About Us
Sifu Jason Walters is a 2nd Degree Black Sash (Belt) in the Shaolin System. He studies exclusively with Elder Master Gary Mullins. He was awarded his 2nd Degree Black Sash from Grand Master Sin Kwang The’. Jason is the only Instructor in Kingsport Certified to teach Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Among the Crane, Praying Mantis, Eagle, Drunken Fist, Tai Chi, Pa Qua, Monkey and many other animal styles, Jason specializes in the Black Tiger System for it’s aggressive style.. Among the 36 weapon systems, Jason favors the Spear, Kwan Dao and Bow systems for their elusive attacks and counters.
Lana Walters, seen on the right, is a Jr. Black Sash (Belt) in the Shaolin System. She studies exclusively with 8th Degree Elder Master Gary Mullins and 2nd Degree Sifu Jason Walters. Lana is the Assistant Children's Kung Fu Instructor at The Shaolin Center in Kingsport. Lana prefers the Golden Tiger for its fierce combativeness and cunning abilities. Of the weapon systems, Lana prefers the Sai and the Broadsword for their explosive and fluid movements.
Together, Jason and Lana bring a knowledge of Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi to
We do not train for tournaments. If you are looking to train for tournaments, we ask that you look elsewhere for training. Our material and fighting style is too lethal for tournament use.
Martial arts does not make the man, the man makes the martial arts. If a person has a bad attitude, he will not go very far in this, or any other martial art. His attitude will show in his performance and a bad example will be set. The result will be disrespect for that person and the martial arts he represents. However, the person with the right attitude will learn his martial art with greater purpose. That attitude will shine forth in his performance, a good example will be set and that person, and style will be greatly respected.
