Category: Rising Star Award

• June 6, 2026

  Daniel Mah | 2026 Rising Star Award

  Daniel Mah began his martial arts journey in 2003 under the guidance of Sifu Manuel Marquez at the Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School in Lomita, California. As an American born Chinese, kung fu became more than a physical discipline — it was a bridge to his cultural heritage, a way to connect with traditions that…
• June 7, 2025

  Viet Le | 2025 Rising Star Award

  Viet Le was born in Torrance, CA and spent most of his formative years in Southern California. He started his martial arts training at the age of 7 in Northern Shaolin and Northern Praying Mantis under Shifu Clyde King III, who was an instructor under Shifu Duke Cheng of Buena Park, CA. While in college…
• June 18, 2024

  Jonathan Schucolsky | 2024 Rising Star Award

  Sifu Jonathan’s Schucolsky’s martial arts journey began at the age of seven and has since spanned over three decades, during which he achieved a fourth degree black belt in American Taekwondo and became a Pennsylvania State Champion. His dedication to teaching led him to instruct students across a broad age range, host numerous seminars, and…