Bu Ting Xi Kung Fu Academy

Staff

Shifu Greg Neil Butler

Shifu Greg Neil Butler was instructed by Sigung Chow Liu Quang from Beijing, China. Shifu Greg is the 4th generation master of Praying Mantis - Long Fist and is the only American to teach this system. He has over 35 years of experience in kung fu, and has been teaching for over 17 years.

Ryan Nichols

Ryan started with Shifu Greg in 2000, shortly after Bu Ting Xi opened a school in Columbia. Ryan became a senior student 3 years later, and graduated in 2009. Ryan has obtained 1st level master status, and is known a Da Gu, or older brother. Ryan continues to study and teach at Bu Ting Xi, with over 9 years of experience.

Chris Alexander

Chris began his martial training at the age of 12. He studied and competed for 6 years under Mrs. Kristy Reese, of Conners International Tae Kwon Do, before discovering Shifu Greg Butler. He has studied at Bu Ting Xi since March of 2001, and became a senior student in 2005. Chris is a blue sash with over 9 years of experience, and provides assisstant instruction at the school.

Senior Students

Senior students have been with the school for a longer period of time, and have accumulated a respectable wealth of knowledge. They may be called upon to aid the instructor or assistant instructors at times.

Dan Atkins	Karlos D'Agostino	Zack Laycock
Brown sash	Gold sash	Red sash