Master Alan Venable
Head of Saber Sparring Department
Master Venable is a 7th Degree Master Instructor for United Martial Arts and United Kung Fu & Tai Chi under the tutelage of Grand Master Michael Leone, Grandmaster Jerry Dibble, and Master Jason Campbell. He has had the privilege of learning from other Masters and Grandmasters throughout the years, from Grandmaster Jiang Jung Sung Baek and Grandmaster Pan, to Grand Master Jerry Cook and Grandmaster Jin Heng Li.
In practice of 5 Animal Kung Fu, Baguazhuang (Sun Style and Emei Style), Tai Chi (Yang Style and Chen Style), Xing Yi Chuan (Sun Style), Wing Chun (from Yip Man), and Northern Shaolin Long Fist (from Yue Fei). All traditional styles. He also practices Chinese 18 Weapons Forms, Japanese sword, and exotic forms such as Eight Drunken Immortals, Northern Preying Mantis, Iron Monkey/White Ape Boxing, Kwe Ding, Northern Eagle Claw, and others.
Master Venable is the founder of Phoenix Saber Academy and is the President of Saber Martial Arts, a worldwide organization dedicated to the research and development of Combat Sports using Custom LED weapons., including USA Lightfencing.
Currently Master Venable is in process of earning Black Belts in Judo, Ju Jitsu, Aikido, Sho-rei Kenpo Karate, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun under the tutelage of Grandmaster Jerry Dibble in the tradition of Late Soke Harley “Swift Deer” Reagan. He is also studying Japanese weaponry under the tutelage of Shihan Dana Abbott.