Instructors
Shigung began his martial arts’ training at the age of 16 in Reading, PA. He earned a 5th degree black belt and the rank of Shihan in Kyokushin Kai Karate. After 20 years of Karate practice, he began learning Kung Fu which has become the main focus of his own practice and his instruction of others. He has trained in Tai Chi and Chi Ling Pai Kung Fu under the direction of Master Scott Felsen and multiple other teachers. Shigung has also completed training in Spring Forest Qigong under the direction of Master Chunyi Lin. In addition to the internal arts he has studied the art of massage to better understand how the body moves.
Zachary Miller
Shifu Zach began his training at the age of 5 in the art of Kyokushin Kai Karate. Even at this young age, he demonstrated a strong aptitude for the martial arts. He won many first place trophies in local tournaments. Shifu continued to train in Karate until he reached the level of 2nd degree black belt under the direction of his father Paul Miller. His interest in Kung Fu took him to a new level of understanding. He continues to train in Kung Fu under the influence of his father and other teachers such as Master Jason Ward. He has earned the title of Shifu in Kung Fu and is the lead instructor under Shigung Miller. Shifu Zach has taught thousands of classes at Lehigh Valley Martial Arts.
Dana Eldridge
Shimu Dana earned a black belt in Kyokushin Kai Karate in November 1997 and became an assistant instructor in February 1998. She earned full instructorship and operated a Kyokushin school from 1999 through 2004. In April of 2004, Dana joined her friend and mentor, Master Paul Miller, at Lehigh Valley Martial Arts, to pursue the deeper knowledge that Kung Fu has to offer. Dana has also trained in Spring Forest QiQong under the direction of Master Chunyi Lin. Shimu Dana is responsible for the development of the pre-school and toddler program, which addresses the unique needs of children ages 2-4. Shimu has also developed women’s safety programs, which have been presented at universities throughout Bucks and Lehigh counties. She has also authored a “Safe Kids, Strong Families” program to teach safety techniques to children and their parents. Dana earned her second level black sash in Kung Fu and instructs in Emmaus along side Shigung Miller and Shifu Zach. Dana is also a second degree black belt and is the Sensei, head instructor, teaching Karate at our Fogelsville location.
John “Mark” Pruitt
Shifu Mark started training in the Martial Arts at age 10. He trained at Lehigh Valley Martial Arts in the art of Kyokushin Kai Karate. He started training with his sister and eventually with his father. He persevered and achieved his first degree black belt at age 15. Since that time he has continued his studies in the art of Kung Fu. He attained instructor rank and teaches daily at Lehigh Valley Martial Arts in Breinigsville. He has completed a Bachelor’s degree at Kutztown University.