Master Tim Nance, 7th degree Blackbelt
Chief Instructor

Master Nance is the first African American under Grand Master Sin The' to hold the rank of 7th degree Master. He has visited the Shaolin Temple in China, tracing the martial arts roots all the way back to its origin. He is one of Grand Master Sin The' oldest students practicing Shaolin Martial Arts. He has been studying for over 30 years.
mstrnance@smaawky.com

Mitch Zolman, 3rd degree Blackbelt

9 years in Shaolin-do
Instructor since 2001
 mitch.zolman@smaawky.com

 


Randy Bucknam, 3rd degree Blackbelt

9 years in Shaolin-do
Instructor since 2001
Married to Julie Alsip Bucknam. 
Father of two great kids, Sarah and Samuel. 
Graphic Designer. 
 randy.bucknam@smaawky.com

 

Mike Varner, 2nd degree Blackbelt
8 years in Shaolin-do
Instructor since 2002
Married to Gail G. Varner (also a blackbelt)
Three Children and two stepchildren
Worked at East Kentucky Power Cooperative 25+ years
 mike.varner@smaawky.com

 

Brian Parker, 2nd degree Blackbelt
7 years in Shaolin-do
Instructor since June 2001
brian.parker@smaawky.com
James Webb, 2nd degree Blackbelt
 7 years in Shaolin-do
james.webb@smaawky.com





"If your primary interest is tournament skills, I advise you to seek your training elsewhere! Most of what you will learn here is too lethal for tournament use. I teach the ancient system of Shaolin Do, 'Art of survival, not of sport.' 


As did the immortals, we should learn to destroy so that we may preserve! It is a way of truth. The knowledge that I offer you is not an athletic training; it is a sacred trust." 


Shaolin Grandmaster Sin Kwang The'