About Martial Arts Qi Gong Healing Arts Taoism Classes and Retreats Media Blog Contact Learning Classes Private Lessons Seminars Retreats Distance Learning Teacher Certification Find an Instructor Head Instructor Certified Instructors Training Philosophy Host a Seminar Host a Seminar Franklin Fick  Franklin was born and raised on St. Croix in the USVI. As a young child he enjoyed reading a translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching which he found in his parent's library. This was his first introduction to Chinese philosophy and Taoism (which can be a religion, a philosophical approach to living in a natural manner, and a means to understand the body's inner workings, the workings of the cosmos, and the interaction and connection between the two). From this first interest in Taoism Franklin would go on to become interested in Chinese physical practices such as Tai Chi Chuan (which is founded on the principles of Taoism). Over the years his path has led him to many different Martial Arts and Qi Gong teachers as well as several Taoist teachers. In addition to Martial Arts and Qi Gong Franklin was taught Chinese healing techniques from several different teachers. These healing techniques included both touch and non-touch (energetic) methods. Seeing the effectiveness of both his teachers and himself he wanted to learn more. The result of this interest was a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine after 5 years of study which included comprehensive clinical training. After graduating Franklin lived in Taiwan for a year where he had a successful Tui-Na and Energetic Healing practice where his patients ranged from teenagers to Western Medical Doctors. At the request of his teachers Franklin has been teaching martial arts and energy practices since 1993. Franklin is available for classes, seminars, private instruction, and healing sessions. Resume Degrees 1999 B.A. Fine Art Washington College Chestertown, MD 2005 Masters Degree Traditional Chinese Medicine Yo San University Marina Del Rey, CA Main Teachers 1991-1992 Instructor Everett Charles St. Croix, USVI Tae Kwon Do 1992-1995 Sensei Jerry Otto St. Croix USVI Shorin-Ryu Karate, Some Five Animal Kung Fu 1992-Present Sifu Will Hart St. Croix, USVI Yang style Taiji Quan, Chen style Taiji Quan, Push Hands, Nei Kung, Qi Gong, Meditation, Energetic Healing and Physical Manipulation 1993-1995 Instructor Philip Barrios St. Croix, USVI Aikido 1995-1999 Sifu Tim Barbour Chestertown, MD Tien Shan Pai (Northern Shaolin), Yang style Taiji Quan, Nei Kung, Push Hands, Free Fighting 1997-2004 Master James McNeil Rainbow, CA Hsing I Chuan, Pa Kua Chang, Chen style Taiji Quan, Splashing Hands Kung Fu, Acupressure Massage, Tui-Na, Qi Gong, Meditation 2002-2005 Master Gong Zhong Xiang Monterey Park, CA Yang style Taiji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, Wu Dang Qi Gong 1999-2005 Exchange with Training Partners and Friends Los Angeles, CA Yang style Taiji Quan, Wu style Taiji Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Sun style Taiji Quan, Hung Gar, Northern Shaolin, Push Hands, Nei Kung, Qi Gong, Meditation 1999-2005 Yo San University of TCM Marina Del Rey, CA Qi Gong, Meditation, Tui-Na, Taoist Theory, Chen style Taiji Quan (in addition to a comprehensive curriculum of TCM theory and application) 2003-2005 Master Share K Lew and Juanita Lew San Diego, CA Tao Dan Pai Nei Kung (through seminars and private lessons) 2005 Sifu Louie Martinez Los Angeles, CA Five Family Southern Shaolin, Qi Gong, Meditation, Energetic Healing Short Term Learning These are teachers from whom I took a handful of private lessons or classes. (handful meaning from a couple to less than ten) 2001 Ruben DeLeon South Gate, CA Private Lessons: Splashing hands Kung Fu, Five Family Southern Shaolin I think around 2001 or 2002 Master Paulie Zink Marina Del Rey, CA Classes (location was in the Yo San University Building): Taoist Yoga, Aura Palm 2003 Master Daniel Weng Marina Del Rey, CA Private Lessons: Yang style Small Frame 2005 Sifu Steve Grody Los Angeles, CA Private Lessons: Tao Dan Pai Kung Fu 2005 Sifu Stu Charno Marina Del Rey, CA Private Lessons: Shing Yi Qi Gong Seminars 1993 Sifu Andrew Nugent-Head St. Croix, USVI Daoist Qi Gong 1993 Master Tadashi Yamashita St. Croix, USVI Shorin-Ryu Karate 1994 Master Fu Zhong Wen Baltimore, MD Yang style Taiji Push Hands 1994 Aikido Summer Camp Colgate, NY A week long training camp in upstate New York with the top Aikido teachers from around the world. 1994 Dr. Osvaldo Zarantonello St. Croix, USVI Judo 2004 Dr. Stephen Chang Big Sur, CA Taoist Internal Exercises and Taoist Theory 2004 Chao Li Chi San Diego, CA Taoist Theory, Taiji Quan Teaching Experience 1993-1995 Aikido Study Group Group Leader/Instructor St. Croix, USVI Affiliated with the San Juan Aikikai and under Sensei Philip Barrios from Puerto Rico who would visit and teach every month. Duties included running weekly classes, supervising practice, teaching new material, getting students ready for testing in Puerto Rico. 1194-1995 Jerry Otto's Karate Studio Assistant Instructor St. Croix USVI Taught all of the children's classes and helped run most of the adult classes. 1997-1999 Taiji and Wushu Club Founder/Head Instructor Washington College Chestertown, MD Founded club and also Head Instructor. Taught Yang style Taiji Quan and Xing Yi Quan. 1998-2000 Little Nine Heaven Internal Kung Fu School Assistant Instructor Rainbow, CA Assistant Instructor under Master James McNeil at the Little Nine Heaven Internal Kung Fu School and Retreat Center located in Rainbow California. 2000-2005 Shen Long Internal Kung Fu Founder/Head Instructor Long Beach, CA Founded Shen Long Internal Kung Fu. Head instructor teaching Taiji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, Bagua Zhang, Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Nei Kung. 2006 Shen Long Internal Kung Fu Head Instructor Tainan City, Taiwan Taught private lessons. 2007 - present Spirit Dragon Institute St. Croix, USVI In  2007 Shen Long Internal Kung Fu changed its name to Spirit Dragon Institute to help realize a larger goal and purpose.   For High Quality Products please visit www.shenlongpub.com Shifu Will Hart and Franklin Master Gong Zhong Xiang and Franklin Master James McNeil and Franklin from left to right Franklin, Jeremy Hector, Grandmaster Ma Se Ming, Master Louie Martinez Sensei Phillip Barrios and Franklin Franklin at the San Juan Aikikai Master Fu Zhong Wen Push Hands Seminar Master Fu Zhong Wen Push Hands Seminar Aikido Summer Camp 1994 Ueshiba Sensei and Franklin (Aikido Summer Camp 1994) .: About  Us .: Martial Arts .: Qi Gong .: Healing Arts .: Taoism .: Classes and Retreats .: Media .: Blog .: Contact Thank you for visiting our site. 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