Our Team & Advisors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion. A team of instructors who specialize in both traditional and modern martial arts.
The faculty at Cloud Forest Martial Arts is led by Sifu Michael Johnson, 8th Duan and Dim Mak expert, alongside a dedicated team of instructors who specialize in both traditional and modern martial arts. Each teacher brings not only technical skill but also a passion for mentoring students of all ages, creating a supportive and professional learning environment rooted in lineage, discipline, and community.
Michael Johnson, Shifu
38th Generation Chief Inheritor / Dean
8th Duan Grandmaster
Wei Family Patriarch, Dim Mak Expert
Casey Martin, Shifu
Wei Family Disciple, Fist of the School
4th Duan Master
Combative Arts, Kids Sport Jujitsu
Sally Nolte, Sensei
Karate Expert, Tiny Tigers Instructor
3rd Dan Karate & Tae Kwon Do
Tiny Tigers, Kids Karate
Kristian Gordon, Sifu
Samuel Kwok / Ip Man Lineage
Traditional Wing Chun Sifu
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Chris Lyle, Shifu
Wei Family Lineage
4th Duan
Mantis, Iron Palm
James "Tobey" Howell, Kyoshi
Peter Urban / Traditional Blended Lineage
7th Kyoshi
Goju Ryu Head Instructor
Sharn Tolbert
Professional Boxing Coach
30 Years Experience
Iron Roses Teen Girl Boxing Team, Private Boxing
Cequence Henry, Sensei
Running Fist Kung Fu Instructor
4th Dan Liger Ryu Jujitsu
Fight Choreographer, Stunt Film Coordinator
Elvin Fields, Hanshi
Liger Ryu Jujitsu Founder
10th Dan Liger Ryu / Judo Expert
Liger Ryu Jujitsu, Judo
James Shorts
Wei Family Disciple, Kung Fu Instructor
Guardian Fist Kung Fu
Barbara Spencer, Esquire
Wei Family Disciple, Tai Chi Assistant
Tai Chi Chuan, Long Weapons
Liberty Hoyer
Wei Family Disciple, Tai Chi Assistant
Tai Chi Chuan, Crane Fist
Travis Shoemaker
Wei Family Lineage
Combative Arts Assistant
Isaac Stancil
Wei Family Lineage, Intern
Chinese Boxing Assistant
Khari Cunningham
Wei Family Representative
Intern & Assistant Instructor
Caleb Moser
Wei Family Apprentice
4th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Royal Bodyguard, Dim Mak Assistant Instructor
A'nya Shorts
Wei Family Apprentice
Apprentice & Assistant
William Hill
Handyman & Facility Resource
Most Resourceful Man on the Planet
Cloud Forest is supported by a board of advisors that includes experienced professionals who help guide our ongoing programs and ensure that student advancement remains structured, meaningful, and aligned with our mission.
Brandon Emory, Sensei
Guest Teacher / Lecturer
Professor Rick Moneymaker
Program Advisor, Co-Founder Dragon Society International
Professor Tony Maynard
Program Advisor, Founder American Combat Jujitsu
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