Thank you for wanting to learn a little bit more about Chinese Martial Arts Maryland. We are a school dedicated to creating an environment where our students can seize the opportunity to be their best.
So, why do I teach?
                I have been an educator all my professional life, teaching in high schools, colleges, and corporate classrooms. I teach Kung Fu because, at its core, Kung Fu is about becoming the best version of yourself that you can be, both physically and mentally. I teach because it allows me to play a small part in improving the lives of others. 
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Jonathan Arend Owner and Head Instructor
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Master Narcyz Latecki, voted as one of the Top 100 Extraordinary Martial Artists of the World and Prominent Wushu Coach
I have been practicing martial arts since I was 8 years old. Although initially beginning with Japanese Karate, I found my passion in the practice and study of Chinese Kung Fu under Master Narcyz Latecki, voted as one of the Top 100 Extraordinary Martial Artists of the World and Prominent Wushu Coach.
Since becoming a student of Master Latecki, I have earned a Black Sash certified by the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association and competed in several national and international competitions, earning medals in bare hand and weapons forms, as well as point sparring. I have also competed in full contact fighting.
In addition to Chinese Kung Fu, I have trained extensively in Japanese Jujitsu, earning a brown belt certified by the American Jujitsu Association. I have also trained boxing and grappling with Professional MMA fighter Robert Sullivan.
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Black Sash Certificate Signed by Master Narcyz Latecki and Registered with the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association
Over the course of my martial arts journey, I have had the honor of learning under:
  • Master Narcyz Latecki (Chinese Kung Fu)- Ma Shi Tongbei system, Emei system, Wuji system
  • Hanshi Wade Suzie, Sensei Will Harris (Japanese Jujitsu)- Budoshin Jujitsu​​
  • Robert Sullivan (Mixed Martial Arts)- Western Boxing, Kickboxing, Grappling
In addition to Kung Fu, I have taught Latin and English at the high school and college levels, and hold separate Master's Degrees in Classics, Education, and Instructional Design.