Masters
Master Ping Zhen Cheng
Ping Zhen Cheng graduated from Beijing Chinese National Qigong Science Institute and Wuhan Physical Education College. He is the founder of East West Internal Arts, a curriculum provider for over 30 full time Martial Arts schools and meditation centers worldwide. He served as the Chair of Physical Arts Department at the New York College of Health Professions, Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, and lectured on Tuina, Acupressure, Qigong, Medical Tai Chi, and a curriculum based on Chinese Medicine principles which he created in the US for the first time. He has devoted all his life to the study and preservation of Chinese Traditional Healing arts and martial arts. Growing up in Hebei Province of North China, the cradle of the Internal Martial Arts, the birth place of Xingyi, Bagua and Taiji, he is a lineage successor of Masters that are national treasures of China. He is one of the few teachers in the US that has inherited the vast knowledge of all three internal styles as well as various healing arts of both Buddhist and Taoist origins. As a coach of national Kung Fu Champions in both forms and Taiji push-hands, he has appeared in the Tai Chi Journal, Newsday, Fox40’s Morning News. He conducts workshops around the world.
Master Jerry Cook
Master Cook has been teaching for over 30 years. He is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Karate, a Master (Te-Ching) of Chinese Kung Fu and a Professor 8th Degree Black Belt in the Pierce Family Kung Fu System. He specializes in teaching Black Belts exotic forms and weapon systems. He has certified hundreds of Black Belt Instructors and has schools throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Jerry R. Cook started his martial arts training in 1971 in junior high with the study of American Boxing and Wrestling. In 1973, he studied Shotokan with Master Charles Dixon. In 1974, he trained in Kempo Karate and taught his way through high school, eventually receiving an honoree Black Belt from the A.K.K.A. In 1980, he studied Aikido under Master John Takagi at Glendale College. In 1984, he received a Black Belt in Okinawan Goju Ryu under Master Bob Alvarez. In 1987, he received a Black Belt under Master Gene Chicoine for Chinese Kung Fu. In 1990, he received a Black Belt in Budo Kan Ju Jitsu under Dr. Lindsay Anglen. In 1992, he began work with Master Jinheng Li receiving a Black Belt Master status.
Master Cook has won over 50 martial arts championships and has 165 traditional Chinese Kung Fu forms to share with other martial artists. Master Cook has schools throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In 1984, Jerry was District Representative for the World Ranking System. In 1987 he was Vice-President, Arizona Chapter of the National Shuai-Chaio Organization. In 1988, he was Chief Administrator and Head Instructor for American Shaolin-WuTang and the School of Five Form Fist. In 1992, he was Operations Manager and Head Instructor for World Martial Arts under Jinheng Li. In 1998, Jerry came to work with United Martial Arts in teaching, research and development under Michael J. Leoni. Currently he is teaching Blacks Belts & Master Instructors his wide range of knowledge.
“I would like to express a special thanks to my teachers, Kum Oak Yun, Paul Wong, and Kirby Ma; whose teachings and examples I am only now, after all these years, beginning to appreciate”.
Master Instructor Michael J. LeoniMaster Instructor Michael J. Leoni has over 28 years of martial arts training, including 18 years of teaching and consultation.
Over the years, Master Instructor Leoni has taught state and local law enforcement agencies throughout New England techniques in communication, leadership, and restraint and control. He has also provided corporate consultation on strategic management, leadership and human resources based on the principles of Eastern Philosophy.
Besides 6 Arizona schools, Master Instructor Leoni has owned and operated martial arts schools in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He has been an instructor to many world-class athletes, martial artists, and corporate CEOs. Master Instructor Leoni is a registered 7th Degree Black Belt with the United Martial Arts Association of America.
Master Instructor Jason Campbell
Master Instructor Jason Campbell has been teaching martial arts movement and philosophy for over 16 years. He began his martial arts studies in Boston, MA. and opened his first school in Nashua, NH. Master Campbell has helped thousands of students achieve a greater level of personal success, health and inspiration through the study of martial arts.
Master Campbell also runs UMABT, the consulting division of United Martial Arts, and has worked with over 100 martial art schools linking ancient wisdom to modern management while maintaining the quality of their art.
Master Instructor Campbell is a registered 5th Degree Black Belt with the United Martial Arts Association of America.
Master Instructor Tom Adams
Master Instructor Tom Adams is theOwner/Master Instructor of the Martial Art Center for Personal Development in Nashua, NH. He is a member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists and is a registered 6th Degree Black Belt through The United Martial Arts Association.
Master Adams began his martial arts training over 20 years ago, and has personally studied under many different teachers across the country. He currently runs the Martial Art Center for Mind/Body Development in Needham, MA, and he was welcomed as the Master Instructor for the Martial Art Center in January 2005.
Master Instructor James Rath
Master Instructor James Rath began his martial arts training in Northlake, IL in 1980. After studying many different styles of martial arts, Master Instructor Rath developed the Academy of Health & Martial Arts concept of integrating different styles of traditional martial and healing arts. James is currently furthering his knowledge of the martial arts by learning from many great teachers such as Grand Master Pan Qing Fu, Master Instructor Jerry Cook, Professor Robert Nohelty, Master Instructor Li Jehung, Master Instructor Ping Cheng and others. Master Instructor Rath is a 6th Degree Black Belt under United Martial Arts and is currently studying towards his 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kenpo Karate. After 26 years of studying and 21 years of teaching the martial arts, James Rath has enjoyed many physical and mental benefits. It is his hope to share this knowledge with others who demonstrate a desire to learn and improve themselves.
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