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 33 years of experience in kung fu, and has been teaching for over 15 years.
Ryan started with Shifu Greg in August of 2000, shortly after Bu Ting Xi opened a school in Columbia. Ryan became a senior student 3 years later, and is in his last year as a regular student. He has obtained blue sash certification and provides assisstant instruction at the school.
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 gold sash and provides assisstant instruction at the school.
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.
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