var KevinLoftus='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/LoftusKevin.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Master Kevin Loftus</span></br>'
	+'Vermillion, SD'
	+'<p>Master Kevin Loftus is the Vice President of the American Chinese Martial Arts Federation. He has practiced martial arts for twenty two years, initiating his study of 8 Step Praying Mantis and Shyun Tai Chi over a decade ago and is currently at the 5th level of indoor training. Master Loftus opened the first Kung Fu USA of the midwest in 1992 in the state of South Dakota and still operates it today. Accepted by Grandmaster James Shyun (Guan Long) as a 6th generation disciple of Eight Step Praying Mantis and a 3rd generation disciple of Shyun Style Tai Chi, Master Loftus was given the name Shyun Di Long by Grandmaster Shyun in ceremony. Previous to his introduction to 8 Step Mantis and Shyun Tai Chi with Sifu Dean Economos, Master Loftus studied Tae Kwon Do and then later Yang Tai Chi. Under the guidance and instruction of Grandmaster Shyun, Master Loftus strives to improve his personal skill while conveying the styles of 8 Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Style Tai Chi to the martial arts world. With the enduring blessings of Grandmaster Shyun Guan Long, Master Loftus will continue to teach and produce new generations of sifus, whom go on to open successful schools of their own.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var JackSkutnik='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/SkutnikJack.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Master Jack Skutnik</span></br>'
	+'Sayreville, NJ'
	+'<p>Master Jack J. Skutnik began his 8 Step journey in 1990 and is now the US Representative for the ACMAF.  He has been teaching 8 Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi for over 12 years. Before being introduced to the ACMAF by Sifu Dean Economos, Master Skutnik reached the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo under Wayne McCabe.  Master Skutnik has taught numerous women\'s self defense classes and rape prevention seminars, as well as trained police, state trooper, and correctional law enforcement officers.  Fundraisers have always been a particular passion of Master Skutnik as shown by his raising money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and breaking 1,000 boards in 30 minutes to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  He is a 6th generation disciple of Eight Step Preying Mantis and was given the name Shyun Di Hu in ceromony by Grandmaster James Shyun.  Master Skutnik continues to attend yearly training camps under the tutelage of Grandmaster Shyun and currently teaches in South Amboy, New Jersey.'
	+'<p>Teen & Adult Kung Fu: Wed. & Fri. 6:30-8:00pm'
	+'<p>Kids Kung Fu: Wed. & Fri. 5:30-6:30pm'
	+'<br>Shyun Tai Chi: Mon. & Wed. 8:00-9:00pm'
	+'<p>Private lessons by appointment'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var RichardMesmer='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/MesmerRichard.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Richard Mesmer</span></br>'
	+'Vermillion, SD'
	+'<p>Sifu Mesmer began his training in martial arts in 1983, with the study of the Korean art of Tai Kwon Do and later in the Chinese art of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. With the return of Sifu Kevin Loftus to Vermillion, South Dakota, in 1992, Sifu Mesmer began his study of Eight Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan. After countless hours of training, in 1996, Sifu Mesmer achieved the rank of Instructor. Soon after, the Iowa Headquarters of the American-Chinese Martial Arts Federation (ACMAF) began in February of 1996, located at 4014 Morningside Avenue in Sioux City, Iowa. The high point of Sifu Mesmer’s martial art career was in October of 2001, when he was accepted as a 7th Generation disciple, named Shyun Schwen Long, in Grandmaster Shyun\’s family.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var ThanhVan='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/VanThanh.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Thanh Van</span></br>'
	+'Fort Worth, TX'
	+'<p>Sifu Van is a Disciple of the Eight Step Preying Mantis System, under the guidance of the Fourth Generation Grandmaster James Shyun.'
	+'<p>Sifu Van had a unique perspective in martial arts while in high school, learning Liberated Martial at Bolling Air Force Base (AFB). Since then, Sifu Van has learned numerous styles, including Vietnamese Martial Arts.'
	+'<p>However, it was not until 1993, when Sifu Van had an awakening experience when he was introduced to the Eight Preying Mantis System by Sifu Jerry Ziffer in West Palm Beach, Florida. With inspiration, Sifu Van had taught Shyun Tai Chi at Palm Beach Community High School and Jupiter Community Center between 1995 and 1997. In April 1998, Sifu Van opened his first martial art school in Lake Park, Florida. Leaving his legacy behind in South Florida, in April 2000, Sifu Van moved to Texas to open his second school in Fort Worth. In March 2006, Sifu Van became a Disciple of the Eight Step Preying System.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var MichaelCimino='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/CiminoMichael.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Michael Cimino</span></br>'
	+'Buffalo, NY'
	+'<p>Michael Cimino began the study of martial arts in 1964. He initially studied Shao Lin Kung Fu. After seven years he trained an Okinawan karate style. He finally studied 8 Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan, as taught by Grandmaster James Shyun, and received his teaching certificate in 1999 through the American-Chinese Martial Arts Federation (ACMAF). The ACMAF was established by Grandmaster Shyun to insure the integrity of the system by credentialing its instructors. Sifu Cimino exclusively teaches 8 Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan following receipt of his teaching certification. He has maintained yearly continuing education in these martial arts and Abimoxi (the health and healing aspects of the system) under Grandmaster Shyun. Beginning in 2003 he and Grandmaster Shyun began publishing several books on Abimoxi, making this knowledge available to the public and preserving this information for future generations (see Publications under the Products section). '
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var AlanNakamoto='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/NakamotoAlan.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Alan Nakamoto</span></br>'
	+'San Francisco, CA'
	+'<p>"My first recollection of Grandmaster James Sun and Eight Step Preying Mantis is from a kung fu magazine article in 1985. It was not until some time later that I actually met Grandmaster Sun in San Francisco, California. There was something genuine and authentic about him. Soon afterwards, my journey into the world of Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi began. Since then, I have continually been impressed with Grandmaster Sun\'s knowledge and skill of the martial arts, including the healing arts. In 1999, I achieved a significant milestone when I became certified and recognized by the American Chinese Martial Arts Federation as a Sifu of the Eight Step Preying Mantis system."<p>Sifu Alan currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and works in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry as a statistical programmer. He is available for private lesson in both Eight Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan. '
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var RichardMyrvik='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/MyrvikRichard.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Richard Myrvik</span></br>'
	+'Madison, SD'
	+'<p>Sifu Rich Myrvik spent 5 years studying Shotokan Karate before starting his study in Vermillion, South Dakota under Sifu Kevin Loftus in 1992. After attaining his teaching certificate in 1996 he opened the State Headquarters school of Utah in Salt Lake City and taught both public and private classes. After teaching there for a year he returned to South Dakota in 1997 and opened a school in Wentworth, South Dakota. Sifu Rich Myrvik teaches both the Eight Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan. Private lesson are available in either style along with special classes for Law Enforcement and Military Personnel.<p>Sifu Myrvik teaches at the Madison, South Dakota School. '
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var DamianRay='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/RayDamian.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Peter Ray</span></br>'
	+'Birmingham, AL'
	+'<p>Sifu Peter Ray began his martial arts training while in college. After having studied Shotokan Karate for three years he met Master Dean Economos, and became his student. During the course of his four year medical study in New York, Sifu Ray earned his instructor certificate. He is now a resident at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama and teaches Preying Mantis Kung Fu to a select few dedicated students. Sifu Ray continues to refine his own art, and returns to California every six months to continue his training with Grandmaster Shyun.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var TomSumbera='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/SumberaTom.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Tom Sumbera</span></br>'
	+'Seattle, WA'
	+'<p>'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var AndyMiles='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/MilesAndy.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Andy Miles</span></br>'
	+'Eugene, OR'
	+'<p>Sifu Miles began his martial arts career at age 5, studying Kempo Karate, Tang Soo Do, and Kendo. He later started training in 8 Step Praying Mantis and began an arduous training program. After years of intense and persistent practice, he tested for and passed his national certification in the arts of 8 Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan. He has been published in BlackBelt Magazine and Kung Fu magazine. Sifu Miles continues his studies under Grandmaster Sun, practicing daily, writing and training his students with sensitivity and enthusiasm.<p>Articles written by Sifu Miles:<br>Nov 2002, "Inside Kung Fu Magazine" Eight Deadly hands of the Mantis<br>Jan 2002, "Kung Fu Magazine" The Legacy of Eight Step Praying Mantis<br>Aug 2001 "Blackbelt Magazine" Eight Princibles of the Mantis'
	+'<p>Seminars taught as head instructor<br>· Women’s Self Defense Nov 2002<br>· Tai chi and Shiatsu Massage Seminars in Marseilles, France, Aug 2001<br>· Kung Fu Seminar in Manheim, Germany Aug 2001<br>· Tai Chi/ Movement for theatre dept of New Hampton School hosted by Jeff Teitler Jan 2001<br>· Sports Plus Jul 2000, guest counselor for martial arts 2000<br>· Performance Plus Theatre Camp Aug 2000 with Morgan Murphy'
	+'<p>Seminars taught as an assistant Sifu<br>Aug 2001- Self defense and weapon disarm seminar in Birmingham, AL'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var DanielMiller='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/MillerDaniel.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Daniel Miller</span></br>'
	+'San Francisco, CA'
	+'<p>Originally from suburban New York, Sifu Miller began his training at an early age. Climbing trees, using tree limbs as swords, generally throwing his body around like a little ninja. After studying the "Western Sciences" in college, he felt a longing for a more spiritual and rewarding pursuit. Remembering his "martial arts past", he started looking into kung fu schools. The mantis systems caught his eye with their mixture of quick hand strikes, grabs and deceptive footwork. Feeling that mantis kung fu would be great for his body type, he was amazed to find that Grandmaster Shyun Kwong Long (James Shyun) had a school in San Francisco! After just one month of training, there was no turning back! Sifu Miller has been studying Eight Step Mantis since early 1998. He now teaches Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi at Mission Martial Arts, in the Mission District of San Francisco. '
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var EduardoNavarro='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/NavarroEduardo.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Eduardo Navarro</span></br>'
	+'San Francisco, CA'
	+'<p>Born in Guadalajara Mexico, Eduardo grew up in San Francisco\'s Mission District where he continues to live and teach Kung Fu. He first started training in Eight Step Praying Mantis in 1999 and began his study under Grandmaster Shyun Kwong Long in 2000. "Kung Fu really changed my outlook on life. I\'m more concerned with quality of life now, putting a bigger emphasis on achieving health, peace of mind and spirituality." He now teaches Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi at Mission Martial Arts, in the Mission District of San Francisco. '
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var MichaelTschampl='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/TschamplMichael.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Michael Tschampl</span></br>'
	+'Sioux City, IA'
	+'<p>Sifu Michael Tschampl started his martial arts career at the age of nine. After reaching black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Sifu Tschampl was introduced to the 8 Step Preying Mantis System. In 1996, Michael Tschampl started learning 8 Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu, under the tutelage of Sifu Rick Mesmer, with the goal of becoming a sifu. "I was hooked on 8 Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan not only because of their immense beauty as martial arts, but also because of their unrivaled effectiveness." Sifu Michael Tschampl is continuing his training under Grandmaster Shyun Kwong Long (James Shyun) of 8 Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan. He also teaches at the American Chinese Martial Arts Federation of Iowa in Sioux City and Briar Cliff University.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var NoahWolcott='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/WolcottNoah.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Noah Wolcott</span></br>'
	+'San Franscisco, CA'
	+'<p>Sifu Wolcott began studying Win Chun, Choy Li Fut, and Yang style Tai Chi in his native Colorado beginning at age 12. Upon moving to the San Francisco Bay Area a few years later, he stumbled upon 8 Step through word of mouth and quickly put the other styles on the backburner to focus undividedly on the much more complete and multidimensional system offered by the A.C.M.A.F. After completing the arduous Sifu Training program in mid 2002 - Sifu Wolcott received two B.A.\'s and is currently on track to attend Medical School and attain a career that will allow him to combine and utilize the best of Western and Eastern Medicine. Since graduation, Sifu Wolcott continues to study diligently with Grandmaster Shyun in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Abimoxi Medicine while teaching private/individual classes in San Francisco.'
	+'<p>Sifu Wolcott can be contacted via email: njwolcott@gmail.com or by telephone: 510-326-3218.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var DanielFinley='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/FinleyDaniel.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Daniel Finley</span></br>'
	+'Austin, TX'
	+'<p>Daniel Finley is a certified instructor of the Eight Step Preying Mantis System and Tai Chi Chuan under direction of the Fourth Generation Grandmaster James Shyun. He began his training in martial arts in Tae Kwon Do, but felt there was something missing. He soon left to study other fighting styles like boxing and kickboxing. All the while he was looking for a complete system of fighting. After a long search he came upon the rare art of Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and was very interested. He went to visit Sifu Thanh Van and was so impressed that he joined right there and never looked back. He knew he had finally found what he was looking for. After years of hard work and training he took and passed the national Sifu test in August 2003. He teaches classes at the southwest YMCA in Austin, TX. Sifu Finley continues his learning under Grandmaster Shyun at the Sifu camps twice a year.'
	+'<p>Adult Kung Fu ages 13+: Tues. & Thurs. 7:30-9:00pm'
	+'<br>Tai Chi: Tues 8:00-9:00pm'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var DerrickVoid='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/VoidDerrick.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Derrick Void</span></br>'
	+'North Dallas, TX'
	+'<p>Sifu Derrick Void has had a love for kung fu since his youth and began a more serious study of Martial Arts in 1983. He initially trained in Tang Soo Do and Taekwondo. After four years in the Marines with military training in full contact kick boxing on the Marine Corps kick boxing team, he returned home to CT. In 1997 he continued his training in Waterbury, Connecticut studying Wing Chun and Kali his first experience with Kung Fu. In 1998 he relocated to the Dallas, TX area, found Sifu Thanh Van, and began to study Eight Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Tai Chi Chuan. He received his teaching certificate in 2003 through the ACMAF, giving him certified credentials as a Sifu Instructor in the system. Today, Sifu Derrick resides in Little Elm, TX with his wife Robin and three children Raven, Sparrow, and Hawk. He continues to study annually in the Chinese Health and Healing Arts as taught by Grandmaster James Shyun, as well as Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Self Defense. Derrick currently owns and operates Kung Fu USA and teaches classes in Little Elm and Plano, Texas. He also provides demonstrations at the following events: Birthdays, Camps, Churches, Corporations, Clubs, Seniors, & Women.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';


var TravisWhitman='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/WhitmanTravis.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Travis Whitman</span></br>'
	+'Joplin, MO'
	+'<p>Sifu Travis began formal martial arts training in 1993 in a rare style of Japanese Aikijutsu. Shortly thereafter he entered service with the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed in California where he was introduced to 8 Step Mantis by Sifu Tosh Stone in 1997. In 2000 he began studying directly under Grandmaster Shyun; going on to open a school in Orange County, California. "8 Step Mantis really brings the many elements of martial systems together, not just fighting but healing, health and spirituality." Travis returned to his native home in southwest Missouri to finish his degree at MSSU Joplin.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';


var AndrewLengefeld='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/LengefeldAndrew.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Andrew Lengefeld</span></br>'
	+'Sioux Falls, SD'
	+'<p>Born in Sioux Falls, Sifu Andrew Lengefeld is a 1st Duan (Degree) Black Belt of Ba Bu Tang Lang Chuan (8 Step Preying Mantis Fist) and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan.  Sifu Lengefeld has been involved with martial arts for 13 years, starting his training in Japan at the age of 14.  While in Japan he studied several styles of Karate before achieving a Black Belt in Aikido.  After moving back to South Dakota, Sifu Lengefeld began studying 8 Step Preying Mantis in Vermillion under the tutelage of Master Kevin Loftus.  During his years of Instructor Training, Sifu Lengefeld attended the “Warrior Challenge 6”, a No-Holds-Barred full contact fighting tournament.  Sifu Lengefeld won the Light-Weight Championship at this tournament, and he continues to train and practice for these types of events today.  Since passing and achieving the rank of “Sifu” (teacher), Sifu Lengefeld has taught 8 Step Preying Mantis at Self Defense America in Sioux Falls, SD.  In addition to martial arts, Sifu Lengefeld has begun his study of Chinese Medicine and Abimoxi under Grandmaster James Shyun.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';


var IsaacReal='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/RealIsaac.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Isaac Real</span></br>'
	+'Sioux City, IA'
	+'<p>Sifu Real started his martial arts career with Eight Step Praying Mantis Kung Fu. A good friend and coworker was taking classes at the time and invited him to the school. He began his instruction under Sifu Richard Mesmer.  "I loved the material and in a short time I was in the school for every available class. I also spent countless hours at home working on more endurance exercises."  After a few years of training Sifu Real was invited to try the instructor training program. This program required an intense progression of physical fitness, volumes of material to be comprehended and executed, as well as eight hours a week teaching other students.  With years of dedication and practice Sifu Real had learned the prescribed material, attained the required physical fitness level, and gained the experience required to teach others. Sifu Real was then tested and has been ranked by the American Chinese Martial Arts Federation as a Sifu.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';


var NicholasWillan='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/WillanNicholas.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Nicholas Willan</span></br>'
	+'Vermillion, SD'
	+'<p>Sifu Nicholas Willan was first introduced to the ACMAF through Sifu Richard Mesmer. He began training under Master Kevin Loftus in 2000 and successfully passed the ACMAF National Sifu Certification in 2005. While training under Master Kevin Loftus, Sifu Willan attained a Bachelor\'s Degree in 2003, and later a Master\'s Degree in 2005 from the University of South Dakota. Sifu Willan is currently the Internet Communications Director and Newsletter Chief Editor for the American Chinese Martial Arts Federation.'
	+'<p>Sifu Willan continues to learn Eight Step Preying Mantis, Shyun Tai Chi, and Abimoxi (Martial Arts Medicine) under Grandmaster James Shyun.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';


var WadeSirles='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/SirlesWade.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Wade Sirles</span></br>'
	+'Vermillion, SD'
	+'<p>Sifu Wade Sirles moved to Vermillion in September 1997 to attend the University of South Dakota, and at the same time began training in Eight Step Praying Mantis under the tutelage of Master Kevin Loftus.  In 2001, he participated in a yearlong exchange program with the University of Vigo in Spain.  Following the brief hiatus from kung fu training, Sifu Sirles returned to Vermillion, SD to finish his B.A. degree in Anthropology and Spanish, and shortly afterwards entered into the Sifu Trainee Program in 2002.  During sifu training, he also enrolled into graduate school for Political Science.  One of his prouder moments came in the spring of 2005 when he passed the ACMAF National Sifu Certification and was bestowed the rank of Sifu.  Sifu Sirles is currently learning Abimoxi from Grandmaster James Shyun and finishing an M.A. degree, to be conferred summer of 2006.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';


var LeeYokota='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/YokotaLee.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Lee Yokota</span></br>'
	+'Lake Park, FL'
	+'<p>Sifu Lee Yokota began his martial arts training in Kempo karate at the age of 10.  Even at such a young age he felt something was missing from the martial arts and focused his efforts away from training.  He did not return to the martial arts until the age of 18, when he saw his first Shaw brothers kung fu film and fell in love with the arts again.  He looked for a kung fu school in his area, but could not find one.  Not one to be discouraged, he ordered books and videos from kung fu magazines and began his practice.  He practiced everyday this way and felt he was making some progress.  One day while in a high school class he saw chinese characters on the book cover of his classmate in front of him.  He asked his classmate what the characters meant and was delighted to hear that they were a style of kung fu.  The classmate explained that the style was called Eight Step Preying Mantis.  After doing some research on this very website, Sifu Yokota went to the Lake Park school in Florida and began his training under Sifu Tomas Sumbera.  In February 2005,  Sifu Yokota acheived his teaching certification in 8 Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Tai Chi.  Sifu Yokota\'s highest point of his kung fu career came when Sifu Sumbera gave him the Lake Park school.  Sifu Yokota teaches at the Lake Park school and continues his education in Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Tai chi.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var ShaneStene='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/SteneShane.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Shane Stene</span></br>'
	+'Chaska, MN'
	+'<p>Sifu Shane Stene began studying Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu under Master Kevin Loftus in 1993 as a public student while attending the University of South Dakota Law School. He soon began the practice of Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan as a means to reduce the stresses of law school. In 1996, Sifu Shane began his martial arts training in earnest when Master Kevin Loftus accepted him as a student under the Sifu Trainee Program. He successfully passed the ACMAF National Certification in 1999.'
	+'<p>Sifu Shane Stene continues his education in the martial arts and Abimoxi (Martial Arts Medicine) under Grandmaster James Shyun.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var NateRohlf='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/RohlfNate.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Nate Rohlf</span></br>'
	+'Springfield, MO'
	+'<p>Sifu Nathan Rohlf was first introduced to Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun style Tai Chi by a friend in 1997.  After receiving his black belt he decided to enroll in the instructors program and after years of guidance and instruction under Sifu Richard Mesmer graduated from the program in 2002.  “I love the fact that it is a system that is able to fuse power and grace into every action”.  He has taught at his former school in Sioux City, Iowa with Sifu Isaac Real and Sifu Michael Tschampl. Currently he is in the Missouri area where he is finishing up his degree in Physical Therapy and teaching Shyun style Tai Chi.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var CassieMyrvik='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/MyrvikCassie.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Cassandra Myrvik</span></br>'
	+'Madison, SD'
	+'<p>Sifu Cassandra Myrvik began studying kung fu at Master Kevin Loftus\’ school in Vermillion, SD at the age of 6.  In 1996 she moved with her family to Salt Lake City, Utah and studied with her father Sifu Richard Myrvik at his school. In 1997 Cassandra and her family moved to Wentworth, South Dakota. She started the Sifu Program in 2001 under the instruction of Sifu Richard Myrvik; she later passed the National Sifu Certification Testing in 2006. She is now attending Dakota State University for a major in Biology and minor in Psychology.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var AeiusCercle='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/CercleAeius.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Aeius Cercle</span></br>'
	+'Singapore'
	+'<p>'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var StevenGarelik='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/GarelikSteven.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Steven Garelik</span></br>'
	+'Yankton, SD'
	+'<p>'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var JoshStreeter='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/StreeterJosh.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Josh Streeter</span></br>'
	+'San Francisco, CA'
	+'<p>'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var NicBaker='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/BakerNic.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Nic Baker</span></br>'
	+'San Francisco, CA'
	+'<p>'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var DavidHughes='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/HughesDavid.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu David Hughes</span></br>'
	+'Lake Park, FL'
	+'<p>'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var AaronGaynor='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/GaynorAaron.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Aaron Gaynor</span></br>'
	+'Ft. Worth, TX'
	+'<p>Sifu Gaynor teaches Sundays from noon to 4pm.'
	+'</td></tr></table>';

var RoyBoots='<table cellpadding="10"><tr><td><img src="/images/portraits/BootsRoy.jpg" border="1"></td><td>'
	+'<span class="subhead">Sifu Roy Boots</span></br>'
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