Master Instructors
Sifu Micheal Kaneen
6 Degree Black Belt
Sifu Kaneen began his training in the martial arts at 14 years of age, and has been training now for more than 20 years. He has been blessed to learn under amazing teachers that range from Shaolin Monks to Martial Art Hall of Fame Members to Olympic Athletes. Sifu Kaneen has trained in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Pilipino and Western boxing systems and is currently ranked as a 6th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor.
Simu Tamara Kaneen
6th Degree Black Belt
Teaching Classes, Seminars, and providing Private Coaching Simu Kaneen’s passion for Health, Wellness & the art of Kung Fu is inspiring and contagious. Dedicating her time to teaching others.
“The science of today is showing us just how wise and beneficial the ancient systems of Qigong, Tai Chi, and its approach to health and longevity truly are for us in today’s busy, confusing world.” – Tamara Kaneen
Grand Master, Jerry Cook
10th Degree Black Belt
Jerry Cook started the martial arts in 1971, in Junior High he studied boxing, wrestling & shotokan under master Charles Dixon. In 1974, he taught Parkers kenpo karate through high school eventually receiving a black belt from the AKKA. In 1980, he studied Aikido with John Takagi. During 1984, he received a black belt in okanawan go-ju-ryu with sensei Alverez. Then in 1985, he learned tiger & crane from Buck Sam Kong and later masters such as Hung & Ru Hu Zhu. He also learned the 116 wing chun mokjong from master Fong. In 1987, he learned 108 ba-kwa from Dr. Wong and later masters such as Hsu & Ting-jue. He received a black belt in green dragon kung fu / shuai chaio / chang 108 taichi from master Chicoine, and 108 long fist 1-10 fighting methods from master Ma, and later Pan Qing Fu’s 18 combat style. In 1990, he received a black belt in Budo kan ju-jitsu from Dr. Anglen. During 1992 he started work with Jin Heng Li in wu shu receiving a black sash. In 2002, he received a 7th° black belt in kajukenbo certified by c- jo Emperado, and Grandmaster Pierce. He also started his studies with shaolin monk Shi Yong Kkai in styles of yi-chin-ching, baji & chen taichi; he also worked with Chen Xaio Wang, Chen Bing, and Chen Zhang. In 2005, he received one of the most knowledgeable master’s awards from the Martial Arts Hall of Fame & was put on the International Grandmasters Council. In 2007, he became a Doh-yi master with daoist priest Jaing Jing Sun Baek specializing in Wu-Tang sword and Dao-in. In 2008, he received grandmaster scrolls from ninjitsu Grandmaster Ashida Kim & Grandmaster Lawrence Day black dragon. During 2011, he received IMACC professorship, grandmaster in Grandmaster John Wong’s tanglang lotus clan & received a 9th° black belt in the Pierce combat method, kajukenbo & the black dragon fighting society. He helped build the Yang Tze Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona under Master and Dr. Xiao Pu Quan. Jerry Cook has won over 50 national black belt championships & has produced over a dozen books & videos in the arts. Master cook specializes in teaching & certifying martial arts instructors in more than 200 schools. He has learned from some of the greatest teachers of the time & enjoys sharing that knowledge with others.
Grand Master, Xiao Puquan
L.A.C, OMD. Ph.D.
Sifu Xiao Pu-Quan Member of National Research Institute for Shaolin Martial Arts, China Member of Qigong Research Institute, Yulin, Guangxi China Member of Shaolin & Qigong Research Institute, Wenshan, Yunan Province, China Staff Member at Nanhai Shaolin Martial Arts Center, Guangdong, China Training Coach for Sichuan Chang Kai Martial Arts Team, Sichuan, China Graduate of Chang Chun University of Chinese Medicine, China. Major concentration: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Internal Healing Arts. – Clinical Specialty: Bone injury and surgery, Martial arts medicine/ sports medicine. Martial Arts Specialty: Shaolin Wushu/ Kung Fu, Shaolin Hard Qigong,Traditional Tai Chi Quan, Shaolin Fighting Arts and Advance Shaolin Warrior Fighting Techniques etc.
Master Xiao has been honored as an emissary to promote Shaolin Martial Arts and Chinese Healing Arts to the World. He has been invited to lecture tours all over China including Tibet,Yunan Guanxi, and more than 20 other provinces and regions in China. Master Xiao has come to the United States from China. He is here to promote his unique system of healthy mind and body development through the seminar and workshop programs at 9 Dragons Kung Fu. Master Xiao was born into a martial arts family and began his kung fu training at an early age. He had learned various wushu kung fu fighting techniques under a number of well-know martial arts instructors. At a young age, Master Xiao entered the Songsan Shaolin Temple in Henan Province China to study Shaolin Kung Fu under the Reverend Shi Xing Chang, who was also a disciple of the famous Abbott De Chan. Master Xiao is the 33rd generation disciple of the Shaolin Temple. His Buddhist title is Shi Yong Kai.
Michaelangelo Torres
Head Instructor
Instructors
“Every Instructor must complete years of rigorous training prior to becoming certified instruct at 9 Dragons Kung Fu. To preserve the school’s high ideals, these individuals continually train every week with Master Instructors. They all train consistently to maintain and continually refine their self-defense techniques, instructional methods, and motivational tools. Our certified instructors are all held to a high standard of quality which ensures our members that they will receive the very best in Kung Fu instruction.”
Instructor Zack Burns
3rd Degree Black Belt
Jonathan Thiele
2nd degree black
Andres Guzman
2nd Degree Black Belt
“To an onlooker the result of one punch is fleeting, but to the practitioner, it represents countless hours of dedicated effort. Just as an arrow, let loose in an instant, is carefully crafted to fly true.”
David Armstrong
2nd Degree Black Belt