Filipino Martial Arts
Guro Joe Craig is the head Filipino Martial Arts Instructor. Guro Craig was certified in the Inosanto method of Filipino Martial Arts under Magalong Na Guro Dan Inosanto. He began teaching under Guro Jim Smothers Sr. and Guro Dwight Trower over 15 years ago and has been training in the Filipino Martial Arts for 20 years.
Guro Chris Hesse holds an Associate Instructorship in the Filipino Martial Arts (Inosanto Method) under Guro Craig.
Guro Tim Rivera holds an Apprentice Instructorship in the Filipino Martial Arts (Inosanto Method) under Guro Craig.
Guro Erol Weber holds an Apprentice Instructorship in the Filipino Martial Arts (Inosanto Method) under Guro Craig.
Guro Kevin Cannon holds an Apprentice Instructorship in the Filipino Martial Arts (Inosanto Method) under Guro Craig.
Guro Matt Stumpf holds an Apprentice Instructorship in the Filipino Martial Arts (Inosanto Method) under Guro Craig.
Joe Giri is a student-teacher in the Filipino Martial Arts (Inosanto Method) under Guro Craig.
Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do (JKD)
Sifu Joe Craig is the head Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do Instructor. He was certified in Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do (the art and philosophy of the late Bruce Lee) under Sigung Dan Inosanto (Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts in Los Angeles California). Sifu Craig began teaching over 15 years ago under Sifu Jim Smothers Sr. and Sifu Dwight Trower, and has been actively training in JKD for 20 years.
Sifu Chris Hesse is an Apprentice Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Craig.
Joe Giri is a student-teacher in Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Craig.
Silat
Guru Joe Craig is the head Silat Instructor and received his rank under Magalong Na Guro Dan Inosanto. Guro Craig has also studied Mande Muda Silat under Pendekar Guru Herman Suwanda and fellow training partner Guro Roy Hagan. Guro Craig has additionally trained in Bukti Nagara under Pendekar Paul DeThouars.
Guru Chris Hesse is an instructor under Guru Joe Craig.
Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
Shidoshi Jason Kratz is the head Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu instructor. He began training in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu in 1998. While training in Japan he obtained the rank of Godan (5th dan) and his teaching license directly from Soke Masaaki Hatsumi (the last living ninja grandmaster). In 2006 he founded the Saint Louis Bujinkan Dojo.
Sensei Matt Stumpf was awarded the rank of Yondan (4th dan) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu. He began Bujinkan training in 1999. Sensei Stumpf was a co-founder of the Saint Louis Bujinkan Dojo.
Serrada Eskrima
Guro Erol Weber holds an intermediate instructor rank in Cabales Serrada Eskrima under Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell.
Guro Kevin Cannon holds a basic instructor rank in Cabales Serrada Eskrima under Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell.
Harimaw Buno
Tim Rivera holds a Gat Ninong Senior instructor rank in Harimaw Buno under Gat Puno Baet.
Garimot
Tim Rivera holds a Gat Ninong Senior instructor rank in Garimot Arnis under Gat Puno Baet.
Brazilian Jujitsu
Keith Robinson is the head instructor of the Brazilian Jujitsu program and holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jujitsu under Royler Gracie.
Balintawak
Eugene Nepangue is a senior instructor of Teovel Balintawak (WOTBAG) under Monie Velez. He started training under Monie Velez in 1992. He also trained in Tat Kun Tou, an empty-hand martial art derived from Balintawak and Ngo Cho Kun, under it's founder Jose Go.
Ritche Gumahin is an instructor of Teovel Balintawak (WOTBAG) under Monie Velez. He started training in Balintawak in 2005 under Eugene Nepangue as his main teacher.
Chris Hesse is level 2 feeder of Tabimina Balintawak under GM Bobby Tabimina.
Apex Integrated System
Head Instructor Joe Craig developed the Apex Integrated System under the principles set forth by Dan Inosanto at the Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts in Los Angeles California. Cross training and proficiency in multiple Martial Arts and ranges of fighting are the core concepts in this training.
Instructor Chris Hesse has been awarded his teaching certificate in the Apex Integrated System.
Instructor Kevin Cannon has been awarded his teaching certificate in the Apex Integrated System.
Joe Giri is a student-teacher in the Apex Integrated System
Apex Certified Instructors
1. Adam Buchter- Citizen of the World
2. Justin Church- Pocahontas, IL
3. Ritchie Gumahin- St. Peters, MO
4. Ben Alex- Seattle, Washington
Instructor Emeritus
Roy Hagan
Shaolin Kung Fu
Da Shi Xiong Kevin Sears is the head instructor and co-founder of the Nine Dragon Academy. The Nine Dragon Academy offers a compilation of instruction in Chinese Martial Arts including, Yang family Tai Ji, Qigong, Shaolin Luohan Gong Fu, Traditional and Freestyle Lion Dancing, and a comprehensive combatives program. Da Shi Xiong Sears has trained martial arts for over 17 years, including 10 years in Shaolin Luohan Gong Fu apprenticed under Sigung Vincent Cabais, and has taught for 10 years. In addition he has full contact fighting experience in Muay Thai and Muay Boran. He has studied Northern Mantis, Eagle, and Snake, along with Southern Fujian White Crane and Shaolin Quanfa, as well as Chan Buddhism with Venerable Raymond Fong. He also spent significant time studying Yang Taiji, as well as Chen and Sun, Wudang Taiji, Daoist qigong, Bagua, and Xingyi with Sifu Steven Thompson.
Da Shi Xiong Matt Talbert is a senior instructor, co-founder and General Manager of the Nine Dragon Academy. Da Shi Xiong Talbert has trained for 9 years in Shaolin Luohan Gong Fu apprenticed under Sigung Vincent Cabais and has been actively teaching Shaolin Luohan Gong Fu for 6 years.
Shi Xiong Joel Balestra is an assistant instructor of the Nine Dragon Academy. Shi Xiong Balestra has trained for 9 years in Shaolin Luohan Gong Fu under Sigung Vincent Cabais and has been actively teaching for 6 years.
Shi Xiong Thomas Johnson is an assistant instructor of the Nine Dragon Academy. Shi Xiong Johnson has trained for 3 years in Shaolin Luohan Gong Fu under Sigung Vincent Cabais and has been recently raised to Assistant Instructor.
Jiao Lian Jesse Nenninger is the Nine Dragon Academy Lion Dance Troupe Director. Jiao Lian Nenninger has actively trained and performed the cultural art of lion dancing for 4 years and has recently been raised to Troupe Director.
Qiuju Wang, RYT has practiced Yoga for 5 years, receiving her 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification after training under Pam Schulte of Just Practice Yoga. She has trained with Beryl Bender Birch, creator of Power Yoga, and has experience with Hatha, Power, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Yoga. Her preferred style is Vinyasa, due to its flowing and relaxing effect on the body.
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