Scott Graner (Sifu) is a Cum Laude (high honors) graduate from Johnson State College in Vermont , with a Bachelor of Science Degree in health sciences, physical education, and a business minor. He has Vermont Licensure for teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels, and served on the Board of Directors of the Vermont Association For Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Scott Graner began his martial arts training over eighteen years ago in Shaolin Kempo Karate. He has dedicated his life to pursuing the martial arts and helping others discover their potential through mind, body and spirit. Currently, Scott Graner has achieved the rank of fourth degree blackbelt in Shaolin Kempo Karate and blackbelt in Wushu Kung Fu.

Scott studies with: Grand Master Hu Jianqiang, former two time grand champion of China, Chinese movie star, and fight choreographer; Master Jay VanSchelt, director of the Complementary Health Care Institute in Connecticut; and Master Freddie LaPan, former world karate champion. He has also studied in China with members of China's National Wushu Kung Fu Team.
Scott has competed at the state and national levels for many years, receiving numerous awards. In 2002 and 2005, he represented the United States at the International Zhejiang Wushu Kung Fu Competition in China, winning gold and silver medals both years.