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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 (at left)
Ras has studied Shaolin Long-Fist and Eagle
Claw Chin-Na since September ’04. From the
first class he took, he has gained an appreciation
for the art and for the people who surround it.
Ras enjoys horse stance and feeling efficiency in
movement. Learning to instruct students has
been so valuable and fun for him.
Ras has studied Shaolin Long-Fist and Eagle
Claw Chin-Na since September ’04. From the
first class he took, he has gained an appreciation
for the art and for the people who surround it.
Ras enjoys horse stance and feeling efficiency in
movement. Learning to instruct students has
been so valuable and fun for him.
| Jessica Grasmere (above) Ms. Grasmere has over 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. Jessica also 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)
(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
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.
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 (at right)
BJ has over 11 years experience in various
martial arts, including boxing, karate, and 9
years in the Chinese martial arts of Tai Chi
and Kung Fu. He has been trained by and
serves as an instructor to the National
Conservation Training Center
(http://training.fws.gov). He greatly enjoys
improving his art and helping others
improve theirs. He brings centeredness, a
positive attitude, a passion for Kung Fu,
and an understanding of the needs of older
students to his role as an instructor. He
has been a part of Shaolin Kung Fu of
Amherst since its inception in 2004.
BJ has over 11 years experience in various
martial arts, including boxing, karate, and 9
years in the Chinese martial arts of Tai Chi
and Kung Fu. He has been trained by and
serves as an instructor to the National
Conservation Training Center
(http://training.fws.gov). He greatly enjoys
improving his art and helping others
improve theirs. He brings centeredness, a
positive attitude, a passion for Kung Fu,
and an understanding of the needs of older
students to his role as an instructor. He
has been a part of Shaolin Kung Fu of
Amherst since its inception in 2004.
Ryan Budny (at right)
Mr. Budny 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 instructor for Juniors
Little Dragons, Juniors and
Adults.
Mr. Budny 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 instructor for Juniors
Little Dragons, Juniors 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.
