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Mike’s School of Self-Defence
Korean Mantis Kung Fu & Chen Tai Chi Chuan
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings we run Adult (16 yrs and up) Korean Praying Mantis Kung Fu classes. The system of Mantis we teach is called “Sha Mu Kwan Korean Mantis Fist Kung Fu” and it is a hybrid mix of, “Chinese Seven Star Mantis”, “Chinese Tai Chi Mantis”, “Korean Mantis”, “Korean Ship Pal Gi Kung Fu”, “Chinese Southern Mantis”, “Korean Hap Ki Do and Korean Tang Soo Do”. Chen style Tai Chi Chuan is also taught as a supplemental and complementary art. Combat applications for the Chen Tai Chi are taught. Classes are held at Trinity United Church. Cost is $70 per month for students and $100 per month working adults: Family rates available.
Tang Soo Do & Hapkido
Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate) classes are offered every night of the works week, Monday through Friday. There are also classes on Saturday mornings. Basic Hap Ki Do is taught right in with the Tang Soo Do to insure that our students have the best of both striking and grappling techniques to assist in any self-defence situation that may arise. The styles we teach are: “Sha Mu Kwan So Rim Sa Yu Tang Soo Do” and “Sha Mu Kwan Kuk Sul Hap Ki Yu Sul.” No martial arts classes of any kind are taught on Sunday. For class times on Mondays to Saturdays, please email mantismike@start.ca or call 519-852-1632 or call Trinity United Church at 519-455-2710. Cost for Tang Soo Do is $60 per month for students and $75 for working adults: Family rates available. For more information on the history of Tang Soo Do and Hapkido, click on the link above
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Yang Tai Chi Chuan
Yang Tai Chi is taught on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Trinity United Church. These classes are for relaxation and general interest. No self-defence aspects are taught. Call 519-852-1632 for further information.
Christian Ministry & Services
Master Mike also serves the community as Pastor Mike. Pastor Mike and his wife, Jeannette, run a Christian out-reach program visiting shut-ins at hospitals and nursing homes.
They also patrol the streets and assist the homeless with food gift cards, clothing, money and other supplies as well as directing them to various institutions that can assist them in their time of need. Occasionally, Pastor Mike facilitates a Sunday service in the evenings at Trinity United Church. He is assisted by his wife, Jeannette, who plays the piano. |
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Periodically, Pastor Mike and his wife, Jeannette, run afternoon Christian Meditation and or Christian Contemplation gatherings at Trinity United Church. Mike and Jeanette also help animals and are both long time vegetarians.
Community Service Programs
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Over the years, Master Mike, has offered several Self-Defence Programs free of charge as a community service. Some of these programs were the ongoing “Women’s Self-Defence Workshops” aka Pentalph Self-Defence, held at various locations in the city, including; Victoria Hospital, Carling Heights, the Optimist Centre, Peaceful Warriors, Mike and Terry’s Tang Soo Do Academy, Peach Blossom Tai Chi Academy and Mike’s School of Self-Defence. Master Mike also taught, as a community service, self-defence workshops and or course to groups such as Girl Guides and various libraries and colleges. One of Mike’s best attended groups was an 8 week free Jiu-Jitsu/Hapkido camp he held back in the Summer of 2000. |
Currently, Master Mike has worked, in the past, with Master Karen Eden, with the Denver Red Shield Warriors of the Salvation Army in setting up a local chapter here in London, Ontario. Other classes will be announced.
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