Shawn Miller started his martial arts training under Si-Fu Nolan L. Johnson in 1980. In 1990 he began learning Baat Ying Baat Faat from Sifu Michael Gibson and Leroy McMillan. With supplemental teaching from Si-Jo Allen J. Chinn, Shawn earned a Si-Fu title in 1993..
In 1995, Shawn co-founded the Golden Steel Athletic Association with Si-Fu Richard N. Brady III. He continues to teach at the International Chinatown Community Center.