Emmaus

Zachary Miller, Shifu
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 at LVMA Emmaus. Shifu Zach has taught thousands of classes at Lehigh Valley Martial Arts to people of all ages.

John “Mark” Pruitt, Shifu
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 classes at our Emmaus location.  He has completed a Bachelor’s degree at Kutztown University.

Crystal Klein, Shimu
Crystal began martial arts during the 1970′s and achieved a green belt in Tae Kwon Do.  In 2003, she came to Lehigh Valley Martial Arts looking for a program for herself and her daughters. After she participated in a few classes with Shigung Miller she knew she found her “home” to practice martial arts. She worked hard to attain her black sash at just over the age of fifty. Crystal believes the essential component of success in a martial arts’ school is the egoless teaching style of the instructors here. The style of Kung Fu taught here has so much more to offer to children, women, and “anyone not pumping iron regularly.”  Crystal attained instructor status in 2010 and instructs at the LVMA program at the Seven Generations charter school in Emmaus, PA.

Nicole Klein, Shimu
Shimu Nicole began Kung Fu training at LVMA in 2003 and earned her black sash in a few years of practice.  She earned the title of Shimu in January 2011.  She currently is Assistant Instructor at Emmaus helping to teach the children focus and concentration.

Vicki Klein, Black Sash
Vicki also began Kung Fu training at Lehigh Valley Martial Arts in 2003 with her sister Nicole and mother Crystal.   She is very proud to wear her black sash and help out with the classes at Emmaus.