
Each of our martial arts instructors is enrolled in Martial Artistry's Instructor Certification Program. The minimum level of commitment to this program involves roughly 5 hours of wushu, kung fu and instructors training each week - including training in educational theory. Many of these instructors opt in for even more training, and most Martial Artistry instructors have already logged hundreds of hours honing their skills, perfecting their teaching methods and developing student rapport.

Using our unique one-on-one training method, these ladies and gentlemen are infinitely qualified to help you progress at your own personal pace -- the pace that is most beneficial to YOUR body, YOUR mind and YOUR abilities.
Come and experience what a wonderful difference our supportive family atmosphere and knowledgeable instructors can make in your training! With a $50 New Student Special that includes a month of lessons and a free uniform - all with no strings attached - now is the perfect time to try.
And now, let's meet our Albuquerque Martial Artistry instructors!
A native of Shanghai, China, Ms. Qiu now lives in the USA with her husband John, a world-famous scientist and Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia, and her son Yaoting. The whole family studies kung fu and wushu at Martial Artistry in Albuquerque, but Ms. Qiu especially was bitten by the martial arts bug. In 2006 she joined the instructors team, and she has been teaching ever since - sometimes as many as eight classes a week!

Ms. Qiu has many fans at Martial Artistry.

As an instructor, Ms. Qiu understands that only PERFECT practice make perfect. She makes her students work very hard, just like she does!

Ms. Qiu not only teaches at Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu in Albuquerque - she also trains there with her family.

Straight sword, or jian, is just one of the many weapons on which Ms. Qiu gives instruction at Martial Artistry.

Happy Kung Fu Family!

Straight sword is challenging, but fun!

Ms. Qiu looks formidable with the Shuang Kandao, but everyone at Martial Artistry knows she is really very kind and fun.

Ms. Qiu's favorite weapon is the fan (tien shan). She performs both single and double warfan with Team Steel Phoenix.

Ms. Qiu's father and mother were taiqi (tai chi) instructors in her native Shanghai, so she comes by her love of wushu naturally.

Yan is always the first to say, "I can!" Her helpful, upbeat attitude inspires everyone around her.
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In 2006, Ms. Qiu also joined Steel Phoenix, Martial Artistry's kung fu exhibition team. Along with lion dancing and dragon dancing, Ms. Qiu has performed on stage with fan (tien shan), double-head spear (shuangtou qiang), hu quan (tiger boxing), broadsword (dao), double fan (shuang shan), long fist (chang quan), flag dancing, pudao, whip chain (jie bian), mantis vs. snake fighting set, Northern dragon (bei long quan) and Northern Shaolin, among others.
Yan maintains a demanding teaching schedule, coaching Little Dragons and group kung fu and wushu classes, some of which she head instructs. She currently studies Northern Staff with Martial Artistry.
Mr. Baker's occupation in special education and his past as a former Tae Kwon Do and Karate instructor, means he came to us already well versed in both teaching and the martial arts. Here at Martial Artistry, Brian instructs our kung fu and wushu classes and currently studies Pudao (Assault Blade). His clean, powerful technique and confident demeanor are a great example to his students. His generous nature and handiman skills are evidenced all over the wushuguan, which he does his best to keep in good repair.

It's so fun to watch our students grow - in all the ways the word implies!

Mr. Baker is also a long time member of Steel Phoenix, where he has performed with pudao, but is most noted for his amazing rope dart play.

Like many other students, Mr. Baker discovered wushu when he felt that his karate and tae kwon do training had nothing new to offer to intrigue him. What made him unusual was that he was already an instructor in those styles.

Mr. Baker is a special education teacher in the East Mountain area. His wife Linda is also a teacher - and a talented photographer!

Mr. Baker enjoys more traditional style kung fu, such as training with iron rings and studying iron palm.

One year for the Annual Martial Artistry Chinese New Year Celebration, Mr. Baker amazed us with an iron palm demonstration in which he pounded a nail into a two-by-four - with his naked palm!

We may occasionally tease Mr. Baker about his chrome dome, but... usually not when he's toting a big, honking Ghost Head Knife.

Mr. Baker also enjoys Yang style taijiquan (tai chi).

Mr. Baker with fellow instructor and Steel Phoenix member James "Sparky" Esparza.

Mr. Baker is also an excellent chef. His kung pao tofu is to die for - hot, hot, HOT!

When he retires, Mr. Baker intends to start a Martial Artistry branch in Kauai. Sifu will likely visit. Often. Especially in winter.

Mr. Baker is noted around the school for his homemade training equipment. Weighted poles, iron two-handed straight swords, benches and the like.

Mr. Baker's tae kwon do past really shows in this photo.

Mr. Baker often coaches a sparring class at Martial Artistry.

You'll love training in kung fu with Mr. Baker.
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Mr. Baker and his talented wife Linda (also a teacher and a photographer) have an absolutely adorable daughter whom we all hope will follow in his kung fu footsteps!
Head Instructor for the Little Dragons program (Ages 3-7), Mr. Petty balances a challenging curriculum with a fun, active atmosphere in order to keep our youngest students engaged and learning. From being there early to help the little ones practice to guiding the more advanced Little Dragons as they segue into the regular children's program, Mr. Petty can be counted on to do the very best for all his students.

Mr. Petty loves to pose with the weirdest weapons he can find. Like, parts of a toothpick-style staff.

Mr. Petty is also noted for his annual funny school photo. The Little Dragons are only too happy to help.

Not only is Mr. Petty dedicated to helping our youngest students succeed, he's also helped many of our students buy or sell their homes.

Looks like the Little Dragons have had about enough of line drills...

Yet another "weird weapon" from Chad Petty's arsenal - a home made Tiger Fork?

Look familiar? Mr. Petty's spoof of the famous painting "American Gothic".

Mr. Petty has a great sense of humor, but he's very serious when it comes to teaching our littlest members good kung fu.

Indiana Petty and the Temple of Spoof. He looks almost serious. Must be the fedora.

It's a cane! That becomes two swords! Naturally, it would belong to Mr. Petty.
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When he's not making us laugh with his latest funny photo, Chad studies Tiger Boxing at Martial Artistry. Oh, and he's also a real estate agent. So, if you're looking for someone knowledgable and honest to either sell your home or help you locate one, contact him at 349-5289. Mr. Petty specializes in First Time Buyers and Forclosures, and if you doubt he's the world's best real estate agent, simply talk to the many students we have who now have homes, thanks to his tireless efforts.
Cerebral and analytical, Mr. McGowan is a favorite with students due to his wide knowledge base and attention to detail. He teaches the kung fu and wushu classes and currently studies Pudao with Martial Artistry. Ryan has also recently been selected to train in and teach the upcoming Martial Artistry Black Belt Weaponry track.

Mr. McGowan has studied wushu at Martial Artistry for almost a decade. He is noted for being methodical and precise.

Along with his usual classes and teaching duties, Mr. McGowan pursues extra training in kung fu weaponry.

Not only does Mr. McGowan speak and write Mandarin Chinese, he also speaks Latin, German and several other languages.

Mr. McGowan is a long time member of Martial Artistry's Team Steel Phoenix, our wushu exhibition team.

Northern Staff is just one of the many weapons Mr. McGowan has studied, and it is a favorite with audiences at our performances.

Hook swords are another weapon Mr. McGowan trained in for Steel Phoenix.

Mr. McGowan's straight sword work is dynamic and swift.
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Along with being one of our most senior instructors, he is also a member of Team Steel Phoenix. His current wushu performance routines include jie bian (whip chain), shuang jie bian (double whip chain), jian (straight sword), tang lang quan (praying mantis), gun (staff) and nan quan (Southern boxing).
Not content with simply mastering wushu, Mr. McGowan also holds college degrees in Computer Science and Linguistics. He speaks Chinese, Latin, German and several other languages.
Her martial arts grace may enchant the eye, but it is Ms. Eggert's gentle heart that makes her a favorite of so many students. Always early to classes, helpful and organized, Ms. Eggert is a boon to our instructor team as she teaches the kung fu/wushu classes for adults and children, as well as the Little Dragons class.

Ms. Eggert teaches both Little Dragons martial arts classes and the kung fu classes for older children and adults.

When she's not training in wushu, Ms. Eggert enjoys rock climbing, belly-dancing and cooking - she's an amazing chef!

Whether she's teaching adults or children, Ms. Eggert's empathy sets her students at ease.

Very sharp and very pretty -- and the spear's kinda cool, too!

Focus is an important component of kung fu. One can see it in the intensity of Ms. Eggert's gaze.

Ms. Eggert has nearly completed her training in this elegant and deceptive weapon. Next will be broadsword (dao).

Ms. Eggert attends university, but still finds time to instruct on Mondays and Wednesday at Martial Artistry.

Ms. Eggert as a White Sash. Yes, even instructors were, once upon a time, beginners.

The best instructors remember their past struggles to learn, and bring that empathy to their students.
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Ms. Eggert currently studies warfan (wu shan) at Martial Artistry. She is also a very talented cook!
Mr. McGinnis applied to the Martial Artistry Instructor's Program because he likes helping people to accomplish their kung fu training goals.

Mr. McGinnis teaches Little Dragons at Martial Artistry, as well as kung fu and wushu

Kung fu is a family affair for the McGinnises. Mr. McGinnis studies Shantung Shaolin, while Natasha learns warfan.

Mr. McGinnis's studies include not only wushu, but a master's degree in management.

Mr. McGinnis as a white sash, way back in 2008.
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Married to fellow Martial Artistry student Natasha, Ed works as an Automotive Technician while he finishes his Master's degree in management. He also enjoys off-roading and watching football in his spare time -- not that he and Natasha have much of that, since they just bought their first home, thanks to fellow instructor Chad Petty! Zhu he nimen, Ed and Tasha!
Mr. Lantz works as a television director. He enjoys backpacking, skiing, scuba diving -- in which he holds a Dive Master rating -- and hiking with his Golden Retriever, Cinnamon.

Mr. Lantz is a television director who enjoys all manner of outdoor sports.

Students are instantly put at ease by Mr. Lantz's down-to-earth attitude and ready smile.

Mr. Lantz has come a long way in his own training at Martial Artistry. It is hard to believe he joined to lose weight!

Iron Fan (Tie Shan) is just one of the weapons Mr. Lantz has trained in.
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Randy teaches in the kung fu and wushu classes, where his positive attitude and ready smile make him a favorite with his students and fellow instructors alike. He currently studies Chang Quan (Long Fist) with Martial Artistry.
In a wushuguan, the instructors and students are meant to be like a family. All those in the family pitch in to make a good home. Mr. Milton takes this seriously - he is yet another of our wonderful instructors whose generous nature and handiman skills help keep the school in good working order. When not repairing, shutting down, starting up or cleaning out something, Mr. Milton also teaches kung fu, including our seasonal sparring classes.

Mr. Milton teaches the group kung fu and wushu classes at Martial Artistry.

After finishing his studies in Praying Mantis Boxing (Tang Lang Quan), Mr. Milton will train in Nan Quan (Southern Boxing).

When not teaching or studying wushu, Mr. Milton is an avid gamer.

Jonathan Milton has also instructed our sparring classes.

Kung fu is a family affair for Mr. and Ms. Milton, as it is for many here at Martial Artistry.

Conscientious and dependable, Mr. Milton can definitely guide you on the path to kung fu.
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Jonathan currently studies Northern Praying Mantis at Martial Artistry. His wife Rachel is also a student. It must be noted that Mr. Milton should be kept separated from Mr. Baker at all times, as they are a terrible influence on one another, especially during our annual school photos.
An outgoing people person and never-ending font of enthusiasm, Ms. Stender organizes everything from reconstruction of guardian lions, to T-shirt drives, to our annual school photo, Chinese New Year and Summer Picnic events. Children especially flock her, as she takes a genuine interest in their progress and well-being and truly cares that they reach their highest potential.

Ms. Stender teaches Monday and Wednesday kung fu / wushu classes.

Along with being an instructor, Ms. Stender is also a long-time member of Steel Phoenix, where she is known as the Grey Dragon.

Ms. Stender will be performing Tiger Boxing at our Chinese New Year celebration - just one of the many animals styles she has learned.

Ms. Stender attends classes with her two adult daughters and their families. Generation to generation, our kung fu is passed on.

Ms. Stender is known for being detail oriented and her help in the office is indispensable.

Each and every instructor has been a beginner at one time. We remember this, and work hard to explain techniques thoroughly.
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Not only does she teach the kung fu and wushu classes, Ms. Stender performs with Team Steel Phoenix and acts as their sound manager. She currently studies Shuang Bishou (double daggers) with Martial Artistry.
Mr. Esparza was the Head Instructor for Advanced Aerials at Martial Artistry. Sadly, this long-time student/instructor/movie mogul/Steel Phoenix performer will be leaving in 2012 for a new job in Seattle -- where he hopes to (someday) start up a Seattle branch of Martial Artistry. James currently studies Snake Fist.

James "Sparky" Esparza is a long-time student, instructor and Steel Phoenix member at Martial Artistry.

Since 2002, Mr. Esparza has trained at Martial Artistry. Sadly, on his 10th anniversary with our family, he will be leaving to live in Seattle.

Jonah is almost always at Martial Artistry with his dad. Everyone loves to play with Jonah! He's so adventurous.

Pudao is just one of the many weapons Mr. Esparza has learned during his time with Martial Artistry.

Although he performs many routines with Steel Phoenix, Mr. Esparza is best known for his Drunken Boxing.

Mr. Esparza also performs 3-section staff and pudao with the exhibition team.

Mr. Esparza is also well known for the two movies he made with students at Martial Artistry.

Many students learned such ditang quan techniques as aerial cartwheel, handsprings, tucks and dive rolls in Mr. Esparza's Advanced Aerials class.

Just kidding. Really a photo taken mid-butterfly kick.

Mr. Esparza has been a part of our wushu family for a very long time.

It's been a great 10 years - exactly one decade. We will miss you, Sparky!

Your kung fu family will keep you in their hearts!
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Don't miss Mr. Esparza's final performance with Martial Artistry's Team Steel Phoenix at Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday January 21, 2012. We will be celebrating the Year of the Water Dragon with lion dancing, dragon dancing, flag dancing, kung fu and wushu.
Returning from hiatus after adding another family member to the Coffey Clan, Todd finally took the plunge and joined our instructor team. He teaches the Little Dragons class and is currently studying Long Fist (Chang Quan) at Martial Artistry. His daughter also studies with us and acts as an aide in the Little Dragons program.

Mr. Coffey is a Little Dragon instructor who enjoys attending classes with his daughter, a graduate of the Little Dragons program.

Mr. Coffey currently studies Long Fist (Chang Quan) at Martial Artistry.

Mr. Coffey recently had his first performance with Martial Artistry's Team Steel Phoenix.

Mr. Coffey as a beginner. We each started as one!
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Mr. Coffey also recently had his first performance with Martial Artistry's Team Steel Phoenix, our kung fu and wushu exhibition team. He studies lion dance with the Van Hanh Lion Dance Team, where his lion dance partner is fellow Martial Arts Assistant Instructor April Duncan.
Always jolly and down to earth, when not tending his flock, Father Barney teaches Little Dragons and the kung fu and wushu classes at Martial Artistry. He also appears with Team Steel Phoenix, in Lion Dancing, Dragon Dancing and warfan, as well as other sets.

Father Barney teaches both the Little Dragons classes and our Kung Fu and Wushu classes.

Father Barney also appears with Martial Artistry's Team Steel Phoenix. We call him The Flying Monk.

Father Barney enjoys Lion Dancing as well as wushu.
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Father Barney is preparing to present in December with Iron Fan (Tie Shan). The focus of his next studies will be Shantung Shaolin Quan.
Mr. Stephens joined Martial Artistry last year, because, "I could not find a good school that seemed able to keep its promises about properly teaching martial arts. This is the first place I have found that really cares about its students."

We know that he will be a good fit, in his turn, at caring for our students -- and others as well, since he is not only a youth pastor at his church, but is also training to become a paramedic -- all things that show his commitment to serving others.
Mr. Stephens teaches Little Dragons and currently studies Tan Tui with Martial Artistry.
Active in Amtgard and SCA - where she is often seen in her wicked-cool Asian style armor - Ms. Duncan is no stranger to things martial. She teaches our kung fu and wushu classes, and currently studies Tan Tui with Martial Artistry.

Ms. Duncan has been involved with martial arts in one form or another for almost two decades.

Ms. Duncan and Ms. Wilson enjoy SCA, Amtgard and rock-climbing, too!

Did we mention wicked-cool Asian armor? I believe we did!
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Intensely imaginative, April uses writing, acting and LARP as her other creative outlets. She also bakes a mean gluten-free chocolate Reese's peanut butter chip cookie.
Mr. Broussard is a welcome recent addition to the Martial Artistry instructor's team. He helps teach the Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 Little Dragons class and the Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 Kung Fu/Wushu class.

Mr. Broussard instructs both Little Dragons and kung fu classes at Martial Artistry.

Mr. Broussard currently practices Tan Tui in his own wushu training.
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Mr. Broussard's own martial arts studies include the Tan Tui forms.
Ms. Wilson joined the wushu instructor team in 2011 and helps teach the Thursday 7:15 and the Friday 5:15 classes. She is an actor by passion and profession and enjoys a wide range of interests, from the Society for Creative Anachronism to skiing to saving the galaxy -- with the aid of her trusty X-box, of course!

Ms. Wilson loves acting, SCA, skiing and is an avid gamer.

Wushu is always much more fun with a partner to motivate and encourage you!
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Ms. Wilson currently studies Tan Tui at Martial Artistry.
Mr. Carroll joined the instructor's team in 2012 as a Junior Instructor's Aide for Little Dragons. His dad, brother and sister all take wushu classes at Martial Artistry, so he sometimes even teaches his younger siblings - a scary proposition, but Mr. Carroll takes it all in stride!

Mr. Carroll teaches the Little Dragons wushu classes at Martial Artistry.

The Carrolls enjoy training in wushu as a family.
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Mr. Carroll's own kung fu training is currently the Tan Tuis.