NARCYZ LATECKI
Owner/Head Master Instructor
Narcyz Latecki (雷鐵客 Lei Tieke), voted as one of the Top One Hundred Extraordinary Martial Artists of the World and Prominent Wushu Coach.
8 degree Black Belt, and Honorary Master Level. Chairman and director of International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association.
ICMAC Master Hall of Fame Inductee 2023.
Technical Advisor, and Head Judge for USAWKF National Traditional Team Trials, National Championships & National Kungfu Ranking.
Vice-Director of Technical Commitee for World Fighting Martial Arts Federation (WFMAF).
1985-1997 all-around international Martial Arts Champion, 34 gold medalist in Europe and USA.
He’s a first certified in Europe to test and rank students and instructors, in the International YMAA Training System.
1993 immigrated to the USA, obtaining a working visa due to his martial arts skills, and taught as head instructor at YMAA HQ in Boston.
Narcyz is a versatile practitioner, teacher, and Head Judge for United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation (USAWKF). He has been featured in pay-per-view television and The Discovery Channel, as well as other TV shows, instructional videotapes and books on Chinese martial arts.
In October 2015 Narcyz was honored come to China as a one of the top masters from USA to participate in filming TV series “The New Legend of the Martial Arts Heroes”.
In 2017 he has been featured by Beijing CCTV 10 in tv series “The Best of the Swordsman” – episode six “Big Man” https://youtu.be/pyKxAeSnMxs
Kevin J. Ma
Taiji Assistant instructor
Kevin J. Ma, PhD, JD, (馬凱易 Ma KaiYi) is a lifelong student and tai chi enthusiast. He was first introduced to tai chi at the age of three by his grandfather, Yu-Chang Lee, who was a distinguished tai chi practitioner and instructor in Taipei, Taiwan prior immigrating to the US. After years of informal instruction, Kevin began studying with Master Narcyz Latecki in 2023, training in Yang, Chen, and weapon styles and continues to learn new techniques each week. Kevin enjoys helping fellow students find balance and strength through tai chi.
John Lee
Assistant Instructor
John Lee has practiced martial arts since 1993, studying both internal and external traditions. His training includes Northern styles, Wing Chun, and tai chi. He has competed successfully in tournaments, earning medals in several events, and has also served as a judge. John continues his studies at Athletic Balance in Acton, Massachusetts, under the guidance of Master Narcyz Latecki. John holds 3rd Dan rank with the World Fighting Martial Arts Federation.
Michael Hauf
Assistant Instructor
Michael Hauf has trained in martial arts for 15 years, focusing on Northern External styles, Chinese grappling, and sparring. He has competed nationally and internationally on the USAWKF traditional team, medaling in competitions including the Pan American Kung Fu Championships, NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, ICMAC, Golden State, New England International Competition, WFMAF, and others. Michael holds 3rd Dan rank with the World Fighting Martial Arts Federation.