About Professor Chuck Chretien;

The Credentials and Experience:

• Started his martial arts training in January of 1977 in an American style of Karate under the instruction of Mr. Bill Gray. This system was primarily fighting/sparring, tournament competition and street self-defense. Prof. Chretien trained in this system for 3 1/2 years and achieved his Brown Belt.
• Began training in the art of Northern Shaolin / Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu in 1981 as taught by Master Yun-Yang Wang. Prof. Chretien acquired the title of Sifu as well as the certified rank of 4th degree (Szu Tuan) Black Sash (1994).
• Honored with the rank promotion to Chi Tuan (7th degree) in the combined art of Chuan Fa/Kajuku-ryu (2008). The highlight of 31 years of dedicated martial arts practice and experience.
• Honored with the rank promotion of 6th Dan  (Rokudan) in the system of Shin-Nigare Karate (2006) through Prof. Larry G. Brooks, Hanshi-Sho and Jack Allbritten, Shihan, Shuseki. President of P.C.M.A.
• Is a certified 3rd degree Black Belt in Shin-Shin Ju Jitsu (7/08).
• Honored with the promotion to the ceremonial position of Renshi Dai by the Board of Directors of the PCMA 2003.
• Honored with the promotion to the ceremonial position of Professor (Kyoshi Sho) by the Board of Directors of the PCMA 2007.
• PCMA Instructor of the Year (2007)
• Level 5 Kobudo (Weapons Certification) 2003
• Inducted to the United States Martial Arts Hall Of Fame (8/2009) Master of the Year Award
• Achieved Level One Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (1999) with National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA).
• Achieved Level Two Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (2000 with NAPMA).
• Achieved Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (2001) from The Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas.
• Certified National Instructor (PCMA 2003)
• Certified National Examiner (PCMA 2003)
• Active tournament producer sanctioned with the USA Martial Arts Association.
• Currrently holds a Brown Belt in Kenpo Karate.
• PCMA Dojo of the Year Award: 2004 & 2008
• Founded Spring Martial Arts in March 1991.
• Tournament competitor in Texas and Louisiana on a very regular basis from 1977 until retiring from competition at the age of 41 with a Grand Champion win in 1994.
• Stunt man in the ninja movie 'Pray For Death", starring Sho Kosugi.
• Decorated Viet Nam Veteran (1971-72). Honorable discharge, U.S. Army (1974).
• Proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders of Texas

Demonstrating an elbow technique

Black Belt group following rank test. August, 2000