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5th Degree Master Shawna Shannon
Shawna has been practicing martial arts for twenty three years. She received
her black belt at the age of 12. In those twenty three years, Shawna has trained in
several styles including: Wushu, Boxing, Capoeria, Tang Soo Do, Shotokan, and American Freestyle.
Shawna’s accomplishments in the martial arts are: Kentucky State Champion,
winning second and third place in women's Black Belt division in N.A.S.K.A. tournaments, WV State Champion, also winning first place and several Grand Championships in numerous regional tournaments throughout KY, Tennessee, Ohio, WV, and VA. She was inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council Black Belt hall of fame and received female instructor
of the year in 2006.
Shawna has also played a role in the movie, “Zombie Planet”, and will be one of the lead female actresses in the upcoming movie “Talos” written by Grand Master Eddie Thomas. For the last four years she has been the owner and head instructor of The Shanaki Martial Arts Studio in Lawrenceburg, KY. Shawna has also produced several
regional and state champions, including one national champion.
Shawna has just received her Master’s level Black Belt under Grand Master Penny Shannon this year, and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do presented by Grand Master Marc Cantrell. She is currently continuing her training in Shotokan, and cross training in American Freestyle, and Shorin-Ryu styles of the martial arts at the Wytheville Shanaki Martial Arts Studio. Shawna has a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.
 
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