The Team

Cindy has been studying Shaolin martial arts under Grandmaster DeMasco for over 30 years, and is a SDSS Instructors Academy graduate. In addition to teaching the Shaolin self-defense system, she holds a Black Sash in, and is certified to teach, the traditional kung fu animal forms, and several kung fu weapons. Cindy has traveled to China four times to train directly at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, Henan Province, China. She also trains regularly at the Concord studio under Sr. Master Mark’s instruction. Instructing full-time at the studio, she has had a varied professional career that includes hospital administration, practicing attorney, director of a $20-million non-profit organization, adjunct college professor, and human resources professional.

Jennifer has been studying Shaolin martial arts for over 20 years, and is a 2011 graduate of the SDSS Instructor Academy. She has traveled to the Shaolin Temple in China on three different occasions to train with the Warrior Monks.

Retired from her job at a New Hampshire state agency, Jennifer now works full-time in retail. While her new position limits the time she can spend teaching at the studio, she continues to train with the goal of earning her 4th Degree Black Belt, as well as formal sash recognition in the traditional kung fu animal forms.

Student Assistant Instructors

Under the supervision of Instructors Naiditch and Lind, several of our higher ranked students often assist with instructing other students in their material. These teaching opportunities help foster leadership skills in our younger students, and create a stronger sense of community amongst our teen and adult students.