MASTERS

Central Shaolin Master rank members were at the 2011 tournament and demonstration. They are: From left to right, front row:. Grandmaster Hiang Kwang Thè, Lexington; Master Stanley Barnes, 6th Degree, Lexington; Master Larry Mattox, Cynthiana, 7th Degree; Master Keith Murry, Paintsville, 6th Degree; Back row: Senior Master Dean Hill, West Liberty, 9th Degree; Senior Master David Cubine, Midway, 9th Degree; Master Kermit Shaffer, Nicholasville, 6th Degree; Master Doug Byrum, Lexington, 7th Degree. Not shown, Master Dick Gabriel, 6th Degree; Master Henry Roig, 6th Degree; Master Kevin Sullivan, 6th Degree; Master Erik Ackerman, 6th Degree; Master Ben Allen, 6th Degree; Master David Graves, 6th Degree. (photo by Dean Hill)


Senior Master David Cubine
9th Degree Black Belt
Se Yin Se
(Mind/Vision Shadow Warrior)

Senior Master David Cubine is a ninth-degree Black Belt with over 40 years of experience in the practice and teaching of Shaolin martial arts under the direct supervision of Grandmaster Hiang Thè. Master Cubine has learned over 120 empty hand and weapons forms in several traditional Shaolin styles, including advanced studies in Tai Chi ,Chi Kung, and Pa Kua. Senior Master Cubine teaches at the Central Kentucky YMCAs. Born in Louisville, he is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and has lived in the Lexington area since 1971 where he operates a multimedia design company. Master Cubine received his ninth-degree rank on November 5, 2023. Senior Master Cubine's partial material list HERE

Email: david@cubine.com

"Behind existence of every item is a shadow, in front of it is light and as stabilizer is immaterial breathing."
- Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching

Bird icon denotes completion of Tai Peng Bird 18 form system.
Senior Master David Cubine, 9th Degree Black Belt
with Grandmaster Hiang Thè

Senior Master Dean Hill
9th Degree Black Belt
Ching Peng Fu
(Steel Bird Trap)

Senior Master Dean Hill is a ninth-degree Black Belt who has studied martial arts since 1970. Dean has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia and the Western US. Dean is also a professional photographer who specializes in images from the eastern Kentucky area. Senior Master Hill's interest in the Tai Peng Bird system, Pushing Hands, and several internal systems, including Ching Kong Sow/Golden Steel Fist, are part of his specialized studies. He received his eighth degree rank on November 5, 2023.

Senior Master Hill's Material List (coming soon)

Email: hilld@mrtc.com
www.deanhillphotography.com
Bird icon denotes completion of Tai Peng Bird 18 form system.

Master Doug Byrum
7th Degree Black Belt
Sei Pai Loong
(Wise White Dragon)

Lexington, KY: Master Doug Byrum is a seventh degree Black Belt who has been studying under Master Thè for over 25 years. Master Byrum, an instructor at the High Street YMCA branch, received his 7th degree rank on December 14, 2008. Doug is a retired science teacher from Beaumont Middle School, Master Byrum's partial material list HERE

Email: db5s2000@insightbb.com
Bird icon denotes completion of
Tai Peng Bird 18 form system.

Master Henry Roig
7th Degree Black Belt
(Fierce Cyclone Warrior)

Lexington, KY: Student of Grandmaster Thè. Henry Roig is a 7th degree Black Belt with over 40 years of experience. A long time UPS employee, Henry received his 7th degree rank on November 5, 2023.


Master Larry Mattox
7th Degree Black Belt
San Shuo Ing
(Elusive Locking Eagle)

Master Larry Mattox is a 7th Degree Black Belt with over 46 years of experience in Central Shaolin Martial Arts. Master Mattox has his own school in Cynthiana, KY where he has been teaching for over 44 years, including Shaolin, Self Defense, Tai Chi, Chi Kung and various internal forms. Studying with Grandmaster Hiang Thè since 1977, Master Mattox received his 7th degree rank on November 12, 2023

Larry's Material List (Coming)

larrygmattox@att.net
Bird icon denotes completion of
Tai Peng Bird 18 form system.

Master Keith Murry
6th Degree Black Belt
Liu Sing Peng Ching
(Meteor Bird Spirit)

From Paintsville, KY, Master Murry has been training under Grandmaster Hiang Thè for over 35 years. Master Murry's special interest is in the Tai Peng Bird system and has completed special studies in several internal systems. Master Murry works as a medical practioner for the federal prision system. He earned his 6th degree rank in June 2003.

Bird icon denotes completion of
Tai Peng Bird 18 form system.

Master Stanley Barnes
6th Degree Black Belt
Tang Lang Jiān Jué
(The Iron-Willed Mantis)

Master Barnes completed his testing and earned his 6th Degree Master rank on Sunday, June 20, 2004 from Grandmaster Hiang Kwang Thè. Master Barnes has been studying martial arts with Master Thè since 1977 and lives in Richmond, KY and works in the insurance and financial investment field.


Master Kermit Shaffer
6th Degree Black Belt
Kang Sheung Chua
(Steel Hand Bear)

Master Shaffer is a 6th Degree Black Belt from Nicholasville, KY. Master Shaffer has been studying with Grandmaster Thé since 1973 with special emphasis on internal studies and training. Kermit works as a professional stone mason and is an instructor at the Jessamine County YMCA. Master Shaffer received his 6th degree rank on December 14, 2008.


Master Dick Gabriel
6th Degree Black Belt
Chiang Ching Hu
(Strong Spirit Tiger)

Email: dick599@insightbb.com

Bird icon denotes completion of
Tai Peng Bird 18 form system.

Lexington, KY: Master Dick Gabriel is a 6th degree Black Belt who has been studying Chung Yen Shaolin martial arts since 1977. Born in Louisville, Dick initially joined the club while attending the University of Kentucky in order to write a series of articles as Sports Editor of the Kentucky Kernel.

Dick is currently employed by IMG College, the rights holder for the University of Kentucky TV and radio networks, as well as the Southeastern Conference radio network. Dick also hosts a nightly radio sports talk show in Lexington on WLAP-AM. He spent 22 years as Sports Manager at WKYT-TV in Lexington. During that time, he produced a TV news 6-part series on the club's trip to China and Japan in 1994. Dick also lived two years in Dallas, Texas, where he was an instructor.

Dick earned his sixth degree Black Belt in April of 2011. Dick has extensive studies in Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Chi Kung.

Dick's Material List: HERE


Master Kevin Sullivan,
6th Degree Black Belt
Zhòng Fu Shi
(Loyal Trapping Warrior)

Cynthiana, KY: Master Kevin Sullivan is a 6th degree Black Belt who has studied Chung Yen Shaolin martial arts since 1994. Master Larry Mattox has always been his primary teacher, but he has learned numerous forms from Grandmaster Hiang Thè, Master David Cubine & Master Dean Hill. He continues to train in Cynthiana & is also an assistant instructor for Master Mattox.

He served in the Navy, has retired from the maintenance department at Toyota after 27 years, but still does factory contract work. Kevin received his 6th degree rank on June 21, 2022.

Kevin's Material List HERE

Email: sullivankevin@bellsouth.net

Kevin Sullivan 6th Test

Master Erik Ackerman,
6th Degree Black Belt
Pai Jen Ching
(Benevolent Silver Spirit)

Master Erik Ackerman is a 6th degree black belt teaching beginner and intermediate classes at the Beaumont Gatton YMCA in Lexington. He has been a student of Grandmaster Hiang Thè since the mid 1980s, and of Master David Cubine since the early 2000s. Erik received his 6th Degree Black Belt, September 2, 2023.

Erik's Material List: HERE

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Master Ben Allen,
6th Degree Black Belt
Chung Zren Chè
(Loyal Patient Wise One)

Lexington/Cynthiana, KY: Master Ben began studying Shaolin Martial Arts in his hometown of Cynthiana with Master Larry Mattox in 1991. He currently lives in Lexington where he studies with Grandmaster Hiang Thé and Master Dave Cubine. He also regularly practices pushing hands and Liu Fo Tao sparring with Master Dean Hill.

Master Ben teaches several classes in Lexington, including Shaolin and Tai Chi.

His main areas of focus include Tai Chi and Qi Gong; Pushing Hands and Liu Fo Tao sparring; and forms from the Internal, Tai P’eng, and Drunken systems. He also enjoys studying Chinese language, poetry, and philosophy.

He received his 6th Degree Black Belt November 5, 2023.

Ben's Material List: HERE


Master David Graves,
6th Degree Black Belt
Kung Lee Shè
(Strong Justice Warrior)

Lexington, KY: Student of Grandmaster The. Received 6th Degree Black Belt November 5, 2023


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