Kiana Shurkin Kiana Shurkin is an internationally recognized competitor and instructor of martial arts who has traveled extensively to train, teach, and compete. Before beginning her HEMA training in 2010 under Jake Norwood, she co-founded and captained her high school fencing club and earned her red belt in Tae Kwon Do. Martial arts have been a part of Kiana’s life for as long as she can remember, and she has sought continually to expand her understanding through exposure to a variety of styles ranging from MMA to stage combat. She enjoys sharing her passion with others and hopes to contribute something of value to the journey of each person who attends her workshops.