Chinese Shao-Line Center - Caldwell

Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Caldwell is on its 6th year of operation and is run by Head Instructor Russ Lesko. Training at the Chinese Shao-Lin Center initially started as a recreation program through the Caldwell Recreation Department and has since grown into a full time program with its own location near down town Caldwell.

Grandmaster Sin Kwang The' (right), Caldwell Head Instructor Russell Lesko (center), Master John Keller (right)

Russell Lesko

Caldwell Head Instructor Russell Lesko (centered above) is a Third Degree Black Belt and has trained under Master John Keller (right) for 11 years. (Pictured here with Grandmaster The' after the White Crane festival Pai He Tse Tsu, White Crane Strikes Out). With more challenging, unique and complex material, Russ is preparing for his next advancement into 4th degree black belt.

Master John

The Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Boise is owned and operated by 6th degree black belt Master John Keller. Master John began his training in Denver, Colorado under Elder Masters David and Sharon Soard over 25 years ago and has been teaching in Boise for 18 years.