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Xiu Zhang
主教练：张秀

Zhang laoshi (teacher) is the primary instructor for the Center. She oversees all classes and teaching staff and is the principle teacher for a number of the classes.

Born in Shandong, China, she began her Wushu training at age 6. As a member of the Shandong

Provincial Competition Wushu Team she won numerous tournaments. She graduated from the prestigious Beijing University of Physical Education with a degree in Chinese Martial Arts and was a highly respected member of their Competition Wushu Team. As a university coach she developed several students into Beijing Provincial Wushu Champions. She earned a Masters of Arts in Multicultural Education from California State University and now calls Hawaii home.

Larry Prado

Mr. Prado has over 38 years in the Internal Martial Arts. He has trained and studied Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung and Ba Kua Zhang with Master T.Y. Pang, Tai Chi Chuan with Master Zeng Chen Dong, Tai Chi Chuan and Ba Gua Zhang with Master Zhang Xiu. After years of being a disciple of Grand Master Jun Wai Kam, Mr. Prado on December 19,2004 was certified as a Master of Chin Na.

David Herring

Mr. Herring is the assistant coach for all external wushu students from beginner to advance level. Born in Memphis, TN, he began studying Chinese martial arts at age 15 with coach Li Xuemei, a university coach from Hunan Normal University China. After studying for six years in Memphis, he moved to China to study Chinese and wushu full time at Hunan Normal University for two years. Mr. Herring received his Master's degree in Asian studies at University of Hawaii in 2003, and decided to make Hawaii his home. He has competed in numerous national and international competitions, placing as high as 5th overall in weapons and empty hand divisions.