Shihfu has been teaching the art of Shaolin Lohan since 1995, and, in addition to his rankings in various other arts, holds the equivalent of a 5th degree Black Sash in the in the Shaolin Lohan System. He is a student and disciple of Shih Jiao Moses Arocho, the current head of the system, and continues his studies of both the physical and esoteric appli­cations of the knowledge held within the system under Shih Jiao Moses. With training and licensure in massage therapy, Shihfu is able to bring his knowledge of the western sciences and eastern philosophies to every class to ensure the best and safest results for each student. Shihfu was inducted into the Just For Champions Hall of Fame in 2003 as Instructor of the Year. He was also inducted into the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2004 for outstanding contribution to the martial arts. As Head Instructor of the Shaolin Kung Fu Studios, Shih Fu Mike is responsible for all aspects of the curriculum, including instructor continuing education and certification, student progress, and quality assurance.

A descendant of the Thai aristocracy, David immigrated to the US in 1969. He has been studying various forms of martial arts and meditation techniques since the age of twelve. David began studying Shaolin Kung Fu in 2003 under Shih Fu Mike, and was honored with becoming Shih Fu's first Disciple. He is one of only a very few students within the system to whom Discipleship has been granted before the attainment of Black Sash.

David is married to another Thai and the proud father of two. Together he and his wife bring a unique understanding of Asian culture to our school. He is a U.S. Army veteran, Freemason, voracious reader of esoteric subjects, an air traffic control radio operator, and a practicing Buddhist.

Andrea began studying the martial arts when she was only six years old, but found her home with Shaolin Kung Fu Studios in early 2005. After graduating college, she fell in love with the idea of doing Kung Fu for a living, so she decided that she was going to truly live the lifestyle of a mar­tial artist. Andrea began taking extra classes, private lessons, and learning the ways of the martial arts business. Since then she has earned her CPR and First Aid certifications, Instructor Certification and has taken on the role of head instructor of the children’s program; all while finding the time to represent Shaolin Kung Fu Studios in the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce and the Patchogue Rotary.