Sifu Luke Gelin
Luke Gelin, a Santa Cruz local, started his martial arts training at the Academy of Martial Arts 16 years ago. He has since trained various styles of Kung Fu, including Long Fists, BaJi, PiQua, BaGua, several flavors of Praying Mantis, and finally focused on Liu He Tang Long (Six Harmony Praying Mantis), with his teacher the sole lineage holder, Master Shih Bor Rong. He also spent 2 years training at Team Quest, a fight club and training home of UFC notables such as Randy Couture and Matt Linland. His true love, however, is Praying Mantis Kung Fu. An honor graduate of Santa Clara University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Classical Literature and Language, Sifu Gelin hopes to one day bring his history training to the martial arts. Mr. Gelin is also Port Security Specialist in the United States Coast Guard Reserve stationed at PSU 312 at SFO. The Port Security Units (PSUs) are the special operations of the Coast Guard, and therefore he is well-versed in Law Enforcement tactics as well as MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain). Once a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician, while trained otherwise, he prefers helping people rather than harming them. This makes him uniquely suited to provide top notch martial arts instruction to the Santa Cruz Community.
Jenny Roth
Jenny Roth, a Santa Cruz local, grew up in Capitola where she still enjoys an active, healthy lifestyle. Jenny has over 10 years childcare experience and has specialized in behavior modification. As a mother and an educator, she believes that clear expectations, positive reinforcement, and consistency are key to success in fitness and life. Jenny is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages to achieve their fitness goals. Jenny believes development of integrity and self confidence can be gained through the practice of Kung Fu, exercise and healthy lifestyle. Jenny also feels strong about her commitment to the Kung Fu family and enjoys the supportive community of individuals striving for personal development.