Martial Arts Instructor

The following Disciples are currently teaching classes at the

Natatorium in the Falls

CEO & Head Instructor:

Shifu Gary Harris

• Began training with Master Schenk in 1987
• Became a Disciple of Master Schenk in 2006
• Black Belt in Kodokan Judo
• Career: BSEE Electrical/Bio-Medical Engineer. Field Service Engineer for General Electric and Siemens Health Systems. Manager of Imaging Support Services for Summa Health. Retired October 2019
• Became a Disciple of Master Yang Xiao Dong on December 21, 2014
• Additional Biographical Information

 Assistant Instructors:

Laoshi Bryan Nace

• Began training in 1988
• Gold Medals in Taiji and Bagua
• A Disciple of Master David Schenk
• Career: Lawyer
  

Laoshi Mark Reppa

• Began training in 1989
• A Disciple of Master David Schenk
• Career: Retired Manager of Hardware Engineering 

Laoshi Cindy Farmer (Cindy has retired from playing martial arts)

• Began training in 1986
• A Disciple of Master David Schenk
• Career: Artist

These Disciples are teaching classes in Canton area

Laoshi Laura Kolinski-Schultz

• Began training in 1990
• 4th Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate
  
• A Disciple of Master David Schenk
• Career: Artist/Educator

Laoshi David Kolinski-Schultz

• Began training in 1992
• Won 10 Gold and 6 Silver Medals in Taijiquan, Sword, and Bagua
  
• A Disciple of Master David Schenk
• Career: Engineering Specialist
  

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