:: Our Staff ::
The Staff of the Golden Crane is committed to providing quality instruction
to its students, in the traditional martial arts of Okinawa, Japan and China.

Our instructors are trained to provide personal attention to each student,
and are committed to assisting individuals in setting and achieving their
personal goals, as they make their way forward on their martial arts journey!

Kyoshi Diane McMullen

  • Kyoshi (Grandmaster Instructor) McMullen has studied martial arts for over 25 years,
    and currently holds the rank of Shichidan, 7th Degree Black Belt, in both Goju-ryu and
    Shorin-ryu Karate. She is one of the highest ranked female martial arts practitioners in
    the country, and also holds a Yondan, 4th Degree Black Belt in traditional weapons, as
    well as Black Belts in three additional styles of martial arts.

  • Kyoshi McMullen is also a successful national and International martial arts competitor.  


Shihan Lee Betts

  • Shihan (Master Instructor) Betts has studied martial arts for over 20 years, and
    currently holds the rank of Rokudan, 6th Degree Black Belt, in both Goju-ryu and
    Shorin-ryu Karate.

  • Lee Betts works full-time in her private practice as a Licensed Mental Health
    Counselor, with offices attached to the Golden Crane.







Sensei Janet Briggs

  • Sensei (Senior Instructor) Briggs has studied the martial arts for 10 years, achieving
    the rank level of Sandan, 3rd Degree Black Belt, in both Goju-ryu & Shorin-ryu Karate.
    Sensei Briggs studies and practices Kobu-jutsu (traditional weapons), holding the rank
    level of Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt in traditional weapons.

  • Janet Briggs is the instructor of the Tai Chi Program, at the Golden Crane. She has
    trained for multiple years in this softer form of Chinese martial art, and continues her
    studies by attending workshops and seminars throughout New England, New York and
    Canada.


Victor Betts

  • Victor Betts has studied the martial arts for many years, achieving the rank level of
    Nidan, 2nd Degree Black Belt, in two styles of martial arts (Goju-ryu & Shorin-ryu).



  • Additionally, our Black Belts at the Golden Crane are here to assist you. We remember
    when we first tied a white belt around our waists, and stepped on to the training floor!  
    We will provide you with personal assistance and support !
(603) 437-2020
Rte.111
Windham NH
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E-mail: The_Golden_Crane@hotmail.com
Phone: (603) 437-2020

The Golden Crane is conveniently located minutes off  
I-93 [Exit 3], on Rte.111, in beautiful Windham, NH.
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:: Instructors ::
Teens
[12-15 yrs old]
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at the Golden Crane and the benefits they provide.
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