Meet Our Instructors
Cat Gurinsky
"Sifu Gurinsky"
Owner & Founder of Immortal Martial Arts Academy
Head Instructor for Shaolin Kenpo Karate & Iaido
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Sifu Gurinsky has been training in martial arts since 2000 and holds black belts in Shaolin Kenpo Karate, Shotokan Karate and Tae Kwon Do. She has also studied Small Circle Jiu Jitsu and Iaido, both Muso Shinden-Ryu (MSR) and Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (MJER) styles.
She is currently a 3rd degree black belt in Shaolin Kenpo under 10th Degree Grandmaster Bill Grossman and still takes weekly private lessons from him on Zoom.
Having her own dojo was a childhood dream, she loves teaching and working with all ages and spreading her love of martial arts.
Professor Shane
Head Instructor for Jiu-Jitsu,
DefendHER, & Crazy Monkey Boxing
Professor Shane has been training for over 30 years in various martial arts systems. He currently holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado, Roku Jutsu under Chris Harris and Jukido Jiu-Jitsu under Russ Boaldin. He is a certified Blue Gloves Trainer in Crazy Monkey Defense under Dr. Rodney King and a Level 2 Certified Trainer from the Boxing Fitness Academy by Tony Jeffries. He also has trained in additional systems including but not limited to Boxing, Wrestling, Thai Boxing, Keysi Fighting Method (KFM), Ninjutsu, Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do.
Professor Shane’s coaching philosophy prioritizes safety, fun, and efficiency, ensuring that every student can train effectively while minimizing risks. The training environment fosters practical skill development through structured yet adaptable methods, equipping students with techniques that work in real-world scenarios. Rather than promoting a hyper-competitive atmosphere, he emphasizes creativity and problem-solving, allowing students to develop instinctive and adaptable responses. This approach not only enhances their technical proficiency but also builds confidence and resilience, making them better prepared for the unpredictable nature of real combat situations.
Learn more about the Jiu Jitsu, DefendHER and Crazy Monkey Boxing programs.
Arthur Gladd
"Instructor Arthur"
Preferred Pronouns: he/him
Instructor Arthur began training with Sifu Gurinsky in March of 2021. He is currently a student black belt in Kenpo.
Instructor Arthur helps teach all the Shaolin Kenpo classes with Sifu Gurinsky and leads the Beginner Kids Kenpo classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. He likes to focus on fun in class without sacrificing the art.
Instructor Arthur and his spouse Coach Jeff also love running the Sunday dojo birthday parties together.
Jeff Gladd
Kenpo: "Coach Jeff"
Weapons: "Master Gladd"
Preferred Pronouns: he/him
Coach Jeff began training at the academy in Shaolin Kenpo in March of 2021 and is currently a purple belt. He assistant teaches the Beginners and Tiny Tigers Kenpo classes.
In the Weapons program he is known as Master Gladd. He specializes in teaching how to use the glowing sabers as seen in sci-fi and fantasy movies. Master Gladd enjoys breaking down various fighting styles he has seen and making them applicable to actual combat.
