Kwan Jang Nim Michael Dunchok is 33 years old, and began his training in Kuk Sool Kwan at the age of 11. From a young age, Master Dunchok was interested in learning in all its forms, and had an insatiable appetite to understand the world. His involvement in martial arts has grown out of that fascination, as has his approach to teaching it.

Jo Kyo Nim Bich Tina Tsan began training at the Ancient Arts of War and Wisdom Dojang in 2006. She became fascinated with martial arts at an early age through her love for Chinese Kung Fu movies. When Tina discovered Kuk Sool Kwan, she knew she had found an art that embodied the virtues displayed by the classical Heroes from those movies.

As a child growing up in Huntington Beach, CA, Jo Kyo Nim Dan Bukaty had two active passions–soccer and a martial art called Limalama, which like American Kenpo and Kajukenbo was developed out of a mix of pacific-rim styles.

Master Ho formally named “Wuji Qigong Taijiquan” in 2003, after years of researching original taijiquan philosophy. He divides his time between teaching in Irvine, Taiwan, and Shanghai.

Sensei Marcel Giraud started training under Alan Sime, 5th dan in “Zen Budokai Ryu” Jujitsu in 1994 at the “Southland Budokai” school in Orange, California. He received his “Shodan” (1st Degree Black Belt) in 2001.

Bei Bei He, Virtuosa Par Excellence began playing the Gu Zheng at the age of seven, and has studied with many masters in China such as Xu Ling-zi and Teng Chun-jiang, stars of the world famous Chinese National Orchestra and the China National Song and Dance Ensemble.

Kaiso Shawn Cephas is the founder of American Shorinji-Te/Nio Warrior Priest scientific martial arts. He has black belt rank in several different Shorinji and Aiki-jujitsu systems, though his martial art training commenced as a child under his father, Willard A. Cephas, Sr.  Kaiso Cephas is also experienced in several different C.M.T. Shiatsu techniques, acupressure massage therapy and Seifukujitsu healing arts.

Ali Reza Tajik is an internationally recognized master in Karate. He has taught for over 10 years and is highly respected as a coach, tournament judge and former competitor.

Fereshteh Kalbassi has trained from a young age in Sufi mystical tradition as well as related fields such as Jungian psychology and meditation.

Yoga Instructor Nina Raab received her 200 RYT certificate from the Atmananda Yoga Sequence in New York City and has additional certifications in Personal Training, Spencer Pilates, Life Coaching, Pure Barre, and many other group fitness formats. She currently trains clients both individually and in group settings and is working toward her 500 RYT certificate.