan Ming, and Master Hu Jian Quang, to name a
few. Master Li is a brilliant and compassionate teacher of
children and adults, who is dedicated to the beliefs and
practices of Shaolin Kung Fu. He is also the founder of the
National Association of Chinese Martial Arts (NACMA). For
more information on Master Li or on NACMA please visit
www.nacma.net
Master Li has over 30 years of experience in martial arts,
and is a nationally respected teacher of Shaolin and Eagle
Claw Kung Fu. He has trained with Master Leung Li Fu,
Master Shi Yan Ming, and Master Hu Jian Quang, to name a
few. Master Li is a brilliant and compassionate teacher of
children and adults, who is dedicated to the beliefs and
practices of Shaolin Kung Fu. He is also the founder of the
National Association of Chinese Martial Arts (NACMA). For
more information on Master Li or on NACMA please visit
www.nacma.net
Shaolin Kung Fu
Of Amherst
Of Amherst
100 University Drive
Amherst, MA
Sihing Hisham Guess
Sihing Hisham is a current disciple of
Grandmaster Fu Leung, Shifu Lisandro Vega, and a certified Black belt under Shifu Hu Jian Qiang. He
has over 13 years of experience in the martial arts. We are grateful to Sihing for sharing his extensive
knowledge of external and internal martial arts, including kung fu, qigong and iron palm conditioning.
Sihing Hisham currently leads the Westfield State College Kung Fu Club. Check out Sihing's Website:
Shaolin Fist Society
Sihing Hisham is a current disciple of
Grandmaster Fu Leung, Shifu Lisandro Vega, and a certified Black belt under Shifu Hu Jian Qiang. He
has over 13 years of experience in the martial arts. We are grateful to Sihing for sharing his extensive
knowledge of external and internal martial arts, including kung fu, qigong and iron palm conditioning.
Sihing Hisham currently leads the Westfield State College Kung Fu Club. Check out Sihing's Website:
Shaolin Fist Society
Sihing Jason Cardona
bio coming...
bio coming...
Sihing Adam Lueb
Sihing Adam is the owner and Head Instructor at Shaolin
Kung Fu Center in Chicopee, MA. He started his Martial
arts training at the age of 19. Even though he started "late"
it hasn't stopped him from training hard. Adam has
listened to every word of advice his teachers have given
him about Kung Fu and put it into his training. Working
hard has earned Adam numerous medals in
Competitions for forms and fighting.
Sihing Adam has been generous in his support and
guidance to Shaolin Kung Fu of Amherst. He is always
willing to join us for demonstrations, and collaborate on
local activities.
Sihing Adam is the owner and Head Instructor at Shaolin
Kung Fu Center in Chicopee, MA. He started his Martial
arts training at the age of 19. Even though he started "late"
it hasn't stopped him from training hard. Adam has
listened to every word of advice his teachers have given
him about Kung Fu and put it into his training. Working
hard has earned Adam numerous medals in
Competitions for forms and fighting.
Sihing Adam has been generous in his support and
guidance to Shaolin Kung Fu of Amherst. He is always
willing to join us for demonstrations, and collaborate on
local activities.
Ras Smallidge (bio coming)
Jessica Grasmere
Ms. Grasmere has 10 years of experience in
Chinese Martial Arts, including Wah Lum Kung Fu,
QiGong, traditional Shaolin, longfist, and Eagle
Claw Kung Fu. She is also an AFAA certified
kickboxing instructor. She has been teaching
martial arts for 7 years, and believes addition,
Jessica has over 25 years of experience in various
forms of dance and movement. She has been
teaching martial arts for 7 years, and believes that
the best approach to teaching and training is to
maintain a "beginner's mind".
Ms. Grasmere has 10 years of experience in
Chinese Martial Arts, including Wah Lum Kung Fu,
QiGong, traditional Shaolin, longfist, and Eagle
Claw Kung Fu. She is also an AFAA certified
kickboxing instructor. She has been teaching
martial arts for 7 years, and believes addition,
Jessica has over 25 years of experience in various
forms of dance and movement. She has been
teaching martial arts for 7 years, and believes that
the best approach to teaching and training is to
maintain a "beginner's mind".
Phil Myers (bio coming)
Some Western Massachusetts instructors from left to right:
Ryan, Ras, Jess, Phil, Sihing Hisham Guess, Kyle, Shifu Li,
Sihing Jason Cardona. not pictured: Sihing Adam Lueb
Ryan, Ras, Jess, Phil, Sihing Hisham Guess, Kyle, Shifu Li,
Sihing Jason Cardona. not pictured: Sihing Adam Lueb
Above: Amherst Instructors: Ras, Jess and Phil
COLLEAGUES FROM OTHER
NACMA SCHOOLS
Shaolin Kung Fu of Amherst students have
the opportunity to train and collaborate with
certified instructors from our sister schools,
through seminars, classes, social outings, as
well as kung fu demonstrations. We are
honored to be able to train with these
extremely talented martial artists.
NACMA SCHOOLS
Shaolin Kung Fu of Amherst students have
the opportunity to train and collaborate with
certified instructors from our sister schools,
through seminars, classes, social outings, as
well as kung fu demonstrations. We are
honored to be able to train with these
extremely talented martial artists.
Shaolin Kung Fu
Of Amherst
Of Amherst
160 Old Farm Road
Amherst, MA
413-364-7734
BJ Richardson (bio coming)
Ryan Budny
Mr. Budny (school co-owner) has over 8 years in martial arts training,
including Shaolin Kung Fu, Wah Lum Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do.
Ryan is also a AFAA certified kickboxing instructor. He brings
enthusiasm and high energy as an assistant instructor for both kids
and adults.
Mr. Budny (school co-owner) has over 8 years in martial arts training,
including Shaolin Kung Fu, Wah Lum Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do.
Ryan is also a AFAA certified kickboxing instructor. He brings
enthusiasm and high energy as an assistant instructor for both kids
and adults.
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AMHERST INSTRUCTORS
Shifu Kevin Ritter and Sijye Janet Ritter
Shifu Kevin and Sijye Janet began teaching Kung Fu in Massachusetts back in 1988. With over thirty years
of combined experience, Sifu Kevin and Sijye Janet moved to the Treasure Coast of Florida in 2003 and
opened the US Kung Fu Adademy. In 2005 they moved to a much larger facility where they continue to
spread the teachings of Shaolin Kung Fu and their exclusive "Keep Your Kids Safe" Abduction Awareness
program. Shifu and Sijye have graciously supported our school, and they also host the annual Shaolin by
the Sea retreat and seminar, which a number of our students attend.
Shifu Kevin and Sijye Janet began teaching Kung Fu in Massachusetts back in 1988. With over thirty years
of combined experience, Sifu Kevin and Sijye Janet moved to the Treasure Coast of Florida in 2003 and
opened the US Kung Fu Adademy. In 2005 they moved to a much larger facility where they continue to
spread the teachings of Shaolin Kung Fu and their exclusive "Keep Your Kids Safe" Abduction Awareness
program. Shifu and Sijye have graciously supported our school, and they also host the annual Shaolin by
the Sea retreat and seminar, which a number of our students attend.
