Asian Arts Club

Prof. David Burs BA,MS, is a police professional (retired), supervisor and instructor with over twenty six years of experience in law enforcement and thirty plus years of martial arts training including; Korean Tang Soo Do (1973); Brazilian Jiu Jitsiu (1994); Tai Chi-Chi Na and Jow ga (1997). Each of these arts allows him to understand concepts such as spatial awarenes(proprioception), closing the gap/distance, biomechanical manipulation, balance sensitivity and "no space", giving him great ability to instruct such areas as Monadnock Baton/Impact Weapons, Empty Hand Control Tactics, Ground Combat and RIPP Restraints, Handcuffing and Pressure Point Tactics. He holds a dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & U.S./European History from UConn. Mr. Burs is an international trainer in the martial arts, a national trainer in Arrest & Control Tactics (commendation from U.S. Marines martial arts instruction program) and he holds numerous certification areas with CT POSTC including Field Training & Instructor Trainer. Mr. Burs instructs FTO Programs for Connecticut Criminal Law Foundation,Inc.(Spector Criminal Justice Training Network) in conjunction with CT Field Training & Evaluation Systems, LLC and participates in the in-service programs independently instructing areas such as Legal Updates (case law) High Risk and Low Risk Motor Vehicle Stop Tactics, Arrest & Control, and PR24. A U.S.Jujutsu Federation Connecticut representative, Mr.Burs is a Master of Science (Adapted Exercise Physiology) graduate and an adjunct at Long Island University and Gibbs College in CT. Please feel free to inquire about his pedigree and instructors.

Paul Spangler - Yang Stylist, Tai Chi Chuan. Twenty Five Plus Years of play and practice under the mentoring of Jean Kwok and Peter Roylston. Paul also plays Tai Chi sword and push hands in an adult only class environment. Whether you are seeking an outlet to meditative exercise, stretching, or to improve your base martial skill, Tai Chi is a great avenue to pursue.

Salim Hasan - Tang Soo Do Master, Black belt Hapkido, 15 plus years instructing; 1981 National Tang Soo Do Middleweight full contact champion. Member International Tang Soo Do Fed, Tae Kwon Do Tournament Competition Instructor.

Gutemberg Barbosa - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt candidate (faixa preta), sport jiu jitsu instructor, numerous awards from heavyweight competition from Minas Gerais Brasil. Mestre Joao Andrade Batista

Jose Nacino Garcia - Third degree black belt, Brazilian sport Jiu Jitsu, Black belt Judo, Operator of Academia Garcia (Asian Arts Affiliate- Brasil). Seven time Pan American Champion. Three time World sport Jiu Jitsu medalist. Mestre Joao Andrade Batista.

Cardio fitness instructor. Jiu Jitsu national tournament certified referee.