Shane Francis
Program Director
Mr. Francis was promoted to 6th Degree Black Belt in 2010. He has over 20 years of experience in the martial arts including Chuan Fa Kenpo, Aikido, and Military Combatitives. In 2009, Mr. Francis completed Qi Gong Instructor Certification and teaches beginner Tai Chi Chuan Classes. Mr. Francis is a former Army Drill Sergeant, Paratrooper and Combat Infantryman who now teaches military, law enforcement and private instruction.
Senior Advisor
Greg Robiuchaud
Mr. Robichaud has over 25 years of experience in the martial arts including a 8th degree black belt in Ju Jitsu and ChuanFa. Mr. Robichaud is the Southeastern Regional Director of the Chuan Fa Association. Mr. Robichaud is a United States Marine Corps veteran and currently works in law enforcement. He is also a state certified weapons and self defense instructor for the Pensacola Police Academy.
Senior Teacher
Dr. Dennis Fitch (Available for Seminars and Lectures)
Dr. Fitch has recently retired and Shane Francis has assumed the position of Program Director of the CFMA. While Soke Fitch is retired he will be a trusted advisor and special seminar guest instrctor. He has been teaching Chuan Fa for over 40 years and is the founder of the Shaolin Chuan Fa Association. Dr. Fitch holds a 10th degree black belt in Chuan Fa, a Sifu in Tai Chi. He is also a lecturer and seminar leader with a Doctorate in Natural Medicine. He also holds a black belt in Aikido and an honorary black belt in Tang Soo Do.
Other Instructors
Dutch Cromer, 4th Degree Black Belt, (Destin)
Bill Schoonover, 4th Degree Black Belt, (Jacksonville School)
Karl Fenner, 2nd Degree Black Belt, (Pensacola)
