American Wushu Academy proudly serving Mesa since 2012
Proud Member and Medalists with the USA Traditional Wushu Team
WELCOME TO OUR AWA WUSHU FAMILY!
Welcome to American Wushu Academy, where we’re offering Mesa access to high-level martial arts training for all abilities. We are proud to bring you a wide range of classes, each focusing on specific aspects of your health and wellness. Our classes are family friendly, everyone welcome, ages 4—94!
OUR AWA MISSION AND MOTTO
We train champions for life! Our mission is to develop both kids and adults into champions – a person who strives for success – in and out of the ring. Not only today but for a life-long pursuit of excellence.
AWA will strive to Enhance Physical Health, Support Strong Character, Improve our Community.
At AWA, we believe that focus, self-discipline, respect for self and others are qualities anyone can develop, especially with the support of championship-level instruction within a proven structured program. Physical training to develop your inner confidence and resilience to whatever life brings.
AWA IN COMMUNITY
We are a family-owned, neighborhood physical fitness training center and martial arts school. Your health and wellness goals are our goals. Thank you for choosing American Wushu Academy to be a part of your life-long growth
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
SIFU – JUAN CARLOS PROANO
- Master Instructor
- Experienced Teacher — 38 years
- Master Level Black Belt
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Nationally Certified Sanda Judge
- Wushu Medalist in US, Mexico and China
- Coach and Member of the USA Wushu Traditional Team
Sifu Proano began studying different types of martial arts, gymnastics, boxing and weightlifting at a very young age. He has managed several successful businesses, including AWA launched in 2012. Sifu Proano believes that leading by example is key to making his students Champions for Life!
Our lead instructor and owner, Sifu Proano, recently became a coach and medal-winning member of the USA Traditional Wushu Team. Similar to the Olympic games, he and several AWA students won three silvers and two bronze medals in the 7th World Kungfu Championship in Emeishan, China. He is currently training with Shaolin monk Shi Yanqing for his second black belt in Shaolin style. Since opening day, he has worked tirelessly to fulfill his dream of teaching Wushu to everyone. He lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and three children.
COACH – COURTNEY RANDOLPH
Courtney Randolph always had a passion for martial arts. Practicing for over 20 years led her to earn a 1st Dan in Tae Kwon Do. After that grand achievement, she sought to train Wushu for its beauty and complexity. Joining American Wushu Academy in 2013, she begun a glowing career, which includes 6 Grand Championship titles in national and international tournaments. As a member of the USA Wushu Team, she competed internationally winning global recognition and so much more progress in a short amount of time. As a coach with AWA, her passion for the art will be evident to all that train with her
COACH – JACOB PROANO
Jacob started training at the young age of one and a half years old. Always a disciple of the martial arts morals, Jacob has worked diligently of 10 year. Grand Champion in his youth division at ICMAC Tournament Las Vegas, 2017. Competed and won a spot on the USA Wushu Team San Jose CA, 2017. As a member of the USA Wushu Team, Jacob was the youngest delegate from the United States in the 7th World Championship in Emeishan China, 2017. There he won a Bronze medal in his division of over 16 other children. He has been teaching/coaching since, 2018. Sanda (Chinese free hand fighting) is one of his favorite types of martial arts to train and he is the currently youth National Champion in his division. He earned his Black Belt in 2020. He is currently training with Shaolin monk Shi Yanqing for his second black belt in Shaolin style. He has made many close friends of his comrades in class. His passion for martial arts encompasses his whole life.
STUDIO DIRECTOR – SHEALYN PROANO
After graduating from Grand Canyon University with a science degree in Corporate Fitness and Wellness, with a concentration in nutrition and psychology, Shealyn has spent the last 15 years studying business and raising her three kids. Her passion for organized living has helped grow American Wushu Academy from dream to reality. Shealyn works as the operational manager behind the scenes.
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