BLACK BELTS
Larry Mattox,
5th Degree Black Belt
Larry Mattox, a fifth degree Black Belt, has been studying for over 28 years under Master HiangThe'. Larry teaches at his school in Cynthiana, Kentucky
Larry's Material List (Coming)
Email: LKMATTOX@kymail.com
Dick Gabriel,
5th Degree Black Belt
(Chiang Ching Hu/
Strong Spirit Tiger)
Email: dick599@insightbb.com
Lexington, KY: Dick Gabriel is a 5th degree Black Belt who has been studying Chung Yen Shaolin martial arts since 1977. Born in Louisville, Dick initially joined the club while attending the University of Kentucky in order to write a series of articles as Sports Editor of the Kentucky Kernel.
Dick earned his first degree Black Belt in September of 1979 and his 5th degree rank on December 17, 2005. Dick has extensive studies in Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Chi Kung.
Currently Sports Manager for Lexington's CBS affillate WKYT, Dick also produced a TV news 6-part series on the club's trip to China and Japan in 1994. Dick also lived two years in Dallas, TX where he was an instructor.
Dick's Material List: HERE
Kermit Shaffer, 5th Degree Black Belt
Nicholasville, KY: Instructor in Nicholasville, KY. Bio pending
Roy Watts, 4th Degree Black Belt
Winchester, KY: Instructor in Winchester, KY.
Gayle Sherrod, 4th Degree Black Belt
Lexington, KY:
Audrey Robinson, 4th Degree Black Belt
Lexington, KY: Originally from New York, Audrey has been studying with Masters Hiang The and David Cubine since 1992, currently with Master The. Also has been studying Zen since 1967. Teaches Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword at High Street YMCA. Earned 4th degree rank in June 2003.
Audrey's Material List HERE
Bird icon denotes completion of Tai Peng Bird 18 form system.
Brian Runyon, 4th Degree Black Belt
Brian Runyon has been practicing Shaolin since 1996. He is originally from Inez in Eastern Ky and moved to Lexington in 2000. Brian is a former elementary school teacher who now works in the wood veneer industry. Brian received his 4th Degree rank on December 17, 2005.
Email: sisuk@hotmail.com
Tim Frances, 4th Degree Black Belt
Lexington, KY:
Tom Covello, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Lexington, KY: Tom Covello has been studying under Master David Cubine since 1993. After spending two years as an assistant instructor for Master Cubine, Tom is currently teaching classes at North Lexington and Beaumont YMCAs. A former woodworker, Tom has made many of the weapons used in his training, including a collection of nunchakus he has turned out of exotic woods. Born near New York City, Tom graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. As a regular on the jazz scene in Lexington, Kentucky, he has played and recorded with a wide variety of performers with an emphasis on progressive and fusion jazz, including the Lexington Jazz Project (www.lexjazzproject.com).
Email: tom@lexjazzproject.com
Jamie West, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Lexington, KY:
Kevin Sullivan, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Cynthiana, KY: Bio pending
Kie Fallis, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Lexington, KY: Received 3rd Degree Black Belt April 1990
Cheryl Irwin , 3rd Degree Black Belt
Lexington, KY: Received 3rd Degree Black Belt December 2005.
Steve Richie, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Cynthiana, KY: Steve has been an instructor for Larry Mattox in Cynthiana. Started in 1979 and has been very active since 1997.Ê Weapons are a big interest. Received 2nd Degree Black Belt December 2005.
Nicholas Richie , 3rd Degree Black Belt
Cynthiana, KY: Student of Larry Mattox in Cynthiana. Has been training from an early age with his dad, Steve Richie. Plans to test to 3rd Black in 2005. Received 2nd Degree Black Belt December 2005.