Discover our Instructors
Benefit from instructors who are highly experienced and trained, have travelled the world to hone their skills and hold black belts in multiple martial art disciplines.
Shifu Philip Gilliard
Shifu Philip Gilliard began his martial arts career in 1977. Since that time he has attained a Black Belt in Karate, ITF Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Kung Fu has been his passion since 1988. He has travelled to China to train at the Shaolin Temple and throughout the rest of the world to work with Personal Growth Coaches and to teach and train with Martial Arts Masters.
Shifu Gilliard brings his passion, power, and energy to his teaching. Through focus, discipline, and control he helps students realize their full potential.
Shifu Lesley Beaudoin
Shifu Lesley Beaudoin has trained in martial arts since 2002. During this time, she has received her black belt in WTF Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. In 2015, she spent one-month training in China and was awarded a 5th Dan from the Dengfeng Shaolin Wushu Association of China. Also, to continuously improve her skills she has travelled and trained at temples and Kung Fu facilities worldwide.
Shifu Beaudoin believes the spirit of Kung Fu can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of people of all ages and wants to spread this knowledge through continuous training and teaching.
Ms. Erika Oake
Ms. Erika Oake joined Beyond Kung Fu in 2006 and is now a Black Sash Assistant Instructor. Ms. Oake also holds a Black Belt in Karate and continues to improve her teaching and training skills.