Martial Arts Instructor, Educator, Wellness Coach
Shifu (Master) Han Mei
Han Mei, also known as Shifu Mei or Master Mei by her students, is a 6th degree black belt and 7-time National Martial Arts champion. She trained in the art of Wushu, also known as Kung Fu, since age 6. She began professional training at the age of 12 when she was accepted into the Liaoning Province Professional Wushu team, China. And later at age 15, she joined the National Chinese Kung Fu Team (Wushu). She competed on the regional and national levels winning many professional martial arts championships. Most notably, she won 1st place in the 10th annual National Games.
After graduating from Beijing Sports University with a degree in Coaching and Sports Science she returned to the Liaoning Province team, in Shenyang China, as Head Coach. She coached her team at various national and international competitions.
With her training in martial arts and human wellness beginning in 2005, she has developed a diverse coaching skill set through her involvement which ranges from local community activities all the way up to international athletic competition.
Today she resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work ranges from being a small businesswoman, martial arts coach, health educator, Asian community board member, and most import she is a mother to three children – Connor, Mason, and Maylea.
Certificates
- National Master Sportsman Status
- Chinese Wushu Duanwei Level 6
- Chinese National Wushu Category 2 Referee
- National Wushu Elite Athlete
- Chinese National Advanced Wushu Coach
Training Focus
Emphasis on the development of confidence, discipline, physical and mental strengths
Traditional hand forms and weaponry
Competition Taolu, Long Fist, Southern Fist & Tai-Chi
Competition Weaponry: Broadsword, Staff, Spear, Tai-Chi Sword, Southern Broadsword, Southern Staff, etc.
Math Concepts k-5 Instructor
Dr Lu, graduated from Northeast Normal University majoring in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. She has been engaged in teaching mathematics in the Liaoning University of Science and Technology for 33 years and has won the title of associate professor. During her tenure, she has done a lot of research on basic mathematics in primary schools and published books such as primary school quick-calculation manuals.