Master Joey Haber (Professor Sano Guerreiro) is the lead senior instructor and owner of The Flying Tortoise Academy. His studies have taken him to China, Brazil, California, Japan and Hawaii. Joey has focused his efforts in Beijing on Baguazhang, Taijiquan, Xingyiquan and Sanda. Maintaining an authentic Beijing curriculum that is inclusive and supportive of  the studio's diverse student base is his passion.

Capoeira: Shifu Joey’s capoeira rank and name are Professor Santo. He hand his wife, Instrutora Pimenta treasure the relationship they have with their master, Mestre Kinha. They teach all ages 5-100. Good technique, safety and inclusion are central to their capoeira program. Read More

Kate Haber (“Pimenta”). Has been a student of martial arts since 2006. Her favorites are Northern Chinese Kung Fu, which she studied in Beijing with Joey and Capoeira which she still teaches today. What she finds appealing about both these arts is their ability to positively transform the practitioner from the inside out. She runs a rich kids' capoeira program at Flying Tortoise in addition to managing the studio. Read more.

Fritz Rice's martial art career started early and has spanned practice in art form mother countries from India to China.  His friendship with Joey as well as his knowledge of Beijing language and culture have propelled Flying Tortoise forwards.  In Seattle, Fritz studies Chen TaiJiChuan under Master Derryl Willis.  He will be traveling from Seattle to Portland about once a month to teach Chen Tai Chi at Flying Tortoise and offer private lessons.  Read More.