Established in 2008, GSODEC is a non profit organization founded by Laoshi Markle for the purposes of creating programs, partnerships and consultation services 
for spreading Chinese martial art culture and Buddhist and Daoist philosophy. Vice President and co-founder of the organization is  Scott Larson. Senior Consultant and original member is Ryan Markle. 

GSODEC PROUDLY COLLABORATED WITH CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE AT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS from 2011 to 2021, until it closed.
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Additionally, GSODEC has built relationships with local Senior centers, both public and private schools, colleges and non profit organizations, holding events, training sessions, and demonstrations year round.
Organizations such as Wegmans, Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition, Buffalo Medical Campus, Key Bank, Best Self,  D' you ville College and more.

JOIN THE MANY BUFFALO NIAGARA RESIDENTS WHO ARE DONATING 
TO THE NON PROFIT EFFORTS OF GSODEC, 
Gold Summit Organization for Development of Eastern Culture. 

Gold Summit Martial Arts Institute is the facility that carries out GSODEC's mission of helping the kids, teens, and families in our community in using Chinese Arts for excellent health and life improvement. 

To donate, please email goldsummitcoachlarson@gmail.com