Instructor (Sifu) Ty J. Stupak

I had achieved the rank of Brown Belt in Goju-Ryu Karate at the age of 15.  Before aquiring a Black Belt in a style that I felt did not suit me, I began studying Che-Wed Kung-Fu.  After approx. 4 years at the Wheeling Martial Arts Academy (Sifu Nunez) and a few years of individual lessons in Northern Ohio (Sifu Berry), I aquired the rank of Red Sash (Equal to 2nd Degree Black Belt) .  I continued my training by practicing the art of Poekoelan Tjimindie, an Indonesian Hand-to-Hand Combat for approximately two more years.

As of 2009 I have been a Sheriff's Deputy for over 19 years with experierence in several aspects of Law Enforcement including the Jail, Patrol, K-9, Transport/Warrants and currently as the School Resource Officer for Black River School District.

I currently live in Wadsworth, Ohio with my wife Kristy and four children.  Two of which are also training in the style.