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Patrick Barry: Sanshou Kickboxing Chief Assistant Coach/Fighter, New Orleans LA Patrick was born and raised in East New Orleans. Patrick has been training at the LIU International, New Orleans Shi Deru Shaolin Institute since 2002. He is one of the most accomplished kickboxing students at the LIU International and certainly one of the most accomplished kickboxing students in America. He has been with his master to China four times to train and compete with various high level competitive fighters. He has also fought and trained in Europe and other Asian countries such as Japan. He has won the K. Superstar World Champion title two times and received the silver medal at the World Wushu Championship in Sanshou Kickboxing. He competed in K-1 in both the USA, Europe and Japan. He has won three fights in K-1 competition. He has been awarded with his first Golden Black sash for his competitive accomplishments. |
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Josh Beech: Senior Assistant Instructor, Mobile AL Joshua Beech is the Senior Assistant Instructor at the Liu Institute in Mobile, Alabama. He began his training with Grand Master Liu in 1996 at the University of South Alabama. Joshua reunited with the Grand Master in 1999 when the Liu Institute International was formed. He has been with the Institute through many challenges and hard times especially when the school had only 30 students with 10 students paying the bills. He has made Shaolin Kung-Fu a part of his life. No matter what happens, he is always there to learn and teach. He has been not just one of the most loyal students at the institute but a compassionate instructor who loves and cares about his students' well-being. He is certainly one of the most lovable senior assistant instructors everybody embraces. |
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Jeff Bordelon: Chief Instructor Trainee, Thibodaux, LA Jeff has studied Kung Fu for more than 26 years and spent 17 of those years in the system of Mei Hua Tang Lang. He also owns and operates the Southern Kung-Fu Academy in Thibodaux. Jeff Joined the LIU International Shi Deru Shaolin Institute in 2004. Jeff is also recognized as a decorated Senior Deputy for Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office where he has held the rank of Detective and P.O.S.T. Defensive Tactics Instructor. Today, Jeff continues to fight crime by teaching endangered children and their families the true art of Shaolin Kung-Fu, not only for fighting, but to show himself as a fearless example of gang-free, drug-free confidence, and decency founded in hope, strength and personal dignity. On May 20, 2006 Dr. Jim Thomas and the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame recognized this great instructor and named Jeff Bordelon their 2006 Hall of Famer. Jeff was inducted for Black Belt Excellence in the Community and therefore marked most qualified to import this ancient knowledge. |
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Steven Dang: Assistant Instructor, Washington DC Steven is 23 years old and has studied Kungfu, Sanshou Kickboxing and Taiji with Master Liu on and off for over 7 years in both New Orleans and Mobile Shi Deru Shaolin Institute. He started martial arts at the age of 9, and has since earned a third degree black belt in Taekwondo and a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu. He eventually became an assistant instructor at the New Orleans Shaolin Institute before moving to Atlanta where he studied electrical engineering at Georgia Tech. Steven has now graduated and worked in Washington D.C. for one of the major navy contractors in the US. He has competed in several International competitions where he has won many medals for his Shaolin staff, spear, and empty hand forms as well as Sanshou Kickboxing. |
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Dan Dealy: Kung fu Instructor Trainee, Daphne, AL A native of South Alabama, Dan grew up on the waters and beaches of Mobile Bay and Gulf Shores. He attended Auburn University and the University of South Alabama, earning a B.S. in Marine Biology in 1979. Dan was a Naval Aviator that carried him around the world three times, with operations in the Pacific, Indian Ocean –Persian Gulf, the Mediterranean and Central America. In 1992, Dan came home and initiated a new career with Thompson Engineering where he provided strategic business planning, federal contracts management, marketing and business development, as well as multi-disciplinary project management and planning. Dan was also the Special Projects Director for Watermark Design Group, Thompson Holdings’ architectural design firm. Dan has been training at the Shaolin institute Daphne location along with his son for over 7 years. He is not only a devoted father but very good instructor and coach who is ready to help anyone who comes through the door. |
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T.J. Dezauche: Chief Assistant Instructor, Mobile AL T.J. has been with the LIU International Shaolin Institute since 2004. He has recently been promoted to Chief Assistant Instructor who oversees all school demonstrations and testing for the LIU International in Mobile and Eastern Shore. Over the years, his studies in Kungfu have greatly improved. He sincerely cares about his young students at the school. He is always conscious about his nutrition and holistic health. T.J. has also proven very dedicated to his duties and is one of the most organized and efficient Shaolin apprentice and assistant instructors at the LIU International Shi Deru Shaolin Institute, he truly lives the “Shaolin Chan Way”. |
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Susanne Fogger: Assistant Instructor in Tai Chi, Daphne AL She came to learn Tai Chi wishing to improve her over all health and she did. She got more involved. She not only lost a lot unwanted weight but improved her mental and physical health in leaps and bounds. As she described in her letter “ I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a clinical professor of nursing at a local university in Mobile. I became interested in Tai chi while working with a geriatric population in mental health. I had found many medical references suggesting that Tai chi was very helpful to promoting balance and strength in the elderly. I decided that if I was going to recommend a therapy, I should be familiar with the experience….” “As my strength and coordination improved I noticed changes in my thinking. Over time, I found myself cutting back on my eating as I became more body conscious. I lost 30 pounds over the last 3 years as my weight was interfering with my moving well. There have been days when I had no energy before class and thought about not going. I have a hectic schedule and was working on my doctorate so staying home was an easy out. However, I went to class no matter how tired I was. Once in class, the breathing and movements helped me get focused and energized. I would leave feeling much better than when I arrived. Since I started Tai Chi, I have completed my doctorate.” As she expressed many times that that it was Tai Chi training that helped her go through the challenges of her completion of her doctorate. She is currently an assistant instructor in Tai Chi in Daphne Shaolin Institute. |
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Dararith Kuy: Assistant Instructor, Mobile AL Dararith (also known as “Dee”) has been with the LIU International for over four years. He is an assistant instructor for Sanshou Kickboxing. He has competed at many US Open Fighting Championships and International Martial Arts Championships when he won two gold medals and two silver medals. Outside of martial arts, Dararith is a proud father to two children. He is currently taking a break helping his church to raise funds. |
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George Lunsford: Chief Assistant Instructor, New Orleans LA George has been studying with Master Shi Deru for almost 6 years where has become the chief assistant instructor for Kungfu and Sanshou in the LIU International New Orleans Shi Deru Shaolin Institute. He has trained at Shaolin Temple in China. He has competed and medaled in various domestic and international competitions in Florida, Louisiana, and Hong Kong where he has been able to showcase his Shaolin Staff, Praying Mantis, Broadsword, and other traditional Shaolin Empty-hand styles. He is true Shaolin warrior not only because of his dedication to traditional Shaolin Kungfu but his devotion to true Shaolin teachings, especially Shaolin spirit-Chan. He has awarded with his first Golden Black sash for his devotion and accomplishments. |
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John Lutz: Assistant Instructor, New Orleans LA John is one of the original founding students of LIU International New Orleans Shi Deru Shaolin Institute. He has studied Kungfu and Taiji with Master Shi Deru for almost 7 years. John was originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, where he studied under several Taiji masters before moving to New Orleans to pursue a career as a Jazz Musician. He was the first chief assistant instructor for New Orleans Shaolin Institute in charge of all school teaching and management operations and still acting as assistant instructor at the same location. He is one of the most devoted Shaolin senior students and chief assistant instructors. He has been awarded with his first Shaolin Golden Black sash for his accomplishments. |
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Wael Muhammad: Chief Assistant Coach and Senior Assistant Chief Instructor in Shaolin Sanshou, Mobile AL Weal Muhammad is the Chief Assistant Coach and Instructor in San Shou at the Liu Institute in Mobile, Alabama. Weal has been with the Liu Institute since 2006. He has devoted most of his life to practice and competition in Kung-Fu San Shou. Weal has competed in the World Wushu San Shou Championships for more than 15 years and has won many world championship medals. Weal has also won a gold medal for his efforts at the 2008 “Greeting Olympic Games Cup” in Hong Kong. Since his arrival in the United States Weal has expanded his training to the mixed martial arts tournaments and is undefeated at this time. |
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Andy Ngo: Chief Assistant Instructor/Shaolin Warrior Fighter, Mobile AL Andy has been training at the LIU International Mobile Shi Deru Shaolin Institute for over 7 years. He is one of the most versatile students in America. He has been selected as a Shaolin Warrior Team Member for many years and has proven to himself to be one of the most disciplined and committed students in the southeastern United States. He has demonstrated at & competed in many international competitions. He has won many gold medals in both Kungfu forms and Sanshou kickboxing in both the youth division & adult division at national and international competitions. Andy has also appeared on National Cable where he demonstrated the wonders of the “Iron Shield Body.” And if that was not enough on Andy’s plate, you can also find Andy Ngo in a life-martial arts production called “Journey to the East”; but mostly at the Liu Institute in Mobile, AL doing what he loves most, Kung-Fu. |
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Jay Pelegrin: Kung fu Instructor Trainee, New Orleans LA Jay was a computer engineer who wished to find an outlet for stressful job. He did. He joined the institute for 4 years. He is not only one of the most dedicated senior students but a humble one. He strives to improve himself at all times. He is always ready to help any one on the path of health and wellness. He is a very devoted student and assistant instructor. |
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Tom Swindle: Assistant Sanshou Instructor Trainee, Mobile AL Tom Swindle was one of the shyest persons who came to the Shaolin Institute. He came with his cousin with his head down to his neck. He was afraid to talk to any body even when people tried to strike conversation with him. He was withdrawn and liked to stay in a corner without being noticed. But all that has been changed after three years training in Kungfu Sanshou Kickboxing. Today he has won not only a few Sanshou Kickboxing tournaments and become one of the most accomplished fighters but he is also a good and patient assistant instructor who is always willing to stand up help another person in Kungfu or anything. He is one of the most devoted senior Sanshou Kickboxing students. |
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