Sifu Randolph L. Martin
	Northern Longfist, YangJia Michuan Tai-Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Pa-Kua Chang, Hombu Style Aikido
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	Mr. Martin began tutelage in the Chinese Martial art of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu in 1981. He has studied with Sifu Mike Gillespie (of Anne Arbor Michigan) and Sifu Mike Wheeler (Mansfield, Ohio). He has acquired quite a diverse background in the martial and healing arts. He has since then studied with many highly respected teachers representing various disciplines ranging from Tai Chi Chuan, Ba Gua Chang, Northern and Southern Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Aikido, Massage, Acupressure and Nishi Health System.
	As a member of the Hawaii Central Pacific Aikido Association for 3 years, under the late Takaji Ishida Sensei 8th Dan, he taught children’s Aikido classes while earning his 1st Kyu Brown Belt. He also took part in various seminars by visiting Shihan (8th Dan) from Japans Hombu Dojo, which helped his understanding of the morals and philosophies behind the arts. In addition, for a short time, he expanded his studies to include Southern Tiger Crane Kung Fu with BuckSam Kong’s’ Siu Lum Pai Association Hawaii branch.
	During the early 1980’s he competed in over 25 martial arts tournaments attaining 1st and 2nd place regularly. He participated mainly for the experience and exchange of knowledge. From 1987 to 1997 During his 10 yr career in the United States Navy, he participated in the free exchange of his martial knowledge while also teaching many people the benefits of the Chinese Martial Arts and its martial ideals. In addition, he readily maintained an outstanding record in military physical readiness, and certified yearly in CPR and First Aid.
	Mr. Martin has taught and assisted with classes at various locations in the surrounding Mansfield, Ohio area such as Outlooke Pointe Assistive Living (Tai Chi), MedCentral Fitness Center (Tai Chi), Mansfield’s 1st Congregational Church, (Tai Chi), Mansfield Friendly House, (Kung Fu), UMADOAP (Kung Fu), Madison Adult Education (Internal Arts), Mansfield, Marion and Shelby YMCA (Internal Arts), Mt Vernon Knox County Career Center, and public workshops. Mr. Martin holds two Associate Degrees in the Applied Sciences and works in the electronics and quality assurance field on breath alcohol and gas analyzers. He regularly attends Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Ba Gua Chang, Qi Gong, and Acupressure workshops held by Master George Ling Hu.
	In 1998 he founded the Purple Bamboo Institute to spread the knowledge he has acquired. He currently teaches Longfist Kung-Fu at the Family Martial Arts Center, Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong at the Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus. While a strict teacher, he is easygoing and very open with his knowledge. His focus is centered upon the health aspects attributed to the Martial Arts and his main interest is their holistic / healing benefits. This focus helped him to survive a recent challenge when he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia called Hairy Cell and has shown him one of the many benefits attributed to martial practice.
	“Manen Cho Ho” Always a Beginner Sifu Martin holds to this approach in his martial pursuits. He considers himself a student first and remains close to this ideal. During his career, he has connected with many people comprised of a wide martial background, from karate, to ju-jitsu, aikido, tai chi, boxing and hakuda. He has provided material for various health articles throughout the years, and is a member of several organizations, including: The Qi Gong Institute, The International Qi Gong Alliance, All Experts. A firm believer of the ideal that Martial Arts is for “yourself”, he continues his martial pursuits thru teaching the core ideals of Martial Health.
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