U. S. Martial Arts Academy, Ltd. is very proud of our large staff of experienced instructors.  We have a number of instructors with first, second, and third degree rankings and several instructors working toward their 4th degree black sash ranking.   (Chinese Kung Fu styles use sashes, not belts.)  All of our instructors are continuing their study of Tien Shan Pai.

Mr. Paul is our Head Instructor and School Owner.   He has a fourth degree black sash and is working on earning his fifth degree in Tien Shan Pai.  Shi Fu Paul has been studying since 1995 and teaching since 1999.  A student of Grandmaster Huang since 1998 in Tien Shan Pai, Mr. Paul has been begun studying the long form Yang Style and Chen Pan Ling styles of Tai Chi with Grandmaster as well.  Mr. Paul is a disciple of Grandmaster Huang.

Mrs. Maricar is an instructor, School Director, and School Owner.  She is a student of Grandmaster Huang and Master Michael Huang studying Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu and the long form of Yang Style and Chen Pan Ling style of  Tai Chi since 2008.

Mr. Jeff Zukor is a Senior Instructor.  He has been studying Tien Shan Pai and the long form Yang Style Tai Chi since 1983 and teaching since 1985. Mr. Jeff has a third degree black sash.  He is a student and disciple of Grandmaster Huang.

Mr. J.D. Carr began studying Tien Shan Pai since 1995 and has earned his second degree black sash under Grandmaster Huang.  Mr. JD earned his third degree black sash in 2015. He has been one of our teachers for many years, before going off to college and after completing his undergraduate studies.

Mr. Josh Elkins-Fowler earned his first degree black sash in 2013 and earned his second degree black sash in 2016.  He also has a black belt in Taekwondo. He is attending college and is continuing his Tien Shan Pai training and teaching.

Ms. Paige Tong earned her 1st degree black sash in 2017 and her 2nd degree black sash in January 2021.

Mr. Joseph Washington IV earned his 1st degree black sash in 2015 and his 2nd degree black sash in May 2021.

Mr. Josh Buchbinder earned his 1st degree Black Sash.  He has studied other styles of martial arts as well.  Mr. Josh is working towards his 2nd degree.

Mr. Will Tong earned his first degree Black Sash in Tien Shan Pai in 2018.  He is testing for his second degree.

Ms. Katie Jakubowski is a professional graphics designer and  has designed numerous artworks for U.S. Martial Arts Academy, Ltd.  She was a U.S. Martial Arts instructor for over 8 years and has been a student since 1995.   She holds a first degree black sash. Ms. Katie has fought in the Full Contact Fighting Division at the U.S. International Kuo Shu Championship Tournament.

Ms. Emma Bisson began training in Tien Shan Pai in 2015 and has earned her 1st degree black sash.

Ms. Olivia Bisson has a 1st degree black sash and has been studying since 2015.

Ms. Katya Mironchik began studying Tien Shan Pai in 2015 and has earned her first degree black sash.  She is attending college and teaches when college is not in session.

Mr. Justin Weeber has been training in Tien Shan Pai for 15 years. he earned his first degree black sash in 2022.

Ms. Juliette White began training in Tien Shan Pai over three years ago and is working on finishing her 1st degree black sash requirements.

Mr. John Siegel began studying Tien Shan Pai many years ago, but then took an extended break.  He is working toward his first degree black Sash in Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu.

Ms. Katelyn Squires is working toward her first degree black sash in Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu.

During extended school vacations, several college age former instructors return to U.S. Martial Arts Academy, Ltd. and teach during their breaks.