Shifu Miles study of martial arts began as a kid winning local karate tournaments. Child games turned to more serious study as he spent his high school years fully committed to training under Shifu Kevin Loftus. With Shifu Loftus' encouragement, he began testing it against martial artists from various systems to find weaknesses he could later refine. This lent a deeper understanding of the internal principles and practical understanding of Taoist philosphy that encompassed all life and human understaking. This realization would change the course of his life. After becoming an instructor he began teaching, writing articles and leading seminars in the martial and medical arts. He has taught hundreds of students throughout the US, Canada, Europe and currently in China.

Shifu Miles is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). His treatment protocols often include Qi Gong and kung fu techniques as a path to long term health and longevity. He has devoted his life to these arts and continues to learn, practice and pass on the tradition in Cheng Du to the next generation of students.

Articles written by Shifu Miles: March 2007 "10 Steps to the Perfect Mantis Grab" Kungfumagazine. Fed 2006 "Protect the Knees with Chinese Medicine" Insidekungfu.
Nov 2002, "Inside Kung Fu Magazine" Eight Deadly hands of the Mantis
Jan 2002, "Kung Fu Magazine" The Legacy of Eight Step Praying Mantis Aug 2001 "Blackbelt Magazine" Eight Princibles of the Mantis

Seminars taught as head instructor Womens Self Defense Nov 2002 Tai chi and Shiatsu Massage Seminars in Marseilles, France, Aug 2001 Kung Fu Seminar in Manheim, Germany Aug 2001 Tai Chi/ Movement for theatre dept of New Hampton School hosted by Jeff Teitler Jan 2001 Sports Plus Jul 2000, guest counselor for martial arts 2000 Performance Plus Theatre Camp Aug 2000 with Morgan Murphy

Seminars taught as an assistant Sifu
Aug 2001- Self defense and weapon disarm seminar in Birmingham, AL